Captain Chords
Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions.
What Captain Chords is
Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions. Users can set a song's key and scale, then work with inversions, substitutions, and passing tones or apply rhythms. The product includes progression presets described as famous progressions used in hit songs across genres, while Captain Chords Epic adds custom rhythms organized by genre. Users can import MIDI and export progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio for a DAW. It can use VST synths within the plugin, 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 are described as working together on chords, melodies, basslines, and drums. The software is for Windows and macOS, and the maker advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee. Pricing starts at $99 one-time; there is no free plan.
Good
- Provides chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones.
- Imports MIDI and exports MIDI clips or rendered audio.
- Compatible with six listed DAWs.
- Works with VST synths or MIDI OUT.
Watch out
- No free plan is listed.
- Available on Windows and macOS only.
- Pricing starts at $99 one-time.
Who it suits
It suits songwriters working in a compatible DAW who want tools for composing chord progressions and exporting them as MIDI or audio. It may also suit users who want to connect chord work with the other Captain plugins.
Verdict
Captain Chords focuses on chord-writing workflows, with MIDI and audio export and connections to four companion plugins. Confirm that your DAW and operating system are among those listed before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Captain Chords's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Plugins 8 | — | Digital download · Captain Chords, Melody, Deep, Beat, and Play · Mac and Windows licenses included · Up to 3 personal computers |
The facts
Each one read from Captain Chords's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Bundled sounds
- The Captain Plugins page says Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds, including keys, bass patches, leads, and plucks.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Chord writing
- Captain Chords lets users write chord progressions, apply rhythms, and set a key and scale for a song.checked 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.checked 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.checked 11 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The maker lists Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools as compatible DAWs.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Editing and export
- Users can import MIDI and export chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio for their DAW.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Harmony tools
- It lets users choose a key and work with chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones.checked 11 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license can be installed on up to three computers if they are the purchaser’s own personal computers.checked 11 Oct 2026
- MIDI and audio
- The product page describes importing MIDI and exporting chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio.checked 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.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Plugin bundle
- The Captain Plugins Epic bundle includes Captain Chords, Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker links a privacy policy from its product site; the opened policy page did not expose readable policy text.checked 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.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Progression presets
- The product page says it includes famous chord progressions used in hit songs across genres.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions.checked 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.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Rhythms
- Captain Chords Epic includes custom rhythms sorted by genre.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Sales terms
- The Captain Chords page advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says the maker uses reasonable administrative, technical, and organizational safeguards, including access controls and encryption in transit where applicable.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Sound library
- The product page says Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds powered by sampled instruments and Phase Plant.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker's FAQ asks customers to identify their platform or DAW and include error messages, screenshots, or other helpful details when contacting support.checked 11 Oct 2026
- Synth integration
- The product page says users can use VST synths inside Captain Chords or use MIDI OUT when an instrument is unavailable in its Plugins tab.checked 11 Oct 2026
The company
- Company
- The site identifies the company as Mixed In Key LLC and lists its address as 469 NE 51st Street, Miami, Florida 33137.checked 11 Oct 2026
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