MELTONE Release Notes
MELTONE 1.1.0 - Automation Fix
Released on July 23, 2025
This update resolves a previously known issue with automation.
In version 1.0.0, automation was temporarily disabled due to a bug.
We’ve now fixed the issue and re-enabled full automation support for all parameters.
You can now automate MELTONE freely in your DAW as intended.
Factory Presets
⚠️ Note for MELTONE 1.0.0 Users
If you're updating from version 1.0.0, you may see duplicate factory presets in your preset list.
This is because the old presets had a number prefix (e.g. 1 GILLA, 2 HEEJAE)
which has now been removed in version 1.1.0.
To clean up your preset browser, you can delete the old numbered versions.
The delete button is enabled for those presets, so you can remove them if you'd like.
MELTONE 1.0.0 - Initial Release
Released on July 16, 2025
We’re excited to officially release MELTONE, the first instrument from quietformat.
MELTONE is a high quality analog-style synthesizer designed for expressive, musical sound design.
It combines a dual VCO architecture with smooth filtering, intuitive modulation and MPE support.
At the heart of MELTONE is GILLA ARP, a generative arpeggiator engine based on Harmonic Particle Layering.
Instead of repeating static patterns, it reacts to your chords and creates evolving, harmonically rich textures.
Key Features
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Dual VCO engine with multiple waveform types
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Analog-style low-pass filter with a warm, musical response
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Three envelopes and two LFOs for flexible modulation
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Pitch modulator for tape-style instability
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GILLA ARP engine for generative harmonic motion
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MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) support
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Intuitive interface built for creative flow
MELTONE isn't just another synthesizer.
It's an expressive instrument designed to respond like a living, breathing musical companion.
Bringing the warmth and richness of classic analog gear into a modern workflow, MELTONE features dual VCOs, smooth analog-style filtering and full MPE support. Every sound it generates flows with nuance and intention, rather than being locked into static presets.
Under the player's fingertips, tones shift, glide and bend with character. It feels more like an extension of the musician than a tool.
At the heart of MELTONE is GILLA ARP, a generative engine based on harmonic particle layering. Rather than looping pre-programmed patterns, it responds in real time to chord input, generating shimmering textures made of micro-notes that evolve organically.
From ambient soundscapes to expressive leads and dynamic pads, MELTONE delivers not just sound but the sensation of something alive within the mix.
For those seeking a synth that moves with them, MELTONE is a compelling new addition to the modern producer's toolkit.