Mela 6.2 Update – Group, Effect & Layer Modules
The Mela 6.2 is a significant update, making the app fully native on macOS by moving away from MacCatalyst. It offers improved stability on macOS, particularly when used as an AUv3 plug-in within a host. It also introduces three new modules—Layer, Effect, and Group—replacing the Sublane module. The simplest of the three, the Group module lets you group a sequence of modules using its sublane. The Effect module enables you to create self-contained custom audio effects by providing a Wet Path sublane along Dry and Wet level controls. Finally, the Layer module lets you easily create synth layers, where each layer can have independent processors such as filters, amp envelopes, panners, and pitch transposition.
There’s a lot more to this update; for the full details, check out the Changelog.
Tutorials
In the following video, I explain how Mela’s Group and Effect modules work.
In the following video, I demonstrate how you can use Mela’s Layer module to easily create synth layers.
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.