Mela 5.6
Reverb Module:
- Introducing a high-quality algorithmic reverb module.
- Features standard controls such as room size, decay amount, predelay, and mix.
- Offers independent controls for early reflections and diffusion levels.
- Includes a high shelf filter in the feedback path to control high-frequency damping.
- The module’s feature set will evolve in the lab.
- Early feedback is encouraged to help shape its future development.
- Reverb is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 3.
Ring Mod Module:
- Inspired by analog ring modulator circuits.
- Produces richer harmonic sound compared to pure digital ring modulation.
- The module’s input acts as a modulator to the sinusoid carrier.
- The carrier frequency ranges from 8Hz to 8192Hz, spanning exactly 10 octaves.
- Using the MIDI Source module, it’s easy to make the carrier frequency follow MIDI notes.
- The Character parameter adjusts the tonal quality of the ring modulation.
- Lower values tend to create a mellower, smoother sound, whereas higher values produce a harsher, more intense sound.
- The “Ring Bass” and “Ring Follower” presets showcase the module in action.
- Reminder: for pure digital ring modulation, use the VA Oscillator module’s built-in ring modulation feature.
- Ring Mod is part of Collection 3.
Other Changes:
- Moved the Note Pad module from Collection 3 to Collection 0, unlocking it for all users.
- Graduated the Noise Gate module from the Mela Lab, it’s now under the Audio Processors category.
- Slightly tweaked the All Pass module layout.
- EQ Band layout is now more compact and similar to All Pass.
- Fixed EQ Band’s High Shelf cut not processing audio correctly.
- Improved EQ Band module’s DSP algorithms.
- Fixed the Digital Delay module not initialising correctly.
- Digital Delay will no longer build up feedback from the noise floor.
- Stereo Delay no longer causes a crash when one of the delay times is set to 0 seconds.
- Fixed the max peak value label alignment in the Meter module that the 5.4 update broke.
- Fixed the Preset Browser sometimes not preselecting the last used preset group on Mela plug-in instantiation.
- EQ Band Gain parameter now offers “Set to” menu items with values -6dB, -3dB, +3dB, and +6dB.
- Oscillator Phase parameters now offer “Set to” menu items with values 90º and 180º.
- Fixed the Compressor and Gate parameters not being smoothed.
- Updated some presets and added new ones.
GarageBand for iOS Compatibility:
- The Mela 5.5 update introduced side-chain audio input when loaded as an instrument plug-in.
- This change broke compatibility with GarageBand for iOS, where Mela wouldn’t produce any sound when instantiated as an instrument plug-in.
- This update reverts that change to restore compatibility.
- Side-chain support for the instrument mode will be added back once the issue is fully investigated and addressed.
- In the meantime, you can still use a side-chain with synth presets by loading Mela as an effect.
- For example, in Logic Pro, select and load Mela from the MIDI-controlled Effects menu.