You've Got the Groove. Now Add the Melody.
You already think in time signatures, subdivisions, and feel. HiChord translates that natural rhythm into chords, bass lines, and melodies—no keyboard lessons required.
The Drummer's Dilemma
You're the heartbeat of every band, but when it comes to writing songs...
"I can't play piano"
You've got rhythm for days, but keyboards feel like a foreign language. All those white and black keys...
Ideas stuck in your head
You hear the chord progression in your mind, but can't get it out. The melody's there—you just need a way to play it.
Always waiting on others
You need a guitarist or keyboardist to demo your ideas. Your songwriting depends on their schedule.
Modes That Think in Rhythm
15 play modes designed to work with how drummers naturally feel music
One-Shot Mode
Trigger full chords with a single tap—like hitting a cymbal, but it's a piano chord. Perfect for accenting hits and transitions.
Arpeggio Mode
Hold a button, and HiChord plays the notes in sequence—synced to your BPM. 6 patterns from simple to complex.
Repeat Mode
Like a hi-hat with pitch. Rhythmic repetition of notes that groove with your beat. Adjustable speed from 16ths to whole notes.
Strum Mode
Swipe across the buttons to strum chords like a guitar. The gesture you'd use playing air guitar now makes real music.
Sequencer Mode
Build melodic patterns step by step—the way you'd program a drum machine, but for synth parts. Your sequencing skills transfer directly.
Lead Mode
Each button plays a single note from the scale. Perfect for adding melodic fills between chord hits or playing bass lines.
7 Drum Kits Built In
When you do want actual drums, HiChord has you covered with classic drum machine sounds
Plus: Auto-Drum mode generates accompanying patterns automatically, and Drum Loop mode lets you play fills and variations on top.
6-Track Looper
Build complete arrangements one layer at a time. Start with drums, add bass, layer chords, top with melody. It's how you already think—now you can do it alone.
Technical Specs
Professional sound quality in a pocket-sized package
Why Drummers Love HiChord
Your rhythmic foundation becomes the key to complete songs
🎵 Musical ideas, finally out
That chord progression you've been hearing in your head? Now you can actually play it. Tap buttons 1-4-5-4 and hear the classic progression instantly.
🎤 Demo songs yourself
Stop waiting for bandmates. Loop drums, add bass, layer chords, record a melody. Present complete ideas at practice instead of humming parts.
🎷 Your timing is your superpower
Every mode rewards good timing. Your natural sense of groove makes everything you play on HiChord sound tight and musical.
🔊 Practice with harmonic context
Loop a chord progression and practice your fills with musical backing. Better than a metronome—it's a whole band in your pocket.
Questions from Drummers
Not at all. HiChord uses the Nashville Number System—buttons 1 through 7 represent scale degrees. You probably already know that a 1-4-5 progression sounds good. Now you can play it. The synth handles all the theory; you just need to feel the groove.
Yes! HiChord receives MIDI clock, so you can sync its BPM with your DAW, drum machine, or any MIDI-capable device. Arpeggios and auto-drum will lock to external tempo for perfect sync with your kit.
HiChord's drum kits are classic—808, 909, 80s Digital, Vintage Analog, and modern trap. They're meant for sketching ideas and practicing with backing, not replacing your main kit. But for quick demos and songwriting, they sound great and you have full velocity control.
HiChord receives MIDI notes, so if your e-drums send MIDI out, you can trigger HiChord's sounds from your pads. Map kick to bass notes, snare to chords—get creative with hybrid setups.
HiChord has a 3.5mm stereo output that you can run into an amp, PA, or your practice headphones. For live jamming, run it into your monitor or a dedicated speaker. USB-C audio also works for direct recording.
Complete the Picture
You're the rhythmic backbone. Now add the melody, harmony, and bass. HiChord makes you a one-person band without years of practice.