Announced last month for a March release, Scaler 3 is shaping up to be something special, with exciting new reveals — including VST/ AU integration. After five years of development, the main announced features of Scaler 3 have been revealed. However, since the initial announcement, the company has introduced additional features through its ‘Prerelease Reveals.’ One standout addition is the ability to host VST/AU instruments and effects directly within Scaler 3. This works similarly to Catalyst, but takes things a step further. For example, you can load Pigments inside Scaler 3 and then add an external effect — such as an Arturia’s Pigments — all within the same interface. This new workflow makes Scaler 3 even more powerful and convenient for producers. Watch it in action below. Scaler 3 introduces a refined design centred around three core sections — Browse, Create, and Arrange. Scaler 3 can now run as a standalone application. Manage multiple lanes for chords, melodies, basslines, and phrases with the timeline bases Arrange View. Each element is synchronised to the main chord track, with independent control over individual clips. The Explore page has been upgraded with a broader selection of genre-based and mood-specific chord sets. It also provides intelligent suggestions for experimental progressions. The new Colours page simplifies the process of modifying chord voicings and harmonic alternatives. Users can quickly add parallel and relative chords or explore a variety of substitution techniques. Scaler 3’s phrases, performances, melodies, and basslines have been consolidated into a new ‘Motions’ category, featuring hundreds of fresh patterns and mood-based tags to inspire creativity. Finding the perfect chord or progression is now easier, thanks to improved filtering and search functionalities. A vast selection of additional chord sets, harmonies, and scales has been introduced. MIDI sequences can now be dragged from Scaler 3 into a DAW. Scaler 3’s interface is now resizable! Finally! Scaler 3 is scheduled for release in March 2025. The introductory price is set at £49 Customers who purchased Scaler 2 after 15 January 2025 will receive a free upgrade to Scaler 3 upon release and users who bought Scaler 1 or Scaler 2 before 14 January 2025 will have the option to purchase a discounted upgrade (price TBC). Find out more on the Scaler website. Scaler 3 Continues Prerelease Reveals With VST/ AU Integration
Scaler Music, the team behind the acclaimed Scaler 2 and DC Snares plugins, unveiled Scaler 3 last month. The plugin has become a fan favourite over the years for helping with chord progression, harmony and theory and with the latest update on the horizon, it looks to be getting a whole lot better. Key Features of Scaler 3
1. Intuitive Interface Overhaul
2. Standalone Mode
3. Advanced Multi-Lane Timeline
4. Enhanced Chord Exploration
5. Expanded Harmony Options
6. Revamped Motions Engine
7. Smarter Search and Filtering
8. Expansive Chord Libraries and Scales
9. Drag-and-Drop MIDI
10. Customisable UI
Release Date, Pricing, and Upgrade Information
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