I suspect the younger generation of (self-taught) composers rely heavily on the grid or matrix modes in popular DAW's -- they visually represent the 12-tone chr

I suspect the younger generation of (self-taught) composers rely heavily on the grid or matrix modes in popular DAW's -- they visually represent the 12-tone chromatic scale in an intuitive and accessible way that reflects both how we hear music, and how the notes lie on a fretboard or keyboard.