Scaler 2 is so confusing

Hi @darrenmcms

Scaler is a complex product that has evolved quite quickly, and so can be confusing to newcomers.

Having said that , if I understand what you are trying to do is play chords with one finger in your left hand and play a melody with your right hand.

To do this simply enable bind in Section C. The grey keys will play the chords in Section C, but please note that the first grey key (C2) plays the first block, and the second key plays the second block. If you have more than one pattern, then you will find a block of green notes in the octave below the grey notes, You an use these to select the pattern.

In the screenshot above C2 will trigger pattern 1, block 1 which is a Cmaj chord. D2 will trigger pattern 2, block 2 which is a Fmaj chord. E2 will trigger pattern 2, block 2 which is an Amin chord.

You can bind multiple patterns, which is best illustrated on the PAD page.

In the screenshot below, which is taken from the PAD page, C1 has selected pattern 1 and C2 will trigger pattern 1, block 1 which is a Cmaj chord. D2 will trigger pattern 2, block 2 which is a Fmaj chord. E2 will trigger pattern 2, block 2 which is a Cmaj chord.

If D1 is played then Pattern 2 is enabled. Now C2 will trigger Pattern 2 Block 1 (Cmaj), D2 will trigger Pattern 2 Block 2 (Fmaj), E2 will trigger Pattern 2 Block 3 (Gmaj).

Irrespective of which pattern is selected you can play the melody on the keys above the BIND keys.

If this melody is in too higher a pitch you can move the BIND keys down an octave in the Settings ->Preferences menu.