Mela 7.4 introduces the Mod Steps module, a simple yet powerful 16-step sequencer modulator. Its flexible parameters enable sophisticated, evolving patterns. Everything is modulatable, including pattern start, length, each step value, and even the sequencer clock, which can be driven by another modulator.

The module pairs naturally with Note Event and Note Pulse, allowing you to create custom note sequencers. Check out the Note Sequencer preset in the Parts factory preset group. Starting with 3 presets, this new group will grow over time with useful, reusable presets that can be dragged and dropped into your own presets.

For the full details, check out the Changelog.

Latest Tutorial

This video gives a quick overview of Mela’s new Mod Steps module, a simple yet powerful 16-step sequencer modulator. Its flexible parameters make it easy to create evolving patterns. The video also shows how multiple Mod Steps modules can be combined to build a custom note sequencer.

Mela 7.4 Changelog

Mod Steps

• The Mod Steps module is a simple yet powerful 16-step sequencer modulator.
• Its flexible parameters enable sophisticated, evolving patterns.
• Modulate Start and Length to create moving sequences.
• Retrig controls whether the sequence follows the host or restarts on note-on.
• Cycles sets how long the sequence runs.
• Modulating Cycles between 0 and infinity can freeze the pattern at intervals.
• Mode adapts the sequencer for different uses, including note and MIDI generation.
• Each step can be modulated for dynamic patterns.
• The module includes actions to randomise or reset step values.
• Mod Steps is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 5.

Note Pulse + Mod Steps

• Note Event and Note Pulse pair naturally with Mod Steps.
• For example, 3 Mod Steps modules with Note Pulse can build a note sequencer.
• One in Pitch +/-12 mode controls pitch.
• One in MIDI mode controls velocity.
• One in Unipolar mode controls note length.
• Check out the Note Sequencer preset in the Parts group, which demonstrates this setup.

Factory Presets

• Added a new factory preset group called Parts.
• Starting with 3 presets, this group will grow over time with reusable presets that can be dragged and dropped into your own presets.
• Added the “Pulser” MIDI preset, showcased in the latest Note Pulse demo video.
• Added the “Drone 1” and “RM Resonators” presets to the Pads group.

Other Changes

• List Parameters: Dials and sliders now once again update values while being adjusted instead of on release, restoring pre-3.3 behaviour. Tapping or clicking the title/value button lets you select a value without intermediate changes.
• Modulation: List or index-style parameters now respond evenly to modulation.
• MIDI Logger: Copy and clear actions have been moved to the module’s actions menu.
• Modules: Lane-level preset drops now mirror module moves, adding a wrapper lane only if the root module is not a Group.
• CC Modulator: The module graduated from Mela Lab and can be found under the Modulator category.
• Mono Modulators: CC Modulator and Mod Steps always operate in Mono mode, generating a Mono Mod signal and leaving the incoming Mono or Poly signal unchanged.
• AUv3: Plug-ins now correctly report the Mela version number.
• Ableton Live: Fixed an issue where the Mela UI did not appear after the plug-in window was closed and reopened.
• Note Event: Fixed a bug in Skip mode where increasing Velocity from 0 could trigger note-on while Gate was already high.
• Internal: Global parameter value loading improvements.

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