Mela 7.16: One Pole, Macro-8, and AI Patch Creation
Mela 7.16 introduces One Pole, a virtual-analog low-pass or high-pass filter with a gentle 6 dB/octave slope. Its low-pass and high-pass outputs complement each other, making it useful as a crossover when combined with Splitter. Try the new “3-Band Panner” factory patch to hear it in action.
The update also adds Macro-8, a modulator that brings up to eight macro controls into a single module. Each target can use a different Macro parameter as its source, and only controls assigned to targets are shown. Macro-8 is part of Collection 5 and available in Mela Lab.
The experimental Patch Skill provides instructions for AI assistants to create and edit Mela patches. Six new Drum Synth factory patches demonstrate the results, covering clap, cowbell, hi-hat, kick, snare, and tom sounds. They were created with AI using the skill and are included unmodified, each with 10–12 remotes for shaping the sound.
For the full details, check out the Changelog.
Latest Tutorials
In this video, I highlight some of what’s new in Mela 7.16, focusing on the new One Pole and Macro-8 modules. One Pole works great as a crossover filter when combined with the Splitter module. Macro-8 lets you create up to 8 Macro parameters using a single module.
In this video, I explain how to use AI and the Mela patch skill to create Mela patches. As an example, I demo Logic Pro Drum Synth-style patches that I created for Mela using ChatGPT and the patch skill.
Why should I get Mela? What’s so special about it?
Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. Its 3 core strengths are:
- Visual and modular. An intuitive interface makes it easy to build custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors.
- Flexible. It can be a core part of your setup or a small utility for specific tasks. Run it standalone or as multiple plug-in instances on iOS and macOS.
- Continuously evolving. New features and modules are added regularly, shaped directly by user feedback.
Artist Patches & Themes
There are dedicated pages for Artist Patches and Artist Themes. If you have created Mela patches (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.