V8 Update
Advanced Chord Progression Tools to Empower Composers and Musicians
Midicake is proud to announce the V8 firmware update for Midicake ARP.
This significant update transforms the ARP into the ultimate chord progression invention tool, offering composers unprecedented creative freedom.
Watch the explainer video for full coverage of the new features
Revolutionary and Evolutionary
The V8 firmware update introduces three fresh new capabilities that address common frustrations in modern music production:
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Chord Chain Enhancements
The expanded chord progression sequencing system allows musicians to create, modify, and experiment with complex progressions in real-time.
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With support for 12 distinct chains, composers can develop extensive backing tracks and full-length compositions without repetition constraints.
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Plus, with ARP’s quick load and audition tools you can create and modify chord progressions as part of the performance.
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Chord Positions
Musicians can now instantly access and explore various chord inversions on the fly, dramatically expanding harmonic possibilities without requiring extensive music theory knowledge.
ARP elevates this concept further by enabling fluid movement across the musical scale, opening doors to innovative performance techniques previously unattainable with traditional instruments or software.
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Voice Leading
Intelligent voice leading automatically creates smooth transitions between chords, reducing jarring changes and producing professionally polished progressions that maintain musical coherence.
When paired with the expanded Chord Positions feature, musicians can craft sophisticated harmonic movements and tonal colorations that elevate compositions from ordinary to extraordinary, all without the traditional constraints of manual voicing.
Breaking Creative Barriers
"Unlike traditional DAW-based composition or even trained pianists' muscle memory, the ARP with V8 firmware enables a melody-first approach to composition. Musicians can create sequences of notes with their own musical identity, then apply and manipulate chord progressions in real-time to hear immediate feedback."
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"The limitations of traditional composition tools often lead musicians down familiar paths. Our V8 firmware for ARP liberates composers from these constraints, allowing them to discover truly original chord progressions without getting lost in technical details."
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Chris Brown - Founder