MeloDramatik

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1.3 Update
Have now added 2 new user requested features:
- You can now set the Mutes and Passthroughs as a probability value, as opposed to just on and off. This can be drag edited to do the whole load in one swift movement via the Draw-X-Axis mode.
- The range of the filters has now been extended to cover the full 0-127 range inclusively. This is done by setting the Expand Threshold button to on, next to the other filter parameters.

Throw in a couple of bug fixes, and a hilarious spelling mistake fix, and we’re good to go. Enjoy!

1.2.2 Update
We have now added a huge selection of scales. We have expanded the set of scales from 32 to 371. As well as adding scales from all over the world including many of the Indian Mela and Ragas, and masses of blues and jazz scales, we have also been very careful to maximise creativity by removing the duplicates - who knew that there are about 10 different names for Dorian?

Version 1.2 Update!!!
MeloDramatik has now been given another crucial piece of the algorithmic puzzle - we have added “square root inversion”. What this means is that the difference generated by the algorithm is attenuated by taking its root and rounding it. The result is that the outputs are a lot more restrained than before. Of course, if you want more esoteric results you just leave the function off, simple as that - and we’ve also designed it so that it can be remote targeted.

More than this though, not only have we added it to the standard melodic inversion, it has been added as an option to every algorithm.

The ultimate melodic manipulator
The upgrade from Melodic Inverter was so big that the name got changed… to something slightly more economical in terms of model paint!

Yes, Melodic Inverter is consigned to the great “Bucket of Fame” here at Enlightenspeed Towers, and has been completely rewritten and redesigned as MeloDramatik!

More importanly though, the feature list has gone through the roof, and MeloDramatik is arguably the most vital Player that you could ever own. Try it now to see why we are confident saying that.

MeloDramatik ships with:

• Over 50 static manipulation algorithms. (NEW - Increased from 16)
• Onboard Scales - 4 banks (NEW)
• Full step sequencer including Octave, Semitone (NEW), Mute, Scale sequencer (NEW), Passthrough mode.
• 8 Pattern banks (NEW) including Copy/Paste/Clear functions.
• Group controls for Passthrough and Mute sequencers (NEW)
• 32 Step sequencer for creating evolving algorithms - potentially trillions of possible combinations. Actually it’s much more than that, we gave up at the Googol mark when trying to calculate it.
• Onboard Input and Output Filters (NEW)
• Output Filter Modes (Foldback, Terminate, and Wraparound ) (NEW) - We simply cannot state enough how much the filtering processes will increase your music making joy!
• Greatly enhanced randomization capabilities including range controls(NEW) and single element randomizers(NEW)
• Completely new GUI.

Plus, using the Passthrough functions still allows you to use both the Scaling and the Filtering, so this device can be an amazing addition to your rack even without any algorithms doing anything!

What’s new in 1.1?

We have added a lot of new stuff in 1.1, which really add to the workflow of MeloDramatik, and give you more power for manipulation than is available in any other device of this class, be that RE or VST. Available for your MIDI mangling ‘musement is:

• Randomizer range selection in the sequencer timeline! If you don’t want to randomize the whole sequencer, because you are just looking for polite variations, then you can now limit the change to the last 3 steps or the first 4 steps (or the middle 19 steps if it pleases you).

• Step sequencer “Step Select”. When working in Step mode you can now jump directly to the step you choose, by simply clicking on the timeline for that step.

• CV Inputs! We have added CV inputs to this device and the effect is stunning! You can use the following input controls:

• Gate/Note sequencer input.

• Mute Group and Passthrough Group on/off switching.
• Pattern Selection.
• Input and Output Filter HP/LPs
• Output Filter Rule.

Lastly, we added a nice big friendly flow diagram to the back panel, to give immediate guidance on the inner workings of MeloDramatik. The future path of this device mandates that this diagram will get a lot smaller, so learn it now :D .

Change Log

1.0.1 - Step and Rate controls are now available per pattern :D
1.0.2 - Minor fixes, defaults standardized, flow diagram added to rear for easier comprehension, minor graphic addition to output filters.
1.1.0 - Major update, see above.
1.1.1 - Minor Update - fixed bug concerning Mutes after Randomize All was triggered.
1.2.0 - Added the ability to use square root attenuation for all algorithms.
1.2.1 - Minor bug fixes - Fixed issues with loading patches.
1.2.2 - Scales set expanded from 32 to 371.
1.3.0 - Added probabilities to Mutes and Passes, added Extend Threshold to filters. Bug fixes.