MIDI Tool / W.A. Production
InstaChord 2
7.4Good
InstaChord 2 is a MIDI plugin from W.A. Production that builds, edits, and sequences chord progressions and patterns from single-key triggers.
Plugin comparison
InstaChord 2 vs Scaler 2
Specs, price and the Dubspot Score, side by side — with our verdict on which midi tool to buy.
Independent score / workflow fit / buying signal
Contenders
The side-by-side
MIDI Tool / Plugin Boutique
Scaler 2
8.4Great
Scaler 2 is a music theory and chord-progression plugin (MIDI tool) for detecting, building, and performing scales and chords in a DAW.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Scaler 2 comes out ahead (8.4). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | InstaChord 2 | Scaler 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Dubspot Score | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Formats | VST, VST3, AU, AAX | VST, AU, AAX, iPad OS (App Store) |
| Plugin type | MIDI tool / chord creation and sequencing plugin | — |
| Chord shapes | 60+ chord shapes with multiple voicings and inversions | — |
| Chords per setup | Up to 24 different chords switchable via keyboard | — |
| Playback / hold modes | 5 modes | — |
| Windows | Windows 10/11 or higher (64-bit) | — |
| macOS | macOS 10.15 or higher (64-bit) | — |
| Plugin formats | — | VST, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | — | Windows and macOS (64-bit) |
| Mac compatibility | — | Intel Macs supported on a 64-bit OS |
| Mobile | — | Also available for iPad OS via the App Store |
| Sale status | — | Discontinued from sale since the launch of Scaler 3; no longer updated |
| Access for owners | — | Download available to existing license holders via their account |
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