If you like exploring the chord presets and MIDI chord packs consider visiting my Patreon page. Even if you have no intention of becoming a Patron, you will find some very cool free chord presets that are unavailable anywhere else. However, by becoming a Patron, you will open a portal to a never-ending stream of chord progressions. www.patreon.com/musicianparadise
Excellent review! Our next Fluid Chords update includes, 1. Any chord to any chord to any chord real-time mode(with, without sustain pedal) 2. Parameter automation for the hosted synths
Excellent tutorial! Really well explained and put together - thank you! I was struggling with Fluid Chords and it not only makes sense now (e.g. Distribute Notes) - my world has expanded ;-)
This is fantastic. I think I’m going to buy this plugin. I have a DX7 controller and a Midi Fighter Twister. Do you think I can use those with some of my MPE synths or are there any midi controllers that would work well for some of these fewtures?
I believe the plugin is currently discounted, so you can grab it for half the price. plugin will work with MPE capable VST's and AU's You have to check if Studio One is MPE compatible. MIDI controllers might be useful
While both devices allow you to trigger chords assigned to single keys, they are fundamentally different. If this functionality alone is what you require, the free VST Ripchord might be a better option. Remember that Chordimist is an M4L device, meaning it only works with Ableton Live. Fluid Chords has a unique polyphonic pitchbend feature that functions with MPE capable synth plugins. So, if you're interested in exploring MPE possibilities, I'd recommend Fluid Chords. On the other hand, M4L Chordimist includes a noteworthy arp feature that yields very musical results. It's worth noting that neither device comes with many chord presets, so you'll need to create your own. If chord presets are important to you, Ripchord and Scaler 2 offer more options. Free presets for the Ripchord VST can be found here: ruclips.net/video/m-dzB9dF3u4/видео.html.
Thanks for covering this. I love it but it has too few chords slots, 8 chords is limited (for me at least). I’m so used to Cthulhu, Scaler, Ripchord and having as many chords I need. It would be nice to have strum per chord options and velocity per notes. Yes I ask a lot but it’s an expressive instrument right.
No, this is entirely different from the Roland keyboard's bending stick. The Roland stick only allows you to bend all notes by the same interval, preventing you from sliding from one chord voicing to a completely different one. It only supports parallel movements. This particular plugin, on the other hand, utilizes MPE technology. It allows you to flawlessly bend notes from one chord voicing to a completely different one, even with different note counts. Each note can have an independent bending curve and can bend to an independent interval. They claim that the Fluid Chords plugin is a "revolutionary" technology, and this claim holds true for what it's worth.
@@issiewizzie you can do it in FCPX , but in this video I used plug-in mTuber2 from motionvfx, it’s a paid product but it saves a lot of time if you making this kind of tutorials!
Wow thank you for this video man! I’d hope pitch innovations are sponsoring you or you’re getting affiliate credits for referaals because you are literally the reason I’m going to pruchase. Also, what source are you getting the sounds that you are using in this video from?
Thank you for the kind words, video is not affiliated with pitch innovations in any way - I was struggling to understand all the features of the Fluid Chords and I forced myself into making this video tutorial in order to understand better how it all works. And , LOL, it helped indeed! For the sounds I was using "Augmented Strings" (intro) and, mainly, the "Pigments" synth from Arturia. "Vocoded" sound coming out of free vst synth "Vital". Also I frequently used internal Fluid Chords sine wave sound for R&B pads.
Yes, you are right - well spotted, the only way to deal with it right now is record MPE MIDI from the Fluid Chords standalone into the DAW and automate the VST on the respective MIDI/MPE track!
@@MusicianParadise EXCELLENT presentation! I acquired Fluid Chords upon release, slept on it for two years, and am now finally putting it to serious use. Your video has educated and inspired me. Thank you so much. I will check your channel for an FC update video, as well as all of your other content. (new subscriber!)
Are you using Fluid Chords as a standalone program or as a VST3? plugin? If you using it as a VST plugin there must be a procedure specific to your DAW to make it work. Verify if it works as a standalone program.Unplug/plug your midi controller. Restarting the computer may help. Let me know if you succeeded.
Although I like the idea of FluidChords I'd still like to be able to draw MPE automation myself when necessary. So far, there's only 2 DAWs I've found that allow this: BitWig and Ableton. Cubase has a way to bend individual notes, but it's kind of clunky. I'm more interested in figuring out how to record and edit MPE info in my DAW because I have a Roli Seaboard and Equator, and I'm also thinking of getting SWAM someday. I still think FluidChords will have a place in my workflow once I figure all this MPE stuff out.
It is possible to edit MPE automation produced by Fluid Chords.You can setup the Fluid Chords as a standalone app and rout MIDI/MPE into your DAW (Ableton or Bitwig). This way you can record MPE automation into the MIDI track and edit it after recording is done, Standalone setup explained at 8.37 in the video.
@@MusicianParadise Kind of. The pitch editing is not useable, though. The resolution is too low and you can't zoom the CC lane. Also, the notes all overlap one another, so you have to play dance and toggle the MIDI note channels to edit each note. So, no, not really. Not fully.
BUT...what if I do not have a MAC book? What other method could I use to increase the sliding range like you are doing ?? (I'm in Windows 10 world) Thank you.
Well, this is the first time I found touchbar of my MAC book actually useful. Fluid Chords can really benefit from longer sliding range. On Windows I would try something like "Touchpad 2 Midi" It is free, although bigger trackpad is a must. Also, there's many midi controllers for tablets - iOS or Android - screen size is usually big enough to obtain good results. Also one interesting thing is the graphic tablets (basic models are pretty cheap) combined with this software: www.livelab.dk/tablet2midi.php
I actually think you're doing the real time mode a bit wrong. If you just play the first chord and hold the sustain pedal down - now you can press AND RELEASE the next chord (with both hands if you would like) and then first when you move the pitch bend the first chord travels to the second... now you can press and release the third chord and then move the pitch bend and the second chord will travel to the third and so on... So I don't THINK you have to retrigger like you are doing. Watch this to see it in action ruclips.net/video/vjXFT9LbOuc/видео.html Enjoy!
Thank you so much! I just learned Fluid Chords has been updated to V.1.4 ! My video featured the older built of Fluid Chords 1.04 and some features are not the same as in the latest version - this is the update I was waiting for!
@@MusicianParadise Ah, ok. That explains it =) Well, good thing they made that change with 1.4 then. And good luck with your music! And..Merry Christmas =)
@@tobiaskagstrom Merry Christmas! I just dowloaded the latest version of Fluid Chords, thanks to you! Your comment is pinned first, it will certainly help the community!
Haha, well said! Actually plugin is not mine, it's from Pitch Innovation company based in India, kudos to them for creating such an amazing piece of software!
@@MusicianParadise yeah i know,i meant the ripchord plugin. Thats your creation if im right? Best plugin ever!! What i meant was if i buy fluid chords en bend my all my sounds like that it will be boring in the end hehe. Although it seems a great plugin😁 the ripchord has the best chord presets ever found in a chord plugin in my opinion.
hahah, lol, actually I did a lot of free chord progressions packs based on Stevie Wonder: ruclips.net/video/m-dzB9dF3u4/видео.html and even some The Isley Bros: ruclips.net/video/o-dIAOSrJPA/видео.html
If you like exploring the chord presets and MIDI chord packs consider visiting my Patreon page. Even if you have no intention of becoming a Patron, you will find some very cool free chord presets that are unavailable anywhere else. However, by becoming a Patron, you will open a portal to a never-ending stream of chord progressions.
www.patreon.com/musicianparadise
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:04 Fluid Chord Demo
02:54 Interface
03:34 Settings
04:47 Fixed Mode Explained
06:13 Fluid Mode Explained
07:12 Real Time Mode Explained
08:36 Using Fluid Chords With Ableton Instruments
09:34 Creating Custom Presets
10:28 Verdict
Excellent review! Our next Fluid Chords update includes,
1. Any chord to any chord to any chord real-time mode(with, without sustain pedal)
2. Parameter automation for the hosted synths
Can't wait to try it out!
Sounds great!
any new updates
Excellent tutorial! Really well explained and put together - thank you! I was struggling with Fluid Chords and it not only makes sense now (e.g. Distribute Notes) - my world has expanded ;-)
Thanks for the kind words! I was struggling myself trying to understand all the features of the Fluid Chords, so I decided to make this tutorial!
Your chords are amazing and the type of chords I like
I'm working on some new free chord packs, so stay tuned!
This sounds absolutely beautiful!
Thank you!
Wow man this is such an awesome Fluid Chords tutorial I love it.😃👍❤️
thank you very much!
@@MusicianParadiseYou're very welcome. Much love.❤️
Your videos are AWESOME!!!
Thanks so much!
Your videos are the best bro thanks so much
Thanks, Glad you like them!
It sounds amazing !What is the violin like string section patches that you are using in the video ?? Thank you !
Those strings are coming from Arturia's Augmented Strings plugin (I' believe it was free version ) Thanks for the kind words!
This is fantastic. I think I’m going to buy this plugin. I have a DX7 controller and a Midi Fighter Twister. Do you think I can use those with some of my MPE synths or are there any midi controllers that would work well for some of these fewtures?
Also I’m in Studio One. I have a Behringer FCB1010 which might be useful.
I believe the plugin is currently discounted, so you can grab it for half the price. plugin will work with MPE capable VST's and AU's You have to check if Studio One is MPE compatible. MIDI controllers might be useful
thanks, you rock dude 🤘
Thank you!
Thanks!
Thanks for the support!
Stuck between this or CHORDimist, which one should I go with? Thinking about CHORDimist for now.
While both devices allow you to trigger chords assigned to single keys, they are fundamentally different. If this functionality alone is what you require, the free VST Ripchord might be a better option. Remember that Chordimist is an M4L device, meaning it only works with Ableton Live.
Fluid Chords has a unique polyphonic pitchbend feature that functions with MPE capable synth plugins. So, if you're interested in exploring MPE possibilities, I'd recommend Fluid Chords. On the other hand, M4L Chordimist includes a noteworthy arp feature that yields very musical results.
It's worth noting that neither device comes with many chord presets, so you'll need to create your own. If chord presets are important to you, Ripchord and Scaler 2 offer more options. Free presets for the Ripchord VST can be found here: ruclips.net/video/m-dzB9dF3u4/видео.html.
Thanks for covering this. I love it but it has too few chords slots, 8 chords is limited (for me at least). I’m so used to Cthulhu, Scaler, Ripchord and having as many chords I need. It would be nice to have strum per chord options and velocity per notes. Yes I ask a lot but it’s an expressive instrument right.
Great suggestions! MPE is a relatively new technology, so I expect all those things eventually will be implemented!
On other videos, the bending mode doesn't sync with the bpm. The Roland keyboards bending stick can pretty much do this without a plug-in.
No, this is entirely different from the Roland keyboard's bending stick. The Roland stick only allows you to bend all notes by the same interval, preventing you from sliding from one chord voicing to a completely different one. It only supports parallel movements.
This particular plugin, on the other hand, utilizes MPE technology. It allows you to flawlessly bend notes from one chord voicing to a completely different one, even with different note counts. Each note can have an independent bending curve and can bend to an independent interval. They claim that the Fluid Chords plugin is a "revolutionary" technology, and this claim holds true for what it's worth.
Great insight ... just bought the software
also what software are you using to edit your videos and highlight the screen to show items
Thanks, I'm using Final Cut Pro
@@MusicianParadise never knew Final Cut Pro had feature to annotate on the screen and draw squares and highlight areas. Thanks
@@issiewizzie you can do it in FCPX , but in this video I used plug-in mTuber2 from motionvfx, it’s a paid product but it saves a lot of time if you making this kind of tutorials!
@@MusicianParadise bless you tanks for the advice will check it out
Wow thank you for this video man! I’d hope pitch innovations are sponsoring you or you’re getting affiliate credits for referaals because you are literally the reason I’m going to pruchase. Also, what source are you getting the sounds that you are using in this video from?
Thank you for the kind words, video is not affiliated with pitch innovations in any way - I was struggling to understand all the features of the Fluid Chords and I forced myself into making this video tutorial in order to understand better how it all works. And , LOL, it helped indeed! For the sounds I was using "Augmented Strings" (intro) and, mainly, the "Pigments" synth from Arturia. "Vocoded" sound coming out of free vst synth "Vital". Also I frequently used internal Fluid Chords sine wave sound for R&B pads.
tnx for your video! I think another missing feature is the possibility to automate parameters of the vst while using fluid chords
Yes, you are right - well spotted, the only way to deal with it right now is record MPE MIDI from the Fluid Chords standalone into the DAW and automate the VST on the respective MIDI/MPE track!
@@MusicianParadise tnx!I need to investigate this workaround (but I’m a Fl Studio user :-)
Hi Spadwave, this will be addressed in our next update. You can automate 32 of the hosted synth's parameters via Fluid Chords's parameters.
@@SuganthanHarmless This is a great news! Thanks for reading our requests :-)
This is fantastic with solo voices and choirs. Any instrument actually, even tunable percussion. Yeah, think about that one.
Oh yes! The Fluid Chord plugin has been updated several times since this video was published, so it's much better now.
@@MusicianParadise EXCELLENT presentation! I acquired Fluid Chords upon release, slept on it for two years, and am now finally putting it to serious use. Your video has educated and inspired me. Thank you so much. I will check your channel for an FC update video, as well as all of your other content. (new subscriber!)
@@BigMTBrain Thank you very much!
This is so fucking cool
Oh yes!
What to do if the plugin don't recognize the MIDI device? I've try with the AUDIO/MIDI Setting
Are you using Fluid Chords as a standalone program or as a VST3? plugin? If you using it as a VST plugin there must be a procedure specific to your DAW to make it work. Verify if it works as a standalone program.Unplug/plug your midi controller. Restarting the computer may help. Let me know if you succeeded.
Which MIDI keyboard are you trying with?
@@SuganthanHarmless Novation MKII
This plug-in includes chords?
Yes, there's some chord presets on board, also you can download my custom presets from the link inthe description of the video!
@@MusicianParadise 🥰🥰
Although I like the idea of FluidChords I'd still like to be able to draw MPE automation myself when necessary. So far, there's only 2 DAWs I've found that allow this: BitWig and Ableton. Cubase has a way to bend individual notes, but it's kind of clunky. I'm more interested in figuring out how to record and edit MPE info in my DAW because I have a Roli Seaboard and Equator, and I'm also thinking of getting SWAM someday. I still think FluidChords will have a place in my workflow once I figure all this MPE stuff out.
It is possible to edit MPE automation produced by Fluid Chords.You can setup the Fluid Chords as a standalone app and rout MIDI/MPE into your DAW (Ableton or Bitwig). This way you can record MPE automation into the MIDI track and edit it after recording is done, Standalone setup explained at 8.37 in the video.
@@MusicianParadise That's really cool. I don't suppose you can do it in Reaper can you? I do have Bitwig but it's the 8 track version.
@@abrotherinchrist I don’t know. Does Reaper support MPE?
@@MusicianParadise Kind of. The pitch editing is not useable, though. The resolution is too low and you can't zoom the CC lane. Also, the notes all overlap one another, so you have to play dance and toggle the MIDI note channels to edit each note. So, no, not really. Not fully.
BUT...what if I do not have a MAC book? What other method could I use to increase the sliding range like you are doing ?? (I'm in Windows 10 world) Thank you.
Well, this is the first time I found touchbar of my MAC book actually useful. Fluid Chords can really benefit from longer sliding range. On Windows I would try something like "Touchpad 2 Midi" It is free, although bigger trackpad is a must. Also, there's many midi controllers for tablets - iOS or Android - screen size is usually big enough to obtain good results. Also one interesting thing is the graphic tablets (basic models are pretty cheap) combined with this software:
www.livelab.dk/tablet2midi.php
@@MusicianParadise Thanks, man
Shift + dragging GUI Pitch bend on Fluid Chords = high resolution bending
@@SuganthanHarmless thanks, this is a great tip!
I see 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
Nor Teddy Riley! LoL :-X
I'm working on New Jack Swing chord progression pack!
@@MusicianParadise OH STOP IT. That's fkin cool, man :-) :-) :-)
@@TheReal_E.IRIZARRY unstoppable :-)
I actually think you're doing the real time mode a bit wrong. If you just play the first chord and hold the sustain pedal down - now you can press AND RELEASE the next chord (with both hands if you would like) and then first when you move the pitch bend the first chord travels to the second... now you can press and release the third chord and then move the pitch bend and the second chord will travel to the third and so on... So I don't THINK you have to retrigger like you are doing. Watch this to see it in action ruclips.net/video/vjXFT9LbOuc/видео.html Enjoy!
Thank you so much! I just learned Fluid Chords has been updated to V.1.4 ! My video featured the older built of Fluid Chords 1.04 and some features are not the same as in the latest version - this is the update I was waiting for!
@@MusicianParadise Ah, ok. That explains it =) Well, good thing they made that change with 1.4 then. And good luck with your music! And..Merry Christmas =)
@@tobiaskagstrom Merry Christmas! I just dowloaded the latest version of Fluid Chords, thanks to you! Your comment is pinned first, it will certainly help the community!
@@MusicianParadise Oh that’s great If I helped you and also others. That’s what we all should try to do 🙏🏼 Be kind all!
Man your chord plugin is just game changing! Always seemed to like fluid chords but im scared that every beat will sound the same(fluid)
Haha, well said! Actually plugin is not mine, it's from Pitch Innovation company based in India, kudos to them for creating such an amazing piece of software!
@@MusicianParadise yeah i know,i meant the ripchord plugin. Thats your creation if im right? Best plugin ever!! What i meant was if i buy fluid chords en bend my all my sounds like that it will be boring in the end hehe. Although it seems a great plugin😁 the ripchord has the best chord presets ever found in a chord plugin in my opinion.
@@lX-NDR yes, Ripchord is amazing plugin, it made by the company Trackbout, I just making chord presets !
@@lX-NDR Ripchord is made by great people from Trackbout , I just making some chord presets 😀
@@MusicianParadise didnt know that,awesome presets though. Good work👍
Don't let Stevie Wonder or The Isley Bros. find out about this plugin or it's game over: #returnofthemack I'm just saying.
hahah, lol, actually I did a lot of free chord progressions packs based on Stevie Wonder: ruclips.net/video/m-dzB9dF3u4/видео.html
and even some The Isley Bros:
ruclips.net/video/o-dIAOSrJPA/видео.html
@@MusicianParadise Oh sH*ttttttt! LoL Great minds thing alike as the ol' axiom goes. thanks for those links, friend-o!!!
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