RedMeansRecording and the Chordcat Conundrum

What happens when you blend quirky grooveboxes with creative genius? Dive into RedMeansRecording’s exploration of the Chordcat, a chord-centric oddball that’s shaking up the groovebox world. Ready your ears for cheeky sounds and oddball rhythms!

Introducing the Quirk

Meet the Chordcat, crafted by Alpha Theta. This groovebox takes chords to a fresh level, promising a new way to make music. RedMeansRecording, intrigued by its oddball nature, snagged one to see if it packs a punch. It’s not just another chord generator – it’s unique, albeit a bit pricey. Listen, this thing’s got charm.

"It's still really interesting and it's unique."

Features Uncaged

"It's pretty fun."

Red dives hands-first into the Chordcat’s labyrinth of features. With eight tracks to play with, sound selection is a breeze: leads, pads, mallets – you name it. The Chordcat thrives on its chord modes. Its ‘cruiser mode’ guides you through jazz-like chord progressions, tailor-made for those unexpected jam sessions. Bank those chords, sequence them, and add some drums for good measure – it’s a quirky playground for sound.

The DAW Dimension

RedMeansRecording outfits the Chordcat with Ableton, demonstrating its aptitude in digital realms. The Chordcat strides through MIDI connections, syncing with the DAW effortlessly. Need to tweak your beats? No problem, it drops right onto Ableton tracks, ready for action. From laying down beats to catching that perfect MIDI riff, it’s a seamless integration – almost too good to be true.

"Which is great."

Hardware Hook-up

"It works!"

Now, let’s get shredding with external hardware, shall we? Our brave Red pairs the Chordcat with the digitone, a wild match made in heaven – or in a synth bunker. It takes a bit of MIDI fiddling, but watching chords morph into hardware magic? Priceless. It’s not without hiccups, mind you – gear lovers might find setup a tad confusing. But once it clicks, it’s pure chaos module joy.

Verdict: Fun or Flop?

So, is the Chordcat worth the hype? Red draws on his video game music nostalgia, finding creativity oozing from its peculiar design. With little stateside presence, it might be a rare catch. For chord aficionados, the Chordcat inspires new sonic landscapes and quirky jams. It might need a little dabling, but it’s far from a flop – its charm is undeniable, like riding a sonic street weapon.