Scaler 3 - Released

[HOTF]

From the PB page :

Scaler has been re-imagined and powered up.

A complete redesign, Scaler 3 takes everything that made Scaler 2 the world’s favourite music theory plugin and builds on it in ways you’d never imagined. Scaler 3 will make it easier to take new directions, solve musical puzzles, and improve your works-in-progress in completely new ways.
The long-awaited successor to the multi-award-winning Scaler 2 is almost here! Stay connected through our community forum, Scaler Music YouTube channel, and mailing list for weekly feature reveals leading up to the launch.
Special Offer: Purchase Scaler 2 now and receive Scaler 3 for free when it launches in March 2025. Already own Scaler 2? Upgrade pricing will be announced in March 2025.
Browse, Create, Arrange.

Redesigned UX/UI Scaler 3 has been fully redesigned to remain instantly familiar to Scaler 2 users, while providing a streamlined experience for newcomers. The interface is organized into three main pages: Browse, Create, and Arrange.
Standalone App Scaler 3 can now run as a standalone app in addition to a plugin within any DAW, offering a complete and flexible songwriting tool.
Multi-Lane Timeline The Arrange page now includes a timeline-based layout with dedicated lanes for chords, melody, bass, and phrases. Each lane is synchronized with the main chord track, and clips are fully adjustable with independent control per lane or clip.
Explore Page Discover a Harmonic Universe of chords untied to any specific scale. Categorized by genre and feel (e.g., Dark, Bright, Neutral), the Explore Page suggests compatible and experimental chord progressions, unlocking new paths for unique and bold harmonic structures.
Colors Page Explore a comprehensive view of all chord voicings and harmonic alternatives in a single, unified page. Instantly access parallel and relative chords, as well as diverse voicing and substitution options, to add expressivity and creative flexibility to your compositions.
Motions Scaler’s beloved Phrases, Performances, Melodies, and Basslines are reimagined as Motions, now with mood-based tags for easier browsing. Scaler 3 introduces hundreds of new Motions crafted by professional musicians, including the all- new Passages Motion.
Note Editing & Harmonic Modifiers A comprehensive note editing matrix allows users to customize or create new Motions. MIDI lanes can be set to follow or run independently of Chord Tracks, with new Harmonic Modifiers and Motion Controls to adjust note range, density, pitch, and clip rotation – all within the chosen scale.
Expanded Content Scaler 3 offers a significant content expansion, including new Chord Sets, Harmonic Universes, Motions, and Scales, contributed by samplify studio and a network of top-tier artists.
Enhanced Categorization Improved filtering and search functionality enable quick navigation across Scaler 3’s content. Search by mood, energy, note count, scale, and more.
Much more to be announced soon!

[Dirtgrain]

Looking forward to it.

[El°HYM]

Buy now.

[JiggSaw]

A sequencer and piano roll?!

[HOTF]

Never got much use out of V2. I feel like the workflow of the plugin lead me to "by the book" functionnal harmony wich is not what I am looking for.However, this might be a ME problem. I hope there is an option for a more exploratory workflow in this new version. Also the multiple lane stuff is intriguing.

[Saffran]

Colors Page Explore a comprehensive view of all chord voicings and harmonic alternatives in a single, unified page. Instantly access parallel and relative chords, as well as diverse voicing and substitution options, to add expressivity and creative flexibility to your compositions.

This get me thinking about information overload.
Probably half the user base, and me, are going to shy away from that view.

Aside from that it sounds like i'll upgrade from my v2.

[HOTF]

[Alexander_D]

That's great news for sure! Waiting v3 of course. It's interesting how much they want for the upgrade from version 2... We will see soon...

[sbmongoose]

On their own forum, David has said that the upgrade price including VAT will be lower than €40/$40
*edited* to remove link to the post, as not sure if linking to other forums is allowed?

[Digivolt]

A sequencer and piano roll?!

Scaler 4 plugin host support
Scaler 5 Individual tracks

Scaler DAW

[anra]

Upgrade from Scaler 1 to Scaler 2 (and free upg to 3) is currently 29EUR. So Under 20 would be okay for Scaler 2 users to upgrade to 3. If its not I will skip this time

That's great news for sure! Waiting v3 of course. It's interesting how much they want for the upgrade from version 2... We will see soon...

[JamminFool]

watching this...

[SHall1000]

In my PB account my Scaler 2 license is listed as “including upgrade to Scaler 3”.

[anra]

Same for me for upg from 1 to 2. I hope it keeps like that way and does not go away later

In my PB account my Scaler 2 license is listed as “including upgrade to Scaler 3”.

[kraster]

In my PB account my Scaler 2 license is listed as “including upgrade to Scaler 3”.

I think that's just the generic SKU for scaler now.

There is no vanilla Scaler 2 product at the moment. All Scaler products have the "free upgrade to scaler 3" at the moment.

I have the same in my account and I bought it years ago.

On the information site it says those who buy it from the 15th January are eligible for a free upgrade and the rest will have a discount.

Strangely there is an upgrade from Scaler 1 to Scaler 2 that includes Scaler 3 upgrade on sale for 29 bucks but no upgrade from Scaler 2 to 3 yet.

I reckon it will be 29.