Feature Requests

This could work like note echo, repeating the note as long as you hold the note, or a set amount of repeats, like note echo. There would be two main parameters - num of active notes within cycle and the length of the cycle. Actually, this could be done as separate module or to be added to note repeat. Adding to note repeat would require adding "cycle length parameter" (as we already have repeats). When cycle length is set not to zero, it works as euclidean, otherwise as usual note repeat. Another parameter - something like "continuous" mode, emitting new "echoes" as long as the key is pressed.

I was using Logic's Correlation Meter to debug some Mela modules for stereo issues, and then I realised it would be useful to have a dedicated module in Mela that can do the same. Build 335: The module helps you visualise the correlation between the left and right channels of the audio signal passing through it. Generally, keeping signals above 0 is best. A 0 value represents an extremely wide stereo image. When the indicator is closer to +1, the channels are highly correlated with little side content. If it gets closer to -1, the channels are out of phase, leading to most of the signal cancelling out when summed to mono. Correlation is part of Collection 3. Video Demo https://x.com/Nikolozi/status/1837020832616358319

For a long time, I wanted to add a module that would let me mute everything preceding it, but I didn't want to create a separate module with just a button that just did muting. The solution I came up with is adding a Mute toggle to the Level module that controls the Level parameter. Let me know what you think. Available in Build 317: The Level module now features a Mute toggle, linked to the Level parameter. When muted, the Level is set to 0%. Unmuting restores the Level to its previous value. Use the Level module for quick, clickless muting of a lane or part of a lane. Demo: https://www.threads.net/@nikolozi/post/C_mwzllBGlX

Pitch Follower is a polyphonic modulator that generates a modulation signal based on the input pitch signal. It's similar to the MIDI Source's Key Track, but instead of following MIDI notes, it precisely tracks the pitch signal, including pitch bends. A change in the pitch signal by an octave results in a 10% change in the modulation signal. The Center parameter sets the modulation's zero point — when the input pitch matches this frequency, the modulation signal is at 0%. To make it easier to modulate the Frequency parameters of All Pass, Comb Filter EQ Band and VA Filter modules with Pitch Follower, they now offer "Set to" menu items with 261.6256Hz (middle C) and 624Hz (range mid-point) values. The module can be used in both Instrument and Audio lanes. Pitch Follower is a Mela Lab module and part of Collection 3.

Some background: I wanted to create a Chance modulator that would randomly generate a 0% or 100% value at a given rate. I wanted this module to be super simple with minimal parameters, but as I kept thinking about its features, like: Should it have a settable phase or always start at 0º? Should it be unipolar, provide a bipolar option or have a bias/depth parameter combo? Should it have the Offset parameter for sync values? Should it have a settable cycle? smoothie? Trigger modes? Basically, all the features Random has, I thought, the Chance module might need. But didn't think selecting all of them was appropriate. As it would become as complex as Random but didn't think it deserved the complexity. I wanted to be simple like Simple LFO. But then it hit me, it could just be a mode of the Random module. Once I started that line of thinking, I realised I could have different modes with the Tilt parameter controlling how the randomness behaved. I think it turned out quite interesting and now it complements the LFO module even better with its feature set. So, let me know what you think. Changelog: The Random module is now more powerful with new modes and the Tilt parameter. The Mode parameter sets the random signal generation algorithm - Random I, Random II, or Chance. Random I: At 0% Tilt, the modulator signal randomly takes a value in the set range uniformly. Increasing Tilt towards +100% makes higher values more likely while decreasing Tilt towards -100% makes lower values more likely. Random II: At 0% Tilt, the modulator signal randomly takes a value in the set range uniformly. Increasing Tilt towards +100% makes extreme values more likely while decreasing Tilt towards -100% makes values near the midpoint more likely. Chance: At 0% Tilt, the modulator signal randomly takes the maximum or minimum value with equal likelihood. Increasing Tilt towards +100% makes the maximum value more likely while decreasing Tilt towards -100% makes the minimum value more likely.

The Ring Mod module is inspired by analog ring modulator circuits. It produces richer harmonic content compared to pure digital ring modulation. The module's input acts as a modulator to the sinusoid carrier. The carrier frequency, ranging from 8 Hz to 8192 Hz, 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. Reminder: if you are after pure digital ring modulation you can use the VA Oscillator module's built-in ring modulation feature. Ring Mod is part of Collection 3.

Overview: Introducing the Mela Lab module category. The feature will allow experimentation and trying out new ideas without worrying about making breaking changes. Modules that prove to be useful will be refined and become part of Mela. And the uninteresting ones will be removed. If you end up using the Mela Lab modules in your music, be sure to bounce the audio/MIDI produced by these modules before the end of each session. They aren't guaranteed to sound or work the same version to version. 2 news modules to get things going: Multiply-Add and Audio-to-Mod .

All Pass Module: The module passes all frequencies without attenuation, with varying phase shifts. It includes first- and second-order filter types. The first-order shifts the phase by 90º and the second-order shifts it by 180º at the cutoff frequency. The module is ideal for creating audio effects such as phasers. The “All Pass Phaser” preset demonstrates the module’s functionality. All Pass is part of Collection 3. Demo: https://x.com/Nikolozi/status/1805578774752219170

A Mela user made me aware of the use case where he wants to make adjustments during performance by grabbing the main XY handle. However, due to the fast nature of his performance, he often misses it as the target touch area is not large enough for this type of use. The solution is to make the whole background touchable. i.e. dragging the finger anywhere will move the XY handle. This means removing the independent X and Y handles (small circles). But this is OK because the user can still control parameters associated with X and Y independently via the dials above the XY Control.