The Mela MIDI plug-in now comes with a new LFO module which allows you to modulate any parameter. Like the Random module, it comes with an oscilloscope graph. The module currently only supports the sine waveform, but more will be added in the future.

The modules, LFO, Note Echo, Note Length and Random now can either be tempo-synced or have their time-based parameters to be set in hertz or seconds. Simply set the Sync parameter to “Free” to unlink them from the host’s tempo.

Mela 3.7 Changelog

LFO Module:

• Added the LFO module to Mela MIDI.
• Like the Random module, it can modulate any parameter and has an Oscilloscope graph.
• Currently, only the Sine waveform is supported. More will come later.
• The LFO rate can be tempo synced.
• The Sync parameter defines the tempo sync value, while the Offset parameter is a percentage value in the 50-200% range. Their product defines the resulting rate.
• When Sync’s value is set to “Free”, the Offset parameter is replaced by Rate, allowing you to set the oscillation rate in Hertz.

Random Module:

• Like LFO, the Random module now supports the tempo synced rates.
• Improved the rendering of the Oscilloscope graph.

Note Echo Module:

• Added the ability to set the delay amount in seconds to the Note Echo module.
• As with the other modules, simply set the Sync parameter to “Free”.

Note Length Module:

• Added the ability to set note length in seconds to the Note Length module.
• As with the other modules, simply set the Sync parameter to “Free”.
• Improved how the note length is computed by the Arpeggiator and Note Length modules.

Panic Module:

• Added the Panic module, which sends the “All Notes Off” MIDI message downstream on all channels on the lane it’s on.

Logger Module:

• The Logger Module’s new Copy button lets you copy the MIDI log into the system’s pasteboard in CSV format.
• You can paste the text into a spreadsheet app for further analysis.
• Fixed the tappable area of the Logger module’s “Clear” button being too small.

Other Changes:

• When adding, removing, or moving a module that doesn’t create or modify note-on events, the auto-release of held notes will no longer be triggered. These modules are Control Change, LFO, Logger, Panic, Random, and Velocity.
• The app now retains the Background Audio toggle setting even after the application is killed.
• Added presets showcasing new features.
• Updated the User Guide.

To learn more check out the User Guide or Mela FAQ. To report bugs or make feature requests visit the Mela Feedback site.

Grab Mela 3 from the App Store.