Mela 7.15: Bend Time with Time Scrub

Mela 7.15 introduces Time Scrub, an audio delay designed for varying the playback speed of incoming audio. Its Position parameter lets you jump anywhere in the delay buffer. At 0%, you hear the live input. At -100%, you hear it delayed by the full buffer length. Modulating Position changes the playback speed, letting you speed up, slow down, hold, or reverse audio. Stepped modulation can create beat repeats, while holding Position steady gives you a conventional delay. Try the new “Time Origami”, “Repeat Rush”, and “Tape Stop” factory patches to hear Time Scrub in action.

This update also brings back Scroll Lock for the musical keyboard, letting you choose between sliding across notes and scrolling the keyboard while holding them. Vel-to-Amp’s Range is now bipolar, so higher velocities can produce quieter levels, and both Pitch-to-Amp and Matrix graduate from Mela Lab.

For the full details, check out the Changelog.

Latest Tutorial

In this video, I showcase Time Scrub, which lets you change the playback speed of incoming audio by simply modulating its Position parameter. The Mela 7.15 update also includes 3 factory patches that demonstrate different ways to use the module, including beat repeats and tape-stop effects.

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 Patches & Themes

There are dedicated pages for Artist Patches and Artist Themes. If you have created Mela patches (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.