Plugin Boutique has announced the release scaler 2 for ipadMaking popular music theory workstations available to mobile music makers.
Sklar 2 is an inspirational and creative musical instrument that gives you access to a world of new ideas, expressions and melodies. With powerful detection of MIDI and audio, the Scaler 2 can determine what key and scale you’re in and suggest chords, melodies, and basslines that match your music. The Scaler 2 can connect to any keyboard, synth, or device using Bluetooth audio and MIDI. Scalar is fully compatible with GarageBand and Audio Mixer so you can compose music in an environment that suits you. Scalar 2 makes finding chords and progressions intuitive and fun! It’s a comprehensive yet easy-to-use toolbox that will help anyone create better music.
Scalar 2 for iPad/AUv3 is available as a free download on the App Store, with all the sound and most features unlocked. In-app purchase ($18.99 USD) unlocks all features. Scalar 2 for iPad works perfectly with the Scalar 2 plugin available exclusively at Plugin Boutique.
Additionally, Scalar 2 for Windows and Mac has been updated to version 2.6, which includes the following changes:
- Add new trap bass sound.
- Add new trap and punk chord sets.
- Add new multi-stroke strum patterns.
- Add more guitar chord chart positions.
- Add a “Minimum Speed” option to the Suggestion Chord popup.
- Fix problem detecting wrong number of chords/notes.
- The daw-sync setting now synchronizes properly with other instances.
- The Show Bass/Inversion setting now updates chord names properly.
- Fix an issue when pulling and releasing the cord on you.
- Prevent the welcome screen from reappearing when you change certain settings.
- Add an option to remove duplicate cords in the Detect panel.
- Improved handling of unison chords and single notes in the detect panel.
- Add placeholders for unknown chord chart positions.
- Prevent the save function from overriding files.
Scalar 2.6 for Windows and Mac (VST/VST3, AU and AAX) costs $59 USD. This update is free for Sklar 2 users.
More information: Plugin Boutique
