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Chorda User Manual
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  • Page 1 CHORDA USER MANUAL V 1 . 0 . 2 Chorda User Manual Page 1...
  • Page 2 Chorda offers. Whether you’re creating loops on your daily subway commute, unleashing gestural synth magic at your next gig, or integrating Chorda into your DAW to craft your next studio hit, the opportunities are boundless.
  • Page 3 CHORDA BASICS Chorda User Manual Page 3...

  • Page 4: Charging Indicators

    Chorda remains fully functional while charging, so you can keep playing even while you’re juicing up. Charging Indicators When you connect your Chorda to a power source, the LED next to the USB-C port will blink. This signifies that Chorda is actively charging. Light Off...
  • Page 5 Increase and decrease the volume of Chorda’s speaker or headphone output. Power button To turn Chorda on or off, press and hold the power button for more than one second. During startup, Chorda will flash blue, then red, then green. Pressing the power button for less than one second reveals your Chorda’s current battery level.
  • Page 6 But holding the (A) button turns it into a versatile function or menu button, akin to the shift key on a computer. When you need to access the different features written along the binding of Chorda (like Record, Play, BPM, Octave), you’ll use the (A) button to do so. Switch to the next modes Start in Lead mode and press the (A) button once.
  • Page 7 RECORD/STOP RECORDING 11. REC Press (A) + Record to begin recording a loop. Chorda won’t start recording until you play your first note. Press again to stop recording, which will close the loop, but continue playing from the start. PLAY/PAUSE Press (A) + Play or pause your creation without having to record.
  • Page 8 While holding A, press Pad 5 (OCT) then press Bridge up. Octave down While holding A, press Pad 5 (OCT) then press Bridge down. Change volume While holding A, volume up or down. of selected part Chorda User Manual Page 8...
  • Page 9 This feature makes it easy to create drum rolls and add rhythmic embellishments to your performance. Try switching drum sounds: Hold the A button, tap Pad 1 - Drum, tap up or down on the bridge, then release the A button. HOLD Chorda User Manual Page 9...
  • Page 10 MODES BASS Chorda’s Bass mode is monophonic, meaning only the most recent note plays at a given time (this is called “last-note priority” in synth-speak). In the default Chorda Song, Bass Mode is tuned to a C major diatonic scale.
  • Page 11 Chords are a fun way to explore song structures, creating new ideas quickly. Like Bass, Chord mode is very responsive to Chorda’s gestures like Tilt and Radiate. While pressing a pad plays all notes in a chord simultaneously, you can press individual bridge triggers to play individual notes.
  • Page 12 Lead is a polyphonic mode (meaning you can play multiple notes simultaneously). By default, the pads are tuned to a C Pentatonic Major scale. Every note you play on Chorda is always in the right key, so don’t be afraid to let loose and experiment –– you’ll always sound great.
  • Page 13 Lead – whichever mode you’re in. on the bridge. BASS Changing Presets with the App Using the Artiphon Connect app, you can browse all of the presets available. See the Artiphon Connect App section for more. Chorda User Manual Page 13...
  • Page 14 Gestures Touch Gestures Tap your finger on a Pad or on the Bridge. Chorda is velocity-sensitive, so the harder you Tap, the louder the sound. Sometimes, velocity controls other sound parameters, too, like filter cutoff. MIDI Message: Note On/Off Vibrato Press and wiggle your finger horizontally any pad.
  • Page 15 Tilt in guitar position Tilt in tabletop position Tilt works differently whether Chorda is flat on a table, or held like a guitar. In the tabletop position, a forward “roll” where the play surface moves away from you will engage the Tilt effect. In guitar, an up and down motion, where the speaker is raised and lowered, engages the same effect.
  • Page 16 Move Move Chorda in space to modulate sounds and effects. This gesture requires map- ping in the DAW of your choice, like Logic Pro or Ableton Live. MIDI Message: CC #113 Shake Shake Chorda back and forth. This gesture only works in Drum mode.
  • Page 17 ARTIPHON CONNECT Chorda User Manual Page 17...
  • Page 18 The Artiphon Connect App The Artiphon Connect App allows you to take your Chorda (and Orba 2) playing even further. With it, you can customize your instrument in a variety of ways, including: • Changing Chorda’s key and tempo • Browse the full library of presets •...

  • Page 19: Connecting Via Bluetooth

    2. Select Bluetooth, rather than USB. 3. Choose Chorda from the device window that follows. If you don’t see Chorda in the list of available devices make sure that Chorda is turned on and within range of your computer. Chorda User Manual...
  • Page 20 Command+2. 3. Select the Configure Bluetooth icon from the header window. 4. Select Chorda from the list of available devices. If you don’t see Chorda on the list, make sure you have it turned on and in range.

  • Page 21: Updating Firmware

    To update your firmware, hold the Shift key + click on the firmware section noted above. Note: If you are on a macOS, you must accept privacy permissions. Chorda will auto- matically request these permissions when opening the app. If you initially deny these permissions and wish to enable them, you can do so by going into your Mac’s Security...
  • Page 22 A Song is a collection of four presets, a selected key and tempo, and any loops that are recorded. The Artiphon Connect app ships with dozens of Song “templates.” These templates are collections of presets that we designed to work well together. For instance, the Zen Song template features a Drum, a Bass, a Chord, and a Lead preset that are all based on abstract, meditative, nature sounds.
  • Page 23 The Artiphon Connect App (Ctd...) Saving a Song So you’ve made a song with Chorda, and you really like it. What now? With the Artiphon Connect app, you can save songs into your own personal song library to access them later. To save a song, 1.
  • Page 24 MIDI Chorda User Manual Page 24...
  • Page 25 • Use MIDI over Bluetooth on macOS, iOS, and Android. • Connect via USB-C on macOS, Windows, and Android If you like, you can disable Chorda’s internal synth to make sure you’re not hearing two different sound sources. To do that, you must open the Settings page by nav- igating to the Play tab and clicking the top right Settings gear icon.

  • Page 26: Midi Implementation Chart

    Shake MIDI Note 69 Drum only, while holding Pad 8 (Shaker) and CC2 Move CC 113 Bass, Chord, Lead only Spin CC 112 Bass, Chord, Lead only Tilt CC 1 (Modwheel) Bass, Chord, Lead only Chorda User Manual Page 26...
  • Page 27 Toute pile exposée à une pression extrêmement basse peut exploser ou peut laisser fuire des liquides ou gaz inflammables. ATTENTION: Danger d’explosion si la pile n’est pas remplacée par une pile de type identique ou équivalent. Éliminez les piles usagées conformément aux réglementations et lois locales. Chorda User Manual Page 27...
  • Page 28 Get in touch, stay in touch! For a wealth of resources, including videos, in-depth tutorials, inspriation from other creators and more, visit start.artiphon.com Got questions? We love answering them. Reach out any time at support@artiphon.com. Chorda User Manual Page 28...