Nikolozi has updated Mela, available as a FREE download with optional in-app purchases.
What’s new in version 7.13:
- Matrix
- Inspired by NFM’s FM Algorithm feature, the Matrix module arranges its submodules into up to seven nodes, A to G, and routes Audio between them
- Each route has an independent level parameter, making it possible to create custom feedforward, feedback, and cross- modulation structures.
- Routes towards later nodes provide feedforward, while routes towards earlier nodes provide one-sample feedback.
- Node A receives the input Audio signal, and the last active node provides the Matrix output.
- Nodes A to F contain one submodule each. Node G contains the seventh and all subsequent submodules, processing them in series
- Tap a node letter to show or hide its contents.
- A built-in +6 dBFS hard clipper and indicator help identify excessive output caused by feedback.
- Matrix can combine FM Operator modules into complex FM patches, or go beyond FM by integrating other oscillators and synthesis techniques such as ring modulation.
- It can also create custom comb filters, multi-tap delays, and processing networks with cross-feedback between paths. – Matrix is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 5.
- Stereo Tool
- Added Mid, Side/Mid, and -Side routing options.
- In the compact selectors, M now represents Mid, while Mute is shown as a dash (-).
- Added 2xMid and 2xSide options for decoding processed mid and side components back to L/R without level loss.
- Using two Stereo Tool instances makes it possible to encode audio to M/S, process the mid and side components as the left and right channels, then decode the result back to L/R.
- Patches & Sianal Flow
- Exporting a subpatch now preserves global parameters such as Ahead ano polyphony.
- These settings are applied when the exported patch is opened directly, but ignored when it is inserted into another patch.
- This makes Lane-rooted instrument and audio effect patches simpler and more reusable: they can be opened directly as complete patches or dragged into another patch without an extra Stack wrapper.
- Improved Mono and Poly signal routing, making complex patches, audio buses, and feedback connections more predictable and reliable.
- Improved stability when editing patches or changing the Poly voice count preventing stale voices and ensuring modulation follows the updated signal flow.
- Factory Patches
- Added “EM Piano” and “FM Keys” to the Keys folder, and “FM Bass” to the Bass folder, demonstrating how the Matrix module can be used to create simple FM patches.
- Added “Matrix Reverb” to the Audio FX folder, demonstrating how one Matrix module can generate early reflections while another acts as a diffuser.
- Added “Matrix Comb Filter” to the Subpatches folder, demonstrating how the Matrix module can be used to create standard comb filters
- Added “Euclid Gate” to the Audio FX folder, demonstrating Euclid and Note Event for rhythmic audio gating,
- Added “Stereo Bass” to the Bass folder.
- Other Changes
- Performance: Improved scrolling performance in large patches by pausing modulation and graph animations while scroling or resizing the window. Resize pausing requires OS 26 or later
- Comb Filter: Fixed incorrect initial DSP cutoff values for FB Filter and HP Cutoff.
- Stereo Delay: Fixed incorrect initial DSP cutoff values for Low Cut and High Cut – Groove: Fixed Svnc not initialising to its 1/8 default
- Compressor: Fixed unreliable initialisation of the Peak Gain Reduction reset trigger
Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors. Mela can run as a standalone app on iOS and macOS or as an AUv3 plug-in inside your favourite DAW such as AUM, Drambo, Logic Pro and many more.
In Mela, presets are constructed using modules arranged on lanes, where signals flowing through the lanes are processed by the modules. Audio and MIDI signals can be sent and received to and from the host or routed between lanes using internal buses. Modulator modules can target any module parameter on any lane. Lanes and modules are easily added, removed, or rearranged, allowing you to design presets as simple or complex as needed. Mela comes with 76 modules, with new ones added with every update. The following are some examples from different categories.
Mela can be loaded inside a host as one of the following plug-in types: Instrument, Audio Effect or MIDI Processor. The only difference is the number of audio and MIDI inputs and outputs. Otherwise, the features are identical, and a preset created in one type can be opened by another.
Modules are organised into collections. Collection 0 is free, allowing you to test out Mela’s features. Other collections can be purchased via in-app purchases. The following is a list of all modules.
- Collection 0: Amp Envelope, Arpeggiator, Audio In, Audio Out Group, LFO, Meter, MIDI Group, MIDI In, MIDI Meter MIDI Out, MIDI-to-Poly, Notepad, Overlap Remover, Poly-to-Mono, Relative Pitch, Stack, Stereo Delay, Transposer, VA Filter, VA Oscillator, Volume.
- Collection 1: Balance. Chord, Chorus. Compressor. Control Change, Distortion, DS Oscillator, Envelope Follower, Envelope Generator, Flanger, Glide, Level. MIDI Logger, MIDI Source, Noise, Note Echo, Note Length, Note Range, Note Stack, Phaser, Pitch Bend Random, Scale, Strummer, Velocity.
- Collection 2: Clipper, Comb Filter, DC Blocker, Degrader, EQ Band, Fixed Pitch, FM Operator, Macro, MIDI Capture, MIDI Channel, Oscilloscope, Pitch Oscilloscope, Pitch Ratio, Rectifier, Vibrato, Voice Activity, VPS Oscillator.
- Collection 3: All Pass. Audio-to-Mod. Band Pass. Correlation Digital Delay, Dual Pan, Euclid, Macro Button, Mid- Side, Multiply-Add, Noise Gate, Note Chance, Note Event, Pitch Follower, Reverb, Ring Mod, Simple LFO, Stereo Pan. Stereo Tool.
- Collection 4: Crossover, Delay, Effect, Feedback, Gain, Gain Computer, Groove, MIDI Delay, Note Hold, Note Pulse, Note-to-Pitch, Phase Distortion, Pitch Ramp, Quantiser, Splitter, Vel-to-Amp.
- Collection 5: CC Modulator, Frequency Shifter, Limiter, Matrix, MIDI Echo, Mod Oscilloscope, Mod Steps, Slew, Unison, XY
Mela is available to iOS and MacOS users (AUv3).
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