Same themes as in the Wishlist UX thread. Make it quicker, make it easier, or last years over used word "workflow".
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I often ask CHATGPT some music questions. For example, what notes are included in a certain chord, why can the next chord be this chord? I can basically get good answers.
I’ve been a Scaler user since the initial launch. While I am excited about Scaler 3, I just recently started using BIAB and I gotta say Scaler 3 is just a bit less attractive to me now lol.
Its nice that Davide is pushing Scaler limits...and price I am sure will be fair, however I am not too impressed. Since early days I've seen Scaler as more of an educational / exploration tool, but recent shift focuses more on multitrack abilities instead of more theory, complex harmonies, chord relationship etc. I will likely upgrade, as price would be discounted for Scaler 2 owners and there is some stuff of interest, but honestly, I expected a bit more in a different direction.
I find a much lesser known Cognitone's Spark a much better tool for chord/harmony exploration. I think it also has generative and binding abilities, but I never use them.
I like Cognitive Harmonizer for looking for chords options to fit a specific melody. I was hoping Scaler 3 could do the same.
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I have a very cute video I did that I want to show you all. But, due to a beta tester confidentiality clause, I can't release it until after Scaler 3 is released So stay tuned here for release of my on-air ah-ha moment captured on video.
Scaler 3 is scheduled for release in 3 days, on March 25th, 2025.
Congrats on the beta testing. I assume you like it. Is it a game changer in terms of workflow? The teaser videos lead you to believe that.
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Hello Jeff, thanks for asking. But I can't say too much about workflow at this time. After my wife passed away last fall, I went back to work after being retired for 3 years. So I no longer have the time for my music I had. My beta testing of Scaler 3 was pretty minimal as a result. But to tell you the truth, I update Scaler, just like I update BIAB, Reaper and a few other apps when ever available. These are essential tools for me when I do find time for my music. Oh and did I mention, upgrade available for $29.
Hey Double D (DrDan), I bought Scaler 1 and 2 (I think based on your recommendations) and I have played around with them but never really figured out how to make any good use of them! But, I'm sitting here with $29 of my kids' inheritance, wondering if you'd recommend Scaler 3 to me? I mean, as a practical matter, what is another $29 gonna matter to my offspring anyway?
Coming in Scaler 3.1 May 14 2025, Scaler 3 Support
... some features confirmed for Scaler 3.1 Include: Main Track Live Sync - Syncs Main track across instances and DAWs Batch User Chord Set Import - Ability to import several XML files at once and choose destination folder Custom VST Folder Paths Play Bar in MIDI Editor Drag and Drop MIDI / Audio files Standalone ASIO Support
Well it has been a difficult launch to say the least. Very similar to BIAB in December each year. But the developers are digging in to address the reported issues. Still can't drop and drag chords between BIAB and Scaler, but Scaler is enhancing this feature in 3.1. And, I can report that midi chords drop and drag between Scaler and the BIAB VST is working. Standalone should have never been release without ASIO, but they will now have that fixed.
Coming in Scaler 3.1 May 14 2025, Scaler 3 Support
... some features confirmed for Scaler 3.1 Include: Main Track Live Sync - Syncs Main track across instances and DAWs Batch User Chord Set Import - Ability to import several XML files at once and choose destination folder Custom VST Folder Paths Play Bar in MIDI Editor Drag and Drop MIDI / Audio files Standalone ASIO Support
Well, it has been a difficult launch to say the least. Very similar to BIAB in December each year. But the developers are digging in to address the reported issues. Still can't drop and drag chords between BIAB and Scaler, but Scaler is enhancing this feature in 3.1. And I can report that midi chords drop and drag between Scaler and the BIAB VST is working. Standalone should have never been release without ASIO, but they will now have that fixed.
Not to mention they took away real-time chord recognition from the main screen. (They told me they may bring it back. I think it belongs on the new keyboard area) I have suggested to PGM that they add it to the top area of their keyboard and make it a panel for more convenient workflow instead of hiding it two clicks deep in the windows menu.
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Jeff, I think what you are missing did reappear in beta 3.0.5 which was released to all. The chord name is now there for any chord you play on the keyboard in real time.
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Is it true you cannot drag chord progressions into BIAB? I cannot seem to get it to work. Seem like a big miss by both companies if true.
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Best I can confirm, you are correct. But it is even a little worse. As of the current beta 1.0.5, S3 can no longer drag and drop the Scaler Chord progression - with Chord Markers, into Reaper. S2 had a feature option called "insert midi markers", which is currently not in S3. But S3 b1.0.6 is due out today!. So Scaler is changing a lot at this time and I am hopeful. So for right now with 1.0.5, while you can drag and drop Scaler Chord progressions into the chord chart of BIAB-VST3, you can not do the same in BIAB. Instead, in BIAB it will treat the chord progression as a midi file so that will be inserted it on whatever individual track you designate, but that does not place the Chords on the chord sheet in BIAB for all the tracks to use. I am afraid it remains a little messy.
The reason I mentioned both companies not paying attention was PGM does not seem to be supporting a common ability in many plug-ins to drop chords. Most Daws now can make this a one step procedure.
PGM should be updating BIAB to see that the file is nothing more than MIDI block chords and then just auto convert the block chords to chord names and add or update at the point of the cursor with no pop up importing a midi file. Same as BIAB plugin.
This is a modern expectation. I guess I need to add it to the UI improvement thread since they’re probably not reading this.
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