Who We Are
InstaChord Corp. is a music technology company based in Tokyo, Japan.
We design and develop electronic musical instruments and software that make playing and creating music intuitive and accessible.
Our Mission
To make music easy to start.
To make creativity accessible.
To make playing music part of everyday life.
Our Musical Approach
Our products are built on KANTAN Music, a chord-based music system inspired by the
Nashville Number System, widely used by professional musicians.
By representing chords with numbers, KANTAN Music allows players to perform and compose music intuitively, without complex theory.
Our Products
We develop both hardware and software to support intuitive music creation:
- InstaChord
A guitar-shaped MIDI instrument for chord-based performance. - KANTAN Play core
A mobile MIDI orchestrator that enables chord performance and composition anywhere. - MIDI Drum
A drum sequencer app designed for simple and flexible rhythm creation. - Chord Sheet Writer
An app for creating and editing chord charts. - KANTAN Chord
A browser plugin that converts chord symbols on popular chord sites into degree (number) notation. - KANTAN Play online
A browser-based chord performance application.
Recognition & Trust
Our work has been recognized through collaborations, licensing, and international awards:
- Technical collaboration in CSR projects with Sony Group
- Licensed technology provided to the aiwa brand
- iF Design Award winner
- MIDI Innovation Award 2023 – Finalist
These achievements reflect our commitment to quality, reliability, and innovation in music technology.
Company Information
Company Name: InstaChord Corp.
Location: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: +81-120-964-737
Website: https://instachord.com/
Looking Ahead
We continue to build instruments and platforms that grow with their users.
Our goal is not just to create tools, but to open new ways of experiencing music.
