Update Details
May 6, 2025
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.

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