Description The AlphaTheta Chordcat 8?Track Groovebox is a next?generation music production groovebox designed to make composing, arranging, and exploring chord progressions intuitive and inspiring for creators of all skill levels. At its core is the innovative Chord Cruiser feature, an intelligent algorithm that can suggest up to over 110,000 harmonically compatible chord combinations, helping producers break through creative blocks and spark original ideas effortlessly.Unlike traditional grooveboxes, Chordcat places harmony and progression at the centre of its workflow — generating chord suggestions and mapping them to a keyboard so users can audition and assign favorite progressions quickly. It features an 8?track sequencer with 16 patterns per track and 128 steps total, allowing detailed arrangement of drums, basslines, melodies, and harmonies across multiple layers. With 145 sound presets and 16 drum kits, plus versatile XY?pad?controlled effects (Arpeggiator, Delay, Ducker), musicians can shape sonic textures and rhythmic motion right on the hardware.Chordcat also includes a Running Direction function that lets you alter playback direction for unique rhythmic variations, and key/scale mapping with LED indicators to keep everything harmonically consistent as you perform. The unit is portable — powered by six AA batteries or USB?C, and its MIDI In/Out and USB?C connectivity lets you integrate it with external gear or DAW software for expanded workflows. A free Ableton Live Lite bundle furthers its studio integration, making Chordcat both a standalone sketchpad and a powerful part of your production setup.FeaturesEasily Make Unique Chord ProgressionsGenerate Up to 110,000 Chord CombosChord Cruiser for Algorithmic ControlArpeggiator, Delay, and Ducker4×4 Step SequencerLow Pass Filter and Amp Envelopes145 Sound Presets 16 Drum KitsKey and Scale Settings8 Track, 16 Patterns, 128 Steps (8 Bars)Battery or USB PoweredSpecificationsKey SpecsSound GenerationSample-BasedNumber of Pads16x PadNumber of Sounds, Kits, or Samples145x Sound Preset / 16x Drum KitMedia/Memory Card SlotNoAudio I/O2x 1/4″ Main Output / 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone OutputMIDI I/O1x DIN 5-Pin Input / 1x DIN 5-Pin OutputUSB I/O1x USB-C (Bus Power, Device/Controller Connection)GeneralItem TypeSequencer WorkstationKit ComponentsSound GenerationSample-BasedNumber of Pads16x PadTransport ControlsYes: Record, PlayStandalone OperationYesSoundsDisplayLCDNumber of Sounds, Kits, or Samples145x Sound Preset / 16x Drum KitNumber of Rhythm Pattern PresetsNoNumber of Song PresetsNoBuilt-In EffectsDelay – Dynamic FX: DuckerBuilt-In SpeakerNoSequencing & RecordingSequencerNumber of Steps: 128 Number of Step Buttons: 16 Number of Sequencer Patterns: 16x Factory Pattern Chaining: Yes Input/Record Modes: Real-Time Record, Step RecordNumber of Recorder Tracks8x SequencerMedia/Memory Card SlotNoConnectivityAudio I/O2x 1/4″ Main Output / 1x 1/8″ / 3.5 mm Headphone OutputTrigger Device & Pedal InputsNoMIDI I/O1x DIN 5-Pin Input / 1x DIN 5-Pin OutputCV/Gate I/ONoSync I/ONoNetwork I/ONoUSB I/O1x USB-C (Class-Compliant USB 2.0, Bus Power, Device/Controller Connection)Internal Drive BaysNoWirelessNoBluetoothNoCompatibilityOS CompatibilityWindows / macOSRequired HardwareUSB-C PortInternet ConnectionRequired for Software/Driver DownloadPowerPower RequirementsBattery, USB Bus PowerCurrent Consumption500 mABattery Type6x AAExpected Battery Life5 HoursPhysicalColorGrayIncluded AccessoriesUSB CableDimensions9.7 x 4.4 x 1.3″ / 247 x 111 x 33 mmWeight0.9 lb / 0.4 kgPackaging InfoPackage Weight1.415 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)11 x 5.4 x 2.4″
