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Centauri Chord Chopper

ShaneTV

Where to get itAvailable from ShaneTVreasonstudios.com

Centauri Chord Chopper is a Reason Rack Extension generative sequencer that transforms static chord progressions into complex rhythmic patterns and melodic movements using a 4-cell algorithmic engine. It combines 23 distinct algorithmic performance Voices with three Engine Modes (Strum, Mix, and Lick) to create evolving loops from 1 to 16 bars with repeatable, seed-based variation. Designed for creating guitar-like backing patterns, melodic leads, and "chopped" harmonic textures while maintaining precise control over arrangement through per-cell editing.

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Key Features

014-Cell system for phrase-based loop structure and precision editing
02Three Engine Modes (Strum, Lick, Mix) for different playing styles
03Rate with 13 musical divisions from 1/4 to 1/64 including dotted and triplet variations
04Chord-Aware and Genre-Baked Lick behaviors with forced intervals
059 scales via integrated quantizer (Major, Minor, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Blues, Pentatonics)
06Full CV routing for Rate, Density, Length, Strum, Offset, and other parameters

Things to Try

  • 01Route a slow LFO into the Variator (Break) CV input to create sequences that automatically thin out and introduce rests over time for breathing textures
  • 02Load two Centauri instances with the same chord input, set one to Garage and the other to Neon for interlocking generative counterpoint
  • 03Connect a drum machine trigger to the CV Rand Rhythm input so every drum hit jumps Centauri to a new rhythmic seed, keeping the topline evolving
  • 04If complex chords sound clashing in Lick mode, try playing a simple 1-to-2 note interval and let Centauri apply Genre-Baked voicing instead
Formats
Rack Extension
Official Website↗User Manual↗

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