Mela 7.3 Update: Reuse Presets as Modules, Note Pulse & Note Event Improvements

Mela 7.3 makes presets much more reusable. Presets can now be inserted as modules, making it easy to move structures between presets or build larger setups from existing designs. This turns presets into reusable building blocks that can live inside other presets, while preserving their full nested structure, parameter values, and modulation routing.

You can drag any module out of Mela to export it as a standalone preset, drag presets in from Finder or Files to insert them as modules, drag modules between Mela instances, and drop presets or modules onto the User or custom preset groups to save them there.

When a preset is inserted as a module, global settings such as Ahead and polyphony are not imported. Audio and MIDI bus assignments are preserved, so imported presets that use the same buses as the current preset may need a quick routing check.

Version 7.3 also makes Note Pulse and Note Event better building blocks for step sequencers and note generators. Note Pulse now stops generating new pulses when Velocity is 0, while Note Event adds a new Vel 0 parameter with Skip and Off modes, renames Event to Gate, and brings back the On parameter.

For the full details, check out the Changelog.

Latest Tutorials

Sequence Notes with Mela’s Note Event Module

This video demonstrates the new Note Event features introduced in Mela 7.3. Velocity now supports the value 0, and with Vel 0 set to Off, changing velocity from a non-zero value to 0 generates a note-off event. This makes the module more powerful for sequencing notes by modulating its parameters.

Mela 7.3: Reuse Presets as Modules

Presets can be reused as modules in Mela, making it easy to move structures between presets or build complex setups from existing designs. This allows presets to act as reusable building blocks within other presets.

Mela’s CC Modulator, AUv3 Dynamic Parameter Trees, Automation

In this video, I explain what parameter trees are and how some DAWs are unaware that an AUv3 plug-in can have dynamic parameters. I use Logic Pro as an example, which has some unusual behaviour when it comes to parameter automation, and show how to work around it. Most importantly, I demonstrate how the CC Modulator can help in these scenarios.

Why should I get Mela? What’s so special about it?

Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. Its 3 core strengths are:

1. Visual and modular. An intuitive interface makes it easy to build custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex MIDI processors.
2. Flexible. It can be a core part of your setup or a small utility for specific tasks. Run it standalone or as multiple plug-in instances on iOS and macOS.
3. Continuously evolving. New features and modules are added regularly, shaped directly by user feedback.

Artist Presets & Themes

There are dedicated pages for Artist Presets and Artist Themes. If you have created Mela presets (whether paid or free) or a theme you want to share with others let me know and I’ll happily link them there.

About Me

Hi, my name is Nikolozi Meladze. I’m the creator of Mela. I’m developing it as my primary tool for music-making and live performance. I’ve been releasing music since 2010, exploring all sub-genres of electronic music. Be sure to check out my discography.