Have you ever gotten stuck using the same four chords because they’re easy? Yeah, same. That’s where Fluid Chords 2 comes in and saves the day. It’s not your average chord generator; it actually bends from one chord to another like you’re sliding on a fretboard but inside your MIDI controller.
You can go from a Cmaj7 to an Ebm9 in style (ear candy)
The first version made noise when it dropped and even snagged a MIDI Innovation Award in 2022. Now, the second version adds a bunch of things that, low key, make it a problem.
What’s New (And Actually Useful) in Version 2
Fluid Chords 2 doesn’t just improveit fixes the “robotic” feeling you get from traditional chord tools. Here’s what’s new:
Smarter chord bending: They rebuilt the voice-leading engine, so bends actually sound musical instead of just weird glides.
Strum mode: Notes bend one after the other instead of all at once—adds a natural touch.
Split & Play: Left hand triggers chords, right hand plays melody. If you play keys even a little, this feels intuitive fast.
16 chord slots instead of 8: You can trigger any of them from C1 to C3, which is great if you like building sections out live.
Checking Out Fluid Chords 2
Performance Mode That Doesn't Fight You
This part’s wild… You can bend chords in real time without needing a sustain pedal. Just play it like a regular instrument. It works with any MIDI controller, so even if you’re using something basic like an Alesis VI25 25, MPK Mini, you’re still good to go.
Perfect if you want to sketch ideas without clicking blocks for an hour.
The Sound Engine Deserves Some Love
Built-in sounds usually suck. But this one’s got a hybrid wavetable + MPE sampler setup that actually feels usable. Plus
- Built in effects: reverb, delay, gate, and compression
- Everything is tweakable inside the plugin
Or, and this is pretty big, you can host your favorite MPE-compatible synths inside Fluid Chords 2. So, if you’re already using Pigments, Serum, or Vital, now you’ve got crazy chord movement without losing your favorite sounds.
It Also Has a Harmony Generator!
So simple to use. Set your key and genre, and the plugin gives you starting points that don’t suck. You can use it to break out of ‘loop brain’ and figure out what the next section should sound like.
Conclusion
If your harmony sounds really blocky and boring, Fluid Chords 2 provides a solution…A way to add movement and creativity to your chords without burying your head in theory books or watching countless YouTube tutorials.
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Producers Keep Asking These Questions; Let’s Clear It Up
1. Will This Work With My DAW?
Most likely, yes. It works with FL, Logic, Ableton, Studio One, Cubase, and more. If your DAW supports VST3, AU, or AAX, you’re good.
2. Do I Need Ableton Live or FL Studio To Use Fluid Chords2?
Nope. Works in any DAW and a regular MIDI controller will do it. MPE is cool if you have it, but not required.
3. How Is This Different From Just Using Chord Packs?
Chord packs are pretty cool… if you like dragging in someone else’s ideas and clicking around.Fluid Chords 2 lets you play and bend your own progressions in real time. So instead of rearranging someone else’s work, you’re creating something that actually sounds more intentional, and way more you.
4. Can I Use My Own Sounds With It?
Yep. You can use Serum 2, Omnisphere, Analog Lab…Whatever Sounds and VSTi plugins you wish.
5. Do You Need To Know Music Theory To Use Fluid Chords 2?
Knowledge of music theory isn’t required, but it could help. Fluid Chords will help you sound shiny without knowing all the theory behind what you’re playing.
