Mela 6.11 Update: Big Improvements to MIDI Processors & Oscillators
Mela 6.11 is here with big improvements to the MIDI Processor and oscillator modules. The previous update focused on making the On parameter more performance-oriented across all modules except MIDI Processors. This release extends the same behaviour to most MIDI Processors, with the remaining ones to follow in a future update. When a MIDI Processor module is turned off it now continues to monitor input and update its internal state as needed. For example, turning off Euclid, Chord, or Transposer releases the held notes and retriggers the input note-on events. Turning them back on sends the corresponding note-off events for the inputs and retriggers the output. The new behaviour makes them more robust and user-friendly while helping prevent stuck notes. Additionally, the Chord and Transposer modules now retrigger note-on and note-off events when their parameters change. This allows adjusting the parameters and hearing changes instantly without needing to feed the module a new note-on event. Modulating these parameters can lead to interesting algorithmic compositions.
Next, the Oscillator modules gain improved phase control. The Phase parameter now updates in real time rather than only on note-on, and it can be modulated at slow rates for vibrato or at audio rates for custom PM synthesis. A new Trigger parameter controls the phase on note-on with modes Free, Retrig, Legato, and Random.
Finally, the Amp Envelope adds reset-to-zero support, enabling smoother voice stealing by briefly fading out stolen voices before reuse.
There’s a lot more in this update. For the full details, check out the Changelog.
Why should I get Mela? What’s so special about it?
I saw a few people around the web ask this question. I thought I’d address it here. Simply put, Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. Expanding on this, its 3 core strengths are:
- Mela is Visual and Modular. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors.
- Mela Scales. It can be a core part of your system or a small utility to let you perform niche tasks. Mela can run as a standalone app or multiple plug-in instances in a host, on macOS and iOS.
- Mela has Great Support. Its capabilities continuously improve, evolve and expand. A new version of Mela comes out every few weeks with new features and modules designed around user feedback.
Artist Presets & Themes
There are dedicated pages for Artist Presets and Artist Themes. If you have created Mela presets (whether paid or free) or a theme you want to share with others let me know and I’ll happily link them there.
About Me
Hi, my name is Nikolozi Meladze. I’m the creator of Mela. I’m developing it as my primary tool for music-making and live performance. I’ve been releasing music since 2010, exploring all sub-genres of electronic music. Be sure to check out my discography.