Songwriting using Scaler 3.1 and Ableton Live

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In this video, Tristan explores various ways to approach songwriting using Scaler 3.1 running as a plugin inside Ableton Live: Building smooth sounding chord progressions, making use of Ableton Devices such as Instrument Racks and Audio Effects, internal MIDI routings and making use of Live Sync to overcome DAW routing limitations.

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0:00 Intro
0:30 Finding a groove and tone
1:09 Finding and browsing scales and related chords
1:45 Inverting chords for smooth sounding progressions
2:28 Using Auto Voice Leading to improve the flow of progressions
2:58 Using the Colors menu to find more exotic chords
3:30 Creating a custom bass line using Bass Follow tracks
4:13 Exporting MIDI from Scaler 3 to external instrument plugins
4:56 Adding Ableton Live’s Audio Effects to a Scaler track
6:13 Routing MIDI from Scaler 3 to Ableton Live Instrument Devices
8:08 Creating a melody using Scaler 3’s Melody Motions
10:14 Customizing melody motions inside of Scaler 3