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What's the Difference Between Playstyles (Simple, Advanced, Free)?

The Playstyle setting (found in Options > Playstyle) changes how the Chord Type buttons (Dim, Min, Maj, Sus) interact with the keyboard, allowing you to tailor the Orchid to your performance needs. Simple: This is the most straightforward mode. You m

How to Use Key Mode for Easy Chord Progressions

Key Mode is one of Orchid's most powerful features for songwriting and inspiration. When activated, it locks the keyboard to a specific musical key, ensuring that every note you play results in a harmonically correct chord from that scale. How to Act

Understanding the Voicing Dial: A Beginner's Guide to Inversions

The Voicing Dial is a tool for adding harmonic variety by changing the inversion of a chord. While it can feel "magical" or random at first, it follows a consistent logic. What it Does: In simple terms, turning the Voicing Dial rearranges the notes o

How to Adjust Bass Volume Independently

You can easily adjust the volume of the dedicated bass synth separately from the main chord sound. How to do it: Press and hold the main Volume Dial while turning it. On-Screen Display: When you do this, the display will change to show "Bass Volume"

Navigating the Options Menu: A Complete Overview

The Options Menu (accessed via the Options Dial) is the control center for customizing your Orchid's behavior. Here are some of the key settings you'll find:. View: Change what's shown on the display. Choose from a simple chord name, a visual keyboar