Chord Detector is a real-time music recognition tool that identifies chords and individual tones using device microphone input. It utilizes an experimental recognition method to display major, minor, 5th, and 7th chords, alongside an experimental audio-to-MIDI conversion feature.
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The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
For Musicians and students seeking real-time chord identification and basic audio-to-MIDI transcription for solo instruments.
What does it look like?
Key features
Identifies and displays major, minor, 5th, and 7th chords instantly via the device microphone.
Displays individual music tones in real-time at the bottom of the screen.
Converts solo instrument audio to MIDI in real-time, though performance varies based on device CPU and audio complexity.
How much does it cost?
Velocity
Who built it?
Aleksandar Mlazev
13+ apps tracked · Music
User Sentiment
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Competitive landscape for Chord Detector
How's the Music market?
The rivals identified
By Simon Hopkin
Both apps target musicians requiring chord identification, but they diverge on input source: Chord Detector relies on live microphone input, whereas The Chord Detector processes stored files and external links.
- The Chord Detector processes Dropbox, YouTube, and SoundCloud files, while Chord Detector requires live microphone input.
- The Chord Detector claims 95 percent accuracy, whereas Chord Detector labels its recognition method as experimental.
- Chord Detector is free to use, while The Chord Detector requires a 1.99 dollar purchase.
- The Chord Detector supports augmented and diminished chord types, expanding beyond the basic library of Chord Detector.
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Key takeaways for Chord Detector
Where is it heading?
Bottom line
While the app provides functional real-time chord detection, its MIDI conversion and chord library are experimental and limited in scope.
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