Scaler 2 | All the Little Things

I really like the way that we can open many 'scaler windows,' but I'm wondering how much CPU power is being use for that process? At any rate, I like the option just the same!

Will the software show scales, chord variations and voicings on a guitar fretboard?

I was just thinking - whoever designed and programmed Scaler is a fantastic team, wonderful workflow and usability. THEN... these tutorials are brilliantly delivered, so clear, nicely shot, and packed to the brim with useful info. Bravo.

It's plain beautiful! Thank you @Plugin Boutique and @Scaler teams!

The Scaler band in ONE.

Hi David, really got so much out of this vid thank you so much for this channel and l use it as a reference point being new to Scaler 2 and Ableton 11....Really appreciate it - David

Simply outstanding development work. Well done and thank you !!

The more of these extremely valuable videos one sees, the more you realize what an absolute monster this software is, incredibly deep and powerful. A total eye opener in terms of just how valuable this is to anyone who prefers to jump right into composing/creating without being bogged down by having to learn music theory, whilst at the same time learning about music theory.

great demo thank you but wait..”generate parallel harmonies” just added chromatic chords it didn’t generate parallel modes is this supposed to add non Diatonic chords?

OMG!!! Thanks! GREAT VIDEO!!! I'm so glad that I got Scaler 2. Now I just have to play with it with one of these videos close at hand!!

Great tool, but boring voice. Sorry!

Another great video - here's a T.O.C.

4.44 - Drag & drop between different Scalers
6.00 - Scaler session export & import (XLM file!)
9.52 - Shift/Click on chord to go into Chord Edit Mode
10.35 - Sync all Scalers within a session
12.43 - Adjusting Scaler to play notes in the correct range for an instrument (Flutes?)
14.40 - Changing half-notes to whole notes (2 beats to 4 or more beats))
16.19 - EXPLORING MODULATION....Explore Common Scales
17.31 - Generate Parralell Harmony
18.20 - Bind multiple groups of patterns to keyboard
20.40 - Copy pattern edit settings (Arpeggios etc) across groups of patterns
23.00 - Copying & Duplicating Replacing & Deleting chords
23.26 - Detecting new chords in a range
23.38 - Finding all the Variations & Chord Functions of a chord
24.15 - Customising settings & setting defaults (Skins, L & R keys)
25.30 - Play Quantise (Latch to Daw)
26.50 - MIDI Panic
27.00 - Turn off Live Audio Detection

Any update on the guitar side !! 😎

This plugin has been such a wonderful writing tool and it's helping me learn theory as I go. The chords I like to hear go way beyond my theory training, and it's awesome to be able to quickly put a name to a particular sound and start to make connections. Bravo! Do you think it's possible to offer the same B-block chord voicing menu in the C block, so transformations on the progression can be quickly auditioned instead of just for the currently selected scale? I know it's possible to do quick inversions with the editor, but I think the voicings are doing more than inverting the chords.

The MIDI FX function is really convenient. Most other DAWs require routing from Scaler's output to the VSTi's, input which means using 2 instrument tracks. With this MIDI FX option you only need 1 instrument track.

there's loads more to go trough !!!??? this video just blew my mind, i already use scaler as my favourite midi plugin but here you've surpassed scaler !! great tutorial thanks you

Interesting stuff,
This is a powerful piece of equipment which has improved my tracks 👍🏼.

Just got this yesterday. I know enough about scales to piece things together, but just having chords available is so much faster. I don’t really know what some of the chords I create are. I just go off my ear with a defined scale.

That said, I wish they’d give us the option of having a 2 octave range of chords centered around the root note of the scale we choose. For example, if I want to easily use dynamic voicing and try going down in pitch from the root triadinstead of just up.
Cmajor triads:
-2-3-4-5-6 C 23456

Right now, I have to select chords with dynamic voicing on, then turn dynamic voicing off, edit the chords, snd I can pitch them up or down an octave as I see fit….but the dynamic voicing of the chords notes doesn’t change since it’s off, so I have to do it manually which slows things down.
creatively, i think 2 octaves being readily available with the chords in dynamic voicing mode would be much better.

If this is available, let me know. Maybe I’m doing something wrong. I’ve only had this plugin for 2 days.

These videos are great but the lack of pop or rock content leaves me unimpressed.

I’m ready for part 2! Excellent video.

Hi Davide, this software is just awesome & inexpensive. Your instructions are also great and your delivery language is to all skill levels without elitist judgement despite the fact that you are world famous and your collaborative team also. I get extra national pride because you are an Aussie company taking it to the world. Thank you for this light in a darkened, Plague filled lockdown world, just champions!

Great video!

Question, how does one reset all the “setting” to its original state…? Thanks in advance!

Astonishing application, never realized how capable it is.

Future feature request.. Please incorporate options to improve visibility, perhaps a tab menu at the top that would give a full page to work with each section. Would love be have that amazing monitor However even if I did it would be nice for laptops..

As a guitarist it would also be very cool to have a realistic fretboard with highlighted chords and melodies to transpose Scalers magic for guitar tabs.

Hi Davide,

Can this quick method be duplicated in protools with the way protools works?

I’m trying to think of a way to be able to do this without making so many tracks of scaler to control another kontakt instrument like the way you are doing here in logic via midi Fx but in Protools.

Just got this plug still learning it but- how to EXPORT scalers chords to a Midi track where is shows all the notes?

A useful video, I am still only touching the basics of this plugin which is probably a waste of my money. Thanks!

Very impressive, I'm musically educated guitar player and know the chords, but this is still extremely handy and I can learn a lot of it.

This is honestly the most intuitive and humanized plug in I’ve ever seen. Graduated from the most prestigious music college in the world, I’m completely blown away by how ridiculously intelligent this plugin is, and Trust me on this, scaler is saving all of you guys at least one third of our tuition (which covers 90% of the courses that are core music focused) and that’s biiiig bucks. The fact that this team has dedicated so much of their knowledge and expertise into this wise tool most thoughtfully while still sell it at a more than reasonable price is crazy to me (just think about all of those $50 5 knobs reverb plugins for christ’s sake) Mad respect to you and the entire Scaler team sir, musicians much like yourselves is one of the main reasons why I think music is the most freakin’ cool and awesome thing in the entire universe. The way I’m seeing it, this plugin is by far the best gap eliminating machine between the “Professionally Trained” and the “Enthusiasts”, some humanitarian legacy right there. After all music is an art, and this tool is going to give so many the freedom to solely focus on art and the feelings it provoke, not mathematics (what music theory fundamentally is). Plus these tutorials really show how much they care about their creation and the users, just simply amazing. Wishing you guys all the abundance and fulfillment in this vibrant Tiger Year, cheers! — Some random female producer.

I can’t believe I’ve only now gotten hip to how amazing Scaler is. Just picked it up- my composition workflow just leveled up exponentially. Add to that the amazing, clear and cogent content you provide and I feel like I got a huge steal for the price. Thank you!!!

I set out to find a simple plugin to show me what chord I was playing, because I felt like that would be a different but effective way of learning.
Got Scaler 2 and not only did it do what I wanted (I can change a note/finger in the chord position and SEE immediately that it makes it a "minor", for instance.)
But it does WAAAY more than I anticipated. I can start playing a few chords and the plugin will show me other chords that will work with those.
Fantastic!

Often times I "paint" my MIDI notes out, but it is fun to just play around using key binding (a single key press will play a chord).

That alone is more than enough for me... but then we get into the PERFORMANCE section, and that takes it to a whole new level.
I know some may consider it "cheating" but for those of us who missed out on proper music education, it's a great way to accomplish something that sounds "right", while learning a little music theory along the way.

Very useful things, clearly explained, straight to the point. Thank you.
I have the feeling of lifting the veil on a magical universe hidden from amateurs.

Is there a way to route scaler 2 midi to a track with kontakt when using multi output in logic?

Excellent demonstration. Thanks.

This is such an excellent plugin. Total game changer.

Davide I would like to know what desk you are using (manufacturer or custom built perhaps) and what main Keyboard (with the individual key lights) under the pullout you are using. That set up is super functional and looks great.

EXCELLENT VIDEO! I am really enjoying learning how to use Scaler and I am impressed with all the features. I have a couple of questions. Since I am using Ableton Live I had to adapt some of what you showed in the video and it all went well. In one instance, when you showed the Playback Performances, around the twenty minute mark, you could assign an individual performance to each chord but I could only assign one performance (like arpeggio) to the entire progression, In the left column my Scaler shows only "Group". Also, is there a back button or function, so that when I try a chord substitution and do not like it I can just go back to my original chord? Thanks.

Very well covered all the stuff, yes sir.

Whats the fastest/efficient way to enter known chords from a guitar chart? Other than to use detect and play them? Like a C9sus4 or G-/Bb?

you can also just copy and paste scalar settings in logic, rather than needing to drag and drop

Thanks for supporting my several questions--just purchased the SOS Scaler course!

I love sceyla. Skeyla. 😂

Good video!

Very helpful! Thx 🙏

I CANNOT CHANGE SOUNDS . I.E WHEN TRY TO CHANGE SOUND, IT PERMENTLY GOES OFF AND I CANT CHANGE BACK, SO I CANT USE NONE OF THE SOUNDS I.E FELT PIANO

Wow! The sync button. That's fantastic

Thanks again! 🌞