Scaler 3.1.2 Out Now

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:rocket: Scaler 3.1.2 is here! You can grab the update now by logging in to your account at scalermusic.com.

We’re excited to announce a new update packed with the largest set of refinements yet. Our team has been working tirelessly to make Scaler 3 the most powerful and refined music-making tool out there. This release marks a major step toward the maturity of Scaler - something we could never have achieved without the incredible input and support of our community. :folded_hands:

Thank you for helping us shape Scaler into what it is today. Stay tuned - we’ve got some massive new features coming in Scaler 3.2 and can’t wait to share them with you. In the meantime, please enjoy the refinements in 3.1.2 and keep the feedback coming. :heart:

Scaler 3.1.2 is now available at scalermusic.com:

3.1.2 (Released September 5th, 2025)

:gear: Improvements

  • Bass Follow (Arrange Page): Can now be applied as a global motion.
  • Mute Tool: Added mute icon to the Arrange page, making it easier to mute chords and clips (previously only possible via Shift+Click ).
  • Live Sync Optimisation: Improved plugin responsiveness and reduced lag when using Live Sync.
  • Scale Detection: When multiple matches exist, Scaler now prioritises Major/Minor scales (e.g. A Minor over G Mixolydian).
  • MIDI Detection: Improved accuracy in distinguishing single notes and chords.
  • Keyboard Navigation: Lists in Section A (Browse) can now be scrolled and selected via up/down arrow keys; added < and > for category navigation.
  • Suggest Chords / Neo-Riemannian: Improved handling of chords without 3rds or 5ths when Minimise Movement is enabled.
  • Help Access: New Help tab in the settings menu links directly to documentation.

:hammer_and_wrench: Fixes

  • Fretboard View: Correctly retains fretboard display when reopening the window.
  • Installer (Mac): Added prompt recommending a restart after installation.
  • Section A Detection: Now auto-scrolls after 8 chords detected.
  • Play Quantise / Latch: Fixed unexpected behaviour with quantise and latch playback when DAW Sync Off.
  • Track Output: Fixed issue where output was muted after inserting some VST3 audio effects in certain hosts (Mac/Windows).
  • User Chord Sets: Improved import reliability. Added Reveal Location menu option, and clarified folder selection.
  • Velocity Handling:
    • Dragging chords from any section now retains correct default velocity.
    • Individual MIDI notes in the editor now respect default velocity instead of playing at 127.
  • Zoom & Scroll: Closing and reopening Scaler now retains zoom and scroll position.
  • Keys Lock: Fixed issue where notes were cut off unexpectedly.
  • Global Transform Controls: Now update correctly after changes elsewhere.
  • Section B Voicing and Colors Handling: Fixed octave jump and voicing selection issues.
  • Performances: Corrected global and child track performance levels (previously 6dB too low).
  • Right-Click Add to Track: Now sets chord duration to one bar, matching drag-and-drop behaviour.
  • Strummed Sequences: Fixed cases where chords failed to populate.
  • MIDI Output: Track MIDI output now works correctly when VST/VST3 insert FX is added.
  • Sound Selection: Fixed an issue where some internal sounds could not be selected if another sound in the same position was previously chosen.
  • Dragging Multiple Chords: Resolved crash when dragging multiple main track chords.
  • Audio Export: Fixed hang when exporting audio while using multiple instances of third-party instruments.
  • Clip Editing: Improved lasso/select behaviour and reduced clip drop indicator size.
  • Tutorial: Standalone tutorial now opens correctly on first launch.
  • Modal Interchange: Fixed incorrect mode list after reopening Scaler.
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Thanks …. really good progress :clap::clap::+1:

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“Cm” → “C minor” :+1: :+1: :+1: :grinning_face:

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Hello.. Thanks for this update of course…but waiting 3.2 because some of old bugs are really annoying… Keep up the best work!

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Thank you for this update

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Now when I try drag a midi file from Cubase to Scaler, it stays blank? Is this a bug or did something change that I missed. I was dragging and dropping without issue until this update.

Also, for some reason Cubase 14 Pro tossed into a blocklist. I have removed from blocklist but It still will not work. I have removed Cubase XML files and rescanned VST’s. Restarted system and it still kicks it to the block list.

is there a place to redownload the previous version?

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Hi PaPawGlenn :slight_smile:

If you tried to drag and drop Cubase own midi files to Scaler 3.1.2 those Cubase own midi files don’t show up, but if you instead drag and drop 3rd parties midi files to Scaler 3.1.2 those files show up fine in my Windows 11 Home Cubase 14 Pro system in Scaler 3.1.2
Hope this help.

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So when trying to figure out the key should we alway bias the Major/Minor chords? Just trying to understand the thinking here. I don’t have the musical background but i thought what chord the sequence resolves in is a factor?

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Where are the version release notes on the Scaler Music website?

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After a couple of hours fighting it and killing Cubase in the process, I restored my system. I spent another hour or so reading up on solutions and by accident, I found a small scroll bar under the chords. It was barley visible but when I clicked on it and moved it to the left, the chords showed up. I mean this scroll bar was tiny and hard to see and I have a very large monitor. They need to make this bigger and more obvious. Anyway, crisis resolved. I can now move midi files from Cubase to Scaler. I did notice that it detects scales differently now. I will need to play around with it more to figure out the changes but I had to take a breather after fighting with the system all night. Thank you for your insight.

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Hi @sadicus You can find them here on on our FAQ on the scalermusic.com site

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