Scaler Music: Carbon Electra 2 is Here! [Windows]
Scaler Music Carbon Electra 2 is a polyphonic synthesizer plugin for Windows that combines synth power with musical intelligence — built from the same DNA as the widely loved Scaler chord and harmony tools. Carbon Electra 2 introduces an all-new Wave Terrain synthesis engine that calculates a 3D surface over which a 2D harmonic curve moves and modulates, producing oscillator waveforms with a dynamic, musically connected character that goes beyond traditional wavetable synthesis. At the heart of Carbon Electra 2 is Scale Lock — a system that connects oscillators, filters, sequencer, and modulation to the musical key you’re working in, so your sound design stays harmonically coherent at every level. A scale-aware note and chord sequencer lets you program diatonic chords, inversions, and parallel substitutions directly in the synth, and a musical filter with Scale, Chord, and Interval modes creates resonant movement that bubbles in key with your track. With 362 factory presets including artist patches from Carl Cox, Timo Garcia, Faze Action, and Christian Laffitte, a reorderable 5-slot FX rack, and a free trial available for registered Scaler Music users, Carbon Electra 2 is the most musically intelligent synthesizer on Windows today.
💡 Quick Summary
Scaler Music Carbon Electra 2 Windows — Wave Terrain oscillators (upload custom .png terrain images). Scale Lock (oscillators + filters + sequencer locked to key). 4 independent oscillators (classic, wavetable, waveterrain). Musical Filter (Scale / Chord / Interval modes + Keytrack). Scale-aware note + chord sequencer (diatonic chords, inversions, extensions). Multi-shape modulation step sequencer. 3 LFOs + 2 envelopes. Drag-and-drop modulation. 5-slot reorderable FX rack (Delay, Distortion, Chorus, EQ, Reverb). 362 presets — artist patches from Carl Cox, Timo Garcia, Faze Action, Christian Laffitte. Mono, Retrigger, Legato, Unison, Detune, Glide, Limiter. VST3 + AAX. Windows 10 64-bit+. Free trial available.
By the Numbers
4
Oscillators
3
LFOs
2
Filters
5
FX Slots
362
Presets
2
Envelopes
3D
Wave Terrain
∞
Scale Lock
Feature Highlights
Scale Lock
Oscillators + Filters + Sequencer in key
With Scale Lock activated, your patch reacts in a more musical way — oscillators and filters lock to scale degrees, the sequencer locks to diatonic notes and chords, and modulation stays harmonically connected to your music on Windows.
Wave Terrain Oscillators
3D surface — 2D harmonic curve — custom .png terrain
All-new waveterrain mode calculates a 3D topographic surface over which a 2D harmonic curve moves. Upload your own .png terrain images for custom oscillator behavior. Adjust terrain size, movement, and edge interaction for unique tonal results on Windows.
Key-Aware Sequencer
Diatonic chords · Inversions · Substitutions
The note and chord sequencer understands the key you’re in. Work in Chord mode to program diatonic chords that fit your scale, then add inversions and parallel substitutions — cut from the same cloth as Scaler for musical pattern making on Windows.
Musical Filter
Scale · Chord · Interval modes + Keytrack
Turn on Keytrack and Scale Lock to create a resonant bank of band-pass filters that bubble in key. Arrange filters by Scale, Chord, or Interval, then shape movement with Resonance, Density, Focus, and Window controls on Windows.
Drag-and-Drop Modulation
3 LFOs · 2 Envelopes · Mod Sequencer
Three LFOs and two envelopes assignable via drag and drop. LFOs can self-modulate or route to each other. The sequencer’s dedicated modulation lane routes to the same targets with a curve shape per step for animated parameter movement on Windows.
Reorderable FX Rack
Delay · Distortion · Chorus · EQ · Reverb
Five effect slots — choose from Delay, Distortion, Chorus, EQ, and Reverb with no limits on using the same processor multiple times. Drag to reorder effects and modulate any FX parameter with sequencer, LFOs, or envelopes on Windows.
4-Oscillator Engine
Classic · Wavetable · Wave Terrain · FM · Sync · Unison
Four independent oscillators with classic analogue, wavetable, and new waveterrain modes. Per-oscillator pitch, tune, width, cascading FM, hard sync, and unison support. Flexible oscillator blending through the central mixer on Windows.
362 Factory Presets
Carl Cox · Timo Garcia · Faze Action · Christian Laffitte
362 factory presets covering leads, pads, basses, arps, chord patterns, and sound design textures — with artist patches from dance music legends Carl Cox, Timo Garcia, Faze Action, and Christian Laffitte on Windows.
Deep Feature Breakdown
Wave Terrain Oscillators
- •3D topographic terrain-style sound generation
- •Upload custom .png terrain images
- •Control sound/terrain edge interaction
- •Adjust terrain size and movement
- •Classic analogue + wavetable modes also included
Note + Chord Sequencer
- •Scale-based note and chord sequencing
- •Chromatic or scale-locked note entry
- •Chord mode — diatonic chord programming
- •Chord extensions and inversions
- •Swing and playback direction controls
Modulation Step Sequencer
- •Multi-shape modulation per step
- •Assignable to multiple parameters
- •Runs independently from note sequencer
- •Timing divided or multiplied against main rate
- •Curve shape per step for animated movement
Musical Filter System
- •Scale, Chord, and Interval filter modes
- •Resonance, Density, Focus, Window controls
- •Keytrack + Scale Lock for bubbling resonance
- •Filter 1: traditional types + Vowel filter
- •Filter 2: musical filter with Envelope Amount
LFOs + Envelopes
- •Three dedicated LFOs
- •LFO self-modulation and cross-routing
- •LFO sync, trigger, and mono modes
- •Amp envelope + modulation envelope
- •Velocity control for envelope behavior
Performance Controls
- •Mono, Retrigger, Legato modes
- •Unison with Detune, Width, Tune
- •Pitch bend range + Glide controls
- •Mod wheel assignment support
- •Output Limiter + Gain Boost mode
What Artists & Press Are Saying
“It’s absolutely brilliant — my go to synth.”
Musical ambassador, veteran of acid house, champion of techno, dance music pioneer, label owner and King of Ibiza
“Carbon Electra 2 Synth Changes EVERYTHING!”
“Scale Lock is the sort of feature that can change how producers actually use a synth.”
Online publication focused on electronic music culture and production
“A beautiful evolution. Now with wave terrain synthesis, and a higher focus on musicality.”
Music technology website focused on electronic music production
Plugin Formats — Windows
🎵 VST3 (64-bit)
🎵 AAX — Pro Tools (64-bit)
🍎 AU — macOS only
🎵 AAX — Pro Tools (64-bit)
🍎 AU — macOS only
System Requirements — Windows
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows 10 64-bit or later (Windows 10/11 64-bit recommended) |
| Processor | Intel/AMD 64-bit — modern quad-core i5 / Ryzen 5 or better recommended |
| Plugin Formats | VST3, AAX (64-bit) |
| Oscillators | 4 independent (Classic, Wavetable, Wave Terrain) |
| Presets | 362 factory presets including artist patches |
| FX | 5 reorderable slots — Delay, Distortion, Chorus, EQ, Reverb |
| Trial | Free trial — log into Scaler Music account → Free Trials tab |
| Upgrade | Carbon Electra owners upgrade via My Products |
| Also macOS | macOS 11 Big Sur+ — AU, VST3, AAX — Apple Silicon + Intel |
| Developer | Scaler Music (scalermusic.com) |
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- ✓Scale Lock — oscillators, filters, sequencer all in key
- ✓Wave Terrain synthesis — next evolution beyond wavetable
- ✓Upload custom .png terrain images for unique oscillators
- ✓Musical filter with Scale/Chord/Interval resonance modes
- ✓Diatonic chord sequencer — inversions and extensions
- ✓LFO self-modulation and cross-routing
- ✓5-slot reorderable FX rack with modulation
- ✓362 presets including Carl Cox artist patches
- ✓Drag-and-drop modulation system
- ✓Free trial available for Scaler Music users
- ✓Endorsed by Carl Cox, Magnetic Magazine, Synth Anatomy
⚠️ Cons
- ✗No VST2 support — VST3 and AAX only
- ✗Wave Terrain learning curve for new users
- ✗Free trial requires Scaler Music account login
- ✗Scale Lock focused — less intuitive for purely chromatic work
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scaler Music Carbon Electra 2 for Windows? ▾
Scaler Music Carbon Electra 2 is a polyphonic synthesizer plugin for Windows that combines synth power with musical intelligence — built from the same DNA as the Scaler chord and harmony tools. It features an all-new Wave Terrain synthesis engine that calculates a 3D surface over which a 2D harmonic curve moves, plus Scale Lock which locks oscillators, filters, and the sequencer to the musical key you’re working in. It includes 4 independent oscillators (Classic, Wavetable, and Wave Terrain modes), a Musical Filter with Scale/Chord/Interval resonance modes, a scale-aware note and chord sequencer with diatonic chord programming (inversions and extensions), a multi-shape modulation step sequencer, 3 LFOs + 2 envelopes with drag-and-drop assignment, a 5-slot reorderable FX rack (Delay, Distortion, Chorus, EQ, Reverb), and 362 factory presets including artist patches from Carl Cox, Timo Garcia, Faze Action, and Christian Laffitte. VST3 and AAX for Windows 10 64-bit+. Free trial available via Scaler Music account.
What is Wave Terrain synthesis in Carbon Electra 2? ▾
Wave Terrain synthesis in Carbon Electra 2 is an all-new oscillator mode that goes beyond traditional wavetable synthesis. Instead of scanning through a flat table of waveform samples, the Wave Terrain engine calculates a three-dimensional topographic surface — like a landscape — over which a two-dimensional harmonic curve moves and modulates. The resulting oscillator waveform changes in a more dynamic, organic way than a standard wavetable can produce, with movement and texture that feels more musically related and alive. Carbon Electra 2 also lets you upload your own terrain images in .png format to create completely custom oscillator behavior — making every terrain a unique sonic fingerprint. You can control how the sound interacts with terrain edges in 3D, and adjust terrain size and movement speed for different tonal results on Windows.
What does Scale Lock do in Carbon Electra 2? ▾
Scale Lock is Carbon Electra 2’s most distinctive feature — a system that connects the entire synthesizer to the musical key you’re working in on Windows. With Scale Lock activated and a scale selected, oscillators can lock to musical scale degrees instead of only traditional pitch values, the sequencer locks to diatonic notes and chords within the selected scale so every step stays in key automatically, and the Musical Filter (Filter 2) can lock to scale notes, incoming chord tones, or interval relationships — creating resonant filter movement that bubbles in key with your track rather than sweeping through pitches that clash with the music. This means sound design, sequencing, and modulation all stay musically connected without having to manually program every element to avoid dissonance.
Is there a free trial for Carbon Electra 2 on Windows? ▾
Yes — a free trial of Carbon Electra 2 is available for Windows users who have a Scaler Music account. Log into your account at scalermusic.com, click on the Free Trials tab, and the trial version will be available to download and activate. If you already own the original Carbon Electra, you can upgrade to Carbon Electra 2 via the My Products section of your account, or through your original place of purchase.
Download Scaler Music Carbon Electra 2 Windows full version — Wave Terrain oscillators, Scale Lock, 362 presets, Carl Cox artist patches, musical filter, VST3 + AAX!
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