Aug 13
Mela Lab Module: Phase Distortion
- The Phase Distortion module uses the classic phase distortion technique to reshape any waveform.
- It splits the waveform cycle into two parts, stretching the first while compressing the second.
- As it is not an oscillator, it relies on the Pitch signal and note-on events (Note Info in Poly mode and MIDI in Mono mode) to determine the waveform's start point and cycle length.
- This enables many creative possibilities.
- The Pitch signal can be transposed down an octave to distort a waveform an octave higher.
- An unrelated Pitch signal can be used to apply phase distortion to a drum loop for unique rhythmic textures.
- The Phase Graph visualises the waveform's phase after distortion.
- Dragging it horizontally or vertically adjusts the Skew or Tilt parameter correspondingly.
- The Curve parameter smooths the phase rate change at the cycle split point, with higher values producing a mellower sound and reducing aliasing.
**Demos**
https://x.com/Nikolozi/status/1955128398939885998
https://x.com/Nikolozi/status/1955925587068964883
Completed
As of v6.10 it's no longer a Mela lab module.