Scaler 3 for iPad: Advanced Harmony & Chord Tool

Scaler Music has officially released Scaler 3 for iPad, bringing its acclaimed harmonic toolkit to a mobile platform. This new application is designed to offer the full functionality of the desktop version of Scaler 3 directly on Apple’s iPad. Consequently, music producers can now access advanced chord progression and harmony features on the go, enhancing their creative workflow significantly. The app integrates seamlessly with various iPad DAWs, transforming the tablet into a powerful music production hub.

Seamless iPad Integration and Hosting Capabilities

Scaler 3 for iPad utilizes AUv3 technology, ensuring deep integration with compatible iPad DAWs such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, AUM, and Cubasis. This integration means users can load Scaler 3 directly within their preferred music production environment. Moreover, the app itself functions as a new host application, offering full timeline, multitrack, and mixer capabilities. Therefore, it provides a comprehensive environment for creating and arranging musical ideas directly on the iPad, making it a versatile tool for mobile producers. Furthermore, its ability to route MIDI to other apps expands its utility across the iPad music ecosystem.

Comprehensive Harmonic Toolkit for Creative Exploration

The core functionality of Scaler 3 for iPad mirrors its desktop counterpart, providing an extensive suite of tools for harmonic exploration. For instance, it allows users to discover their music’s key through both MIDI and audio detection. Subsequently, producers can explore compatible scales, modes, and an impressive library of over 1,000 chord sets, which are organized by mood, genre, and artist inspiration. In addition, the app facilitates the creation of intelligent chord progressions with automatic voice-leading, ensuring smooth and professional musical results. Users can also structure full musical ideas and evolving arrangements using the Scenes and Arrange Page timeline.

Transforming Ideas into Full Compositions

Scaler 3 for iPad goes beyond simple chord generation by offering tools to transform harmonic ideas into complete compositions. It features an extensive Motions library, created by professional musicians, which can turn chords into melodies, basslines, arpeggios, and phrases. Furthermore, the app includes tools for exploring harmony through the Circle of Fifths, chord substitutions, inversions, and various voicing options. Producers can also experiment with modulation suggestions to transition between keys using advanced harmonic techniques. To capture spontaneous ideas, a User Track allows direct recording and editing within a piano roll. Additionally, the Bind MIDI feature enables one-finger chord and melody performance using any connected MIDI keyboard. Finally, users can create progressions and arrangements on their iPad, then export these ideas to finish their tracks in Scaler 3 desktop and their preferred DAW, providing a flexible workflow.Features

• Discover your music’s key with MIDI and audio detection.
• Explore compatible scales, modes and chord sets.
• Access over 1,000 chord sets, keys and modes organised by mood, genre and artist inspiration.
• Build intelligent chord progressions with automatic voice-leading for smooth musical results.
• Use Scenes and the Arrange Page timeline to structure full musical ideas and evolving arrangements.
• Transform chords into melodies, basslines, arpeggios and phrases using Scaler’s extensive Motions library created by professional musicians.
• Explore harmony using the Circle of Fifths, chord substitutions, inversions and voicing tools.
• Experiment with modulation suggestions to move between keys using advanced harmonic techniques.
• Record ideas directly with User Track and edit them in the piano roll.
• Perform one-finger chords and melodies using Bind MIDI with any MIDI keyboard.
• Route chords and performances to other music apps using AUv3 and MIDI output.
• Play progressions using internal instruments including pianos, synths and orchestral sounds.
• Works standalone or alongside apps like Logic Pro for iPad, GarageBand, AUM and Cubasis.
• Create chord progressions and arrangements on iPad, then export to finish your track in Scaler 3 desktop and your DAW.

Price
Intro: 14.99 $ (approx. 17.99 €)
Regular: 19.99 $ (approx. 22.99 €)

More info: Scaler Music | Scaler 3 for iPad