Hookpad AlternativesMusic Production Apps like Hookpad

Hookpad is described as 'Browser-based music composer that focuses on music theory, letting you write melodies and chord progressions with relative ease' and is a music production app in the audio & music category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Hookpad, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, iPad, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Hookpad alternative is Waveform, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Hookpad are Helio Workstation, ChordieApp, Scaler and instaComposer.

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  1. Waveform icon
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    Waveform is a commercial, cross-platform DAW. With a focus on design and composition, it offers tools to greatly simplify everything from initial inspiration to the final mix.

    63 Waveform alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Waveform is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Hookpad.

    • Waveform is the most popular free alternative to Hookpad.

    • Waveform is Freemium and ProprietaryHookpad is also Freemium and Proprietary
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    Helio is a cross-platform lightweight music speed-painting tool. It features linear-based sequencer with clean UI, integrated version control to sync the projects between devices, export to midi and more.

    17 Helio Workstation alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
     
    • Helio Workstation is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Hookpad.

    • Helio Workstation is the most popular Open Source alternative to Hookpad.

    • Helio Workstation is Free and Open SourceHookpad is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Helio Workstation is LightweightHookpad is not according to our users
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    ChordieApp is designed to make the arduous task of learning or teaching chord names and how to read sheet music extremely easy.

    3 ChordieApp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
     
    • ChordieApp is the most popular commercial alternative to Hookpad.

    • ChordieApp is Paid and ProprietaryHookpad is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Scaler icon
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    Scaler is the inspirational MIDI effect that makes finding chords and progressions intuitive and fun! With note detection, scale selection and chord suggestions, Scaler is a comprehensive but easy-to-use toolbox that will help anyone make better music.

    31 Scaler alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    The backbone of Instacomposer is a behind-the-scenes decision making matrix that creates notes based on both mathematics and musical knowledge. Plus, the artificial intelligence factors in a whole host of parameters that you can set in the bottom panel, from repetition...

    27 instaComposer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Instachord icon
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    Instachord is a MIDI Processing Plugin that helps you play chords and chord progressions faster and easier. Find the chords that work well together and build a perfect chord progression for your next song with just a few clicks.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Harmony Improvisator is the most advanced harmonic composition tool on the market. It opens up the infinite world of harmonic theory by making centuries-old knowledge uniquely transparent.

    28 Harmony Improvisator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. Chordbot icon
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    Chordbot is a music app that lets you create & play complex chord progressions quickly & easily.

    7 Chordbot alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Orb is a music composition Artificial Intelligence. It is designed for composers, bands, orchestrators or simply everyone fond of music.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  10. Synfire icon
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    The comprehensive Music Prototyping Studio for professionals and enthusiasts. Get rid of tedious routine and enjoy an artistic freedom and creative variety never seen before. Forget writer's block. Synfire is an inexhaustible source of inspiration.

    26 Synfire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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