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CHORDiUM 0.1.0.20100714

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Joash Chee

CHORDiUM is an open-source project that endeavours to transform a standard computer keyboard into a fully-functional music-making instrument utilising the Scoreless Music Method and design elements from CHORDiCA.

Watch a simple video demo in High Definition here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akmt2HEdJDA

What's New

Version 0.1.0.20100714:

[performance tweak] Switched harmonies for Key C to the new notes selection branching tree
[new feature] Global volume control slider for music volume
[new feature] Software settings slide out from behind LCD (press and hold TAB)

Requirements
Intel, Mac OS X 10.5 or later.

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Neploleppard reviewed on 12 Sep 2011

Horrible application. The notes are randomly strewn about on the keyboard such that it's nearly impossible to work out a single musical melody or anything of the like. This is more of a child's toy turns screensaver that holds little to no practical use.

It's a shame, too, I was excited to try it out.

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[Version 0.1.0.20100714]

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Samuel222 commented on 12 Jul 2010

After installation I could not find anything, not a single explanation how to use it.
No manual, no help, nothing. I tried some chords, it sounds okay. Then I noticed
it eats a LOOOOOT of CPU, my Mac started to suffocate, and I trashed the app. Pity, it looks
like it should be fun.

[Version 0.1.0.20100712]

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Joashchee (developer) replied on 17 Jul 2010

Thanks for the review! I'll keep working on optimizing the code to reduce the hit on the system. On my iMac, it records a utilization rate of 10% system resources.

I've updated the app with a few more Quick Help screens and a note tip on-screen to inform people of the hotkeys to them. I hope that helps in the meantime before I can put out a more detailed tutorial.