Chord Tracker analyzes the audio songs stored in your iOS device's music library and then displays the song's chords on the screen, allowing you to play your favorite songs. And now, with both graphical piano keyboard and guitar tab display options, Chord Tracker is even more powerful. ISpectrum - Macintosh Audio Spectrum Analyzer. ISpectrum is an easy to use audio spectrum analyzer that allows you to view live audio in a standard frequency plot, a stereo oscilloscope view and a waterfall display.
- OpenSong is a free, open-source software application created to manage lyrics, chords, lead sheets, overheads, computer projection, and more.
- Chord Tracker Discover the chords in audio tracks instantly with the Yamaha Chord Tracker app!
| Software | Description | OS | License | File Date | Comments | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denzo Guitar Software III | From chords to arpeggios, scales and progressions: all you need to become a complete guitarist! | Windows | Freeware | 2005-07-24 | 63 | 65db |
| JChordBox 0.5b | JChordBox is a MIDI software that generates accompaniment based on chord progressions and music style. | Linux | Free | 2013-04-29 | 0 | 65db |
| Chord Detector | Chord Detector is a mp3/wav music player with real time chord recognition. | Windows | Demo | 2011-11-03 | 4 | 65db |
| Chordmachine v2 | Write and play along to your own chord progressions. | Windows | Freeware | 2005-07-15 | 9 | 65db |
| One Man Band Essentials v1.0 | Turn any keyboard into an arranger keyboard with real time chord recognition. | Mac | Demo | 2009-05-18 | 0 | 65db |
| Harmony Navigator 2.7.3 | Intelligent meta instrument for composition in all keys with real-time accompaniment. | Windows | Demo | 2014-08-29 | 2 | 65db |
| RMCA Realtime MIDI Chord Arranger Pro v4.2 | High quality MIDI auto-accompaniment software | Windows | Shareware | 2002-11-01 | 0 | 65db |
| Songpress v1.2 | Software for generating high-quality songbooks, with guitar scores, quickly and with a large flexibility. | Windows | Freeware | 2010-04-29 | 0 | 65db |
| midiChords 1.2.5 | midiChords is a VST plugin that maps notes via MIDI. [VST] | Windows | Demo | 2013-06-03 | 0 | 65db |
| ChordPro Buddy v1.2.2 | Edit, format, transpose, show, play and print lyrics, chords and tabs without notes for guitar players or other musicians. Use, create, store nice layouts for all your lyrics. | Mac | Paid | 2012-07-26 | 0 | 65db |
| Chord Detector v1.1 | Chord Detector is a basic mp3/wav player with real time chord detection. | Mac | Demo | 2011-11-03 | 0 | 65db |
| Chord Pad | Chord Pad lets you create chord progressions in seconds, like having your private jam band. | Windows | Demo | 2011-12-01 | 1 | 65db |
| Chordbot Lite 1.25 | Auto accompaniment synth that lets you create and play chord progression | Android | Free | 2011-07-30 | 0 | 60db |
| Liquid Notes | Liquid Notes is a music production tool that assists you with chords, scales, and harmonic movement with ease and efficiency. | Windows | Demo | 2015-05-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Desktop Banjo | Study the 5-string banjo. | Windows | Shareware | 1998-04-03 | 3 | 60db |
| CampFire Guitar v1.58 | Assists guitarists in learning, writing, and sharing 'chord' style songs. | Windows | Shareware | 2008-09-23 | 85 | 60db |
| H-EQ Hybrid Equalizer | H-EQ is a VST Plug-in Equalizer. [VST] | Windows | Demo | 2011-09-13 | 0 | 60db |
| Guitar Chord Buster v4.6 | A virtual guitar designed to allow composition and playback of any chord and pick sequence that may be played on a real guitar. | Windows | Shareware | 2006-10-11 | 89 | 60db |
| Violeiro v3.3.1 | Software that lets you edit lyrics, chords and tablature | Linux | Freeware | 2014-02-04 | 0 | 60db |
| Transposer v2.1.3 | Unique text editor for musicians and music amateurs. | Windows | Shareware | 2005-06-07 | 0 | 60db |
| Liquid Notes | This is a music creation app that simplifies chords, scales, and harmonic movement. | Mac | Demo | 2014-06-09 | 0 | 60db |
| tonespace v2.5.554 | A different, more intuitive music keyboard, combined with a chorder. [VSTi/Standalone] | Windows | Free | 2015-03-18 | 0 | 60db |
| ChordSpace v1.0 | Generates MIDI chords. [VST] | Windows | Freeware | 2005-10-05 | 0 | 60db |
| Isthmus | An applet for viewing the relationships between chords and scales on a virtual piano and guitar | Linux | Freeware | 2002-05-09 | 0 | 55db |
| One Man Band Essentials v1.0 | Turn any keyboard into an arranger keyboard with real time chord recognition. | Windows | Demo | 2009-05-18 | 0 | 55db |
| Violeiro 3.3.1 | Software that lets you edit lyrics, chords and tablature | Mac | Freeware | 2014-02-04 | 0 | 55db |
| Guitar Studio 4.8 | Tablature editor, chords, scales, modes, tuner, metronome, and more. | Windows | Shareware | 2003-09-11 | 38 | 55db |
| Violeiro 3.3.1 | Lyrics, chords and tablature editor | Windows | Freeware | 2014-02-04 | 0 | 55db |
| Jam v1.0 | Input, edit and play chords as plain text. | Windows | Freeware | 2007-01-12 | 1 | 55db |
| Guitartab Chord Groover v2.6.3 | Make your own guitar songs to play, save and print. | Windows | Freeware | 2008-07-14 | 1 | 55db |
The songwriting assistant that offers a controllable range of alternatives for chords and harmonies in a MIDI arrangement.
Liquid Notes is a revolutionary standalone instrument and plug-in that combines a world-class composer, songwriting partner, arranger, electronic artist, producer, and live DJ, and a set of meticulously designed controls and functions—all in one package! Beyond breathtaking musical skill and analytical capabilities, Liquid Notes allows its users unlimited creativity and inspiration through its groundbreaking functionality.
Liquid Notes comes in two versions: as a standalone program which routes to all sequencers, or as a MIDI effect for Ableton Live (see comparison chart below).
Load the MIDI tracks of your projects into Liquid Notes and have them harmonically analyzed providing you with the corresponding chord symbols and a combined piano roll view of the notes in all tracks. Regardless of the complexity and style of the arrangement, Liquid Notes provides an accurate harmonic analysis of your music. And it establishes a solid base for the changes and alterations you may want to make to selected tracks or an entire song. Lay down the foundation to a new tune in no time!
The software offers a wealth of revolutionary and creative music making features. You can transform the chords and harmonic progression to your liking, use the convenient drop-down chord selector, change the basic functionality and directionality of any chord, and spice up the flavor of your music by adding varying degrees of tension and harmonic color to your chords with the simple twist of a knob.
Liquid Notes works on
All Platforms and All DAWs/sequencers
Just import your MIDI tracks into Liquid Notes and hit play. Liquid Notes routes the MIDI data back to your sequencer, using all software instruments of your original arrangement. When you have completed the editing process, simply record your music back to your sequencer.
Or run it standalone with its built-in synthesizers when you are on the go or want to do some quick prototyping of fresh ideas for new productions. (standalone version only)
In the studio
Liquid Notes syncs to your DAW and so allows for playback via any software instrument plug-ins inserted on corresponding tracks. Use your favorite virtual instruments in Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Sonar, Live, Studio One, Reaper, Reason—you name it! Liquid Notes works with any of them. Also works in connection with music notation software such as Sibelius, Finale, and the rest of them.
Hear the tracks in Liquid Notes in real time through your favorite plug-ins and eliminate all the guesswork when it comes to the sound of your music.
Features you'll love
Find a series of short videos with explanations for each feature of Liquid Notes in this playlist.
Live performance
Use your keyboard controller (or even QWERTY computer keyboard) and enjoy Liquid Notes’ intelligence in assigning your input to correctly relating scales and chords. In connection with your DAW, your music can simultaneously be recorded onto a new track and is instantaneously ready for further production.
Piano Chord Analyzer
Thanks to its music intelligence, you'll never perform live in the wrong key.
Guitar Chord Analyzer Software
System requirements
Java runtime environment 1.6.0.25 or higher
(Note: Java 8 is not supported on Mac yet! Instead, legacy Java 6 is used and can be directly installed from Apple. Running multiple versions of Java on your machine is ok. Find more information in this article.)
PC:
Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10
Mac:
macOS 10.6 or higher
Comparison chart: Liquid Notes vs Liquid Notes for Live
| Liquid Notes (Standalone) | Liquid Notes for Live * (MIDI Effect) | |
|---|---|---|
| Harmonic analysis | yes | yes |
| Reharmonization | yes | yes |
| Live mode | yes | yes |
| MIDI file import | yes | - |
| MIDI export | yes | yes |
| Built-in synths | yes | - |
| Standalone operation | yes | - |
| Syncs to all DAWs via MIDI clock | yes | - |
| Plug and play with Ableton Live 9 (via Max for Live) | - | yes |
| Supports direct multi-track MIDI import from Live | - | yes |
| Playback via IAC bus (all DAWs) | yes | - |
| Adjust playback tempo in Liquid Notes | yes | - |
| Pre-arranged music templates | yes | - |
*: Requires Ableton Live 9 (or higher) and Max for Live!
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