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Captain Chords
What it is
Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions on Windows and macOS. Users can set a song’s key and scale, then work with chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones or apply rhythms. The product includes progression presets described as famous progressions used in hit songs across genres; Captain Chords Epic adds custom rhythms organized by genre. Users can import MIDI and export chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio for their DAW. The plugin can use VST synths inside Captain Chords, or send MIDI OUT when an instrument is not available in its Plugins tab. Listed compatible DAWs include Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools. Captain Chords is part of a connected set with Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play, which work together on chords, melodies, basslines, and drums. Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds. Pricing starts at $99 one-time, and the maker advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.
For and against
For
- Set a song’s key and scale.
- Import MIDI and export clips or rendered audio.
- Works with six listed DAWs.
- Part of a five-plugin connected set.
- Maker advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Against
- No free plan is listed.
- Pricing starts at $99 one-time.
- One license covers up to three personal computers.
The verdict
Captain Chords provides chord-writing and MIDI tools alongside a connected set of music plugins. Its paid, perpetual license and operating-system and DAW compatibility are key details for prospective users.
Who it suits
Captain Chords suits music makers who want to build chord progressions in a DAW and work with MIDI, rhythms, and harmony options. It is for Windows and macOS users working in one of the listed compatible DAWs.
Plans and prices
Captain Plugins 8
Digital download · Captain Chords, Melody, Deep, Beat, and Play · Mac and Windows licenses included · Up to 3 personal computers
Read 11 Oct 2026 · mixedinkey.com
On the record
- Bundled sounds
- The Captain Plugins page says Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds, including keys, bass patches, leads, and plucks.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Chord writing
- Captain Chords lets users write chord progressions, apply rhythms, and set a key and scale for a song.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Company
- The site identifies the company as Mixed In Key LLC and lists its address as 469 NE 51st Street, Miami, Florida 33137.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Connected plugins
- Captain Chords works with Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play as part of a set of five connected plugins.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Connected workflow
- The five plugins work together in a DAW to create chords, melodies, basslines, and drums in key and in sync.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The FAQ lists Ableton Live 10/11, Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Cubase, and other major DAWs as compatible.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Editing and export
- Users can import MIDI and export chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio for their DAW.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Harmony tools
- It lets users choose a key and work with chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license can be installed on up to three computers if they are the purchaser’s own personal computers.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- MIDI and audio
- The product page describes importing MIDI and exporting chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Operating systems
- The FAQ requires Windows 10 or higher or macOS 10.13.6 or higher, and says the software runs natively on M1 and M2 Macs.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Plugin bundle
- The Captain Plugins Epic bundle includes Captain Chords, Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker links a privacy policy from its product site; the opened policy page did not expose readable policy text.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy and audio
- The privacy policy says some features may process audio via the maker's servers, that customer audio is not used to train machine-learning models, and that audio processing is transient rather than retained as a permanent library.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Progression presets
- The product page says it includes famous chord progressions used in hit songs across genres.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Captain Plugins lets producers write chord progressions, hooks, melodies, and basslines and export them to a DAW.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Refund policy
- The maker states that purchases from its website have a 30-day money-back guarantee when requested by email within 30 days.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
- Rhythms
- Captain Chords Epic includes custom rhythms sorted by genre.mixedinkey.com · read 11 Oct 2026
