Scaler 2 | Starting a Song | Chords, Bass Line, Melody & More

0:00 Introduction
0:50 Chord Progression
1:48 Bouncing to Audio and Host Sync
3:15 Bass Line Notes
4:39 Bass Line Rhythm
5:50 Staccato Strings and Voice Grouping
7:03 Melody and Arpeggios
8:30 Outro

In this video tutorial, Joshua Casper shows you how to start a song. Complete with Chords, a rhythmic bass line, staccato string stabs, melodic arpeggios and more. You will learn about how to use many new features available in Scaler 2.

First we will pick a chord progression preset from the many available. I use the Future Bass Chord Set 1. For brevity, I just use the first four chords, but feel free to use them all. I also jump into the Edit Page and pitch them each up 1 octave. After which, I bounce that audio to an audio track in Ableton Live.

Next, I use one of Scaler 2's new Rhythm presets to add some movement to the chords. Once I found the best one, I used the MIDI Capture feature to get the chords and the Rhythm in MIDI to use on my Bass Synth track. Here all I needed to do was delete all the MIDI notes except the notes furthest down in the scale.

Using that same set-up in Scaler 2, I switched the internal sound to Staccato Strings. Here I didn't want the really low notes to get triggered, so I turn on Voice Grouping, set to Dynamic +1 Octave which dynamically moved all those really low notes up an octave. Again, I bounced that to audio.

For the melody I used the Arpeggio function in Scaler 2 and captured its MIDI to use on my Piano track in Ableton Live.

Then I simply slowed down the arpeggio in Scaler and used the internal Staccato Strings sound again for a counter melody.

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[anzatzi]

Finally an economical presentation of Scaler--hit many of the highlights!

[hOttOddYfAiLz]

This vst is my go to writing tool in ableton. Just to sit and work the chords out on the pads can really help you build ideas in minutes for chord structures you never knew existed. My skills and creativity are seriously improved these days.

[lordeowstheking]

I remember when scaler 1st came out. All the fake outrage now everyone is on the wave.. props to the creator's of scaler.

[exclick]

Its the best Music Theory plugin out there guys

[SeanMarsh]

Every time I watch a video on Scaler 2 I'm constantly like 'WHAT? oh my god, amazing"

[ELEKTROGOWK]

The best tool you can get for 60€. I love it!!!!

[MistaBusha]

This is the best most informative tutorial I’ve had the pleasure of watching. Please have this gentle man do a tutorial for SubLab!

[mortenkalland]

This was a easy video for us dummies. <3

[morizanova]

Just trying with three stack of Scaler in instruments rack with different functions( base chord and performance - performance Rhythm and Performance Phrase) and create 2 more blank midi track which listening to each scaler stacks. INSTANT COOL progression - Rhythm and phrase/melodies. The best thing using Instrument Rack is you can use it for live performances

[CityOfGlendale]

Loving this VST. One of the best for it's price. Great job guys! Appreciate the tutorials very much

[bsways]

Thanks for for this tut. I was reluctant to purchase it but you’ve convinced me!!

[JohnathanMonroe]

Scaler 2 with presonus studio one is a match made in heaven!

[iyonlionofficial]

This is flipping amazing 😃 great plugin I had it a while now since it just came out but never used it in its entirety to make a beat.... Awesome tutorial and great plugin good job Plugin Boutique

[ernestjoydj]

This is one of the best tutorials I have seen. Thanks!

[MrClarkio]

Got to admit there's something about that felt piano sound, I've also found myself bouncing it to audio on multiple occasions.

[Artp]

Great video. Clear and well explained with a great example.

[hawaiirealmedia]

I have owned Scaler since ver 1. This update is impressive.

[RenevolutionAccount]

brilliant !! best chord-plugin ever !! It is very easy to use.

[anarchy]

Wow, me as a beginer, this gave me many tips! I really appreciate it!

[producermind]

Scaler 1 and now 2 are sooo powerful. Great job!