Mela 6 – AUv3: Synth, FX, MIDI

Mela 6.0 kicks off a new chapter in the app's evolution, starting with unifying all lane types into a universal one for greater flexibility. The updated Getting Started guide explains how key concepts have evolved—be sure to check it out, along with the changelog, for a quick overview. This is just the beginning, with much more to come in the upcoming 6.x updates. Universal Lane - All lane types (Audio, MIDI, Instrument) are now unified into a single universal lane with merged capabilities. - The preset migrator automatically converts existing presets to use universal lanes. - Lane audio and MIDI I/O settings are replaced with Signal Router modules. - Signal Routers: Audio In, Audio Out, MIDI In, MIDI Out, MIDI-to-Poly, and Poly-to-Audio. - These modules are part of Collection 0. Audio In/Out Modules - Audio In receives Audio signals from the host or an Audio bus. - Audio Out sends Audio signals to the host or an Audio bus. MIDI In/Out Modules - MIDI In receives MIDI messages from the host or a MIDI bus. - MIDI In includes a "Panic!" button to send "All Notes Off" MIDI messages downstream on all channels. - MIDI Out sends MIDI messages to the host or a MIDI bus. - MIDI Out a "Panic!" button to send "All Notes Off" MIDI messages on all channels to the output. MIDI-to-Poly Module - The module converts MIDI messages into a Poly signal, replacing any existing Audio or Poly signal with a new Poly signal. - The module lets you set the polyphony settings for the preset. - Instances sharing the same MIDI input synchronise voice allocation, ensuring consistent Poly-to-Poly modulation across modules. - The Voice Priority rule is replaced with a "Release" setting, clarifying how voices are reallocated for new notes. - Previously, this functionality was handled implicitly by the Instrument lane type before sending the Poly signal to modules. Poly-to-Audio Module - Collapses a Poly signal into an Audio signal by summing voices while retaining the last note-on Pitch signal. - Modules that don't support Poly signals automatically perform this collapse. - The signal remains collapsed even if the collapsing module is bypassed. - Previously, this functionality was handled implicitly by the Instrument lane type before sending the Audio signal to its output. Module Updates - Amp Envelope: Now mirrors the behaviour of the Envelope Generator. When no Poly signal is present, it uses MIDI signals to trigger attack and release states, shaping the Audio signal accordingly. - Panic Module: Removed, as the functionality is now integrated into the MIDI In and MIDI Out modules. - Voice Activity: Now displays Audio signal levels and MIDI signal's last note and velocity when no Poly signal is present. - Voice Activity: Now automatically resizes based on the preset polyphony. - Modulators: The "Targets" view no longer scrolls to the bottom on appearance. Improvements - Getting Started: Updated to reflect the latest changes. - Notepad: Renamed the Note Pad module to Notepad. Fixes - Module Help: Fixed the help popover not utilizing available space correctly. - Preset Load: Resolved a crash that occurred under certain conditions when changing presets. - Polyphony Settings: Fixed an issue with the Newest Release mode not initialising correctly. - Modulators: Modules without parameters, such as Notepad, no longer appear as modulation targets.