RapidComposer

RapidComposer v5 is a cutting-edge, non-destructive music prototyping software tailored for composers, songwriters, and musicians of all genres. Whether you’re an experienced musician or just starting, RapidComposer offers a highly intuitive and flexible environment for experimenting with musical ideas. Featuring built-in music theory tools, AI-powered suggestions, and smart phrase technology, RapidComposer accelerates the songwriting process and sparks creativity. Available as standalone software or as VST3, AU, and AU MFX plugins, it supports both Windows and macOS platforms, giving users the freedom to work in any environment they choose.

Key Features:

• Music Theory Integrated: Create complex chord progressions, auto-harmonize melodies, and access intuitive tools like the “circle of fifths” and chord palettes to inspire your compositions—even if you’ve never played piano before.
• AI Assistant: Get smart suggestions for chord progressions, replacements, and entire song structures based on your chosen mood and genre. The AI assistant also assists with track and phrase creation, enhancing your workflow with minimal effort. (OpenAI API key required).
• Smart Phrases: Automatically adjust phrases to match the chord and scale on the master track. Lay down chord progressions, then generate harmonies and melodies with impeccable voice leading at the press of a button.
• Phrase Generators: Create anything from simple monophonic melodies to complex polyphonic patterns with rhythm and phrase generators. Effortlessly modify phrases using non-destructive variations and rhythm manipulation tools.
• Flexible Chord Selection: Explore chord progressions using tools like Tonnetz and Circle of Fifths. Visualize chord consonance, tonality, and common notes, and set up custom chord rules to ensure perfect harmonic flow in your compositions.
• Idea Tool: Generate multi-track compositions instantly using your own phrases and preferred chord settings. Multiple workflows are supported, helping you get to a finished product faster. (Full Edition exclusive).
• Melody Editor: Melodya, a sophisticated motive generator and editor, is fully integrated, letting you create melodies tailored to any chord progression. (Full Edition exclusive).
• Libraries: Access a vast library of chords, scales, and progressions, all easily searchable and expandable. The docked browsers make it easy to preview, sort, and organize your musical building blocks, including MIDI files and CC envelopes.
• Customizable UI: Take full control of your workspace with a customizable interface. Adjust colors, font sizes, and button shapes to match your preferences, and enjoy full Retina/HiDPI support on both Windows and macOS.

• Guitar Tab View: Now visualize tracks as guitar tabs with automatically calculated finger positions. Perfect for guitarists looking to compose directly for their instrument.
• Export Guitar Tabs to MusicXML: Seamlessly export your guitar tab compositions to MusicXML, making it easier than ever to share your work with other platforms and musicians.
• Master Track Guitar Chords: Guitar chords are now displayed directly on the master track, complete with chord previews and fingering choices for enhanced visual feedback.
• Fretboard Editor: Edit and customize chord fingerings on a virtual fretboard, offering unprecedented control over guitar voicing and performance accuracy.
• Guitar Preview Instrument: Listen to your guitar chords in real-time using the built-in guitar preview instrument, ensuring every chord is played exactly as intended.
• Smart Algorithm for Guitar Chord Voicing: Chord fingerings are now calculated dynamically by a smart algorithm, eliminating the need to rely on pre-existing libraries and allowing for more organic, playable voicings.
• Included Guitar Soundfont: RapidComposer now includes a high-quality guitar soundfont, giving your compositions realistic guitar sounds straight out of the box.
• Enhanced Fingerpicking Generator: Take control of fingerstyle compositions by entering specific string patterns, making it easier to generate intricate fingerpicking tracks.

• September 9th, 2024: RapidComposer v5.3 released
• April 8, 2024: RapidComposer v5.2 released
• October 16, 2023: RapidComposer v5.0 released