8.4Great
Cthulhu is a MIDI chord memorizer and arpeggiator from Xfer Records. Score 8.4/10, price $39, formats and comparisons.
Plugin comparison
Cthulhu vs Scaler 3
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
8.6Great
Scaler 3 is a chord and music-theory MIDI assistant from Scaler Music. Score 8.6/10, price $99, formats and comparisons.
Score verdict
Which should you buy?
On the Dubspot Score, Scaler 3 comes out ahead (8.6). That said, the right pick depends on your workflow and budget — read both reviews before deciding.
Technical matrix
Specs compared
| Signal | Cthulhu | Scaler 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 | $99 |
| Dubspot Score | 8.4 | 8.6 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Product type | MIDI chord memorizer and arpeggiator | chord and music-theory MIDI assistant |
| Developer | Xfer Records | Scaler Music |
| Typical price | $39 | $99 |
| Formats | VST3, AU, AAX | VST3, AU, AAX |
| Primary job | fast harmonic sketching for electronic music | progressions and scale-aware writing |
| Catalog status | Current as of 2026 | Current as of 2026 |
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