Features & Capabilities

"ChordPolyPad" is a MIDI chords player that lets you create chord sets using a large internal library, any custom combination of notes, or randomly generated chords.

Each preset contains either 8 groups of 16 pads or 2 groups of 64 pads, for a total of 128 pads.

In addition to playing chords, each pad can generate customizable MIDI controls on its horizontal and vertical axes, allowing expressive real-time modulation.

"ChordPolyPad" can be used as a standalone application or as an AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in.

The app supports full internal and external MIDI input and output. An internal sound bank is included for immediate use.

The AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in supports multiple instances. A compatible host is required and must support the Audio Unit v3 (AUv3) MIDI effect format.

Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on iOS: Logic Pro, Cubasis, Beatmaker, AUM, Audiobus, NanoStudio, Auria Pro, apeMatrix.

Hosts supporting AUv3 MIDI effect on macOS: Logic Pro 10.7 or later.

Features:

• Standalone application and AUv3 MIDI effect plug-in • 8 groups of 16 pads or 2 groups of 64 pads per preset (128 pads) • Assignable MIDI port and MIDI channel for each pad • Customizable X/Y controller per pad • Per-note velocity control for each chord • Strumming configuration per pad • Copy and paste for pads and groups • Drag and drop chords directly from the library • Chord filtering and quantizing based on the selected scale • Predefined scales and possibility to create custom scales • Advanced random chord generator with diverse musical moods featuring voice leading and context-aware harmonic progressions for naturally flowing compositions • Stop "Audio Background" automatically after inactivity (15 min, 30 min, 1 h, 2 h, or never) • Internal sound bank • Receive MIDI notes and control from external devices • Send MIDI to a virtual port usable as MIDI input by other "Core MIDI" compatible apps • Preset manager with support for in-app purchase packs • "Program Change" support • Preset sharing support by "AirDrop", "Mail", "Messages", and other supported services • Native iCloud support • "iCloud Drive" support in the "Files" app on iOS and "Finder" on macOS • Full support for "Windowed Apps" mode on iPad • Undo/Redo

Supported MIDI connections:

• Virtual "Core MIDI" connections between apps • Any compatible MIDI interface • MIDI over Wi-Fi • MIDI over Bluetooth

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Laurent Colson
Rating:
4.60
(50)
Version:
3.0.1 Last updated: 2026-03-16
Version code:
883423609
Creation date:
2013-09-08
Compatible devices:
Size:
54.50MB
Price:
17.99
URLs:
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Data ingested on:
2026-06-12
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Developed by:
Laurent Colson
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https://apps.apple.com/us/app/chordpolypad/id694599930
Website:
https://dev.laurentcolson.com

User Reviews

it’s my favorite way to arrange my chord ideas for songs. it’s just so easy to use, and convenient.
by At*****, 2026-02-22

Would be even greater with a simple chord sequencer.
by an*****, 2025-10-25

Really liking this app. Took a little time to understand it. Support was excellent when I e-mailed a question. The support was what sold me on the app.
by Bl*****, 2023-02-26
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