# Layering of instruments in Scaler 3 **URL:** \ **Category:** Scaler 3 General Discussion\ **Created:** [March 27, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354 "2025-03-27T12:30:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![ambientdave1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ambientdave1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ambientdave1)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 12:30pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/1 "2025-03-27T12:30:48Z")
hello I have this mad idea of layering some of ,my 3rd party instruments inside Scaler 3,so they play at the same time.So as an example pipe organ and two types of choirs. The other two dont play a sound at all,must be something Im not seeing The idea is that I want to create an epic cinematic sound all at once so everything plays at the same time Maybe I should have main track, then melody and then phrase track? I dont want to have several instances of Scaler 3 open in FL Studio 24,as in Scaler 2 version Apprciate the help,cheers ---
**Author:** ![MPhrasor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/mphrasor/32/11700_2.png) [@MPhrasor](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/MPhrasor)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/2 "2025-03-27T14:23:18Z")
> [@ambientdave1](#): > > Maybe I should have main track, then melody and then phrase track? > I dont want to have several instances of Scaler 3 open in FL Studio 24,as in Scaler 2 version > Apprciate the help,cheers For Layering, I would create duplicate tracks with different instruments choices. I think the process of using third party VST in the instruments panel of the mixer is. Slot 1 = Instrument, internal or VST/AUI Slot 2 = FX of some type. Slot 3 - FX of some type. and so on. It’s possible something in the chain could impair or block the flow of audio. If you haven’t tried this already (and I think you more than likely have) I would test problematic VST’s on there own to make sure they’re working correctly. ---
**Author:** ![ambientdave1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ambientdave1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ambientdave1)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 4:35pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/3 "2025-03-27T16:35:09Z")
Thank you for the reply.much appreciated Everything is working fine,but what I have done,so far is this: Main track,melody 1 and then melody 2. I will have another look later Pretty sure its me,getting caught in the Eureka moment,ha,ha ---
**Author:** ![ambientdave1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ambientdave1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ambientdave1)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 5:17pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/4 "2025-03-27T17:17:38Z")
What I have noticed is that I cannot hear the instrument for the phrases in my case the choir,from a keyboard,only when I play back in FL Studio, and only the main track ---
**Author:** ![davide](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/davide/32/824_2.png) [@davide](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/davide)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/5 "2025-03-27T19:11:19Z")
Try using the Chord Follow tracks in Articulations! [![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/b/bf38780ea89c4331e046012d1b927edc6df5171a.jpeg "What's New in Scaler 3 | In Depth Overview") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tb1vQGrYUxs&t=1085) ---
**Author:** ![ambientdave1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ambientdave1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ambientdave1)\ **Post date:** [March 27, 2025, 10:03pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/6 "2025-03-27T22:03:34Z")
Thanks very much davide,I will watch your video again.And I will up my studies on all things Scaler 3 Overall, its just about getting used to how things work,the features and layout. I was hoping to use Scaler 3 keyboard or my own to play live with all 3 tracks and sounds Maybe a later update? ---
**Author:** ![ambientdave1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/b9bd4f/32.png) [@ambientdave1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ambientdave1)\ **Post date:** [March 29, 2025, 5:38pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/layering-of-instruments-in-scaler-3/20354/7 "2025-03-29T17:38:11Z")
Ok an update I have had to revert to my old method of layering several instruments,in FL Studio 24 with one of its midi out plugins and some routing.Only can use the main track at this time,and works well Was hoping to use Scaler 3 for laying several instruments without any fancy midi routing.Hoping an update will come soon to all this