Hookpad, a music editor with music theory inside made with React/Redux

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Hookpad is a music editor built with React/Redux that helps users create beats, songs, and musical ideas. It includes built-in music theory tools and AI trained on over 30,000 songs to assist with composition. The software is designed for musicians and producers who want theory guidance integrated directly into their creative workflow.

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