I've used the Captain plugins a bit. I like that it lives in your DAW as a VST, so you can quickly call it up when you need it without leaving the DAW. You can audition chords by clicking or pressing keys, or you can choose from a huge list of preset chord progressions (which you can then modify, of course). Once you have something you like, you can just drag the MIDI clip to the appropriate instrument/track.
It comes with quite a few preset sounds so you could use it to prototype an entire song, though I tend to only use it to come up with an interesting initial chord progression. Then I use ghost notes and the built-in scale highlighter in Studio One as well as my Mk.1 Ears to build it out.
Originally, it only came with the minor and major scales, but they've added a bunch of modes and scales since then, making it much more versatile. It's still probably best suited for pop, rock and EDM, though. I can understand the hesitation with the always online requirement. It's a shame developers don't realize that goodwill and trust are better methods than suspicion and distrust for attracting and keeping loyal customers.
Sundog Song Studio v. Captain Plugins v. Scaler?
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- KVRian
- 1342 posts since 8 May, 2018 from Sweden
Take a single oscillator, producing a drone. Send it to the wave shaper, altering the tone.
This can be a triangle, Sawtooth or a square. Modulate the pulse width, nobody will care
This can be a triangle, Sawtooth or a square. Modulate the pulse width, nobody will care
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- KVRAF
- 2108 posts since 31 Dec, 2002 from London, UK
I was pretty set on getting Scaler cause Sundog always looked a bit too convoluted for just finding a chord progression, but after reading these replies, I might just have to give it a go.
Shame I'm on PC as that leaves out Suggester.
Shame I'm on PC as that leaves out Suggester.
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- KVRian
- 705 posts since 7 May, 2002 from Phoenix, Arizona, USA
6 months or so ago I was comparing the chord matrix/selection features of Harmony Navigator 2, Rapid Composer, and Sundog. Though I didn't learn the programs thoroughly, I felt HN2 provided the most guidance/features concerning finding various types of compatible chords. The general impression I got from forum reads is that the other programs are more user friendly and more often updated.
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- KVRAF
- 5710 posts since 24 May, 2004 from []1
+1GreyLion wrote:I crossed off the Captain plugs because they insist on being connected to the net at all times as a copy protection mechanism. Total deal-breaker. Check their forum to see their justification and just how 'pleased' their customers are by this policy.
I was looking at Captain stuff but looks to me that Waveform 9 Chord Track has the functionality without the internet connection mandate. Waiting to see if I qualify for the upgrade since I owned T7 before they let it go for free.
Music Theory Made Easy | God Mode Meets Tracktion Waveform 9 | Chord Track
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- KVRer
- 22 posts since 30 Nov, 2014
I have Sundog, it's a bit meh workflow wise I think, I was using it in conjunction with a hooktheory. I'm going to trial Capita Chords, tried Odesi but didnt like the fact it's not vst so this might fill the gap.
Anyone else have experience of it verses sundog?
Anyone else have experience of it verses sundog?