EQ Band Module:

The new EQ Band module offers a selection of 2nd order filter types: Bell, Low Shelf, Low Cut, High Shelf, High Cut, Notch and Band Pass. It comes with standard parameters: Frequency, Gain and Q.

Comb Filter Module:

The module has the new Mode parameter which allows you to set the signal delay amount of the delay line in terms of frequency, time or the input Pitch signal. Depending on the type of effect you are trying to create one mode might be preferable over others.

When set to Time mode the Frequency parameter is replaced by the Time L and Time R parameters. These parameters set the time interval by which the left and right channels of the audio signal are delayed. And unlike the Frequency parameter, their value range is linear. Making them suitable for audio effects like Chorus, Doubler and Flanger.

When set to Pitch mode, the delay amount is controlled by the incoming Pitch signal. This mode is ideal when using the comb filter as an oscillator. Simply send short noise pulses on note-on events into the module.

Other Changes:

VPS Module:

The new oscillator module uses the Vector Phaseshaping synthesis algorithm, which is a generalisation of the classic Phase Distortion (PD) method. With its Skew and Formants parameters, you can create a lot of interesting waveforms.

When the Formants parameter is set to 50% the module behaves like a classic PD oscillator. Setting Skew closer to 0% or 100% turns the sinusoid into a saw-like shape. When the parameter value is very close to these extremes you may hear some aliasing. The aliasing could be considered part of the appeal of the classic PD sound, so experiment with it to taste. You can also use the Key Track as a modulation source to deal with aliasing for higher-pitched notes.

When the Formants parameter is set to a value closer to either 0% or 100% the waveform shape becomes pulse-like. Modulate the Skew parameter to achieve the PWM-style effect. When the Formants parameter value is above 100% you will start hearing formants as the module starts squeezing more sinusoid cycles in a single oscillator cycle. Modulate the parameter for interesting effects.

The module's graph displays the waveform the oscillator is generating. It responds to the horizontal and vertical drag gestures to control the Skew and Formants parameters. The dashed line behind the waveform shows how the phase of the sinusoid is distorted. The line starts at the 0% phase and ends at 100%. When both the Skew and Formants parameters are set to 50%, the line is straight, indicating that the sinusoid is not distorted. Adjusting either of these parameters creates a breakpoint, introducing phase distortion. The Skew and Formants parameters set the (x,y) coordinates of the breakpoint.

MIDI Capture Module:

The new MIDI Capture module records all incoming MIDI messages into a MIDI file that you can drag and drop into the host or the Files app. The module is especially useful when you have a complex MIDI processor chain in your host or Mela that you want to render into a plain MIDI file for further editing.

Other Changes:

Lanes:

Perform View:

DC Blocker Module:

MIDI Channel Module:

Other Changes:

Comb Filter Module:

The new module combines the feedback and feedfoward comb filters into one design that offers a lot of flexibility, aka a universal comb filter. Depending on the Blend, Feedback and Feedforward parameter values, and the type of modulation applied to the Frequency parameter the module can be used to create many types of audio effects, such as feedback and feedforward comb filters, delay, all pass filter, resonator, doubler, chorus, flanger, slapback, vibrato and phaser.

The comb filter cutoff frequency can be thought of as the inverse of the time interval by which the signal is delayed. The parameter is in the [19.5, 19968] range, which spans exactly 10 octaves. The default value is the frequency of the middle C note. This means the module can be used as a resonator if you modulate it using the MIDI Source that has its input set to Key Track and the target modulation amount to 100%. Simply set the input to receive a short burst of noise when you play a MIDI note and have fun.

VA Oscillator Sync:

UI Improvements:

Other Changes:

DS Oscillator Module:

Vibrato Module:

Pitch Ratio Module:

Pitch Bend Module:

MIDI Source Module:

User Interface:

Theme Designer:

Other Changes:

Introducing Mela 4, the next major update:

Inspired by the Mela MIDI plug-in, the latest version takes those ideas further and unifies all 3 plug-in types into one modular design. Going from Mela 3 to Mela 4 is a big jump. It feels like a whole new environment, yet if you are a Mela user, you will feel at home with the familiar interface. You have new dimensions of possibilities for creating music and sculpting sounds. Mela 4 addresses a lot of common user requests. But the work is not done yet, Mela's capabilities will continue to expand with regular updates just as it did over the past 3 years.

Signals:

Lanes:

Modules & Modulation:

Routing & Buses:

Presets:

Help:

Colour Themes:

Amp Envelope Module:

Distortion Module:

Envelope Follower Module:

FM Operator Module:

Pitch Processor Modules:

Macro Module:

MIDI Source Module:

Mono Module:

VA Oscillator Module:

Stereo Delay Module:

Other Modules:

Arpeggiator Module:

LFO Module:

Other MIDI Module Improvements:

MIDI Buses:

Other Changes:

Mela MIDI Modules:

Strummer Module:

LFO & Random Modules:

Settings:

Other Changes:

LFO Module:

Random Module:

Note Echo Module:

Note Length Module:

Panic Module:

Logger Module:

Other Changes: