MCharacter is a unique tool that lets you directly control the harmonics of any monophonic audio material. It can be used on vocals, bass, trumpet, saxophone... It opens up a range of creative and mixing possibilities.

Direct access to the instrument's harmonics

Most audio instruments have a distinctive character defined by harmonics and formants. While formants have a fairly static spectrum, so you can change them directly with the equalizer, harmonics are more problematic because they follow the pitch. MCharacter lets you control the levels of the first 32 harmonics in a very simple and effective way. By working directly in the spectrum domain, the plugin's ability to detect pitch is outstanding and changes are instantaneous, making it outperform traditional equalizers in almost every respect.

Powerful synthesis

What if some harmonics are not there at all? Or if you want to generate a sub-octave, for example? Well, it used to be almost impossible, but MCharacter makes it very simple. It lets you synthesize harmonics and tones that do not exist using 2 simple graphs. Just say how much you want!

Modulation sky

Looking for a little extra variation in your sound? Look no further than our extensive modulation options. Modulate any parameter with sources such as an LFO, audio level follower, envelope generator, randomizer, or pitch detector. Your sound will never be static again.

MeldaProduction products

As always, you will find the standard MeldaProduction features: M/S, surround sound compatibility and other channel modes, AH presets for easy comparison, and our easy-to-use built-in help system.

The most advanced user interface on the market: customizable, resizable, and GPU-accelerated

• Modern user interfaces should not only be easy and fast to use, but also versatile, and the complete visual appearance should inspire you. MCharacter features the most advanced GUI engine on the market. It remains the first and only GUI engine that can be resized and freely designed. It also lets you choose between knobs, sliders, or buttons, whatever you like best.
• The plugin can look like an old vintage piece of equipment if you are working on old-school rock music. Or like a super-modern futuristic device if you are working on modern electronic music.
• If your screen does not have a high resolution, you can make the plugin smaller. If the fonts are too small, you can make the plugin larger and save your eyes.
• All graphics are accelerated using your GPU, graphics interface, which provides a fast response and keeps your CPU focused on the audio.

Unique display engine with classic meters and time graphs

• Your ears should always be the main judge, but a smart measurement system can often be a great help. MCharacter provides the most advanced measurement system available. The plugin can display the measurements of all relevant values using classic meters, or it can even display them over time using the time graphs. Everything is customizable as always.

4 exceptionally versatile modulators

• MCharacter provides 4 modulators with all the features that can control any set of parameters, including other modulators. Each modulator works as an LFO, level follower, MIDI/audio-triggered ADSR envelope, randomizer, or pitch detector, or even a combination, and you can listen to the plugin's sidechain.
• You can make the sound move over time, be less static, and more interesting. You can make several parameters depend on the input level (or the sidechain) or even listen to the input pitch.

Adjustable oscillator waveform technology

• Each oscillator in MCharacter uses the most versatile oscillator algorithm on the market. It provides a combination of predefined oscillator waveforms, custom waveforms edited with our Melda Production Envelope System (MES), a step sequencer, and several methods for algorithmic post-processing.
• It also provides a harmonic mode, which lets you control the harmonic content instead of the oscillator waveform. This is especially useful for high-frequency oscillators.

4 multiparameters

• MCharacter lets you control multiple parameters using a single multiparameter call. This can not only be useful for automation, for example, but multiparameters are very smart units and you can use them to intelligently switch between preset banks, for example. All in the name of creativity!

M/S, single channel, surround sound processing of up to 8 channels...

• MCharacter can handle not only mono and stereo signals, but also mid/side encoding for stereo field processing, separate left and right channels, separate mid or side signal, and up to 8 channels of surround audio. It is perfect for audio production for music, movies, games...

Smart randomization

• Being creative is sometimes complicated and many times you need inspiration. By clicking a single button, you can browse through billions of possible configurations and find the best one for you. The smart randomization algorithm wisely selects good combinations of parameters. It can even randomize the modulators for you. And if that is too much, you can hold down the Ctrl key and MCharacter will slightly modify the existing configuration.

Automatic gain compensation (AGC)

• Most plugins change the volume of the output audio, making it a hassle to navigate through presets, not to mention randomization. MCharacter includes automatic gain compensation, which quickly adapts to the current configuration and ensures that the output sounds as loud as the input. This even protects you from thinking that something sounds better when it is louder.

Safety limiter

• Some plugins can intensely increase the gain when exposed to specific audio material. MCharacter provides a safety wall limiter, which ensures that the output stays below 0dB and automatically prevents your equipment and your ears from suffering potential danger.

MIDI controllers with MIDI learning

• MCharacter contains a powerful MIDI processor, which listens to MIDI controllers and MIDI keyboard and controls any parameter in real time.

64-bit processing and unlimited sample rate

• MCharacter provides the highest audio quality you can get. It uses 64-bit audio processing and can handle any sample rate. It does not make much sense to go past 192kHz, but if you think it is a good idea, the plugin can do it.

Extremely fast, optimized for the newest processors with AVX capability

• Computers are now extremely fast, but algorithms are more complex and projects are larger, so we still have to use processing power carefully. MCharacter uses the fastest algorithms, takes advantage of the latest processor capabilities, lets your GPU control the graphics, and shares resources with other MeldaProduction plugins. The plugin is among the fastest on the market and, yet, provides the best possible audio quality.

Global preset management and online preset exchange

• MCharacter presets are carefully stored in a system database and you can quickly access them from any project in any host. The plugin can automatically share your presets and download presets from other users from our servers. We are building a community and you can be a part of it!

Supports VST, VST3, AU, and AAX interfaces on Windows and Mac

• MCharacter is compatible with all major hosts on both platforms. See the system requirements for information on compatibility and installation.

No dongle or Internet access required for activation

• How many times have you forgotten your USB dongle? We are an honest company and we expect the same from our customers. Our software uses license files to activate your software. And the licenses are personal, so you can use it on all your computers as long as you are the user.

Free updates for life

• When you buy the software, you are entitled to free updates, forever. No more wasted money on major updates as happens with other companies. And we update our software a lot!

System requirements

Windows

• Windows Vista/7/8/10 (64-bit only)
• VST/VST3/AAX compatible host (64-bit only)
• Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support

Mac OS X

• Mac OS X 10.9 and later (64-bit only)
• VST / VST3 / AU / AAX compatible host (64-bit only)
• Intel/AMD processor with SSE2 support or Apple Silicon processor

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