# Progressions — Intelligent Chord Generator

> Intelligent AUv3 MIDI plugin for generating unique chord progressions. (iPhone/iPad app by 4Pockets.com.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [4Pockets.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/370131860)
- Category: Music
- Price: $14.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 27 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 117 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-07-22
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516/reviews.md

## What is Progressions?

Progressions is an AUv3 MIDI plugin for your favourite DAW. It can be used to generate a unique set of chords that are unrelated to traditional scales, which become predictable and repetative over time. Instead, Progressions uses a unique way of mathermaically generating a series of related chords using only a root note and mode (major or minor). Chord sequences are limited by the selected complexity and freedom levels, which mimic the way traditional composers of old would wander away from tonality and back again.

The complexity level start off at Basic, which uses only the most common chords (I, IV, V and relative minor ii, iii, and vi triads). As you progress through the levels, you can add parallel majors and minors, sus and dom chords etc. At level 3 we start to introduce 6th and 7th chords, and then 9ths chords, all the way to 11ths, 13ths, Quartals and all their variations.

The freedom level allows us to specify how far to drift away from tonality (the root), even allowing you to create never ending randomized soundscapes.

Progressions allows you to quickly randomize a toolbox of chords, that can be played in a variety of modes (block chords, arpeggiated, or strummed). These can be synced to a host application, triggered remotely or pieced together into a song.

Song mode allow you to change play modes on the fly as well as being able to control many features of the app in real time.

Progressions supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings. It has an intelligent algorithm that attempts to align top notes of chords, add additional bass, and open chord padding to give equal weight to chords with only 3 notes. You can even play with rootless voicings.

The Humanize section allows you to control chord and note timings, as well as set velocity variations to ensure things don't get too robitic.

Progressions also features an integrated arpeggiator and strummming pattern editor. You can load up to 6 arp and 6 strum patterns at the same time and seemlessly switch between them manually, remotely, or using song mode.

If you run multiple instances, Progressions allows you to sync your chord pads, song chain, arpeggiator / strum patterns between instances.

Progressions can be loaded as a MIDI plugin or as an Instrument for those programs that don't support MIDI plugins (such as GB). Additionally when loaded as an instrument, you can use either internal sounds (soundfonts) or send MIDI directly to other MIDI instruments.

Features

• Block Chord, Arpeggiator and Strummer modes.
• Supports open and closed Chords.
• Varying complexity levels of chords.
• Freedom levels control how far from the root key you can go.
• Rootless voicing mode.
• Open chord padding support.
• Additional bass note mode.
• Supports all common chord types.
• Edit the preferred chord list to exclude certain chord types.
• Input MIDI control for chords and play modes.
• Automatic top note alignment of chords.
• Hold Pedal support.
• Built in ARP and STRUM editor.
• Humanize options for chord and note velocity and timings.
• Comprehensive Song Mode with 256 steps and looping.
• Randomize chord progressions, arps and strumming patterns.
• Route Chord/Arp/Strum modes & MIDI thru to any of 4 output ports.
• Supports soundfonts when loaded as an Instrument plugin.
• Sync multiple instances of Progressions.
• AUv3 compatible MIDI plugin supporting Sync to Host.

## Key features

- Generate unique chord progressions
- Adjust complexity and freedom levels
- Block Chord, Arpeggiator, and Strummer modes
- Supports open and closed chords with selectable voicings
- Humanize chord and note timings
- Integrated ARP and STRUM pattern editor
- Sync multiple instances

## Recent user reviews (10 of 27)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/progressions/id1634378516/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Great idea and workflow but..

*2026-08-02*

Doesn’t natively size to my iPad Gen 6 screen causing me to have to scroll to view the pads versus the mixer even though there is plenty of white space left on the screen for them both. It is unfortunate.

### 1/5 — Great idea and workflow but..

*2026-07-24*

Doesn’t natively size to my iPad Gen 6 screen causing me to have to scroll to view the pads versus the mixer even though there is plenty of white space left on the screen for them both. 
No native Core MIDI to use the sounds on iPad Korg Module nor any other of my sound sources.

### 2/5 — Comprehensive app but can be unnecessarily complicated at times

*2025-12-29*

Although the app seems to follow certain music theory conventions, I find it too restrictive when I want to mix my own chords with the generated suggestions. Why should I be forced to use only the “next” chords suggested by the app, instead of also having the option to simply tap a pad and enter my own chords, like in ChordPolyPad, without awkward workarounds? Right now, I have to generate suggested chords first, delete their notes, and then manually enter my own, which feels unnecessarily cumbersome.
It also does not make sense that the first pad is forced to be the key chord and that I cannot change its octave. I feel the piano roll scrolling needs improvement as well, because I often end up entering random notes while just trying to scroll across octaves. On top of that, the default sound patch is extremely loud and could really use a more reasonable level.

### 1/5 — Unusable

*2025-12-17*

App goes blank on screen every time I press one of the chord pads. Then reappears a few seconds later. Totally unusable. Can someone please help.

### 1/5 — Nutzlos

*2024-12-18*

Geld aus dem Fenster rauschgeschmissen. Diese app bietet keine neuen Funktionen. Alles bereits in MIDIstep oder MIDISturmmer enthalten, wobei diese sogar günstiger sind. Apple hat eine Rückerstattung 2 Tage nach dem Kauf abgelehnt. (wie cool)  Somit danke für NICHTS.  (Hersteller sollte Trial Versionen anbieten ... wenigstens für 1 Tag Ein zum testen.  15  Euro für Nichts sind für mich viel Geld.

### 5/5 — Not working in ios18 - edit - now sorted

*2024-10-11*

Crashes as soon as it launches as an audio unit. Tried on multiple iPads and iPhones. There appears to be no way to contact the developer. I hope this is sorted as the app was very good on ios17

Edit: all sorted - many thanks!

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work

*2024-10-06*

Unfortunately doesn’t work on IOS 18 so can’t give more stars, shame as it looks awesome and exactly what I was looking for. Will update review if it gets fixed.

### 5/5 — best auv3 no competition

*2024-07-08*

easily the thing i use the most in my workflow, to identify, refine and create complex chords and melodies. you really don’t need any other midi apps if you have this. 100% worth every penny

### 5/5 — Powerful compositional aid

*2024-06-18*

Works great with Aum, a powerful and creative app

### 5/5 — Suggestion

*2024-03-02*

Can you please make a independent +- transpose function for the arpeggiator and strummer.

The best midi app on the market!!!

## Frequently asked questions about Progressions

### What does the Progressions app do?

Progressions is an AUv3 MIDI plugin designed to generate unique chord progressions. It uses mathematical algorithms to create chords unrelated to traditional scales, offering a fresh approach to harmony. You can control the complexity and freedom of the generated chords to explore new musical territories.

### What are the key features of Progressions?

Key features include generating unique chord progressions with adjustable complexity and freedom levels, multiple playback modes (block chords, arpeggiator, strummer), support for open and closed chords with various voicings, and a humanization section for timing and velocity. It also includes an integrated ARP and STRUM pattern editor and the ability to sync multiple instances.

### How much does Progressions cost?

Based on the provided information, Progressions is a paid application. There are no mentions of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices and software is Progressions compatible with?

Progressions is an AUv3 MIDI plugin, meaning it is compatible with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) that support the AUv3 format. It can also be loaded as an Instrument for DAWs that do not support MIDI plugins, such as GarageBand, and can utilize internal soundfonts or send MIDI to other instruments.

### Who would benefit from using Progressions?

This app is ideal for musicians, composers, and producers who want to break away from predictable chord progressions and explore new harmonic ideas. It's particularly useful for those working in electronic music production or any genre where innovative harmonic textures are desired, and for users who want to quickly generate musical ideas within their DAW.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.14 — 2025-12-01

v1.14 B139
Fix for UI issue on some devices using iOS26.1.

### 1.13 — 2025-11-19

v1.13 b138
Fixed toolbar and menu content issue misalignment in iOS26.1 (due to bug in iOS 26.1 was fiine in 26.0)

### 1.12 — 2025-08-21

v1.12 b137
Updated support for future iOS compatability.

### 1.11 — 2024-10-11

v1.11 b135
Fixed an initialization issues that caused a crash when running on iOS18.
Added an option in Settings to temporarily disable the chord pad swipe options.

### 1.10 — 2023-11-16

v1.10 b135
Fixed a couple of initialization issues that can cause a crash when running on iOS17.

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