# No midi fx (scaler 2 built-in instruments list not showing) **URL:** \ **Category:** Scaler 2 Support\ **Created:** [August 14, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/no-midi-fx-scaler-2-built-in-instruments-list-not-showing/4660 "2020-08-14T17:32:48Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 3
**Author:** ![BlackAlpha](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/blackalpha/32/1968_2.png) [@BlackAlpha](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/BlackAlpha)\ **Post date:** [January 9, 2021, 2:24am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/no-midi-fx-scaler-2-built-in-instruments-list-not-showing/4660/3 "2021-01-09T02:24:44Z")
The documentation states that the midi fx plugin (ScalerControl 2) does not output sound ![Screen Shot 2021-01-08 at 9.23.31 PM](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/uploads/scalermusic/original/2X/3/345e7d636c0c230f99f6988a17c5d1e96fa55942.png) but for some reason is still is doesn’t work when properly setup. can you visit this post to vote in order to help fix this issue? > [@ScalerControl 2 (Midi FX) instruments (no sound) APPLE M1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scalercontrol-2-midi-fx-instruments-no-sound/6033): > > When I try to load ScalerControl 2 (midi fx) I understands the documentation states the plugin will not output sound but the instruments its meant to control are not outputting sound. Can someone assist me with this issue? I tried to follow this tutorial : [Scaler 2 - How to Load as an Instrument or MIDI FX in Logic Pro X - YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSTCy8RZn_c)[Screen Shot 2021-01-08 at 8.55.29 PM|690x388](https://forum.scalermusic.com/uploads/short-url/1otrRQuKvstvnTBNp0gjwAcnvve.jpeg) Apple M1 Big Sur 11.1 Logic Pro 10.6.1 Scaler 2.2.0 [poll](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scalercontrol-2-midi-fx-instruments-no-sound-apple-m1/6033/1) --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/no-midi-fx-scaler-2-built-in-instruments-list-not-showing/4660)._