HiChord for Bitwig 6 (Patreon)

In this video, I dive into a popular hardware device called HiChord, which lets you play chord progressions easily with just a few buttons.

While some people are amazed by its simplicity and others criticize the price, I show you how to replicate its functionality inside Bitwig using a custom preset, so you don’t need the actual hardware. You’ll see how to play diatonic chords, switch chord types, add some spice with modifiers, and even record your chord ideas directly into Bitwig.

If you want to try it out, you can download my preset for free from GitHub and let me know if you’d like to see more features or a version for Bitwig 5.

Introduction after a break from making videos, explaining the interest in the HiChord hardware device.

Overview of the HiChord device, its popularity and controversy due to its price and utility.

Explanation of what the device does: lets you play diatonic chord progressions using buttons and a joystick for changing chord types.

Demonstration of replicating the HiChord functionality inside Bitwig using a preset and a standard keyboard.

Clear description of controls: playing chords mapped to keys, modifier keys switch chord types, and joystick emulation for inversions and variations.

Discussion of chord types available: major, minor, seventh, major seventh, minor ninth, suspended, diminished, augmented.

Explanation of how to keep chords in scale or add "spicier" out-of-scale notes using modifiers.

Instruction on recording output from this setup into a MIDI or note track in Bitwig.

Commentary on the basic nature of the device from a music theory perspective and thoughts about its price.

Accessibility: free Bitwig preset provided on GitHub, open to user feedback for improvements or version 5 adaptation.

Encouragement to try out the preset, leave feedback, and support the channel.

Download: https://bit.ly/41SA3ID