Tools are sophisticated MIDI effects that can be used with any Kontakt instrument – old or new. This adds a whole new layer of creativity to Kontakt. Whether it’s high quality curated MIDI content, smart randomization features, or innovative new ways to transform material, Tools can help jumpstart your creative process.
The first two Kontakt 8 Tools to be released are Chords and Phrases. Chords lets you quickly write and customize chord progressions, while Phrases is an inspiring melody creation tool. Both are designed to be fast and fun to use, but with deep customization options that will satisfy producers of any experience level.
How do you get creative with chord progressions?
One easy way to get creative with your chord progressions is by exploring the Chords Tool for Kontakt 8. Writing interesting chord progressions is one of the most challenging tasks in music production – particularly if you haven’t had years of music theory training. But Chords makes the process painless.
Over 100 sophisticated preset progressions get you started quickly. From there, you can get creative by using advanced customization features to transform your chord progression in smart and surprising ways. With the Chords Tool, you don’t need to labor over a MIDI keyboard for hours to come up with a good chord progression. It’s right there at your fingertips.
Writing effective chord progressions with Chords
Here’s how to create fun chord progressions with Kontakt 8’s new Chords Tool. We’re going to use these chords as the basis for a new sketch – we’ll add a melody after.
To start, pick a preset from the Chords menu. There are over 100 to choose from, each with seven chords that can be played in any order you choose.
