ChordBloom
Key Features
- Two-zone keyboard workflow for choosing chord types and triggering roots in real time
- Chord extensions for richer major 7th, minor 7th, sixth, ninth, and eleventh voicings
- Chord memory slots for saving favorite shapes and recalling progressions quickly
- Transpose control for shifting complete chord sets by semitone without changing shapes
- Bass octave and voicing range controls for tightening or widening generated chords
- MIDI generator behavior for routing full voicings into another instrument plugin
Description
ChordBloom is a MIDI-focused chord exploration plugin for building playable voicings from a keyboard instead of drawing every note by hand. Select a chord type in the lower octave, play a root note above it, and the plugin turns that input into full chords that can drive its own sound or route MIDI into another instrument.
The workflow is immediate enough for songwriting sessions, live jams, and quick harmonic sketching. Chord memory slots let you store voicings for progressions, while transpose, bass octave, and voicing range controls make it easier to reshape an idea without rebuilding the part.
Its best use is broad harmonic discovery rather than deep theory analysis or full arrangement sequencing. Producers who want fast two-hand chord triggering, simple extensions, and clean MIDI output will get the most from it, while users who need large chord libraries or timeline composition may still prefer a heavier paid tool.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ChordBloom send MIDI to another instrument?
Yes. ChordBloom can be used as a MIDI generator, so you can route its generated chord voicings into another instrument plugin in your DAW.
How does ChordBloom choose chord types?
The lower octave from C2 to B2 selects the chord type. Notes from C3 upward then trigger that selected chord from the chosen root.
Does ChordBloom store chord progressions?
It includes chord memory slots from C1 to B1 for saving favorite chords and recalling them during a session. It is better viewed as a performance and sketching tool than a full timeline sequencer.
