16.02a release candidate

[MeldaProduction]

Hey folks, big update, please check it out!

https://www.meldaproduction.com/downloads

[MSoundFactory] Added new GranularSampler.module.
[MTurboAmp] Added new amps (Ceres, Liber) and pedals (Blues OD, Keba fuzz)
[MDrummer] Added 4 utility buses to MDrummer’s mixer useful for mixing acoustic drums.
[MDrummer] Added Master track to MDrummer’s mixer. Available only in MDrummer1out version.
Arpeggiator allows selecting multiple octave shifts per step.
[MDrummer] Added LoudnessAnalyzer module to MDrummer.
[MDrummer] Derandomize cymbal selection by Auto Crash feature when Random Loops are disabled.
[MDrummer] Prevent the randomly chosen loops from repeating.
[MDrummer] Added drag & drop feature for effects in Mdrummer mixer effect pipeline.
Minor improvements and fixes
Added “Expression” value mode to multiparameters, which lets you produce custom units using mathematical expressions.
Added more operators and improved documentation for all “mathematical expression” fields (e.g. MTurboFilter and MUtility)
[MTurboFilter] Added new Drive parameter for additional operations with filters - i.e dry/wet.
[MTurboFilter] Added new Hysteresis, Shaper, ShaperEZ, Compander and Feedback modules.
[MSoundFactory] Pitch-bend range now defaults to 48 semitones to comply with MPE.
Most plugins now contain the global Menu button for easier access to the Downloader and the “Detach device” feature.
[MConvolutionMB] Added “Supply missing channels” option, useful to disable on surround/ambisonics processing.
Randomizer multiparameters (and triggers in general) can be now triggered from other MPs, modulators etc.
[MAutoAlign] Added support for showing used groups in plugin group list.
[MTurboDelay] Added info to individual devices and possibility to store presets for each device.
[MMultiAnalyzer] MMultiAnalyzer now displays number of duplicates to ease work with multiple projects at the same time.
Downloader now displays version number for each installed product. The updates are still installed automatically upon startup.
Added “High-resolution automation for Logic” option for AU plugins on Mac, which could solve the horrific automation resolution problem in Logic. It is dangerous, so use it at your own risk.
[MSuperLooper] Added drag & drop feature for loops to DAW, or other tracks.
Added gain reduction meter to plugins: MSaturator, MSaturatorMB, MWaveShaper, MWaveShaperMB

[MDrummer] Fix: MDrummer could freeze when playing rhythms and clicking drums at the same time.
[MTurboEQ] Fix: Passive device modified the sound even with “zero” settings, which after further investigation wasn’t correct.
Fix: Equalizers could crash in ambisonics channel mode.
Fix: Uninstaller could produce “Cannot delete registry key” error message.
[MSuperLooper] Fix: MSuperLooper could crash when mangling with track Input and Output values.
Fix: Using global modulators driven by feedback could lead to problems if the buffer sizes were changing or if MIDI (or other) events have been intercepted.
Fix: Plugins could freeze when changing multiparameter mode in some extreme circumstances.
Fix: Multiline edits did not properly understand Mac newlines.
Fix: Preset backup didn’t work properly with the new format.
[MSoundFactory] Fix: Changing advanced sample modulation state may have not update the processing until project reload.
Fix: Group based phase sync between modules & modulators didn’t work.
Fix: MDrummer opened inside another plugin could freeze when loading drumsets for example.
Fix: MDrummer’s Load archive feature could freeze.

[Held]

MSoundFactory Added new GranularSampler.module.

Amazing!

@Chandler Any tutorials in the works?

[dakkra]

Did a quick overview! I really love the included samples! Really shows off what's possible

so when do we get time-stretching?

[Held]

Thanks for sharing your video. The granular sampler really sounds amazing. I've played around with it myself and it I love it.

One quick tip: If you enable "Tune on change" it will automatically adjust the root note to the correct pitch whenever you change the sample, so it matches the MIDI note you're playing.

[Chandlerhimself]

MSoundFactory Added new GranularSampler.module.

Amazing!

@Chandler Any tutorials in the works?

I'm excited to try it. Unfortunately I can't do it this week since I don't have time, but I'll try to drop a video on it next week.

[Held]

I'm excited to try it. Unfortunately I can't do it this week since I don't have time, but I'll try to drop a video on it next week.

No pressure. I thought maybe you had early access.

[Chandlerhimself]

I'm excited to try it. Unfortunately I can't do it this week since I don't have time, but I'll try to drop a video on it next week.

No pressure. I thought maybe you had early access.

I actually got this the same time as everyone else, so I'm just checking it out now. Its really nice. It seems to do everything I'd want it to do. I might do a video a bit early. Perhaps a basic walkthrough on Sunday or something.

[ralfrobert]

I'm excited to try it. Unfortunately I can't do it this week since I don't have time, but I'll try to drop a video on it next week.

No pressure. I thought maybe you had early access.

I actually got this the same time as everyone else, so I'm just checking it out now. Its really nice. It seems to do everything I'd want it to do. I might do a video a bit early. Perhaps a basic walkthrough on Sunday or something.

Thanks, watching your videos always makes me a bit happy in these difficult times.

[n9research]

I've waited for granular sample playback in MSF for a long time

I won't be able to try this RC out until I get back to the studio later today but, watching the video above, it looks like there are some really basic things missing from this implementation that are going to greatly restrict the range of sounds you can get from it. Such as position movement decoupled from pitch, tempo-sync for grain generation, and modulation of start position.. Perhaps the modulators make some of this possible, let's see..

[n9research]

nope, installed now, and most of my suspicions above were unfounded - all the usual tricks I've tried so far can be done, and it seems to have a unique character compared to the other granular samplers I already have. some very interesting sounds coming out of this...

one thing I think is a bug though - per-voice modulators (env, lfo tried so far), when they are assigned to granular sampler controls (Position tried so far) change their speed as the granular sampler's Rate control is changed. when those modulators are also assigned to a control on another module, the correct speed returns and does not alter when Rate is changed.

[noizejoy]

one thing I think is a bug though ...

I can only encourage emailing Melda at their usual support email, so Vojtech and team will see your report for sure. Otherwise it can be a bit hit and miss, if they see your post here.

[doeark]

Wow! Many thanks for including the drag&drop functionality for MSuperLooper that I requested a while ago. Works great.

[Tagirijus]

Granular module is great! - would be a killer to publish it as an individual plugin, though. (;

[noizejoy]

Granular module is great! - would be a killer to publish it as an individual plugin, though. (;

have you seen/tried this?

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MGranularMB

[Tagirijus]

have you seen/tried this?

https://www.meldaproduction.com/MGranularMB

Of course I have and I am also using it. But this is a granular effect. The new granular sampler module inside MSF is a generator - that's a huge difference in workflow to me.