Scaler 2 | A Beginners Guide for 2024

This is a complete beginners guide for Scaler 2. With so much Scaler 2 content online it's become difficult to know how to start or where to look. In this up to date guide for new users, Scaler 2 Creative Director Davide Carbone looks at the important functions and features of Scaler 2 and how to get going right away.

Here are some important links referenced in the video:

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0:00 Intro
0:56 Choosing A Scale
1:35 Binding Chords
1:53 Chord Voicings
3:31 Detecting Chords and Scales
5:04 Suggest Mode
6:35 DAW Sync
7:05 Chord Duration
7:40 Midi Capture and Drag Midi
8:29 Chord Sets
9:00 Internal Sounds and 3rd Party Instruments
10:53 Performances and Expressions
12:28 Keys Lock
15:20 Guitar Features
16:34 The Other Pages
18:00 Summary

[devarni]

Many people don't understand Scaler 2 and find it too complicated. Just what the different areas do and how you can use them is not so easy to understand. Perhaps we need more videos like this one, which explains Scaler 2 in a practical and simple way.

[SpiritNode]

One surprising and interesting application of Scaler 2 has been letting it control Drums.

I route Scaler 2 into a synthesizer VST with a drum kit mapped to the keys, and then explore Scaler's Performance modes. I've had some radically inventive and catchy rhythms drop out of it! It's really flexible too, as you tweak drum sounds in your synth, change performance modes, performance playback settings, etc. Try different chords for different hits!

[xeridian]

No matter your level of musicianship or theory, this seems like an amazing tool and something to keep yourself from getting trapped in a box and keep the creative blood flowing consistently.

[antoineschillemans]

Thanks refeshing my understanding of scaler....greetz from amsterdam

[subtractivemusic]

Glad to see you're still uploading videos, and supporting the community.

[AiresLA]

15:25
Pardon my french but HOLY 5H#7!
I have an accoustic guitar and I've been meaning to make some chords with it. This is great!!!

[velanche]

Hey thanks for this! There's been so many update to the product, that I lost track when I was not using it regularly. Much appreciated for all you do!

[rayderrich]

Always a blast to see you in your comfort zone and talk about a great product, thank you Davide.

[Barncore]

Such a powerful plugin. I'm really glad to have this particular video, because i lost touch with Scaler since it was first released and i've missed all the updates and i need to start my learning curve from scratch. So, perfect video for me! Thanks

[SpeedRacerx]

Doing the lords work these people. Please keep engaged and moving and updating. So amazing.

[Blendercage]

Around 2 weeks ago I spent about $1000 on different vsts. Scaler 2, scaler EQ and piano colors are the only things I bought that I don’t regret.

[markaprill]

This is insane technology. I wish this existed when I was kid. I appreciate tutorial videos they are not always included.

[LCMessinger]

Thanks so much for the revised guide. I really had a hard time with the original tutorial and always had to wing it when using the software.

[cartoondesignrevealed]

Hi👋 & Thank you so much.
Today, I will be using Scaler 2 to help with songwriters block.

The last few days, I have had zero inclination and wherewithal to be creative. Absolute apathy.

In order to be consistent and deliver results to the productions that hire me to provide scores, soundtracks, and songs, I MUST force myself to a creative, inspired space.

Based on this video and others, I am looking forward to what develops.

I plan on Scaler 2 providing a spark for me to layer and adjust and add on to using Movie Themes and straight chords and progressions to further build into my own design.

Thanks again so very much.

[bondmus]

Scaler 2.9 is a game-changer in many areas, from essential harmony to complex chord changes, voicings, and genres. There isn't much it can't do. It's time to revisit all the jazz re-harmonizing possibilities I had forgotten or never knew. :)

[aerozg]

As a newcomer and a complete beginner in anything related to music, this thing is indispensable as a learning tool, if only to learn the structure of things. Thank you so much for this video.

[peoplelikefrank]

Scaler has the best instructional videos! Thanks.

[TheMaartian]

I just purchased the complete training course yesterday, but this is a great intro to that course. Thanks!

[yellow.eyez.]

Scaler 2 is insane. It’s a one stop song writing tool and theory teacher…amazing work. Unrivaled.

[petersvan]

This was well needed, will check it out after being scared away by its complexity )