Pioneer DJ - Chordcat

With AlphaTheta's Chordcat, you no longer compose, you navigate between chords like an inspired captain. The Chord Cruiser mode automatically suggests compatible harmonic sequences, making the search for progressions as fun as it is effective. This function quickly becomes a creative compass for producers lacking inspiration.

This groovebox transports your musical ideas effortlessly. Powered by batteries or USB-C, it slips easily into a bag. Its flat design, with no potentiometers or unnecessary embossing, makes it as discreet as it is effective. Whether you're in the studio or on the train, it'll follow your every move. You don't need a computer to create a beat: its autonomy gives new meaning to the freedom to create, wherever the idea arises.

Chordcat is bursting with sounds. With 145 instrument presets, 16 drum kits and intuitive effects (delay, arpeggiator, ducker), you can shape your sound universe with precision. The XY touchscreen interface lets you play with the effects like you would a vintage synth, without the dust. You don't tinker with textures: you sculpt them in real time.

The sequencer gives you 8 tracks, 16 patterns and 128 steps to structure your tracks as you wish. Every loop becomes a laboratory, every track an experiment. The Running Direction function, which changes the playback direction of your sequences, constantly gets the ideas machine going, so you don't end up going round in circles, even in a loop.

Define the key and scale, and Chordcat limits the notes available to keep you on the right track, even if you've sworn never to learn the basics of music theory. Thanks to the LEDs, you can see which harmonies are compatible at a glance. A formidable tool for improvising without pressure or composing with a clear conscience, whatever your musical skills.

Already using an external synth or DAW? No problem, Chordcat integrates into your ecosystem via MIDI In/Out/Thru and USB-C. Its Chordcat Manager software lets you export or import your patterns. You can compose on the road, then finalise in your studio. Or the other way round, depending on your schedule and your mood.

Thanks to the Ableton Live Lite licence supplied, you can extend the experience on your computer. And if you're tired of the screen, Chordcat has everything you need to work without it. It's the ideal tool for going from idea to complete piece, without pitfalls or hidden menus. Everything is visible, accessible, tactile and ready to use.

Whatever your style - from chilled-out house to unbridled rave - the Chordcat has got you covered. Pop, techno, garage or drum&bass, there's nothing it can't handle. In the blink of an eye, you can go from a smooth groove to a frenetic beat. Its modular architecture and responsive controls let you adapt your playing without changing machines or sacrificing your creative energy.