Hey, MuTools. (Why isn't MuLab more popular?)

[sl23]

Your post was stating that I was against video tutorials. If that's not twisting my words, then you need a lesson in basic psychology.

[MuTools]

I don't feel any twisting.
Possibly one had a different interpretation of what another wrote.
Text often is too flat to express the deeper human intention / tonality / meaning.
And also: Different users use different methods.
That's ok, no conflict

[sl23]

I agree with what you say about text. But disagree on twisting my words. For your sake I will say no more. Apologies Jo.

[Grizzellda]

Video tutorials are important!

I think I saw an actual one starring Jo himself!!!

I love your accent, dude.

Oh well, and the product too!

[sl23]

Agreed! But they shouldn't be a requirement to get started with new software. That's poor development!

[Grizzellda]

Well, it depends on the software...

Reaper has tutorials...because Reaper NEEDS tutorials!

I think more folks will get into MuLab and there will be more resources, like a community. I may contribute at some point, would like to, dealing with personal shit now.

[sl23]

It's happening, just too slowly. I find it hard to believe so many haven't even heard of it! Don't people research what's available? Or do they just pick the first they see?!

[Grizzellda]

I honestly think I could prolly help, but instead of making an effort, I just make silly posts on KVR.

I am aware of this...I know I can do better.

[MuTools]

Even if people search for DAWs, MuLab is hard to find.
I think that's the main answer to the topic question.
It's due to the social media algorithms: Nowadays everyone has to scream for attention, almost every day, otherwise you don't count. That's a reality not only for commercial products, but unfortunately also for politicians.
I'm unable to fight that reality.
MuLab indeed needs a user base that is very active on social media. That's why i regularly ask that. And MuLab also needs more tutorial videos. On this last point i plan to work.

[PaulG]

Even if people search for DAWs, MuLab is hard to find.
I think that's the main answer to the topic question.
It's due to the social media algorithms: Nowadays everyone has to scream for attention, almost every day, otherwise you don't count. That's a reality not only for commercial products, but unfortunately also for politicians.
I'm unable to fight that reality.
MuLab indeed needs a user base that is very active on social media. That's why i regularly ask that. And MuLab also needs more tutorial videos. On this last point i plan to work.

Well, that's what me and my team have planned. (Let us know once you've looked at the links with those live docs, etc.)



- Paul

[Grizzellda]

Your work is great Jo, very meaningful, and I think it is likely that some of us here on the forum, who somewhat follow this stuff... I can only speak for my self...could probably contribute in promoting it.

I know, I know... what are the cool people using, the influencers, right?

I am going to be putting out some sounds and music... well, some time. Lately I been spending my efforts sipping beer and bullsh*ting on KVR.

If I actually release some music and if I use MuLab ("not if"), I will mention it, to anyone interested.

They will know the product that I used!

[sl23]

It doesn't help where the big companies pay to have their products given freely with hardware. I think newbies go with what's been recommended or what they first try. Once they get into a product it becomes difficult to get them to change.

[Grizzellda]

Yes, that is a good point. It is not currently fair to compare MuTools to the bigger companies, and I have been wondering lately if MuLab has any sort of custom map for any hardware controllers, like Novation or Akai? I have not looked into this.

[sl23]

That would most definitely be useful. Iirc muzys had some default setups for hardware.

[Michael L]

I I have not looked into this.

It's worth getting hands-on and work out how a midi map fits your workflow.
It is fast to map Novation (or any controller) to MuLab, but being modular MuLab can be configured so many different ways that a "custom" map would likely suit only one "custom"er.