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Coming Soon: Scaler 3 - buy Scaler 2 now, get the upgrade free


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We will see. I am still not sure if it will host/record audio tracks yet (making it more of a "full DAW") or how much functionality is embedded. Upside is that being a VST host, it "should" be lighter weight than a DAW so might be a simpler way to noodle with VSTis that don't have a stand-alone version with the added bonus that you can roll any work done into a DAW project later on.

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1 hour ago, mettelus said:

... with the added bonus that you can roll any work done into a DAW project later on.

I wonder if it will allow us to export our work from the standalone version into a comprehensive format such that it will recreate everything we were working with rather than just the notes if we're limited to only a MIDI export.

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4 hours ago, mettelus said:

We will see. I am still not sure if it will host/record audio tracks yet (making it more of a "full DAW") or how much functionality is embedded. Upside is that being a VST host, it "should" be lighter weight than a DAW so might be a simpler way to noodle with VSTis that don't have a stand-alone version with the added bonus that you can roll any work done into a DAW project later on.

Honestly if they add the ability to simply record a few tracks of audio and host say a Drum VST that I wouldn't have scaler actually playing any of the notes - it looks like it could replace basic daw use.  But recording audio is a pretty big part of that package.  

Even if it can't this is a great addition/update but adding that would make this much more.

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He also made a good point early on in that video... Scaler 3 outright will cost more ($79) versus buying Scaler 2 before the 3/25 release date ($49 with the free upgrade to 3) if you do not already own Scaler 2. Personally, I like having an older version to fall back on in newer versions get a bit more CPU-intensive than expected (won't know about 3 till it is available).

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Seems like they're selling direct via their own website now, I always thought it was a plugin developed by plugin boutique yet they seem to be separating as their own entity as they've become more established?

With this in mind, does anyone know if you purchased Scaler 2 via plugin boutique that a Scaler 3 upgrade will work if direct from their site? 

Or do you have to stick with plugin boutique for the upgrade?

Trying to get my head around how they know if you own Scaler 2, if it's not on their own system to check.  As I can't even remember signing up to any additional account to activate.

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12 minutes ago, Skijumptoes said:

Seems like they're selling direct via their own website now, I always thought it was a plugin developed by plugin boutique yet they seem to be separating as their own entity as they've become more established?

With this in mind, does anyone know if you purchased Scaler 2 via plugin boutique that a Scaler 3 upgrade will work if direct from their site? 

Or do you have to stick with plugin boutique for the upgrade?

Trying to get my head around how they know if you own Scaler 2, if it's not on their own system to check.  As I can't even remember signing up to any additional account to activate.

I don't know if they are going to change something but previously they indicated that with this change of them having both the direct path and through PB that upgrades for old PB users would have to be done via PB.

I'm sure they will say more about it at launch.  

You are correct there was never an additional account activation, simply the wonderful authorization system.

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14 minutes ago, Skijumptoes said:

With this in mind, does anyone know if you purchased Scaler 2 via plugin boutique that a Scaler 3 upgrade will work if direct from their site? 

Or do you have to stick with plugin boutique for the upgrade?

According to the latest video you have to purchase the upgrade from PB in that case.

https://youtu.be/7IdZTDtPMWk?si=9ENEI_9yKnt63m0e&t=37

 

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41 minutes ago, LAGinz said:

So then because I purchased 2 from PB, I can only upgrade at PB, where price is $39?

I just had a check to confirm the situation, and yes this is correct based on their FAQ, so people need to be mindful of updating at the correct place.  I did wonder if it would be an issue:

https://scalermusic.com/support/faq/

I already own Scaler 2. How do I upgrade to Scaler 3?

Scaler 3 upgrades for existing Scaler 2 users will be available closer to Scaler 3’s launch in March 2025. Upgrade pricing has not yet been announced.

If you purchased Scaler 2 from Plugin Boutique you will need to purchase a Scaler 3 upgrade through Plugin Boutique. If you purchased Scaler 2 from scalermusic.com, you will need to purchase a Scaler 3 upgrade through scalermusic.com

I wonder if updating Scaler 2 > 3 at Plugin Boutique will then send you to scalermusic to setup an account for future upgrades perhaps?

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3 hours ago, Skijumptoes said:

Seems like they're selling direct via their own website now, I always thought it was a plugin developed by plugin boutique yet they seem to be separating as their own entity as they've become more established?

With this in mind, does anyone know if you purchased Scaler 2 via plugin boutique that a Scaler 3 upgrade will work if direct from their site? 

Or do you have to stick with plugin boutique for the upgrade?

Trying to get my head around how they know if you own Scaler 2, if it's not on their own system to check.  As I can't even remember signing up to any additional account to activate.

I have the same question. I’ve got it via KVR using a Plugin Boutique transfer.

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