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The Mela 5.4 update introduces a fully featured noise gate as a new Mela Lab module. It includes all the standard parameters: Threshold, Hysteresis, Reduction, Attack, Hold, and Release. The Macro Button module has graduated from the Mela Lab and can now be found under the Modulators category.

The new version also brings additional features to existing modules. For example, the VA Oscillator and Simple LFO have new waveforms, and the Random module now includes the Smooth parameter for smoothing out modulation.

There’s also a new Mela preset pack to explore: Samu Vol. 2. Samu continues to influence Mela’s direction by bringing his experience as an artist with a technical mind. He is always the first to test drive new Mela features and modules, integrating them into his ever-evolving presets. Check out the demo track he created below, using only his custom presets.

The Samu Vol. 2 preset pack will continue to be updated with each new version of Mela. Be sure to check Artist Presets regularly.

There’s a lot more to this update, for the full details check out the Changelog.

Mela 5.4 Changelog

Noise Gate Module:

• Added a fully featured noise gate module with a gain reduction meter.
• It provides the following parameters: Threshold, Hysteresis, Reduction, Attack, Hold and Release.
• Noise Gate is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 3.

Module Updates:

• Added the Parabolic Sine waveform to the VA Oscillator module.
• Added the Cycles parameter to the Random module. Set its value to 1 for one-shot behaviour.
• Added the Smooth parameter to the Random module. It defines the time constant for smoothing out the random modulation signal.
• For consistency, the Smoothing parameter has been renamed to Smooth in the following modules: Macro Button, MIDI Source and Stereo Delay.
• Added the Step waveform to the Simple LFO module. It’s a unipolar version of the Square waveform.
• Macro Button’s Smooth parameter’s maximum value changed to 1 second from 100ms.
• Macro Button has graduated from the Mela Lab and can be found under the Modulators category.
• The MIDI Source’s UI is now slightly more compact.

Other Changes:

• Moved the Mela Lab button to the right to improve the toolbar layout.
• Added new presets.
• Various internal improvements.

To learn more about Mela, check out the Getting Started document, Changelog, FAQ or What’s New in Mela? YouTube playlist. To report bugs or make feature requests visit the Mela Feedback site. For other support queries directly get in touch.

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