# \#Mac **URL:** https://forum.scalermusic.com/tag/mac/16.md [Latest](https://forum.scalermusic.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.scalermusic.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tags.md) --- ## [Scaler 3 Official Tutorial?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-official-tutorial/20785)
**Author:** [@SINC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/SINC)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2026, 4:51pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-official-tutorial/20785 "2026-10-28T16:51:38Z")
Will there be an Scaler 3 Official Course available? If so, when will it be available? --- ## [Serum 2 VST3 not showing up in Scaler 3](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/serum-2-vst3-not-showing-up-in-scaler-3/21741)
**Author:** [@Jason\_ZA](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Jason_ZA)\ **Replies:** 36\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 11:02pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/serum-2-vst3-not-showing-up-in-scaler-3/21741 "2026-10-13T23:02:19Z")
Good day. I have done multiple rescans of my plugins but it is not showing Serum 2 in the plugins list. It shows the original Serum but it is odd than Serum 2 is not showing. From what I can see, it seems like all plugin… --- ## [Scaler 3 corruption trying to spawn a popup modal window](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-corruption-trying-to-spawn-a-popup-modal-window/25255)
**Author:** [@nsteblay](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/nsteblay)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2026, 11:29pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-corruption-trying-to-spawn-a-popup-modal-window/25255 "2026-10-04T23:29:06Z")
I’m getting the following error … Translated Report (Full Report Below) Process: Scaler 3 \[42850\] Path: /Applications/Scaler 3.app/Contents/MacOS/Scaler 3 Identifier: com.scalermus… --- ## [Scaler 3: Suggestions for Future Releases](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-suggestions-for-future-releases/25245)
**Author:** [@Tom66](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Tom66)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2026, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-suggestions-for-future-releases/25245 "2026-09-27T15:05:24Z")
Hello Scaler Team, I’d like to start by saying that Scaler 3 is a great product, and I really enjoy working with it. I thought your development team might appreciate some feedback and suggestions for a future release. H… --- ## [Scaler 3.3.1 Disco version! Scaler 3.3.1 randomly flashing \[Video Included\]](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-1-disco-version-scaler-3-3-1-randomly-flashing-video-included/25190)
**Author:** [@EricJames](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/EricJames)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 10:26am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-1-disco-version-scaler-3-3-1-randomly-flashing-video-included/25190 "2026-09-03T10:26:13Z")
MBP M5 | Tahoe 26.6.2 | Scaler 3.3.1 (d4049a0) | Logic 12.3.1 ISSUE Scaler 3.3.1 periodically starts flashing of its own accord, or seems to flash when the mouse is moved (but not always). Here it is in action MORE IN… --- ## [Scaler 3.3 Feedback: Timeline Scene Alignment & Slip Editing](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-feedback-timeline-scene-alignment-slip-editing/25063)
**Author:** [@AfterAudio](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/AfterAudio)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:30pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-3-feedback-timeline-scene-alignment-slip-editing/25063 "2026-07-30T13:30:01Z")
Hi Scaler Team, First off, I want to say how much I really appreciate having the visible timeline feature across each view in Scaler 3.3 — it’s a great addition to the workflow! I’m currently running Scaler 3.3 on the l… --- ## [Cannot Get Scaler to sync w Digital Performer](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/cannot-get-scaler-to-sync-w-digital-performer/24980)
**Author:** [@Cloud9](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Cloud9)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2026, 9:19pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/cannot-get-scaler-to-sync-w-digital-performer/24980 "2026-07-23T21:19:17Z")
I purchased Scalar today intending that it would be easy to set up and sync to my host Digital Performer on my Mac M4 as I have been professionally recording and using gear like this for almost 40 years. It’s now 6 hours… --- ## [Can you change the Motion option once the track has been created?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/can-you-change-the-motion-option-once-the-track-has-been-created/25013)
**Author:** [@brado09](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/brado09)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/can-you-change-the-motion-option-once-the-track-has-been-created/25013 "2026-07-18T05:58:17Z")
If I’m in the Arrange section, and I’ve created a new Melody track and I choose one of the various options, say “Color 1.” Can I somehow change that to “Color 2” within that newly created Melody track, or do I have to c… --- ## [user data access error with Electra 2](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/user-data-access-error-with-electra-2/24935)
**Author:** [@Dotje](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Dotje)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 6:06am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/user-data-access-error-with-electra-2/24935 "2026-06-20T06:06:53Z")
I’m experiencing a user data access error with Electra 2, and it’s failing to launch/register. Scaler 3 works completely fine. The ~/Library directory is present, and I’ve tried manually adding the directory path multipl… --- ## [Carbon Electra 2 - Sharing presets with custom Waveterrains](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-sharing-presets-with-custom-waveterrains/24887)
**Author:** [@Simpl3Sim0n](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Simpl3Sim0n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 7, 2026, 12:20am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-sharing-presets-with-custom-waveterrains/24887 "2026-06-07T00:20:23Z")
Hi Apologies if I missed this answer when reading the CE2 manual. If I create a custom preset that contains a Waveterrain png image I created, is that custom Waveterrain saved with the preset? Or if you want to share t… --- ## [Carbon Electra 2 - trackpad within Wavetable and WaveTerrain lists](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-trackpad-within-wavetable-and-waveterrain-lists/24854)
**Author:** [@Simpl3Sim0n](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Simpl3Sim0n)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 10:56am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-trackpad-within-wavetable-and-waveterrain-lists/24854 "2026-05-29T10:56:09Z")
When selecting a new Wavetable or WaveTerrain you are presented with a list 5 different options, which is a sub-list of the 30+ factory Wavetables and WaveTerrains You can use a single finger swipe to move between the 5… --- ## [Carbon Electra 2 - Quick Start section of the User Manual, Page 10](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-quick-start-section-of-the-user-manual-page-10/24855)
**Author:** [@Simpl3Sim0n](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Simpl3Sim0n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:40am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-quick-start-section-of-the-user-manual-page-10/24855 "2026-05-29T06:40:07Z")
A minor issue but it could trip up inexperienced synth and DAW users, On Page 10 of the manual, Quick Start, Step 1 is wrong: “1. Insert Carbon Electra 2 on a MIDI track in your DAW.” CE2 is not a MIDI FX but an Instr… --- ## [Carbon Electra 2 - Are LFOs always bipolar, no unipolar option](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-are-lfos-always-bipolar-no-unipolar-option/24856)
**Author:** [@Simpl3Sim0n](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Simpl3Sim0n)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 6:26am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/carbon-electra-2-are-lfos-always-bipolar-no-unipolar-option/24856 "2026-05-29T06:26:34Z")
Question: Am I correct that it is not possible to change the polarity of CE2’s LFOs. LFOs are always bipolar? --- ## [Scaler 3.2 is crashing my Studio One 7.2.3 while opening projects \[Fixed in Scaler 3.2.1\]](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-2-is-crashing-my-studio-one-7-2-3-while-opening-projects-fixed-in-scaler-3-2-1/24062)
**Author:** [@Philippe1977](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Philippe1977)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 4:52am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-2-is-crashing-my-studio-one-7-2-3-while-opening-projects-fixed-in-scaler-3-2-1/24062 "2026-05-06T04:52:21Z")
Hi there, I love Scaler 3, it’s a very good tool for creating music but it’s really unstable. Here’s my problem, Scaler 3 is crashing my DAW (Studio One Pro 7.2.3) almost every time I open a project. But, once opened, i… --- ## [Scaler 3 Mac app did not show Main track chords](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-mac-app-did-not-show-main-track-chords/24716)
**Author:** [@Gallier](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Gallier)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 6:24pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-mac-app-did-not-show-main-track-chords/24716 "2026-05-02T18:24:06Z")
The Scale 3 Mac app did not show up the Chord progression, created in the Create page in de C-section Main Track, in the arrange page. I have tried many suggestions from the web and AI but no track is shown. When I use … --- ## [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… --- ## [Drag chords to DAW from Top of Scaler](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/drag-chords-to-daw-from-top-of-scaler/24667)
**Author:** [@Dano](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Dano)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 10:42pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/drag-chords-to-daw-from-top-of-scaler/24667 "2026-04-15T22:42:34Z")
We have to drag chords to DAW from bottom of Scaler. Also draging from the top of Scaler would be easier with the Scaler window at the bottom of the screen. --- ## [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 … --- ## [Input my own chords, without a keyboard, or suggestions?](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/input-my-own-chords-without-a-keyboard-or-suggestions/24565)
**Author:** [@Jigs](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Jigs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2026, 7:38pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/input-my-own-chords-without-a-keyboard-or-suggestions/24565 "2026-03-23T19:38:05Z")
Hi, new user to Scaler 3, but now have this on both the computer and ipad and found some nice sequences. However, I still haven’t connected a keyboard while i’ve been auditioning sequences as I haven’t needed to. Occasio… --- ## [StrummedSequences Logic Pro X - NO AUDIO](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/strummedsequences-logic-pro-x-no-audio/24394)
**Author:** [@servHis](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/servHis)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/strummedsequences-logic-pro-x-no-audio/24394 "2026-02-27T11:03:06Z")
I need helping making the StrummedSequences play using the MIDI I have on the instrument track OUTSIDE of Scaler 3. I get NO AUDIO whether I’m using the instrument WITHIN Scaler 3 or with Scaler 3 as a MIDI FX and it hap… --- ## [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… --- ## [How to know when there's an update & how to update from Scaler](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-know-when-theres-an-update-how-to-update-from-scaler/24178)
**Author:** [@peegeebee](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/peegeebee)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/how-to-know-when-theres-an-update-how-to-update-from-scaler/24178 "2026-02-03T22:50:12Z")
Not sure if the answers to these questions are obvious to other users, but for the life of me I can’t figure out how to determine easily if there’s a new version/ update of Scaler and, if so, how am I supposed to update … --- ## [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 … --- ## [Scaler 3.1 open/close performance in standalone and Logic Pro](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-1-open-close-performance-in-standalone-and-logic-pro/22971)
**Author:** [@Tedness](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/Tedness)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 1:39am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/scaler-3-1-open-close-performance-in-standalone-and-logic-pro/22971 "2026-01-20T01:39:02Z")
Hi folks. Scaler 3.1 is quite slow to open and close in standalone and Logic Pro on my intel mac. It’s much slower than Scaler 3.0 and Scaler 2. It’s also slow to reveal the GUI when clicked on an instrument slot where … --- ## [Audio Detection - support for .m4a files (Desktop)](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/audio-detection-support-for-m4a-files-desktop/22302)
**Author:** [@HoneyBearStudio](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/HoneyBearStudio)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2026, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/audio-detection-support-for-m4a-files-desktop/22302 "2026-01-19T07:00:15Z")
Reporting this in case not reported or other solution. Have Scaler 2 iPad and CAN select an .m4a audio file in file chooser for use in Audio Detection. However, in desktop Mac Scaler 3, not able to choose an .m4a format… --- ## [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… --- ## [Significantly reduced velocity on first chord (under certain circumstances)](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/significantly-reduced-velocity-on-first-chord-under-certain-circumstances/21034)
**Author:** [@EricJames](https://forum.scalermusic.com/u/EricJames)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://forum.scalermusic.com/t/significantly-reduced-velocity-on-first-chord-under-certain-circumstances/21034 "2026-01-16T05:01:45Z")
Similar to this bug but not the same. Whenever you start playing MIDI, and the playhead begins at the same position the MIDI does, the velocity is significantly reduced. Here is the issue in action EDIT: It appears thi… [Next page](https://forum.scalermusic.com/tag/mac/16.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=Mac)