"InstaChord" Short Live !

video upload by KATSUNORI UJIIE Synth, Kbd & Music YouTube Channel

See the InstaChord label for addtional posts. It actually made an appearance at NAMM in 2023.

"インスタコードによるショートライブです。
インスタコード（InstaChord）は、楽器未経験者でも指1〜2本で簡単にコード演奏が楽しめる、日本発の画期的なオールインワンの電子楽器で、楽譜のコードを「1〜7」の数字（ディグリー）で表示・演奏するため、難しい指使いを覚えず直感的に弾けます。
ギターやピアノ、管楽器など128種類の音色を内蔵していて、軽量・コンパクトなボディにスピーカーとバッテリーを搭載し、ヘッドホンも使えます。

Short live performance using InstaChord.
InstaChord is a groundbreaking, all-in-one electronic instrument developed in Japan that allows even complete beginners to easily play chords using just one or two fingers. It displays and plays chords from sheet music using numbers '1 through 7' (degrees), so you can play intuitively without having to memorize complicated fingerings. It features 128 built-in sounds, including guitar, piano, and wind instruments. Its lightweight, compact body includes a built-in speaker and battery, and it is also compatible with headphones."

NAMM 2023 - Instachord - Midi Instrument

video upload by sonicstate

"Daisuke Suwa introduced us to Instacord, a MIDI instrument that has 128 instruments built-in, allowing you to play various instruments such as the piano, guitar, and strings with just the press of a button. It comes with its own speaker and headphone jack output so you can play without needing an amp or a computer. It also has a USB out that doubles as a connection to your computer, and it's rechargeable with 10 hours of battery life.

The Instachord is both an instrument and interface and is designed to be used by musicians or beginners learning an instrument but without the long practice and sore fingers. New features, including a looper are being added, and the instrument will be supported with ongoing upgrades.

Currently only sold in Japan, Instachord is available for pre-order on Indiegogo for $370. If you're interested in a clever MIDI interface with 128 instruments built-in, this may be the instrument for you. For more information, visit their website or check out their Indiegogo page.

Price: available for pre-order on Indiegogo for $370.

More info:

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/in..."

Insta Chord Demo & Review

video upload by musictrackjp

This should brighten your morning. This appears to be the first post to feature the Insta Chord hardware instrument. I'm not finding any additional info on it online. If you know feel free to leave a comment or reach out. Note there is also an InstaChord MIDI Processing Plugin "that helps you play chords and chord progressions faster and easier." I don't believe they are related.

DEMO by Katsunori UJIIE