Master Chord Progressions with Captain Chords Tutorial

Master Chord Progressions with Captain Chords Tutorial

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. What is Captain Chords Epic?
3. Adding Chords
   • Using Magic Buttons
   • Chord Progression Presets
4. Changing Chord Voicing
5. Applying Rhythm Presets
6. Using Sound Presets
7. Tweaking the Timbre
8. Importing MIDI Files
9. Using Captain Play
10. Editing Chords
11. Exporting MIDI and Audio
12. Loop Playback
13. Scale View and Snap
14. Using Third-Party Software Instruments
15. Undo and Redo
16. Conclusion

Introduction

Hey, what's up? I'm Andy, and I'm here to tell you about the brand new Captain Chords Epic. If you're not familiar with Captain Plugins, don't worry. I'll start from the very beginning, and I'll show you everything that's new in Captain Chords Epic.

What is Captain Chords Epic?

Captain Chords Epic is a revolutionary music production tool that allows you to create stunning chord progressions, melodies, and rhythms with ease. It is designed for both beginners and experienced producers, providing a user-friendly interface and a wide range of powerful features.

Adding Chords

To start creating your chord progressions, Captain Chords Epic offers two options. You can either add chords using the magic buttons or take advantage of the chord progression presets.

• Using Magic Buttons: This traditional method allows you to manually add chords based on your preferences. It's great if you already know the chords you want to use.

• Chord Progression Presets: If you're looking for a quick and easy way to get started, the new chord progression presets are your best friend. These presets are categorized by music genre and provide a great starting point for your compositions.

Changing Chord Voicing

Captain Chords Epic allows you to modify the voicing of your chords to create a more natural and pleasing sound. Simply select a chord and use the up and down arrows to try out various inversions. This feature helps reduce leaps between chord notes, resulting in smoother chord transitions.

Applying Rhythm Presets

While great chords are essential, the way they're played is equally important. Captain Chords Epic offers pianistic playing presets that add interesting rhythms to your compositions. These presets are categorized by genre and split into three categories: simple, medium, and complex. You can also add rhythm presets as favorites for easy recall later.

Using Sound Presets

To enhance your chord progressions, Captain Chords Epic provides a wide range of sound presets from the powerful soft synth, Phase Plant. These presets are conveniently categorized by genre and instrument type. You can easily identify Phase Plant sounds by the logo next to the preset name. Choose a sound preset that complements your chords and takes your composition to the next level.

Tweaking the Timbre

For further customization, Captain Chords Epic allows you to tweak the timbre of your chosen sound preset. The pop-out sound design interface provides macro controls that adjust the main characteristics of the sound. You can dial in the perfect sound to match your artistic vision and even automate these parameters in your DAW for movement and evolving soundscapes.

Importing MIDI Files

Are you looking to incorporate existing MIDI files into your Captain Chords Epic compositions? No problem! You can easily import your own MIDI files by clicking on the import MIDI button. If the MIDI file contains multiple channels, you have the option to choose which channel to import. Captain Chords Epic gives you the flexibility to transpose the imported notes to match your composition or keep them unchanged.

Using Captain Play

Captain Chords Epic introduces Captain Play, a feature that allows you to play chords in real-time using your computer keyboard or MIDI keyboard. You can change the octave and access a range of chords as shown on the keyboard map. Set the quantization resolution, and activate minimized chord loops to ensure smooth playback. Simply press play in your DAW and start jamming to create unique compositions.

Editing Chords

Once you've recorded a chord progression using Captain Play or added chords manually, you have full control over editing. In the chord tab, you can easily resize chords to change the overall timing of your progression. Quick deletion and splitting of chords are also possible with simple clicks and right-click options. Make adjustments until you achieve the perfect chord progression.

Exporting MIDI and Audio

Captain Chords Epic offers both MIDI and audio export options, opening up endless possibilities for integrating your compositions into your DAW. In addition to the drag and drop feature to export MIDI regions, you can now export audio directly. This new workflow option allows you to manipulate your Captain Chords Epic creations further in your music production process.

Loop Playback

Deciding whether to loop automatically or use your DAW's loop or cycle function is made easy with Captain Chords Epic's loop playback setting. You can enable or disable this feature based on your workflow preferences. Control the loop size in your DAW for seamless playback of your chord progressions.

Scale View and Snap

Captain Chords Epic offers scale view and snap options to enhance your composition experience. Scale view allows you to customize the appearance of the piano roll, showing only scale notes or folded to fit the screen. Snap feature provides control over the movement of chords or notes in the canvas, allowing for precise editing. You can snap to various resolutions, including triplets, to achieve the desired rhythm and timing.

Using Third-Party Software Instruments

If you're looking to use third-party software instruments in conjunction with Captain Chords Epic, you have two options: plugins and MIDI out. In the plugins tab, you can choose from a list of compatible plugin instruments. Captain Chords Epic generates the MIDI, while the sound comes from your third-party instrument. If your plugin instrument is not available in the plugins tab, MIDI out is another option to achieve the same result. Detailed setup guides are provided to ensure a seamless integration process.

Undo and Redo

Mistakes happen, and Captain Chords Epic understands that. The undo and redo action buttons allow you to revert or redo changes you've made during the composition process. This feature gives you the freedom to experiment and make adjustments without the fear of losing your progress.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Captain Chords Epic is a game-changer in the world of music production. With its intuitive interface, powerful features, and extensive customization options, it empowers musicians of all levels to create captivating chord progressions, melodies, and rhythms effortlessly. Upgrade to Captain Chords Epic now and unleash your creativity in the realm of music production.

Highlights

• Intuitive interface for easy music production
• Magic buttons and chord progression presets for quick chord creation
• Customizable chord voicing for smooth transitions
• Pianistic playing presets for captivating rhythms
• Sound presets from the powerful Phase Plant synth
• Timbre tweaking for personalized sound design
• Seamless MIDI import and integration into existing projects
• Real-time chord playing with Captain Play
• Full control over chord editing and resizing
• MIDI and audio export options for versatile workflow
• Loop playback and scale view for enhanced composition experience
• Integration with third-party software instruments
• Undo and redo actions for flexible experimentation