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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.

Mela 7.2 Changelog

Unison Module

• Optimised for stacking oscillators to create a classic unison effect.
• Processes submodules in parallel, similar to Stack in Sum Audio mode, with built-in detune and stereo spread.
• Each submodule receives a differently detuned Pitch signal, and the outputs are spread across the stereo field before being summed.
• Levels are automatically scaled to maintain consistent gain.
• A more natural sound is achieved when oscillators use random start phases on note-on.
• Detune: Sets the maximum detune depth in cents.
• Stereo: Sets how widely voices are spread in the stereo field.
• Unison is part of Collection 5 and listed under the Signal Router category.

Other Changes

• Nesting: The Group and Ungroup features have been generalised into Nest In and Unnest, extending support to container modules such as Stack, Effect, MIDI Group and Unison.
• Mid-Side: The module now supports Poly mode and no longer collapses a Poly signal to Mono.
• Slew: Allows Rise and Fall parameters to go as low as 0.01 ms.
• Parameters: The Enter Value menu item now appears above the parameter presets.
• Presets: Updated the default preset.
• Strummer: Fixed edge cases that caused unexpected behaviour.
• Note Length: Fixed a bug where the note length was not updated when adjusting the Time parameter.
• Modules: Fixed a 7.1 regression that prevented intensity values from being duplicated when a modulator was duplicated.

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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