Mela 7.9: Reinforcing the “Everything is a Module” philosophy

Mela 7.9 focuses on simplifying patch management and reinforcing Mela’s “everything is a module” philosophy. As Mela has evolved, Presets, Preset Groups, and the Preset Browser have become better described as Patches, Folders, and the Library. The toolbar, preset selector, and Global view have also been unified into a single design, making it clearer that a patch is simply the root module and everything contained within it.

The root module is now presented as a header that combines the On parameter, naming, save state, patch actions, and remotes view. The patch can be renamed directly, dragged out to export, and managed using Init, Copy, Paste, Revert, and Delete actions. The Library has also been refreshed around the new terminology. New plug-in instances now start with a blank patch, while the previous default patches are found in the Keys, Audio FX, and MIDI FX folders.

For the full details, check out the Changelog.

Latest Tutorial

This video highlights the latest changes in Mela 7.9, including the unified root module header, refreshed Library workflow, patch actions, and the shift from presets and preset groups to patches and folders.

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.