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Captain Chords
What Captain Chords is
Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions on macOS and Windows. Set a song’s key and scale, explore chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones, then apply rhythms. Progression presets cover styles the maker describes as famous progressions used in hit songs across genres; Captain Chords Epic also adds custom rhythms organized by genre.
You can import MIDI and export a progression as a MIDI clip or rendered audio for use in a DAW. For sound, 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. The plugin is available in VST and AU formats.
Captain Chords is also part of a five-plugin set with Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play. The Captain Plugins Epic bundle includes all five, which work together on chords, melodies, basslines, and drums in key and in sync, and includes 250 sounds. Pricing starts at $99 one-time. The maker advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for purchases from its website when requested by email within 30 days.
Who it suits
Captain Chords suits songwriters who want to build chord progressions in a DAW, set a song’s key and scale, and shape harmony with inversions, substitutions, and passing tones. It may also suit producers who want to move between chord ideas, MIDI or rendered audio, and compatible synths, with the option to pair it with four connected plugins.
What it does well
- Set a song’s key and scale while shaping chord progressions.
- Use inversions, substitutions, passing tones, and applied rhythms.
- Import MIDI and export MIDI clips or rendered audio.
- Works with six listed DAWs, including Ableton and Logic Pro.
- Available in VST and AU formats.
- One license covers up to three of the purchaser’s personal computers.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pricing starts at $99 one-time.
- The license is limited to the purchaser’s own personal computers.
Limits
There is no free plan, and pricing starts at $99 one-time. One license can be installed on up to three personal computers owned by the purchaser.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Plugins 8 | Digital download · Captain Chords, Melody, Deep, Beat, and Play · Mac and Windows licenses included · Up to 3 personal computers | On request |
As mixedinkey.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit the Captain Plugins page.
- Choose a paid option; pricing starts at $99 one-time.
- Download the plugin for macOS or Windows.
- Use the VST or AU format with a listed compatible DAW.
- Set a song’s key and scale, then write or edit a progression.
Verdict
Choose Captain Chords if you want a DAW plugin for shaping chord progressions and exporting them as MIDI or rendered audio. The connected five-plugin workflow and the Epic bundle’s sounds may appeal to producers who want more than chord writing; look elsewhere if you need a free plan.
Questions
How much does Captain Chords cost?
Pricing starts at $99 one-time. The maker advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee for purchases from its website when requested by email within 30 days.
Is there a free plan?
No. Captain Chords is paid software.
Which operating systems does it support?
It works on macOS and Windows, including Apple Silicon according to the maker.
Which DAWs are listed as compatible?
Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools.
Can I use it with other Captain plugins?
Yes. Captain Chords is part of a set with Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play. The Captain Plugins Epic bundle includes all five.
Who makes Captain Chords?
The site identifies the company as Mixed In Key LLC.
Facts from Captain Chords's own pages
- Bundled sounds
- The Captain Plugins page says Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds, including keys, bass patches, leads, and plucks. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 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, 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, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- DAW compatibility
- The maker lists Ableton, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Studio One, Cubase, and Pro Tools as compatible DAWs. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- Harmony tools
- It lets users choose a key and work with chord inversions, substitutions, and passing tones. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- MIDI and audio
- The product page describes importing MIDI and exporting chord progressions as MIDI clips or rendered audio. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- Plugin bundle
- The Captain Plugins Epic bundle includes Captain Chords, Captain Melody, Captain Deep, Captain Beat, and Captain Play. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- Progression presets
- The product page says it includes famous chord progressions used in hit songs across genres. · mixedinkey.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Captain Chords is a DAW plugin for writing and editing chord progressions. · mixedinkey.com, 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, 11 Oct 2026
- Rhythms
- Captain Chords Epic includes custom rhythms sorted by genre. · mixedinkey.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Sales terms
- The Captain Chords page advertises a 30-day money-back guarantee. · mixedinkey.com, 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. · mixedinkey.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Sound library
- The product page says Captain Plugins Epic includes 250 sounds powered by sampled instruments and Phase Plant. · mixedinkey.com, 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. · mixedinkey.com, 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. · mixedinkey.com, 11 Oct 2026
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