MuLab 10
- KVRian
- 1441 posts since 4 Oct, 2012 from Utah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23mP4gVQzXA
Here's that video as promised!
I know not everyone will agree with what I've said, but I think my general opinion is there: Mulab needs to be a DAW first, modular instrument second. Currently it's the other way around: Modular instrument/effect first with a composer inside of it.
When it comes to synths and effects, folks can generally supplement with plugins. But the DAW itself needs to be ergonomic, informative, and quick to work in.
Cheers!
Here's that video as promised!
I know not everyone will agree with what I've said, but I think my general opinion is there: Mulab needs to be a DAW first, modular instrument second. Currently it's the other way around: Modular instrument/effect first with a composer inside of it.
When it comes to synths and effects, folks can generally supplement with plugins. But the DAW itself needs to be ergonomic, informative, and quick to work in.
Cheers!
My Setup.
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
- KVRAF
- 2724 posts since 28 Mar, 2008 from a Galaxy S7 far far away
Well said! Wrt comments, need to watch video yet though.
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- KVRAF
- 5118 posts since 30 May, 2006 from Hollow Earth
I agree on the Sidechain. BTW, Reaper has the easiest way of implementing it: Just drag the Send button (from the Track Panel or Mixer) over the Compressor UI and it's done!
That would be great in Mulab.
No menus to choose from. Even better than Ableton or Bitwig.
That would be great in Mulab.
No menus to choose from. Even better than Ableton or Bitwig.
MuLab of course
- KVRAF
- 4870 posts since 25 Jan, 2014 from The End of The World as We Knowit
Thanks for the awesome video, Chris!
You clearly show how improving many small steps adds up to a better flow experience!
Your side-by-side comparison of the same actions in different DAWs is terrific.
Yet, I am not sold on MuLab being another mixing-first DAW.
I believe MuLab's unique strength is being a workstation "instrument with a composer inside."
Either way, MuLab will benefit from a roadmap that focuses development on core capabilities.
You clearly show how improving many small steps adds up to a better flow experience!
Your side-by-side comparison of the same actions in different DAWs is terrific.
Yet, I am not sold on MuLab being another mixing-first DAW.
I believe MuLab's unique strength is being a workstation "instrument with a composer inside."
Either way, MuLab will benefit from a roadmap that focuses development on core capabilities.
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- KVRAF
- 12760 posts since 24 Jun, 2008 from Europe
Thx!dakkra wrote: ↑Thu Mar 14, 2024 7:21 pm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23mP4gVQzXA
Here's that video as promised!
Not yet fully watched it, will continue tomorrow, but already this quick note that the crash bug you encountered at 13' 31" will have been fixed in the next update. Pfew that bug must have been in there for ages. Congrats on discovering it
- KVRist
- 71 posts since 6 Apr, 2012
The video certainly goes over a lot, and yet it's only scratching the surface of what MuLab has the potential for! Some features I didn't even think about being missing or inconvenient for the end user, like the splash screen UX, or inability to toggle Composer/Editor, or metering for modules and tracks.
A lot can be said about Dakkra's approach to analyzing features and comparing DAWs, and I see it comes from a place of what a musician might want out of a DAW versus just using it for the modular area with other plugins. Of course, that doesn't mean everyone has to view MuLab the exact same way, but because so much is left to be desired for use as a proper DAW for mixing, especially since it has basically all of the components for it, it sometimes feels like it gets unfairly dismissed. Taking care of its shortcomings I think will only make its strengths well worth it for the end user.
A lot can be said about Dakkra's approach to analyzing features and comparing DAWs, and I see it comes from a place of what a musician might want out of a DAW versus just using it for the modular area with other plugins. Of course, that doesn't mean everyone has to view MuLab the exact same way, but because so much is left to be desired for use as a proper DAW for mixing, especially since it has basically all of the components for it, it sometimes feels like it gets unfairly dismissed. Taking care of its shortcomings I think will only make its strengths well worth it for the end user.
I make chunes and such!
- KVRian
- 1441 posts since 4 Oct, 2012 from Utah
I suppose this community was bound to find out eventually, but I recently came out as trans woman and go by Eurydice (Izzy for short) now days No offence taken at it, just letting you know for the future
Thank you! While I don't want Mulab to be a 1:1 copy of other DAWs, I certainly want it to compete in terms of workflow and ease of use!
Like I said, not everyone would agree with my comments, but that's good! Everyone needs a voice to be heard so Jo can get a more vast knowledge base on what both hobbyist and professionals want!
Agreeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!
My Setup.
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
- KVRAF
- 2724 posts since 28 Mar, 2008 from a Galaxy S7 far far away
This is why I tried to make that post on workflow enhancements, designed to make it easier to read and take notes. Seems no one liked the ideas though?
- KVRian
- 1441 posts since 4 Oct, 2012 from Utah
I'm making a playlist of more digestible videos (shorter in length and focused on one topic at a time). Will share soon
My Setup.
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
- KVRAF
- 2724 posts since 28 Mar, 2008 from a Galaxy S7 far far away
Thanks dakkra! I appreciate what you're doing. Would you be able to make some vids of the FR's I put in the list? If not it's OK, I thank you for the time and effort you have already put in.
- KVRian
- 1441 posts since 4 Oct, 2012 from Utah
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 03yN7ZlXfE
Here's that playlist of even more ideas to improve Mulab!
Not and exhaustive list with all the videos I've shared so far, but it's a step in the right direction I think. Of course this would be a ton of things to implement, so I know not everything will be taken into account. However these are the things that would help greatly to expand Mulab as a DAW to a more professional audience
Here's that playlist of even more ideas to improve Mulab!
Not and exhaustive list with all the videos I've shared so far, but it's a step in the right direction I think. Of course this would be a ton of things to implement, so I know not everything will be taken into account. However these are the things that would help greatly to expand Mulab as a DAW to a more professional audience
My Setup.
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
Now goes by Eurydice(Izzy) - she/her
- KVRist
- Topic Starter
- 167 posts since 14 Feb, 2021
Thanks for the all videos. So many ideas there. I hope Jo is enjoying thisdakkra wrote: ↑Fri Mar 15, 2024 8:06 am https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=P ... 03yN7ZlXfE
Here's that playlist of even more ideas to improve Mulab!
Not and exhaustive list with all the videos I've shared so far, but it's a step in the right direction I think. Of course this would be a ton of things to implement, so I know not everything will be taken into account. However these are the things that would help greatly to expand Mulab as a DAW to a more professional audience
One more UX feature that most of DAWs have and it's a super time saving to have is fades and cross-fades per clip/sequence.
For a better explanation please take a look at it:
https://www.qtractor.org/doc/Manual%20- ... ross-fades
I didn't watch ALL the videos, so please ignore above if it in there.
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- KVRAF
- 12760 posts since 24 Jun, 2008 from Europe
Thanks for the 2nd video Izzy
Will watch soon and take the time to reflect on it.
That will probably take some time, but i'll surely get back on it here in this topic.
I'll most probably also share some new updates (M9.5 betas and when finalized the M9.5 official release) which were already planned before this topic. Please don't interpret those releases as if i would not listen to what's being said here. On the very short term these are parallel topics. But as said i'll certainly get back on this topic soon.
By the way: Congrats & best wishes Izzy on the new chapter in your life
- KVRAF
- 12760 posts since 24 Jun, 2008 from Europe
It's already available:
https://www.mutools.com/info/M9/docs/mu ... poser.html
See the "Audio Clips" section.