Nikolozi
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Nikolozi
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Mela Tip 10

The Pitch Ratio module modifies the Pitch signal by multiplying it by a ratio of two integers. When inserted between two oscillators, it enforces a harmonic ratio between them.
December 26, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Mela Tip 9

Mela can be downloaded and used for free as a preset player. Modules still process audio and MIDI even when their UIs are locked. Collection IAPs unlock parameter editing via the module UI and are not required to use presets.
December 25, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Mela Tip 8:

The Pitch Ramp module lets you create pitch envelopes easily and is great for fattening oscillators.

For example, place Pitch Ramp before an oscillator and set Interval to 50 ms and Range to -24 semitones for a punchy attack.
December 24, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Mela 6.14 it out!

The video highlights the Pitch Ramp module introduced in the update. The module lets you create pitch envelopes quickly and easily. You’ll see how it can turn a simple sawtooth sound into a rich, expressive timbre.

youtu.be/1Xj8HvLKJUY

Merry Christmas!
Mela 6.14: Simple but powerful Pitch Ramp module to create pitch envelopes
This video highlights the Pitch Ramp module introduced in the Mela 6.14 update. The module lets you create pitch envelopes quickly and easily. You’ll see how it can turn a simple sawtooth sound into a rich, expressive timbre. ~ About Mela ~ Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your
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December 24, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Finished implementing the Undo/Redo functionality for Mela 7.0.

It took me 76 hours!
December 24, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In Mela, modulators can modulate their own parameters, turning simple modulation signals into more complex ones.

e.g. modulating an LFO’s Rate with itself transforms a sinusoid into a dynamic, bouncing-style modulation shape that can be visualised using the LFO’s oscilloscope.
December 23, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hopefully gets approved before December 25 🤞
December 22, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Mela provides many ways to add randomness to your presets. MIDI Source gives you a simple way to generate a random modulation value on every note-on.

Just set the Input Source parameter to Random on Note-On.

Demo Preset: Demo 4.0
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 PM
In Mela, everything is a module. For example, lanes are Group modules in Isolate mode.

Dragging a Group module into empty space creates a lane and moves its submodules into that lane.

Dragging a lane onto another lane inserts it as a Group module.
December 21, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Moved the Mela feedback site to Userjot. I was about to migrate smoothly from Canny, with all existing feedback items intact.

Check it out and post what you would like to see in Mela next :)
All Feedback | Mela
Share your thoughts on Mela. Your feedback is valuable and helps us improve our services. Let us know what you think!
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December 21, 2025 at 10:34 AM
There are many ways to create ring modulation in Mela, but one of the most flexible is using the Stack module.

Stack lets you combine signals in different ways. When set to Ring Mod mode, it multiplies the audio outputs of all its submodules.

Demo Preset: Signal Squared
December 20, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Mela Tip #3

In Mela, most frequency parameters span exactly 10 octaves (19.5 Hz to 19968 Hz). This enables accurate pitch tracking with MIDI Source’s Key Track or Pitch Follower.
December 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The Pitch Follower modulator follows the Pitch signal. It is similar to the MIDI Source module’s Key Track.

But it’s even better! Instead of responding to note events like the Key Track, it directly tracks the Pitch signal, including pitch bends.
December 18, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Paused Mela 7 briefly to put together a small 6.14 beta. The new Pitch Ramp module is great for creating simple pitch envelopes quickly.
December 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
MIDI Source is a versatile modulator whose Mod signal follows incoming MIDI events.

Set Input Source to Note-On/Off Gate to get a velocity-sensitive gate, which can replace an envelope in some cases. Use Smooth to soften the transitions.
December 17, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Starting today, I'll be sharing daily tips for Mela. Hope you find them useful.
December 17, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Today is Mela's 6th birthday... Working hard on v7, stay tuned!
December 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
I've been working on Undo/Redo in Mela for the past 3 weeks. It's a major internal rework to make every action undoable.

I'm still at the beginning, but it should improve the app inside and out.
December 13, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Use Mela's MIDI Source module to remap MIDI CCs or shape your velocity curve. Here’s how.
Remap MIDI CCs and Shape Velocity Curves with Mela
Learn how to use Mela’s MIDI Source module to remap MIDI CCs and shape the velocity curve of note-on events. ~ About Mela ~ Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effe
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December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
One misconception I keep seeing about Mela is the idea that you need to buy IAPs to use factory or third-party presets. This is not true. You can download Mela for free and use it as a preset player, and the performance dials are available to everyone.
December 11, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Check out the recording of Jade Starr's How To App on iOS on Mela if you missed the live stream.

It's especially useful if you are just getting started with Mela, as Jade covers the fundamentals very well.
MELA by Nikolozi Meladze for iOS/MAC - How To App on iOS! - EP 1889 S13
In this episode of "How to App on iOS". I'll be checking out the recent updates to MELA by Nikolozi Meladze. Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex
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December 11, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Don't miss Jade Star's live stream on Mela
www.youtube.com/watc...

MEL 8am / LDN 9pm / NY 4pm / LA 1pm

It's 1am for me, but I'll try to join :)
MELA by Nikolozi Meladze for iOS/MAC - How To App on iOS! - EP 1889 S13
In this episode of "How to App on iOS". I'll be checking out the recent updates to MELA by Nikolozi Meladze. Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build fully custom polyphonic synthesisers, unique audio effects, and complex
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December 10, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Learn how to use Mela's Envelope Follower and Note Event modules to turn any drum hit into a velocity-sensitive MIDI note that can trigger a drum machine or synth.
Turn Drum Hits into Velocity-Sensitive MIDI Events
Learn how to use Mela's Envelope Follower and Note Event modules to turn any drum hit into a velocity-sensitive MIDI note that can trigger a drum machine or synth. ~ About Mela ~ Mela is a modular music-making tool that scales with your needs. With its intuitive interface, you can seamlessly build
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December 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Mela 6.13 is out! New MIDI Group module, improved Note Hold. Watch the what's new video.
Mela 6.13: New MIDI Group module, enhancements to Note Hold
This video highlights the new features in Mela 6.13, including the new MIDI Group module and the improvements to Note Hold. MIDI Group is optimised for MIDI Processor sublanes and lets you retrigger held notes when its On parameter is toggled. Note Hold now supports modes, with Chord being a particu
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November 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM
New version soon...
November 25, 2025 at 8:09 AM