REQ: Scaler 2 by Plugin Boutique
Empower the Composer Within
Scaler 2 is an inspirational and powerful music theory workstation that gives you access to a world of new ideas, expressions and melodies. With powerful detection of MIDI and audio, Scaler 2 can determine what key and scale you’re in and suggest chords that match your music. The plugin helps you discover the perfect melody with performance expressions, and can even suggest ways to change from one key to another.
Scaler 2 makes finding chords and progressions intuitive and fun! It’s a comprehensive but easy to use toolbox that will help anyone make better music.
Upgrade Note: For Scaler 1 users, a Scaler 2 Upgrade is available.
Benefits
Discover your music’s key and explore alternative scales and chord sets
Choose from hundreds of keys, quickly build progressions in the sequencer
Over 200 artist chord sets from the likes of Carl Cox, MJ Cole, The Temper Trap, Mitekiss, CeCe Rogers and Mike Huckaby
Over 200 genre and mood-based chord sets such as Chill, Drum & Bass, Jazz, Cinematic, EDM, Progressive…
Browse chord variations to get suspended chords, extended chords, dominant sevenths and jazz chords
Use the arpeggio or strum features to perform in real-time and synced to your DAW
Discover chord substitutions that lend variety to your progressions
Experiment with different chord voicings to spread notes across the keyboard
Export MIDI to your DAW simply by dragging and dropping
Assign any VST / AU instrument to Scaler 2 to control your favourite synths
Play and record one-finger chords and melodies using Scaler 2’s Bind MIDI function
New for Version 2
Redesigned from the ground up with over 200 new chord sets, hundreds of new scales, and 30 new instruments
Play melodic expressions with over 200 phrases, performances and rhythms by professional musicians
Establish your scale with audio detection as well as MIDI detection
Keys Lock helps you create emotive melodies by locking keys to your chords
MIDI Capture lets you perform inside Scaler 2 and then export the results as MIDI
Modulation suggestions give you new ways to reach musical destinations
Get more natural-sounding melodies and expressions with the humanise function
Edit Mode for adjusting length, inversion, octave and more per chord in a pattern
Pad View helps you to arrange multiple patterns and key switch between them
Audition new progressions in context with DAW Sync playback
Voice Grouping can keep your chords within a certain range for voice leading
Chord editing and moving tools include lasso, drag n drop, replace and insert
How it Works
Detect
Scaler 2 can listen to incoming MIDI or audio data and detect the key your music is in. After this, it will suggest chords and chord progressions that will fit with your song. Scaler 2 can send MIDI to a virtual instrument in your DAW, and it has 30 onboard instruments to play with as well.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Chord Sets
Scaler 2 comes with over 200 song and genre-based chord sets and over 200 artist chord sets to inspire new progressions and melodies; plus, choose from hundreds of scales and modes to get your creative juices flowing. Simply drag the chords you want into the sequencer to build a pattern that’s unique to you.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Explore
Explore alternative chords that’ll fit with your progression, with loads of voicings, chord extensions and variations on particular chords to help you choose the perfect feeling with every step of your song.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
MIDI Capture
New Audio Detection Technology means you can detect and analyse chords and scales from existing audio sources. With MIDI Capture, you can record Scaler 2’s output – whether you’re clicking keys or chords, or playing progressions – in order to drag the resulting MIDI to outside the plugin.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Keys Lock
Lock keys to your chords to create complex melodies by intuitively moving around on your MIDI controller. Humanize Scaler 2’s performance by introducing variations to velocity and/or timing. Voice Grouping lets you automatically invert notes to restrict playback within certain octaves or by using open voicing.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Edit
Edit Mode lets you dial in Duration, Octave, Inversion and more parameters per chord, and there are new ways to edit chords when right-clicking. DAW Sync links your chord patterns to your DAW’s playback, making it easy to audition new progressions or alter existing chord patterns alongside your DAW project. Pad View makes it easy to construct entire arrangements, moving chords and whole progressions on a higher level.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Modulation
Scaler 2 makes Modulation Suggestions for movement between your current key and a destination. The majority of suggestions have been sourced from professional musicians, and some are generated algorithmically.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Performance
With Performances, Phrases and Rhythms created by real pianists and musicians, Scaler 2 isn’t just about creating chords and arpeggios – it can lay down melodies as well. Over 200 Expressions let you experiment with riffs and melodies, which can be locked to notes of your scale or a chord.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
System Requirements
Mac
OS X 10.8 and later
64-bit compatible only
Formats
AAX
Audio Units (AU)
VST2
VST3
Windows
Windows 7 and later
64-bit compatible only
Formats
AAX
VST2
VST3
Scaler 2 Compatibility
Mac
Cubase 9.5 - OK
ProTools 12.8 - OK
FL Studio 12 - OK (VST, not VST3)
FL Studio 20 - OK (MIDI routing available from VST2 only)
Studio One 3 - OK
Studio One 4 - OK
Ableton Live 9 - OK
Ableton Live 10 - OK
Logic Pro X - OK
Reaper - OK
Bitwig Studio 2 - OK
Maschine 2 - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Reason - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Windows
FL Studio 12 - OK
FL Studio 20 - OK (MIDI routing available from VST2 only)
Cubase 9.5 - OK
ProTools 12.8 - OK
Studio One 3 - OK
Studio One 4 - OK
Ableton Live 9 - OK
Ableton Live 10 - OK
Reaper - OK
Bitwig Studio 2 - OK
Maschine 2 - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Reason - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Important Note: Scaler 2 is only 64-bit compatible.
Scaler 2 is an inspirational and powerful music theory workstation that gives you access to a world of new ideas, expressions and melodies. With powerful detection of MIDI and audio, Scaler 2 can determine what key and scale you’re in and suggest chords that match your music. The plugin helps you discover the perfect melody with performance expressions, and can even suggest ways to change from one key to another.
Scaler 2 makes finding chords and progressions intuitive and fun! It’s a comprehensive but easy to use toolbox that will help anyone make better music.
Upgrade Note: For Scaler 1 users, a Scaler 2 Upgrade is available.
Benefits
Discover your music’s key and explore alternative scales and chord sets
Choose from hundreds of keys, quickly build progressions in the sequencer
Over 200 artist chord sets from the likes of Carl Cox, MJ Cole, The Temper Trap, Mitekiss, CeCe Rogers and Mike Huckaby
Over 200 genre and mood-based chord sets such as Chill, Drum & Bass, Jazz, Cinematic, EDM, Progressive…
Browse chord variations to get suspended chords, extended chords, dominant sevenths and jazz chords
Use the arpeggio or strum features to perform in real-time and synced to your DAW
Discover chord substitutions that lend variety to your progressions
Experiment with different chord voicings to spread notes across the keyboard
Export MIDI to your DAW simply by dragging and dropping
Assign any VST / AU instrument to Scaler 2 to control your favourite synths
Play and record one-finger chords and melodies using Scaler 2’s Bind MIDI function
New for Version 2
Redesigned from the ground up with over 200 new chord sets, hundreds of new scales, and 30 new instruments
Play melodic expressions with over 200 phrases, performances and rhythms by professional musicians
Establish your scale with audio detection as well as MIDI detection
Keys Lock helps you create emotive melodies by locking keys to your chords
MIDI Capture lets you perform inside Scaler 2 and then export the results as MIDI
Modulation suggestions give you new ways to reach musical destinations
Get more natural-sounding melodies and expressions with the humanise function
Edit Mode for adjusting length, inversion, octave and more per chord in a pattern
Pad View helps you to arrange multiple patterns and key switch between them
Audition new progressions in context with DAW Sync playback
Voice Grouping can keep your chords within a certain range for voice leading
Chord editing and moving tools include lasso, drag n drop, replace and insert
How it Works
Detect
Scaler 2 can listen to incoming MIDI or audio data and detect the key your music is in. After this, it will suggest chords and chord progressions that will fit with your song. Scaler 2 can send MIDI to a virtual instrument in your DAW, and it has 30 onboard instruments to play with as well.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Chord Sets
Scaler 2 comes with over 200 song and genre-based chord sets and over 200 artist chord sets to inspire new progressions and melodies; plus, choose from hundreds of scales and modes to get your creative juices flowing. Simply drag the chords you want into the sequencer to build a pattern that’s unique to you.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Explore
Explore alternative chords that’ll fit with your progression, with loads of voicings, chord extensions and variations on particular chords to help you choose the perfect feeling with every step of your song.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
MIDI Capture
New Audio Detection Technology means you can detect and analyse chords and scales from existing audio sources. With MIDI Capture, you can record Scaler 2’s output – whether you’re clicking keys or chords, or playing progressions – in order to drag the resulting MIDI to outside the plugin.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Keys Lock
Lock keys to your chords to create complex melodies by intuitively moving around on your MIDI controller. Humanize Scaler 2’s performance by introducing variations to velocity and/or timing. Voice Grouping lets you automatically invert notes to restrict playback within certain octaves or by using open voicing.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Edit
Edit Mode lets you dial in Duration, Octave, Inversion and more parameters per chord, and there are new ways to edit chords when right-clicking. DAW Sync links your chord patterns to your DAW’s playback, making it easy to audition new progressions or alter existing chord patterns alongside your DAW project. Pad View makes it easy to construct entire arrangements, moving chords and whole progressions on a higher level.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Modulation
Scaler 2 makes Modulation Suggestions for movement between your current key and a destination. The majority of suggestions have been sourced from professional musicians, and some are generated algorithmically.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
Performance
With Performances, Phrases and Rhythms created by real pianists and musicians, Scaler 2 isn’t just about creating chords and arpeggios – it can lay down melodies as well. Over 200 Expressions let you experiment with riffs and melodies, which can be locked to notes of your scale or a chord.
Plugin Boutique Scaler 2
System Requirements
Mac
OS X 10.8 and later
64-bit compatible only
Formats
AAX
Audio Units (AU)
VST2
VST3
Windows
Windows 7 and later
64-bit compatible only
Formats
AAX
VST2
VST3
Scaler 2 Compatibility
Mac
Cubase 9.5 - OK
ProTools 12.8 - OK
FL Studio 12 - OK (VST, not VST3)
FL Studio 20 - OK (MIDI routing available from VST2 only)
Studio One 3 - OK
Studio One 4 - OK
Ableton Live 9 - OK
Ableton Live 10 - OK
Logic Pro X - OK
Reaper - OK
Bitwig Studio 2 - OK
Maschine 2 - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Reason - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Windows
FL Studio 12 - OK
FL Studio 20 - OK (MIDI routing available from VST2 only)
Cubase 9.5 - OK
ProTools 12.8 - OK
Studio One 3 - OK
Studio One 4 - OK
Ableton Live 9 - OK
Ableton Live 10 - OK
Reaper - OK
Bitwig Studio 2 - OK
Maschine 2 - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Reason - OK - No MIDI Routing: Use Blue Cat Audio Patchwork for MIDI Routing
Important Note: Scaler 2 is only 64-bit compatible.