HouseBud MIDI Chord Pads

Cem Olcay

Music

Rating

★ 5.002 ratings

Price

USD 4.99

Version

1.4

Size

18 MB

Age

Released 2026-05-14First seen 2026-06-06App Store →

Description

HouseBud is a chord instrument for people who want to play immediately, even without piano skills or music theory. Its chord pads are designed as a real performance surface, not just static chord buttons. Each pad includes multiple octave slices, so you can play the same chord in different registers, layer octaves with your fingers, and create fuller, more expressive performances in seconds. Behind the surface, HouseBud uses a harmony engine that builds smooth, pleasing chord voicings for you. Chords are arranged to sound musical together, so it is easy to explore, improvise, and find ideas fast. Features: • Reinvented chord pads with multiple octave slices • Layer octaves on the same chord for bigger sounds • Smart harmony engine with smooth voiced chords • Factory presets for instant play • Randomizer for fresh, musical inspiration • Motion FX: Repeat, Arp, and Strum • User preset builder for custom chord layouts • MIDI input and output for controllers, sequencers, and recording • Pad MIDI for recording pad performance or triggering pads from generative sequencers • AUv3 support for iOS music apps and DAW workflows • Built-in sampler for standalone play HouseBud is made for fast inspiration, expressive play, and creative MIDI performance.

What's New

v1.4 · 2026-06-06

This version updates and improves the new Ribbon AUv3 MIDI plugin. - Fixed an issue where replaying the same chord could cause the ribbon to flicker or rebuild unexpectedly - Fixed cases in Fixed octave mode where holding the same notes across different octaves could trigger an unnecessary refresh - The ribbon now reliably keeps your chord on screen after you lift your hand, instead of occasionally flashing empty - Fixed an edge case where playing a smaller chord (e.g. going from a 7th down to a triad) could leave stale notes lingering on the ribbon - General stability improvements for fast chord changes — smoother response, no stuck notes