Mela 7.5: Build Creative MIDI Delay Effects with MIDI Echo

Mela 7.5 introduces MIDI Echo, a new MIDI processor with a customisable feedback path. Each repeated MIDI event is sent through the Echo Path sublane, where it can be processed by submodules before being fed back into the next repeat. Repeats are tracked by MIDI channel, support up to 16 echoes, and can be timed in seconds or with tempo-synced values.

MIDI Delay, MIDI Channel, and MIDI Source were also improved to work well with MIDI Echo and make sophisticated MIDI delay effects easier to build. For example, inserting MIDI Channel in Modify mode within the Echo Path can produce infinite repeats, while MIDI Source can now convert MIDI channels 1 to 16 into a Mod signal, allowing each repeat to have different parameter settings.

For the full details, check out the Changelog.

Latest Tutorials

Mela 7.5: MIDI Echo Part 1 - Creative Echo Techniques

This video highlights the new MIDI Echo module introduced in Mela 7.5. It shows how its customisable feedback path sublane can recreate Note Echo-style behaviour and go beyond.

Mela 7.5: MIDI Echo Part 2 - How It Works

This video explains how MIDI Echo works, including how it uses MIDI channel numbers to track repeats. It also demonstrates how the MIDI Channel module can be used to create infinite repeats.

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:

1. Visual and modular. An intuitive interface makes it easy to build custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors.
2. 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.
3. Continuously evolving. New features and modules are added regularly, shaped directly by 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.