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Mela 6.13 brings meaningful refinements to the MIDI Processors and introduces clearer plug-in type names for a smoother experience across different hosts. The Audio Effect and MIDI Processor types are now called Mela FX and Mela MIDI. Their functionality remains identical, and presets can be opened interchangeably. The change simply makes it easier to pick the right type when your DAW lists everything together.

A major addition in this update is the MIDI Group module. It works similarly to the standard Group module but is optimised for note event processing and the MIDI Processor sublanes. When the module is on, the sublane receives all incoming MIDI. When it is turned off, held notes are retriggered directly to the parent and the sublane is bypassed. Turning it back on retriggers the notes into the sublane so processing can resume seamlessly. Only MIDI is forwarded, and the other signal types remain isolated. MIDI Group is part of Collection 0 under Signal Router.

Note Hold gains a new Mode parameter with Sticky, Retrig and Chord options. Sticky behaves as before and converts every second note-on of a given note into a note-off. Retrig holds a note and retriggers it whenever the same note is received again. Chord builds a chord until all note-off events are received and releases the chord on the next note-on. Chord mode feels very natural on a physical MIDI keyboard, especially when the Hold parameter is controlled with the Sustain Pedal (CC64).

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

Latest Tutorial

This video highlights the new features in Mela 6.13, including the new MIDI Group module and the improvements to Note Hold. MIDI Group is optimised for MIDI Processor sublanes and lets you retrigger held notes when its On parameter is toggled. Note Hold now supports modes, with Chord being a particularly interesting one. Chord builds a chord until all note-off events are received, then releases the chord on the next note-on. It feels very natural when used with a physical MIDI keyboard.

Mela 6.13 Changelog

Mela FX & Mela MIDI In some DAWs, different plug-in types are listed together, which can make it harder to see which Mela type you are selecting. This update renames the Audio Effect and MIDI Processor types to Mela FX and Mela MIDI correspondingly. Keep in mind that the only difference between the types is the number of audio and MIDI inputs and outputs. Otherwise, their features are identical and any preset created in one type can be opened in another.

MIDI Group Module

• The MIDI Group module works similarly to the Group module but is optimised for processing note events.
• When the module is on, the sublane receives all MIDI events from the parent.
• When it is turned off, held notes are retriggered directly to the parent’s output, bypassing the sublane.
• Turning it on again retriggers the held notes to the sublane’s input, and its processed output resumes being sent to the parent.
• The sublane receives only the parent’s MIDI input, and only its processed MIDI output is forwarded.
• All other signal types in the sublane are isolated.
• MIDI Group is part of Collection 0 and is listed under the Signal Router category.

Note Hold

• Added a new Mode parameter with options: Sticky, Retrig and Chord.
• In Sticky mode the module behaves as before and turns every second note-on of a given note into a note-off.
• Retrig holds a note and retriggers it whenever the same note is received again.
• Chord builds a chord until all note-off events are received, and then releases the chord on the next note-on.
• Chord mode feels very natural when used with a physical MIDI keyboard, especially when the Hold parameter is modulated using the Sustain Pedal (CC64) message.
• To time out notes in Retrig and Chord modes, insert a Note Length module after Note Hold and set the Length parameter to “Fixed”.
• Updated the module UI to support the new features.
• Fixed an issue where the module did not always display the held notes in the correct order.
• Sticky Mode: Fixed a stuck note issue that occurred when the Hold parameter was enabled between a note-on and its corresponding note-off event.

Other Changes

• Euclid: When the On parameter is toggled off during an active pulse, the module no longer retriggers held notes. If no pulse is active, it waits until the next pulse to retrigger them.
• Note Stack: Fixed an issue where a note-on/note-off pair could pass through even when the Play parameter was set to 0, if both events arrived at exactly the same time.

I release updates regularly, guided by user feedback and Mela’s long-term vision. Along with the User Guide, you might find the Tutorials, Changelog, and FAQ helpful. For bug reports or feature requests, visit Mela Feedback. Feel free to get in touch anytime.

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