Nikolozi Meladze has updated Mela 4 with a list of new features and fixes. Mela 4 is currently available for $29.99. Owners of Mela 3 have a cross-grade option to purchase Mela 4 at a lower price (provided Mela 3 was purchased undiscounted).
What’s new in version 4.2:
Comb Filter Module: The new module combines the feedback and feedfoward comb filters into one design that offers a lot of flexibility, aka a universal comb filter. Depending on the Blend, Feedback and Feedforward parameter values, and the type of modulation applied to the Frequency parameter the module can be used to create many types of audio effects, such as feedback and feedforward comb filters, delay, all pass filter, resonator, doubler, chorus, flanger, slapback, vibrato and phaser.
The comb filter cutoff frequency can be thought of as the inverse of the time interval by which the signal is delayed. The parameter is in the [19.5, 19968] range, which spans exactly 10 octaves. The default value is the frequency of the middle C note. This means the module can be used as a resonator if you modulate it using the MIDI Source that has its input set to Key Track and the target modulation amount to 100%. Simply set the input to receive a short burst of noise when you play a MIDI note and have fun.
- VA Oscillator Sync:
- The VA Oscillator module now supports hard sync for the classic waveform types (Saw, Sine, Square, Triangle).
- The Sync parameter has the [1x, 16x] range, spanning 4 octaves.
- Other Changes:
- Fixed an issue where Mela would assign an invalid value to the list type parameter (e.g. LFO’s Sync) which was MIDI-controlled by AUM.
- Fixed the Note Echo module ignoring the input note MIDI channel information and outputting notes with MIDI channels all set to 1.
- Due to a bug in the Core Audio API, added a workaround for hosts seeing the old parameter tree after loading the plugin state.
- Fixed the Control Change module generating MIDI messages with the channel value set to 15 when the module’s Channel parameter was set to 16.
- Added new presets showcasing new features.
About Mela 4
Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom monophonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors. Mela can run as a standalone app on iOS and macOS or as an AUv3 plugin inside your favourite DAW such as AUM, Drambo, Logic Pro and many more.
A Mela preset is made up of ordered modules arranged on lanes that process audio and MIDI signals. Each lane can receive and send signals to and from the host or other lanes using buses. The modulator modules can modulate any parameter of any module on any lane. The lanes and modules can be easily added, removed or rearranged making the preset as complex or as simple as desired. Mela comes with 38 modules, with new ones added with every update. The following are some examples from different categories.
- MIDI processors: arpeggiator, chord, note echo, scale, strummer
- Synth building blocks: virtual-analog oscillator, FM operator, noise, filter, amp envelope, distortion
- Modulators: envelope follower, envelope generator, LFO, macro control, MIDI source, random
- Audio effects: chorus, delay, flanger, phaser, compressor
- Utility: level metering, MIDI logger, audio oscilloscope
Inside a host, Mela can be loaded as one of the following plug-in types: Instrument, Audio Effect or MIDI Processor. The only difference between them 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.
Mela’s capabilities continuously improve, evolve and expand based on its long-term vision and user feedback. Feel free to get in touch for anything Mela related.
Watch Nikolozi’s video HERE.
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