- Publisher: Dylan Mixer
- Product: Chordless
- Release: ohsie
- Requirements: Kontakt 8.3.0 or higher
Unlock the sound of vintage charm with Chordless, a deeply expressive Kontakt instrument built from the original 1981 Suzuki Omnichord. Lovingly recorded to tape and crafted into an intuitive, performance-ready library, Chordless captures the delicate shimmer, analog imperfections, and organic playability of its source while offering powerful creative controls tailored for today’s music makers.
Whether you’re crafting lo-fi textures, ambient beds, bedroom pop melodies, or experimental scores, Chordless delivers the unmistakable soul of the Omnichord—without the need for dusty gear or expensive hardware.
Key Features at a Glance
- Authentic Omnichord Sampling: Recorded directly from a vintage 1981 Suzuki Omnichord, capturing every nuance of its iconic harp and chord functions.
- Lo-Fi Tape Warmth: All samples processed through analog tape to retain that subtle hiss, soft compression, and nostalgic warmth.
- Creative Sound Design: Includes lush pads, evolving drones, and atmospheric textures, all sculpted from the original source material.
- Performance Tools: Real-time chord detection, 32-step gate sequencing, a robust arpeggiator, and 12 velocity-sensitive keyswitches for expressive play.
- Studio-Grade Control: Fine-tune your sound with filter, drive, chorus, bit-crushing, reverb, and full ADSR shaping—all in one streamlined interface.
- Kontakt-Only Engine: Designed for Kontakt 8.3.0 or higher with no license required.
Explore the Sound of Chordless
Comprehensive Chord Sampling
Chordless includes chordal harp flourishes sampled in a rich palette of harmonies:
- Major
- Minor
- Dominant 7th
- Major 7th
- Minor 7th
- Augmented
- Diminished
Each chord type includes three velocity layers, giving you dynamic control over flourish speed and intensity, ideal for expressive MIDI performances.
Individual Notes for Melodic Freedom
Go beyond chords with fully sampled single notes, letting you build custom progressions, melodies, and textures from the ground up.
Vintage Drums, Modern Integration
Features the Omnichord’s original rhythm samples, ideal for adding dusty drum machine vibes to your track or layering with modern percussion.
Transformative Performance Features
Gate Sequencer
Inject movement into your sounds with a host-tempo-synced 32-step gate sequencer, perfect for creating tremolo pulses, stuttering chords, or hypnotic textures.
Real-Time Chord Display
A built-in chord recognition and display engine shows what you’re playing as you go—ideal for writing, arranging, and collaborating.
Arpeggiator Magic
Unlock rhythmic potential with a deep arpeggiator:
- Multiple playback modes
- Adjustable swing and octave range
- Note length control
- Per-step velocity sequencing
Kontakt Scripting for Seamless Control
Enjoy fluid sample transitions, settings recall, and a performance-optimized engine, all thanks to custom Kontakt scripting designed for reliability in high-pressure scoring and production environments.
Why Producers Love Chordless
- Instant Lo-Fi Character: No extra plugins needed—Chordless sounds rich and analog straight out of the box.
- Flexible for Any Genre: From indie pop to cinematic ambient, it adapts effortlessly to a wide range of creative contexts.
- Performance-Ready: Smart key switching, responsive dynamics, and intuitive UI make it ideal for live play and in-the-box production alike.
- Creative Jumpstart: The real-time chord display and pre-sampled harmonies help producers sketch ideas fast without needing deep theory chops.
System Requirements
- Kontakt Full Version 8.3.0 or higher (not compatible with Kontakt Player)
- 1.81 GB hard drive space (uncompressed)
- macOS & Windows compatible
A Vintage Staple for the Modern Sound Designer
Chordless is more than just a sample library—it’s a tribute to a timeless instrument, reimagined for fluid integration into today’s production workflows. Whether you’re chasing tape-drenched nostalgia or building new sonic worlds from classic textures, Chordless delivers.
Available now for FREE. Download today and bring the magic of the Omnichord into your DAW.
