Chordcat

Chord Naming App with MIDI Support

Chordcat is a desktop app that helps you identify and name chords based on inputted notes.

• Documentation
• Download the latest release here

Features

• Displays chord names when:
  • MIDI devices are connected and you play a chord
  • Piano keys are clicked using the mouse
  • The corresponding PC Keyboard keys are pressed
• Select MIDI device
• Inbuilt piano sounds
• Supports fullscreen mode and resizable window mode.
• Includes 3 fun fonts (DejaVu Sans, Petaluma and FirstTimeWriting).

Screenshots

Installing From Binaries

For installation instructions using pre-built binaries, refer to the Chordcat User's Manual.

Building and Running From Source

To build and run chordcat from source, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

   $ git clone https://github.com/shriramters/chordcat.git
   $ cd chordcat

2. Create a build directory and navigate into it:

   $ mkdir build && cd build

3. Configure the build using CMake. Ensure all dependencies are installed on your system. (refer to Building From Source section of the chordcat user's manual):

   $ cmake ..

4. Build the application using make:

   $ make -j$(nproc)

5. Run Chordcat:

   $ ./chordcat

Built With (Thanks to)

• libremidi
• SFML
• FluidSynth
• Dear ImGui
• ImGui-SFML
• Boost.PropertyTree