Mela 7.2 Update: Unison Module, Nesting Improvements, and More
Mela 7.2 introduces Unison, a new module in Collection 5 designed for stacking oscillators to create a classic unison effect. It processes submodules in parallel, applies built-in detune and stereo spread per voice, then sums the result with automatic level scaling for consistent gain.
Each Unison submodule receives a differently detuned Pitch signal, and voices are distributed across the stereo field before summing. For a more natural result, oscillators sound best with random start phases on note-on. Unison is listed under the Signal Router category in Collection 5.
Version 7.2 also improves workflow and behaviour across existing modules. Group/Ungroup has been generalised into Nest In/Unnest for container modules such as Stack, Effect, MIDI Group, and Unison. Mid-Side now supports Poly mode without collapsing to Mono, Slew now goes down to 0.01 ms for Rise/Fall, and several bugs and UX issues were fixed across Strummer, Note Length, and duplicated modulator intensity values.
For the full details, check out the Changelog.
Latest Tutorials
Mela 7.2: Unison Module, Nesting Improvements
The video highlights new features in Mela 7.2, showcasing the Unison module that makes it quick and easy to create the classic oscillator unison effect.
Mela 7.1: Introducing Collection 5 Modules
The Mela 7.1 update introduces Collection 5, featuring creative and essential audio modules such as Frequency Shifter for metallic and inharmonic textures, a transparent brickwall Limiter, plus new modulation tools including Slew, CC Modulator, and Mod Oscilloscope.
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.