# Scaler 2 Feature Requests **URL:** https://forum.scalermusic.com/c/feature-requests/15.md?page=4 [Latest](https://forum.scalermusic.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.scalermusic.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Modernize Scaler's macOS installer, so we can choose needed formats](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/modernize-scalers-macos-installer-so-we-can-choose-needed-formats/16287)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2024, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/modernize-scalers-macos-installer-so-we-can-choose-needed-formats/16287 "2024-04-30T22:56:54Z")
Dear developers, Most installers, today, let us choose which plug-in formats we need. But Scaler’s macOS installer gives us no choice and installs all formats—which (a) wastes considerable space on our hard drives and (… --- ## [Standalone version](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/standalone-version/3963)
**Author:** [@N.Haynie31](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/N.Haynie31)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/standalone-version/3963 "2024-04-29T20:53:10Z")
Make a stand alone app and allow it to take over your midi keyboard.Use it in your daw without out you doing all the midi routing.How Auto Theory use to work. --- ## [Some suggestions to make scaler 2 really stand out](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/some-suggestions-to-make-scaler-2-really-stand-out/16258)
**Author:** [@future](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/future)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 28, 2024, 2:36pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/some-suggestions-to-make-scaler-2-really-stand-out/16258 "2024-04-28T14:36:27Z")
Dear scaler 2 design team, I think that the v2.9 upgrade is really cool. A couple of really important things definitely should be added in the near future: In addition to the present variations, we need…tritone subst… --- ## [Suggest live mode horiz. auto-scroll overide possible?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/suggest-live-mode-horiz-auto-scroll-overide-possible/16238)
**Author:** [@mandelbrot](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/mandelbrot)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 9:49pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/suggest-live-mode-horiz-auto-scroll-overide-possible/16238 "2024-04-26T21:49:03Z")
Really like suggest live mode, but finding it difficult to try chord suggestions 9th and above (using scroll bar below suggestion chords) as once I play a bound C section chord the suggest option auto scrolls back to sug… --- ## [I know I am asking a great deal but my request may require a total re-think about the functionality of Scaler 2](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/i-know-i-am-asking-a-great-deal-but-my-request-may-require-a-total-re-think-about-the-functionality-of-scaler-2/16130)
**Author:** [@Jumbodude](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Jumbodude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2024, 10:11am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/i-know-i-am-asking-a-great-deal-but-my-request-may-require-a-total-re-think-about-the-functionality-of-scaler-2/16130 "2024-04-26T10:11:00Z")
Yes it’s a long title but I’ve been thinking a bit what I would really like Scaler to do. What I have come up with kind of turns Scaler’s current functioning on it’s head. This isn’t to detract any of Scaler’s really use… --- ## [Scaler 3.0 and beyond request house cleaning](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-0-and-beyond-request-house-cleaning/16223)
**Author:** [@88keyz2023](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/88keyz2023)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2024, 11:44pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-0-and-beyond-request-house-cleaning/16223 "2024-04-25T23:44:54Z")
Add visual update markers of the added chord sets for each update of scaler.for example and better understanding. In pigments the Arturia plugin each update includes the version update for the persets added.you actually … --- ## [Useful for people of a certain age who's eyesight may not be as good as it was](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/useful-for-people-of-a-certain-age-whos-eyesight-may-not-be-as-good-as-it-was/16131)
**Author:** [@Jumbodude](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Jumbodude)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 10:40pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/useful-for-people-of-a-certain-age-whos-eyesight-may-not-be-as-good-as-it-was/16131 "2024-04-18T22:40:39Z")
When I go to select some of my stored User Sessions I would find it useful if Scaler could highlight the User pattern being currently used ( displayed in the the USER SECTION Window). This writing is so small it is hard … --- ## [A Scale Filter might be a useful feature](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/a-scale-filter-might-be-a-useful-feature/16135)
**Author:** [@Jumbodude](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Jumbodude)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2024, 5:12pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/a-scale-filter-might-be-a-useful-feature/16135 "2024-04-18T17:12:40Z")
So when you make some useful progressions and save these as patterns in the User Section you get a list of suggested best scale matches with how good a match this scale is to your currently selected progression/pattern. … --- ## [Please add a \*Relative\* option to "Force Into Scale"](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/please-add-a-relative-option-to-force-into-scale/16020)
**Author:** [@minor7flat5](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/minor7flat5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2024, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/please-add-a-relative-option-to-force-into-scale/16020 "2024-04-10T20:59:22Z")
I’m new to Scaler, and I just discovered a disappointing omission: I’m writing a song in B♭major, which of course includes its relative G minor. When auditioning song sets, I’d like to hear them in keys that relate to m… --- ## [Prophetic Suggest possible?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/prophetic-suggest-possible/16045)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2024, 8:04pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/prophetic-suggest-possible/16045 "2024-04-12T20:04:28Z")
I try to explain, but it’s tough :grin: you want to build 2 lines of chords using Suggest (Live or not) At the last place of the 2nd line, you want a chord that matches with the 1st chord of the 1st line, so the loop f… --- ## [Lock Focus to Performances](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/lock-focus-to-performances/16027)
**Author:** [@jdeiss](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/jdeiss)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2024, 3:12pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/lock-focus-to-performances/16027 "2024-04-11T15:12:39Z")
I like to cycle through performances using my arrow keys while my chord pattern loops. Is it possible to lock the focus onto performances so you can continue to use the arrow keys after clicking on something else within … --- ## [Scaler 2 feedback, suggestions and roadblocks](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-feedback-suggestions-and-roadblocks/15973)
**Author:** [@Homing](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Homing)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-feedback-suggestions-and-roadblocks/15973 "2024-04-09T22:42:35Z")
Hi there I have been using scaler for a while now, I’ve been really enjoying its functionality. Its definitely one of my favourite production tools. I’ve recommended it to friends and I’ve been impressed at the rate of i… --- ## [Possibly Rename Scaler as… Scaler?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/possibly-rename-scaler-as-scaler/15870)
**Author:** [@GoliathGrouper](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/GoliathGrouper)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2024, 5:04pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/possibly-rename-scaler-as-scaler/15870 "2024-04-09T17:04:10Z")
Not sure if this has been mentioned before, but Scaler 2’s name does create some workflow obstacles when doing midi routing. I suspect most of use multiple instances of Scaler when composing & producing. When we do so, S… --- ## [Polyphonic Aftertouch](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/polyphonic-aftertouch/6930)
**Author:** [@kev](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/kev)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2024, 8:08pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/polyphonic-aftertouch/6930 "2024-04-05T20:08:06Z")
Really love Scalar but one of the things I wish it had was support for polyphonic aftertouch. I realize that I’m somewhat in the minority as Poly AT midi controllers are not that common but it’s something I’ve come to us… --- ## [Polyrithmic](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/polyrithmic/8204)
**Author:** [@KCFYX](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/KCFYX)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2024, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/polyrithmic/8204 "2024-03-25T12:19:51Z")
I’d love to see options to configure easily a polyrithmic melody line in a second instance, based on a first melody. So inherit another time signature on top of the first melody. --- ## [Search USER chords](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/search-user-chords/15756)
**Author:** [@sfrazier](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/sfrazier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2024, 12:42pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/search-user-chords/15756 "2024-03-22T12:42:09Z")
I am not sure if it has been suggested prior or not, but I would love an option to be able to search through my USER chords. It could be for for various elements. ie: key word, chord types, amount of chords, scale, mod… --- ## [Jazz comping rhythms](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/jazz-comping-rhythms/15682)
**Author:** [@LeoMo](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/LeoMo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2024, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/jazz-comping-rhythms/15682 "2024-03-16T14:25:31Z")
A fairly straight forward request (don’t know how hard it is implementing it though :slight\_smile: ) Jazz comping rhythms, see here --- ## [Extended Key Range mapped to Pad mode](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/extended-key-range-mapped-to-pad-mode/15678)
**Author:** [@Saxsmith7](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Saxsmith7)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2024, 1:58am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/extended-key-range-mapped-to-pad-mode/15678 "2024-03-13T01:58:15Z")
I would love to be able to map multiple octaves of my MIDI Keyboard to access more than 1 “Pattern” at a time while in Pad mode. Example: Pattern 1 C1-B1 Pattern 2 C2-B2 Pattern 3 C3-B3. etc. Thanks for the great … --- ## [See retriggered notes on piano](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/see-retriggered-notes-on-piano/15670)
**Author:** [@Amodit](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Amodit)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/see-retriggered-notes-on-piano/15670 "2024-03-11T21:01:50Z")
We can’t see when notes are retriggered from one chord to the next on the piano at the top of section A in Scaler 2. Instead of constantly displaying the same blue color, I suggest using a brighter blue color when a note… --- ## [Better name for MIDI clips](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/better-name-for-midi-clips/15658)
**Author:** [@Amodit](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Amodit)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 7:49am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/better-name-for-midi-clips/15658 "2024-03-11T07:49:23Z")
When I export a MIDI chord sequence from Scaler 2 by dragging it into Ableton, it gets a generic Scaler MIDI name. I would like it to have the name of the chords in the clip name instead, which would be much more useful. … --- ## [Shazam like detection](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/shazam-like-detection/13435)
**Author:** [@xtremsounds](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/xtremsounds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2024, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/shazam-like-detection/13435 "2024-03-10T14:33:29Z")
Would it be useful to have something that detect our chord progressions and identifies existing songs on the web that sound like those chords? Then maybe even offer suggestions based on those results. --- ## [Scaler as midi effect plugin in Pro tools](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-as-midi-effect-plugin-in-pro-tools/15647)
**Author:** [@dude1961](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/dude1961)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2024, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-as-midi-effect-plugin-in-pro-tools/15647 "2024-03-09T06:06:13Z")
Hi, Now that Pro Tools 2024.3 support MIDI effects plug-ins, do you have a plan to develop a scaler version supporting this? Kind regards Stefan --- ## [Major/Minor 7 & 9 labeling consistencies](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/major-minor-7-9-labeling-consistencies/15641)
**Author:** [@Nazakomu](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Nazakomu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 3:59am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/major-minor-7-9-labeling-consistencies/15641 "2024-03-08T03:59:58Z")
Take for instance an F maj9 or F min9; should you write either (1, 2, 3, 7) without their 5th interval, C, they’re still read as F maj9/F min9 when they should distinguish themselves by outputting with (no5) appended. Th… --- ## [Display scale degrees instead of notes on keyboard](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/display-scale-degrees-instead-of-notes-on-keyboard/15633)
**Author:** [@Nazakomu](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Nazakomu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2024, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/display-scale-degrees-instead-of-notes-on-keyboard/15633 "2024-03-07T17:24:35Z")
Somewhat self-explanatory by the title, and perhaps has been requested here previously. But to expand upon it, this would be a toggleable option (similar if not verbatim to the thread name) so one can either stick with d… --- ## [Main Screen - Variations suggestion](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/main-screen-variations-suggestion/15638)
**Author:** [@Banquet](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Banquet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 10:18am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/main-screen-variations-suggestion/15638 "2024-03-08T10:18:42Z")
Hi all, I notice when you bind chords to the keyboard - in variations, the keyboard plays back all te variations of the chord root that you set (Tonic D, Supertonic Eb, etc). There is a spare octave on the left that is… --- ## [Could we get 7 string guitar support?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/could-we-get-7-string-guitar-support/14176)
**Author:** [@darrena092](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/darrena092)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2024, 6:52am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/could-we-get-7-string-guitar-support/14176 "2024-03-08T06:52:00Z")
I pretty much only play my 7 string guitar, it’d be really nice to have support for it in Scaler as I find myself having to look up chord diagrams online, while putting together progressions in Scaler. Would it be possib… --- ## [Can Scaler 3.0 reference Realguitar?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/can-scaler-3-0-reference-realguitar/15630)
**Author:** [@swingmix](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/swingmix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 11:33pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/can-scaler-3-0-reference-realguitar/15630 "2024-03-06T23:33:37Z")
I wonder if SCALER3.0’s EDIT and performance pages can design and export MIDI like this. Or better designed and more convenient. I’m looking forward to it. But so far, I haven’t seen anything about it. --- ## [Voice Groupings & Bass Notes](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-groupings-bass-notes/15625)
**Author:** [@Doge](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Doge)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-groupings-bass-notes/15625 "2024-03-06T21:36:51Z")
Not sure if I’m just missing something but I’d love to be able to move down in a particular scale as opposed to going up within the dynamic group voicing mode. For example, in a progression for instance like i-v-VII, I’d… --- ## [Root note midi output](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/root-note-midi-output/15614)
**Author:** [@Johncarter](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Johncarter)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2024, 11:35pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/root-note-midi-output/15614 "2024-03-05T23:35:13Z")
Hi, it would be very useful if scaler could output the root note of a held chord on a separate MIDI channel e.g. if I hold a C major 2nd inversion, EGC, I would like a C to be output. The existing multi-voice output fea… --- ## [Music Notation](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/music-notation/15602)
**Author:** [@EricJ](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/EricJ)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2024, 7:46pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/music-notation/15602 "2024-03-02T19:46:07Z")
How I wish we could see the chords in the stave, to see the chords written in the treble or bass cleff in musical notation. I imagine for pianists who read music this would help to visualize what is going on with the ch… [Previous page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/c/feature-requests/15.md?page=3) [Next page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/c/feature-requests/15.md?page=5)