Macro

Snap MIDI Pitches to Scale (Scale Assistant)

Activates Scale Note Guides for visual feedback, enables Snap Pitch Editing, then quantizes all selected MIDI pitches to the current scale — perfect for instant harmonization.

No setup required, but for best results set your desired scale on the Chord Track or Scale Assistant panel first. This macro will enable scale guides, turn on pitch snapping, and quantize any MIDI notes to your chosen scale.

Compatible Cubase versions
14
Edition
Pro

Included steps

  1. Edit: Scale Assistant: Toggle Show Scale Note Guides
  2. Edit: Scale Assistant: Toggle Snap Pitch Editing
  3. Edit: Scale Assistant: Quantize Pitches

How to install

Download the zip, then in Cubase open the Macro Manager, import the macro XML, and assign a key command if you like.

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