Audio Detection Not Working on Mac 1.0.6

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Hi @Canjo

I moved your recent post from Scaler 3 takes a long time to load a saved state in the standalone version - Mac to this thread.

Unfortunately, audio detection is not working on macOS in Scaler 3 v1.0.6. We’ve logged it as a known issue and it’ll be fixed in the 3.1 update, which is expected next week. The User Guide will also have expanded descriptions of Audio / MIDI Detect and Capture in the 3.1 update.

When audio detection has been fixed for macOS, here are a few ways to use audio detection with Scaler 3 in Logic Pro:

The simplest method is to insert the Scaler Audio 3 (Audio FX) plugin directly onto an audio track.

To use real-time audio detection:

  1. With the Detection popup open and Detect Audio selected, click the Record button. The button will flash, indicating that Scaler 3 is actively monitoring incoming audio data.
  2. Start playback from the desired point in your DAW’s timeline, or perform live audio through an instrument such as a guitar routed into the track.
  3. As the audio plays, Scaler 3 will analyse the content and display the detected chords in Section A, with corresponding scale suggestions in Section B.
  4. When you’re finished, click the Record button again to stop detection. The results will remain visible for further interaction, such as binding or editing.

Tip - in Logic, turn on Input Monitoring on the track (the “I” button") to hear sound from the Scaler 3 Audio version.

To use Detect Audio via file import:

  1. With the Detection popup open and Detect Audio selected, click the Folder button.
  2. A file dialog will appear. Navigate to and select an audio file from your computer.
  3. Double-click the file or click Open to import it into Scaler 3.
  4. Scaler 3 will automatically analyse the file and display the detected chords in Section A, with corresponding scale suggestions shown in Section B.

Alternatively, you can route audio into the Scaler 3 (Virtual Instrument) plugin using sidechain input, and then follow the real-time audio detection steps outlined above.

Cheers.