# Scaler 2 not recognizing partial chords **URL:** \ **Category:** Scaler 2 Support\ **Tags:** StudioOne, Windows\ **Created:** [January 18, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827 "2023-01-18T17:49:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Devin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/devin/32/7035_2.png) [@Devin](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Devin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2023, 5:49pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827/1 "2023-01-18T17:49:39Z")
Hi there, Scaler 2 is not recognizing, or not offering, partial chords or chords with a 5th in the chord through detection. I’ve tried to use the “notes” section previously but it inconsistently gives me the notes I’m typing in but rather offers many suggestions that are not the chord I play. I have checked my mic and cable and checked the manual but not sure what heading this would be under. Thanks for any help. Best, Devin ---
**Author:** ![ed66](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/ed66/32/5339_2.png) [@ed66](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ed66)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 12:39pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827/2 "2023-01-19T12:39:55Z")
Hi @Devin Could you clarify what you mean by > [@Devin](#): > > not recognizing, or not offering, partial chords or chords with a 5th Are you trying to detect an audio input from a synth, or a midi input from a midi keyboard? Or are you trying to detect an audio or midi clip? ---
**Author:** ![Devin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/devin/32/7035_2.png) [@Devin](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Devin)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827/3 "2023-01-19T14:04:21Z")
I’m trying to detect using with a guitar played through a microphone using the audio detect feature using Scaler 2 through the send effect within Studio One 5 pro. Also, by typing in notes on the digital keyboard on within the Scaler 2 screen. Thanks, Devin ---
**Author:** ![ed66](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/ed66/32/5339_2.png) [@ed66](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/ed66)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827/4 "2023-01-19T17:20:18Z")
> [@Devin](#): > > lso, by typing in notes on the digital keyboard on within the Scaler 2 screen. You can only enter chords on the Scaler keyboard on the CHORD page and not on the MAIN page, or EDIT page. There are a number of tutorials covering various functions on the Chord page: These are [Introduction to the CHORDS page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/introduction-to-the-chords-page/11708) [Introduction to CHORD Variations](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/introduction-to-chord-variations/11707) [Adding Augmented Chords Tutorial](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/adding-augmented-chords-tutorial/11520) [The Chord Page: Inversions](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/the-chord-page-inversions/11706) I think these tutorials will show you how to enter and modify chords on Scaler using the keyboard. I don’t have an audio input, and do not use Studio One, but I think you may have to use the ScalerAudio vst to detect audio input. This [video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Pbr5Ti7P5o) from @davide covers the workflow for audio detection. ---
**Author:** ![Devin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex012/user_avatar/forum.scalermusic.com/devin/32/7035_2.png) [@Devin](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Devin)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-not-recognizing-partial-chords/12827/5 "2023-01-20T17:23:02Z")
Much appreciated, thanks.