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Minichord Synthesizer – Open-Source MIDI Instrument with 21 Chord Buttons
The Minichord Synthesizer is an innovative, open-source musical device designed for creators, performers, and music hobbyists who want a powerful yet intuitive way to explore sound.
Equipped with 21 chord selector buttons, a 12-zone harp touch area, built-in presets, and full USB-MIDI support, it offers musicians a fresh and expressive method of composing melodies, triggering chords, and building harmonies.
Whether you're producing electronic music, scoring films, or experimenting with sound design, the Minichord delivers a flexible workflow that fits seamlessly into any studio or live setup.
Powered by an ARM Cortex-M7 600 MHz processor and a 1000mAh Li-poly battery, this portable MIDI instrument ensures smooth performance and uninterrupted creativity.
Because the Minichord is fully open-source, users can access, modify, and customize both its hardware and software, encouraging limitless creativity.
From music education to live performances and rapid prototyping of musical ideas, the Minichord is a compact yet powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their musical expression.
Features:
- Features 21 chord selector buttons, enabling effortless selection of major, minor, and seventh chords through intuitive button combinations.
- Includes a 12-section harp touch zone that allows expressive note triggering similar to plucked string instruments.
- Provides 12 built-in presets and supports custom preset creation for unlimited musical experimentation.
- Works as a USB-MIDI instrument, compatible with popular DAWs and digital music production software.
- Built with an ARM Cortex-M7 processor (600 MHz) for fast response and smooth performance.
- Equipped with a 1000mAh Li-poly battery for portable music creation on the go.
- Fully open-source, giving users complete freedom to modify firmware, hardware, and design files.
Hardware Overview:
Note Change Record
2025/6/19, Remove the Micro-USB to USB A data cable.
Applications:
- Music Composition
- Live Performances
- Music Education
- Sound Design
- Creative Jams
- Rapid Prototyping of Musical Ideas
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Details & Craftsmanship
Every detail has been carefully considered to bring you the perfect product.
Description
Minichord Synthesizer – Open-Source MIDI Instrument with 21 Chord Buttons
The Minichord Synthesizer is an innovative, open-source musical device designed for creators, performers, and music hobbyists who want a powerful yet intuitive way to explore sound.
Equipped with 21 chord selector buttons, a 12-zone harp touch area, built-in presets, and full USB-MIDI support, it offers musicians a fresh and expressive method of composing melodies, triggering chords, and building harmonies.
Whether you're producing electronic music, scoring films, or experimenting with sound design, the Minichord delivers a flexible workflow that fits seamlessly into any studio or live setup.
Powered by an ARM Cortex-M7 600 MHz processor and a 1000mAh Li-poly battery, this portable MIDI instrument ensures smooth performance and uninterrupted creativity.
Because the Minichord is fully open-source, users can access, modify, and customize both its hardware and software, encouraging limitless creativity.
From music education to live performances and rapid prototyping of musical ideas, the Minichord is a compact yet powerful tool for anyone looking to enhance their musical expression.
Features:
- Features 21 chord selector buttons, enabling effortless selection of major, minor, and seventh chords through intuitive button combinations.
- Includes a 12-section harp touch zone that allows expressive note triggering similar to plucked string instruments.
- Provides 12 built-in presets and supports custom preset creation for unlimited musical experimentation.
- Works as a USB-MIDI instrument, compatible with popular DAWs and digital music production software.
- Built with an ARM Cortex-M7 processor (600 MHz) for fast response and smooth performance.
- Equipped with a 1000mAh Li-poly battery for portable music creation on the go.
- Fully open-source, giving users complete freedom to modify firmware, hardware, and design files.
Hardware Overview:
Note Change Record
2025/6/19, Remove the Micro-USB to USB A data cable.
Applications:
- Music Composition
- Live Performances
- Music Education
- Sound Design
- Creative Jams
- Rapid Prototyping of Musical Ideas
