# \#AbletonLive **URL:** https://forum.scalermusic.com/tag/abletonlive/6.md [Latest](https://forum.scalermusic.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.scalermusic.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tags.md) --- ## [Scaler 3.3.2 VST3 hangs then crashes Live 12.4.6 (Win 11) on Detect with Arpeggiator + Bouncy Notes feeding it — reproducible, set + dumps attached](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-2-vst3-hangs-then-crashes-live-12-4-6-win-11-on-detect-with-arpeggiator-bouncy-notes-feeding-it-reproducible-set-dumps-attached/25297)
**Author:** [@jeremeyhustman](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/jeremeyhustman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2026, 3:56am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-2-vst3-hangs-then-crashes-live-12-4-6-win-11-on-detect-with-arpeggiator-bouncy-notes-feeding-it-reproducible-set-dumps-attached/25297 "2026-10-26T03:56:52Z")
\-Scaler 3.3.2 (build 79ae621) VST3 -Ableton Live 12.4.6 (Suite) -Windows 11 Pro 10.0.26300 -No instrument loaded, Scaler receiving MIDI Summary: Pressing Detect while Scaler is receiving MIDI generated by Live’s Arp… --- ## [Bug: Beat 1 MIDI note fails to trigger on initial start](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/bug-beat-1-midi-note-fails-to-trigger-on-initial-start/25293)
**Author:** [@donnyflo](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/donnyflo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2026, 11:10pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/bug-beat-1-midi-note-fails-to-trigger-on-initial-start/25293 "2026-10-19T23:10:08Z")
MIDI notes placed exactly on beat 1 fail to trigger on the first playback pass. The rest of the pattern plays fine, and beat 1 triggers as expected once the loop restarts. If I nudge that first midi note later just off … --- ## [Delay between hitting key and chord playing](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/delay-between-hitting-key-and-chord-playing/25286)
**Author:** [@dizzidiz](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/dizzidiz)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 10:04pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/delay-between-hitting-key-and-chord-playing/25286 "2026-10-15T22:04:38Z")
System: Windows 11 Ableton Live 12.4.6 (Happening in previous versions) Scaler 3.3.2 (Was not happening in 3.2) Intel 11900F RTX 3090 16GB of RAM The Issue: When pressing notes on my MIDI keyboard, OR when pres… --- ## [Scaler 3 with MPE Sequencer](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-with-mpe-sequencer/20426)
**Author:** [@Umbral](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Umbral)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 7:55pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-with-mpe-sequencer/20426 "2026-10-13T19:55:16Z")
Hello dear Scaler Team, Make Scaler 3 MPE compatible ! My question is can you please consider making an upgrade in the future to your program and add a sequencer to it, and to work with MPE controllers that also have a… --- ## [Scaler 3 v3.3.2 VST3 (Win 11, Ableton Live 12.4.6) crashes](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-v3-3-2-vst3-win-11-ableton-live-12-4-6-crashes/25279)
**Author:** [@raybeastproductions](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/raybeastproductions)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2026, 9:21pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-v3-3-2-vst3-win-11-ableton-live-12-4-6-crashes/25279 "2026-10-12T21:21:36Z")
Setup Scaler 3 v3.3.2 VST3 (current release), Ableton Live 12.4.6 Suite, Windows 11 25H2 Reproduces 100%: load Scaler 3 on a MIDI track, open the editor, click anywhere in it, Live dies instantly. What the crash repor… --- ## [Ableton Midi Routing for Scaler 3](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/ableton-midi-routing-for-scaler-3/19586)
**Author:** [@TAF81](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/TAF81)\ **Replies:** 96\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2026, 11:32am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/ableton-midi-routing-for-scaler-3/19586 "2026-10-08T11:32:35Z")
Is there a guide to midi routing for Scaler 3 with Ableton? When creating several tracks inside Scaler 3 (Main, Bass, Sequence for example) and then giving each it’s own Midi Channel output, the corresponding midi track… --- ## [Binding Scaler passage to external piano yields choppy output](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/binding-scaler-passage-to-external-piano-yields-choppy-output/25176)
**Author:** [@kkatzer](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/kkatzer)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2026, 7:50pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/binding-scaler-passage-to-external-piano-yields-choppy-output/25176 "2026-08-30T19:50:26Z")
Hello, I have a passage in Scaler that plays properly when the output is routed to an internal Scaler keyboard while binding. However, when I link that passage to an external instrument (Arturia Piano V) the instrument… --- ## [SINE Player in Scaler 3.3.1](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/sine-player-in-scaler-3-3-1/25143)
**Author:** [@WolfgaangES](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/WolfgaangES)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2026, 9:17am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/sine-player-in-scaler-3-3-1/25143 "2026-08-21T09:17:34Z")
Bugs in Scaler 3.3.1 When I have selected a VST3 plug-in (e.g., Kontakt 8 or SINE Player) for audio output, I am unable to scroll within the plug-in—and thus cannot select a new sound—after changing sounds a few times… --- ## [First chord cut off in Ableton 12](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/first-chord-cut-off-in-ableton-12/25108)
**Author:** [@djjlava](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/djjlava)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 1:14am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/first-chord-cut-off-in-ableton-12/25108 "2026-08-18T01:14:26Z")
When a recording some chords for example after the count-in the first chord will get cut short. This doesn’t happen in scaler 2 and had been happening since scaler 3’s release. --- ## [Missing first chord playing（Start of playback） (It doesn't matter if song playback go around once (loop))](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/missing-first-chord-playing-start-of-playback-it-doesnt-matter-if-song-playback-go-around-once-loop/22110)
**Author:** [@hiro](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/hiro)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:14am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/missing-first-chord-playing-start-of-playback-it-doesnt-matter-if-song-playback-go-around-once-loop/22110 "2026-07-23T09:14:00Z")
Hello, I have been using Scaler for many years. Scaler3 was released and I tried it . However, I encountered a bug. I will now explain the bug situation. Start Scaler3 with Ableton Live. Create 4 chords of my choice, s… --- ## [Muting a track in the arrangement](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/muting-a-track-in-the-arrangement/25020)
**Author:** [@WolfgaangES](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/WolfgaangES)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2026, 7:20am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/muting-a-track-in-the-arrangement/25020 "2026-07-20T07:20:48Z")
In the arrangement, you can mute tracks using the M button. However, this does not work when I route MIDI notes from the Scaler track to an instrument on another track in Ableton Live 12. In that case, the M button has n… --- ## [Scaler 3 and Polybrute Connect MIDI](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-and-polybrute-connect-midi/24833)
**Author:** [@Joe50](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Joe50)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 28, 2026, 10:48am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-and-polybrute-connect-midi/24833 "2026-05-28T10:48:04Z")
Hello, I am using Scaler 3 in combination with Polybrute Connect, it’s a VST that connects my DAW to my Polybrute hardware synth. It requires that the Polybrute VST midi device stays untouched. This normally works fine… --- ## [Scaler 3 Not playing the first chord in a sequence when looping and Loop start/end markers not Synced in instances](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-not-playing-the-first-chord-in-a-sequence-when-looping-and-loop-start-end-markers-not-synced-in-instances/24806)
**Author:** [@jagh](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/jagh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2026, 5:44am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-not-playing-the-first-chord-in-a-sequence-when-looping-and-loop-start-end-markers-not-synced-in-instances/24806 "2026-05-20T05:44:34Z")
My setup: Last Ableton Live 12 Several tracks with one Scaler 3 master (leading) and the other two as slaves (following. The main master sacaler is not playing the first chord of the loop but the others (following the… --- ## [Auto Voice Leading Fix?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/auto-voice-leading-fix/24728)
**Author:** [@Baskervils](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Baskervils)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/auto-voice-leading-fix/24728 "2026-05-05T20:28:38Z")
Is there a way to quick fix chords that aren’t snapping when Auto Voice Leading was selected? I had to pick some chords outside of scale, which I suppose is causing the issue. I am having trouble selecting a single chord… --- ## [How are you using Scaler 3 to actually learn theory?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-are-you-using-scaler-3-to-actually-learn-theory/24630)
**Author:** [@goomic27](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/goomic27)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-are-you-using-scaler-3-to-actually-learn-theory/24630 "2026-04-30T13:13:48Z")
Hey everyone! I hope you’re all having a productive week in the studio. I’ve been diving deep into Scaler 3 lately, and while it’s an absolute beast for getting ideas down quickly, I’ve realized I want to stop using it… --- ## [Crash in Scaler 3.2.1 when using ‘Add to Progression’ in Ableton Live 12.3.6 on macOS, causing Live to terminate with a segmentation fault.](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/crash-in-scaler-3-2-1-when-using-add-to-progression-in-ableton-live-12-3-6-on-macos-causing-live-to-terminate-with-a-segmentation-fault/24638)
**Author:** [@mirco](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/mirco)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 7:17pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/crash-in-scaler-3-2-1-when-using-add-to-progression-in-ableton-live-12-3-6-on-macos-causing-live-to-terminate-with-a-segmentation-fault/24638 "2026-04-04T19:17:19Z")
Hi, I’m experiencing a repeatable crash of Scaler 3.2.1 when using the “Add to Progression” function inside Ableton Live. Environment Scaler version: 3.2.1 DAW: Ableton Live 12.3.6 (Suite) OS: macOS 26.4 (ARM,… --- ## [Scaler 3 - switching chords while recording in a DAW, when Keys Lock Chord Mode is set to On](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-switching-chords-while-recording-in-a-daw-when-keys-lock-chord-mode-is-set-to-on/22163)
**Author:** [@colorthought](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/colorthought)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:56am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-switching-chords-while-recording-in-a-daw-when-keys-lock-chord-mode-is-set-to-on/22163 "2026-03-27T04:56:22Z")
When using the Keys Lock Chord mode, and setting “Keys Lock Chord Mute” to on, alongside “Chord Notes” as the selected Keys Lock mode, Scaler 3 will not change chords when the DAW is set to record mode. I’ve attached a … --- ## [Playing Bound Chords and Individual Notes Together in Scaler 3](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/playing-bound-chords-and-individual-notes-together-in-scaler-3/23185)
**Author:** [@Aquinas](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Aquinas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:19am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/playing-bound-chords-and-individual-notes-together-in-scaler-3/23185 "2026-03-27T04:19:54Z")
When using Scaler-3’s key bindings to play chords with my left hand, I’ve noticed an issue: if I play individual notes with my right hand, and one of those notes happens to be part of the bound chord from my left hand, t… --- ## [Scaler 3 | Keys Lock - Chord notes](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-keys-lock-chord-notes/22162)
**Author:** [@colorthought](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/colorthought)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2026, 4:08am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-keys-lock-chord-notes/22162 "2026-03-27T04:08:58Z")
Reposted this, as I just realized I placed it in the Bug Reports section for Scaler 2 Steps to reproduce: Insert an instance of Scaler 3, and lock keys to some set of chords (the yellow notes) Set Keys Lock to “Chord … --- ## [TouchOSC for Scaler3 Leader Instance - complete set of automatable parameters, mapped to Ableton 12 Macros & MIDI (in a 5-player live ensemble)](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/touchosc-for-scaler3-leader-instance-complete-set-of-automatable-parameters-mapped-to-ableton-12-macros-midi-in-a-5-player-live-ensemble/23371)
**Author:** [@SpaceHarp](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/SpaceHarp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2026, 7:25pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/touchosc-for-scaler3-leader-instance-complete-set-of-automatable-parameters-mapped-to-ableton-12-macros-midi-in-a-5-player-live-ensemble/23371 "2026-03-22T19:25:52Z")
I have made a TouchOSC (Mark II) iPad touch control screen for Scaler3 Leader Instance. Aside from some minor value issues (see below), everything WORKS. I have some screenshots, and the actual TouchOSC file, here: (a f… --- ## [Scaler 2 causes Ableton graphics to lag](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-causes-ableton-graphics-to-lag/24553)
**Author:** [@Mike23](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Mike23)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2026, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-2-causes-ableton-graphics-to-lag/24553 "2026-03-21T20:02:48Z")
I have noticed today that Scaler 2.9 caused my graphics in Ableton to seriously lag, once I removed it from the liveset the graphics are fine. I don’t use it anymore as have Scaler 3 (which is fine) but wanted to let pe… --- ## [How to move Scaler EQ from Plugin Boutique folder into the Scaler folder?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-move-scaler-eq-from-plugin-boutique-folder-into-the-scaler-folder/24097)
**Author:** [@Karl-Foster](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Karl-Foster)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 7:36pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-move-scaler-eq-from-plugin-boutique-folder-into-the-scaler-folder/24097 "2026-02-26T19:36:06Z")
Hello, I know this is minor but it’s bugging me. Scaler and Scaler Detector have installed into a Scaler folder but Scaler EQ has installed into a Plugin Boutique folder? There isn’t an option during installation to cu… --- ## [jamming along with audio tracks with key lock](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/jamming-along-with-audio-tracks-with-key-lock/24385)
**Author:** [@patvanpot](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/patvanpot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2026, 3:32am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/jamming-along-with-audio-tracks-with-key-lock/24385 "2026-02-18T03:32:54Z")
Hi, I’m trying to find out if I can set up following with Scaler. I have 3 audio tracks of which 2 percussion and 1 piano loaded into Ableton. I have a fourth track which is midi and armed with a Kontakt 7 instrument (… --- ## [How to figure out which key I'm in in Expliore](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-figure-out-which-key-im-in-in-expliore/24200)
**Author:** [@Riptide](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Riptide)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 8:38pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-figure-out-which-key-im-in-in-expliore/24200 "2026-02-03T20:38:20Z")
Hey there! Bought Scaler 3 on Black Friday and thinkered with it for a couple of weeks now. I mostly use the Explore section of Scaler 3 to quickly get an idea of the chords of my project. Problem is, I’m not sure how… --- ## [Scaler 3 | Ableton Live & Logic Pro | macOS Sonoma](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-ableton-live-logic-pro-macos-sonoma/24044)
**Author:** [@sylvain\_dee](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/sylvain_dee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2026, 3:45am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-ableton-live-logic-pro-macos-sonoma/24044 "2026-01-28T03:45:07Z")
I purchased version 3.0 in April. Crashed instantly. Have tried about every update since; updated MacOS as well. No results. Powerbook M3 Max 48Gb. Tried 3.2 on Sonoma 14.7.8 yesterday. Crashed after a few minutes. Have … --- ## [MIDI Output Doesn't Record When VST/VST3 is Inserted on Track \[fixed\]](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/midi-output-doesnt-record-when-vst-vst3-is-inserted-on-track-fixed/20333)
**Author:** [@omonymos](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/omonymos)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 2:00am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/midi-output-doesnt-record-when-vst-vst3-is-inserted-on-track-fixed/20333 "2026-01-20T02:00:16Z")
Hi scaler team and congratulations for the Uber compositional tool!!! I just noticed that if i set a track to send at midi channel 2 whin an external vst sound, when i add an external VST Effect on the same channel it s… --- ## [SC3 1.0.0. Section A bind chords](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/sc3-1-0-0-section-a-bind-chords/20599)
**Author:** [@Hecs](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Hecs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 6:03am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/sc3-1-0-0-section-a-bind-chords/20599 "2026-01-19T06:03:16Z")
After detecting, bind chords function isn\\t working in Section A: As a workaround I copied chords to Section C. Clicking on chords is OK. --- ## [Play Quantize options & Strumming](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/play-quantize-options-strumming/20592)
**Author:** [@omarcianno](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/omarcianno)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 5:11am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/play-quantize-options-strumming/20592 "2026-01-19T05:11:48Z")
Hello. When Play Quantize is set ON and NEXT BEAT I have to hit play somewhere between the 4th and 1st to the chord set starts on the 1st of the next bar witch becomes very difficult when bpm is over 90. I would love t… --- ## [Scaler License Challenge](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-license-challenge/24136)
**Author:** [@jeffreyk](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/jeffreyk)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 12, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-license-challenge/24136 "2026-01-12T05:24:32Z")
Hi, all of a sudden my install of Scaler 2 is unlicensed. I grabbed the license file from PIB but after clicking on register license and selecting the license file, nothing changes. I also reinstalled the software (did n… --- ## [Basic Scaler 3 Ableton 12 midi integration](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/basic-scaler-3-ableton-12-midi-integration/24114)
**Author:** [@sozinizos](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/sozinizos)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/basic-scaler-3-ableton-12-midi-integration/24114 "2026-01-05T06:42:32Z")
Hello, Scaler3 n00b here; I’m trying to setup basic integration between Scaler3 and Ableton12 (and not trying to do multi-midi workflow as detailed in this thread). See screenshot; I’ve Created a Midi track and put t… [Next page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tag/abletonlive/6.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=AbletonLive)