Mela 6.5
Digital Delay Module
- The module has been redesigned and now includes the Delay Path sublane.
- Since the sublane provides full flexibility for processing the delayed signal, the built-in 1-pole low-pass and high-pass filters are no longer necessary and have been removed.
- To keep levels under control, the module retains the built-in feedback hard clipper that limits the maximum level to +6dBFS.
- However, modules like Clipper and Meter can be used to manage and monitor levels in the Delay Path sublane to avoid triggering the clipper.
- Existing presets that use the Digital Delay module will automatically migrate, with their sublanes populated by Band Pass and Clipper modules replicating the original filter and clipper settings.
- The inserted Clipper will have its Type set to Hard, and Peak to +6dB, while the Band Pass will use the 1-pole filter type. Feel free to adjust these settings or replace the modules as needed.
Band Pass Module
- The new module processes the Audio signal using a pair of virtual analog low-pass and high-pass filters arranged in series.
- It’s ideal for creating audio effects with a feedback loop by inserting it into the feedback path.
- It offers 1-pole and 2-pole filter modes.
- Band Pass is added to Collection 3.
Clipper Module
- Added the Peak parameter, which sets the clipping level within a range of -18dB to +6dB.
- The graph now displays how the positive half-cycle of a sinusoid with unity amplitude is transformed by the module based on the current parameters.
- The negative half-cycle is transformed symmetrically.
- Dragging the graph horizontally or vertically adjusts the Drive or Peak parameter correspondingly.
- Double-tapping the graph resets the parameters to their default values.
- The Peak Indicator flashes when the input signal exceeds the Peak parameter value.
Stereo Tool Module
- The Phase Inverter module has been renamed Stereo Tool and now offers extended routing options.
- The module now lets each left/right channel’s output be set to match its input, swap to the other channel’s input, be phase-inverted, or muted.
- The updated “Ping-Pong Delay” preset utilises this module.
Module Improvements
- Stack: The module has a new mode, Ring Mod. When enabled, Stack’s output Audio signal, or the Audio components of the output Poly signal, is the product of the output Audio and/or the Audio components of the output Poly signals of the submodules.
- Stack Module: Fixed the scrolling not working using touch (worked when using a trackpad or mouse).
- Lanes: Similar to module menu actions, added the “Replace Lane” action below “Insert Lane”.
- Feedback Module: Changed Level parameter’s range from [-100%, 100%] to [-200%, 200%].
- Feedback Module: To keep feedback under control, the module now has a built-in hard clipper that limits the maximum output level to +6dBFS.
- Effect Module: The module graduated from Mela Lab and can be found under the Signal Router category.
- Layer Module: The module has been removed since creating the same signal routing is simpler with the Stack and Group modules.
- Modules: Submodules now dim when one of their ancestors is turned off.
Other Changes
- Added the new Black theme to complement the White one. It’s based on Martin Breault’s MelAUM theme.
- More themes can be found on the Artist Themes page: https://nikolozi.com/mela/artist-themes/
- Settings: The Getting Started link has been renamed to User Guide and now opens the guide in the browser.
- Voice Alignment: Fixed an issue where MIDI-to-Poly instances sharing the same MIDI input would lose voice allocation synchronisation when one of the instances was unbypassed.