Scaler Detector is a standalone application and VST3/AU/AAX plugin that instantly detects the key, scale and chords of audio or MIDI. Use it to analyse songs, identify harmonic content, explore compatible chords and deepen your understanding of music theory.
What can Scaler Detector be used for?
Key, Scale and Chord Detection
With the same great key and scale detection as Scaler 3, the world’s favourite music theory plugin, Scaler Detector instantly identifies the key, scale, and chords of any track, loop, or live performance. Play in audio or MIDI in real time, or drag and drop files for instant results.
Try Out Chords and Perform Locked to Your Scale
Once you’ve detected the key and scale of a track, bind the notes for one-finger chords that fit perfectly with your music. Search for a scale and turn on Scale White Keys and start playing along in key. Enable Voice Grouping for automatic voice leading, making your chords sound richer and more musical.
Highlights
Key, Scale and Chord Detection
Drag & Drop Analysis
Voice Grouping
Scale White Keys
Bind to Keyboard
Instantly identify the key and scale of your music in real time. Analyse audio or MIDI to understand the harmony behind your ideas and discover the musical foundations of a track.
Simply drag and drop audio or MIDI files into Scaler Detector for instant harmonic analysis. Quickly uncover the chords, scales and key behind your favourite tracks or your own musical ideas.
Explore alternative chord voicings and experiment with different harmonic arrangements. Voice Grouping lets you rework detected chords to discover new colours and variations in your music.
Make playing in key more intuitive with Scale White Keys. Map the white keys of your MIDI keyboard to the notes of the selected scale, making it easy to explore melodies and harmonies within a detected key without worrying about hitting the wrong notes.
Bring detected chords to life by playing them directly from your MIDI keyboard. Experiment with different progressions and explore harmonic ideas in real time, without needing to draw or programme each chord.
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Scaler Detector Key Features
- Detect keys, scales and chords from audio or MIDI in real time.
- Analyse complete songs, loops, live performances or individual instrument tracks.
- Drag and drop audio or MIDI files for instant analysis.
- View detected chords, notes and scales on an interactive keyboard.
- Play compatible chords instantly using Bind to Keyboard.
- Map the white keys of your MIDI keyboard to your selected scale.
- Experiment with alternative harmonies using Voice Grouping.
- Discover compatible scales and harmonic possibilities.
- Works as a standalone application or VST3, AU and AAX plugin.
- Learn harmony naturally by seeing music theory visualised as you play.
System Requirements
macOS
- macOS 10.14 or higher
- Natively compatible with Apple Silicon
- Standalone and Plugin Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX
- DAW’s Supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, Reason + more.
- Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only
Windows
- Windows 8 or higher
- Standalone and Plugin formats: VST, VST3, AAX
- DAWs supported: Ableton Live, Pro Tools, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, Reason + more.
- Compatibility: 64-bit compatible only
Important Notes:
- Included with all existing and new Scaler 3 purchases
Scaler 3 owners can download Scaler Detector for free by logging into their Scaler Music account via My Products.
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