# Scaler 2 General Discussion **URL:** https://forum.scalermusic.com/c/general/8.md [Latest](https://forum.scalermusic.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.scalermusic.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tags.md) --- ## [Will Scaler 2 still work in MacOS 27 and iPad OS 27?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler-2-still-work-in-macos-27-and-ipad-os-27/25224)
**Author:** [@dbs089605](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/dbs089605)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 7:52pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler-2-still-work-in-macos-27-and-ipad-os-27/25224 "2026-10-19T19:52:43Z")
Although I do own Scaler 3, I find do actually do still use Scaler 2 for some things including changing chord menus quickly to audition chords while writing and the keys lock chord notes smaller octave changes while play… --- ## [Great News! Recording Scaler 3 in Garageband for iPad](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/great-news-recording-scaler-3-in-garageband-for-ipad/25170)
**Author:** [@GaryRea](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/GaryRea)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/great-news-recording-scaler-3-in-garageband-for-ipad/25170 "2026-08-27T22:56:44Z")
Great News! I discovered my ideal iPad app for working with Scaler 3: Garageband! I imported Scaler 3 as an AUv3, opened a chord progression, then hit Record, which was fully enabled, and it flawlessy recorded right to a… --- ## [Voice Grouping now retains the chord root for inversions and slash chords](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-grouping-now-retains-the-chord-root-for-inversions-and-slash-chords/25160)
**Author:** [@swingmix](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/swingmix)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 11:06pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-grouping-now-retains-the-chord-root-for-inversions-and-slash-chords/25160 "2026-08-24T23:06:30Z")
I noticed that SCALER 3.3 has finally implemented this feature. Is there any chance of a small update for SCALER 2.9 to also include the “Voice Grouping now retains the chord root for inversions and slash chords” functio… --- ## [Resource-suckers: modeled plugins are also in the game](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/resource-suckers-modeled-plugins-are-also-in-the-game/17654)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [August 12, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/resource-suckers-modeled-plugins-are-also-in-the-game/17654 "2026-08-12T08:59:52Z")
Hi pals As some Scaler user know, I use just one PC that is not dedicated to make music, but is used for my job and for my hobbies With my old PC (weaker than the current one), I realized that it lacked the RAM needed … --- ## [Scaler 2 Pricing](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-pricing/1081)
**Author:** [@AntiPyr8](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/AntiPyr8)\ **Replies:** 62\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 5:03pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-pricing/1081 "2026-07-31T17:03:32Z")
Sup guys? This is my 1st post. I see that you all are predicting scaler 2 will be here around Q3 2019, with some major improvements like audio analysis. My question is about the “predicted” pricing of it, and will the… --- ## [Mac mini m4 osx Sequia 15.1.6](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/mac-mini-m4-osx-sequia-15-1-6/25000)
**Author:** [@dreamsdewhappen](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/dreamsdewhappen)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2026, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/mac-mini-m4-osx-sequia-15-1-6/25000 "2026-07-16T20:56:35Z")
hello I downloaded the new Scaler 3.3 for mac install I use a mac mini m4 2024 OSX Sequoia … The app Sacler 3.3 will not open the error is the damaged and can’t be opened move to the trash.. Please help is this a s… --- ## [Recommendations](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/recommendations/15441)
**Author:** [@didescaler](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/didescaler)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 1:45am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/recommendations/15441 "2026-06-20T01:45:26Z")
Dear Plugin Boutique: The following is an FYI to Plugin Boutique. I left an excellent review for this company and I certainly do not want to change it or much less, reverse it. Plugin Boutique is based in the UK. Unde… --- ## [The math... the math matters! Not always](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/the-math-the-math-matters-not-always/5203)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 11, 2026, 12:26pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/the-math-the-math-matters-not-always/5203 "2026-05-11T12:26:35Z")
When I had a band in the '70-80 (but even before and after) I sung & played Italian artist tunes as Lucio Battisti, Dalla, De Gregori etc, but I plucket my guitar (an electric Eco) by instinct, or by ear, differently fro… --- ## [Feeling alright with my old SC2 workflow](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/feeling-alright-with-my-old-sc2-workflow/24698)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 6:30am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/feeling-alright-with-my-old-sc2-workflow/24698 "2026-04-30T06:30:37Z")
After having seen this video multiple times, I tried to do the cover I found that Chris Stainton used just 2 chords, C9 and F9, so I stuffed SC2 with those 2 chords, then I searched by ear multiple patterns that sounded… --- ## [Quite oddly, I use Scaler 2 again](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/quite-oddly-i-use-scaler-2-again/24696)
**Author:** [@ClaudioPorcellana](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ClaudioPorcellana)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 5:38am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/quite-oddly-i-use-scaler-2-again/24696 "2026-04-30T05:38:55Z")
Hi there Quite oddly I restarted using it; in a totally different way from the past anyway I am having a lot of fun playing my axe, and I found recently, thanks to Leon Russel and Chris Stenton vibes that I love playin… --- ## [How Many Computers?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-many-computers/497)
**Author:** [@Johnbee63](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Johnbee63)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-many-computers/497 "2026-03-31T23:02:44Z")
How many computers can I run my license for Scaler on? Thanks John B --- ## [When I grow up](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/when-i-grow-up/24560)
**Author:** [@Bernd](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Bernd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 8:12pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/when-i-grow-up/24560 "2026-03-22T20:12:42Z")
I wanna be like Mike Dean! --- ## [Scaler 2 -\> 3 motion tracks](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-3-motion-tracks/24231)
**Author:** [@marad](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/marad)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 4:25am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-3-motion-tracks/24231 "2026-02-05T04:25:37Z")
My comments echo some other posts about motion tracks in Scaler 3, but I have a few additional wrinkles. I’ve struggled to adjust to the workflow changes going from Scaler 2 to 3, but mostly I’m able to get things done n… --- ## [Launchpad Pro Mk3 Custom Modes](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/launchpad-pro-mk3-custom-modes/7417)
**Author:** [@sj1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/sj1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [January 26, 2026, 6:30pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/launchpad-pro-mk3-custom-modes/7417 "2026-01-26T18:30:43Z")
If you have a Launchpad Pro Mk3 (LP), one great way to take advantage of Scaler’s switching capabilities (for chord pads, chord row choice, and scale choice) is to create one or more Custom Modes for your LP, matched up … --- ## [Will Scaler 2 and 3 be able to both run in Logic Pro at same time?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler-2-and-3-be-able-to-both-run-in-logic-pro-at-same-time/24142)
**Author:** [@markstyles](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/markstyles)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler-2-and-3-be-able-to-both-run-in-logic-pro-at-same-time/24142 "2026-01-15T19:48:22Z")
I have Scaler 3. I retrieved a download of Scaler 2, which I purchased from Plug-in Boutique. Can I safely install Scaler 2 while I already have Scaler 3? There were certain features in Scaler 2 that have been removed … --- ## [scaler 2 download](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-download/23566)
**Author:** [@audreycat](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/audreycat)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-download/23566 "2026-01-15T16:53:54Z")
Hi is anyone else here from the school of synthessis online course? I cant seem to download Scaler 2 anywhere. Is there anywhere this can be downloaded? Thankyou --- ## [Music theory from 0 for Scaler fans who are non-theorists?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/music-theory-from-0-for-scaler-fans-who-are-non-theorists/18720)
**Author:** [@greenybark](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/greenybark)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 9:05pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/music-theory-from-0-for-scaler-fans-who-are-non-theorists/18720 "2026-01-05T21:05:19Z")
I’m very keen on reading music theory, especially now, for using Scaler, hopefully Scaler 3. Something more basic than a Scaler user manual and School of Synthesis. Something major on rock bottom music theory logically p… --- ## [Scaler 2 and Launchpad Pro - Component Thread Followup Query](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-and-launchpad-pro-component-thread-followup-query/13169)
**Author:** [@velanche](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/velanche)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2026, 9:46pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-and-launchpad-pro-component-thread-followup-query/13169 "2026-01-02T21:46:56Z")
Greets: Some time ago, there was a thread posted by someone who was able to create a custom Component for the Launchpad Pro that’s to integrate with Scaler 2. Thread is here: It has been posted about two years ago, a… --- ## [Live playing setup guidance](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/live-playing-setup-guidance/18573)
**Author:** [@rrahim](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/rrahim)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 3:59pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/live-playing-setup-guidance/18573 "2025-12-24T15:59:18Z")
Hi, I’ve used scaler over the years for production, but I’m working on a live setup for triggering pads and I wanted to know if there was a way to do the following easily: Assigning pads I would like to assign the pads… --- ## [3.2 Hang on opening: How do you open without last used session?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/3-2-hang-on-opening-how-do-you-open-without-last-used-session/24018)
**Author:** [@DFT](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/DFT)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/3-2-hang-on-opening-how-do-you-open-without-last-used-session/24018 "2025-12-04T06:03:28Z")
So, I used 3 rather resource intensive VST instruments in a session. Not sure, but I believe Kontakt 7 was the culprit, which did not load the saved hosted sound set. I could not find any way to open Scaler without rever… --- ## [3.2 Arrange Page 'Arrange' line over Main Track: How to expand bar markers?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/3-2-arrange-page-arrange-line-over-main-track-how-to-expand-bar-markers/24016)
**Author:** [@DFT](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/DFT)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/3-2-arrange-page-arrange-line-over-main-track-how-to-expand-bar-markers/24016 "2025-12-04T00:13:21Z")
HI … On page A (Chord Set) and page B (Current Scale) chord blocks show as expected with label and function, but on page C (Arrange) they are all crushed together and the bar grid on the top ‘Arrange’ line shows interva… --- ## [Chord notes in midi clip-Ableton](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/chord-notes-in-midi-clip-ableton/23976)
**Author:** [@lynnfield72](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/lynnfield72)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/chord-notes-in-midi-clip-ableton/23976 "2025-11-28T14:25:55Z")
Hi I have Scaler 2 routed to a track in Ableton. Does anyone know if it’s possible to see the individual notes in the chord when you record in Ableton, instead go just the C2, D etc? If so how do I set this up? chee… --- ## [Understanding "B" "current Scale"](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/understanding-b-current-scale/23962)
**Author:** [@bobmane](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/bobmane)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 5:56am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/understanding-b-current-scale/23962 "2025-11-27T05:56:25Z")
you can see in image one I am in Dm and image 2 C are these supposed to be the same? i click on “current Scale” on page/tab 2 and it reverts to page/tab one it has been the case that I set Scaler to Dm and it goes to … --- ## [Scaler 2 in Ableton with just one track?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-in-ableton-with-just-one-track/23916)
**Author:** [@antkn33](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/antkn33)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 4:58pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-in-ableton-with-just-one-track/23916 "2025-11-19T16:58:01Z")
I’m on Macos with Live 12, Scaler 2.9. I have Scaler working in which it is on one track and controlling a synth on a second track. Is it possible to have it working all on one track? --- ## [S2 - Guitar pondering](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/s2-guitar-pondering/3485)
**Author:** [@MiR](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/MiR)\ **Replies:** 72\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2025, 3:31pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/s2-guitar-pondering/3485 "2025-11-16T15:31:55Z")
Hi Guys, S2 testing. Looks great. Well done to all. I have some pondering on the Guitar Tab/playback though. I hope I’m explaining myself here so forgive my ignorance. When trying to play realistic Guitar via Keys,… --- ## [My musical composition was flagged on TikTok for Copyright Issues](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/my-musical-composition-was-flagged-on-tiktok-for-copyright-issues/23676)
**Author:** [@Gemini-musician](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Gemini-musician)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2025, 11:16pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/my-musical-composition-was-flagged-on-tiktok-for-copyright-issues/23676 "2025-10-25T23:16:33Z")
I would like to let everyone including the creators of Scaler to know that I recently uploaded a musical composition directly to TikTok just to see if it would detect any copyright and it did. Tiktok’s algorithm does not… --- ## [Voice grouping](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-grouping/23668)
**Author:** [@swingmix](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/swingmix)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 1:43am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/voice-grouping/23668 "2025-10-17T01:43:11Z")
I want to talk about the issue of Voice grouping. For example, if I input a C/E chord and then click Voice grouping.In Scaler 2, because I clicked Voice grouping, the lowest note of the chord becomes C.But in Scaler 3, … --- ## [Will Scaler2 be updated?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler2-be-updated/23633)
**Author:** [@swingmix](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/swingmix)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2025, 8:54am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/will-scaler2-be-updated/23633 "2025-10-08T08:54:52Z")
Will Scaler 2 be permanently stuck at 2.91? I’m asking because I often prefer to use Scaler 2. It’s faster, more convenient, and more familiar to me. --- ## [A tiny composition using Scaler 2.9](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/a-tiny-composition-using-scaler-2-9/19216)
**Author:** [@CIRCE](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/CIRCE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2025, 7:48pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/a-tiny-composition-using-scaler-2-9/19216 "2025-09-11T19:48:24Z")
Seeing that there is a lot of work to be done by the Scaler team, I had fun using version 2.9 which is very stable, I made a small video, with dozens of chord progressions all built with Scaler 2.9, I hope someone likes… --- ## [DAW Sync Problem](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/daw-sync-problem/23552)
**Author:** [@keggs](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/keggs)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/daw-sync-problem/23552 "2025-09-08T10:56:38Z")
I have just transferred 2 tracks from Scaler 3 (chords & a phrase). They sound beautiful together in Scaler but when played together in my DAW they sound out of sync. How do I solve this? [Next page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/c/general/8.md?page=1)