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27 June 2009
MU.LAB 2.6 has been released:
- New: The "MIDI Input Targets" panel gives a lot more options when you want to take advantage of (a) multi-channel MIDI keyboard(s)
- New: Note Modifier plugin
- New: Event Channel Splitter plugin
- Fixed: Note Editor: Holding [Alt] to keep the original timing of dragged notes did also copy the notes
- Fixed: Note Editor: Pasting events when sequence doesn't start at beginning did place the events at a wrong position
- And a handful of other tunings
3 June 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.11 has been released:
- Tuned: Event List Editor: Editing event times cannot be lower than part start time
- Tuned: Sequence editor now properly takes composition's Beats Per Bar into account
- Fixed: Looped sequence parts were not always drawn correct in the composer
- Fixed: Chasing looped sequence parts was not always 100% correct
- Fixed: Improved behaviour when having an empty composition loop (start=end)
18 May 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.10 has been released:
- Fixed: Recording events into an existing sequence with a sequence loop didn't properly position the recorded events
- Fixed: Negative music times were not properly displayed
- Fixed: Tempo display color now properly skinnable
3 May 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.9b has been released:
- New: MU.LAB now fully supports multiple audio device outputs instead of a single stereo output. This is useful, for example, to create monitor mixes.
- Tuned: "Choose Skin" now properly selects the current skin on opening the dialog.
- Fixed: "Choose Skin" had a case-sensitivity issue.
- Fixed: Sequence editor: In some cases, the controller/pitchbend graph wasn't properly drawn.
- Fixed: Using unconnected MultiSampler plugs in the MuSynth could cause a crash.
21 April 2009
Jass Carnival designed a new MU.LAB skin: LooxPosh.
Get it via Downloads.
20 April 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.8 has been released:
- Fixed: When reloading the same multi-sample presets, duplicate multi-samples could exist
- Tuned: Skins: "Overload" text in CPU meter will now use the same color as the meter bars instead of the predefined red
30 March 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.7 has been released:
- Fixed: Routing a mono audio file straight to the audio output could make all output mono
- Fixed: Bug that could cause audio clicks when using VST effects in certain circumstances
- Fixed: Bug that could cause audio clicks when using a very short envelope release time in a system with a large audio buffer size
25 March 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.6 has been released:
- In case a VST plugin doesn't properly report its IO pin organisation, MU.LAB will default to group them as stereo jacks
- If this default behaviour doesn't fit a particular VST plugin, you can manually overwrite this in/out pin grouping in Mulab/Settings/VstPlugins.Xml. See the MU.LAB docs for details.
- Fixed a crash bug in the MPA when deleting all plugs
24 March 2009
MU.LAB skin "LooxHiQ" has been updated to version 2.5.5. Available in Downloads.
22 March 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.5 has been released:
- New Folder button in file browser
- More Synthia patches
- Improved skin support
- Fixed crash bug when deleting sequence while in sequence or list editor
- Fixed bug which caused that during mixdown there could be some little pops/clicks on the speakers; The mixdown itself was not influenced though
18 March 2009
The MU.LAB Docs are now also available in French. See the Downloads page.
28 Februari 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.4 has been released:
- New Event Monitor Plugin
- MU.LAB now filters out All Notes Off messages at its MIDI input (user preference)
- Improved support for wide monitors (>2048 pixels)
- Bug fix in mixdown to AIFF 32 bit files
- OSX: Optimized drawing system
- OSX: Fixed: Clicking a locator to set the position at that locator didn't properly work
- WIN: Dropped files now use a proper MU.LAB file path
28 Februari 2009
The Downloads page now includes an Alternative Skins section.
6 Februari 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.3 has been released:
- Fixed MUX automation problem
- When no ReWire devices are present, no alert is given anymore, but the ReWire group says "No Devices" instead
- Connect Alternative Outs dialog now also allows to set "None"
- OSX: Improved compatibility with case-sensitive file systems
24 Januari 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.2 has been released:
- OSX: Important compatibility improvement regarding file access/browsing
- WIN: Fixed problem with drag and drop to/from VST editor windows
19 Januari 2009
MU.LAB 2.5.1 has been released with a couple of improvements:
- New: File menu -> 'Upgrade Sessions' function to upgrade multiple sessions to a newer MU.LAB in one go
- Fixed: OSX: On some systems, there could be problems with the mouse, especially the mousewheel
16 Januari 2009
We're proud and happy to release the new MU.LAB 2.5:
- ReWire Master support for both audio and MIDI!
- Enhanced drag & drop support!
- Enhanced composition and sequence editing!
- Enhanced plugin support!
- And several more improvements!
Download your free version from the Downloads page.
Watch the MU.LAB 2 Demo Movie.
24 November 2008
MU.LAB 2.04 has been released featuring these improvements.
2 November 2008
New tutorial : Using Insert And Send Effects.
1 November 2008
The MU.LAB Tutorials have been updated.
31 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.03 has been released featuring these improvements.
22 October 2008
MU.LAB 2 reviewed on the Japanese website Windows Forest.
21 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.02 has been released featuring these improvements.
17 October 2008
After nine months of intense R&D, we're proud and happy to release MU.LAB 2.0.
Highlights in MU.LAB 2.0:
- New integrated high quality sampler, also featuring key & velocity mapping.
- New integrated synth 'Synthia' : Quick results, fantastic sound!
- Track Targets allow you to set a target plugin per track. You can still use free tracks where each part can have its own target.
- Drag and drop support e.g. Drop an audio or midi file on the composer, or a bunch of samples onto the multisample editor, etc...
- Reworked audio part system using an unlimited number of locators per audio file.
- Rack Desk can now be used in docked mode or in windowed mode.
- Enhanced plugin editor windowing.
- Improved multi-monitor support.
- Improved workflow in many aspects.
- Enhanced modular plugin system.
- Enriched MuSynth oscillator can produce really fat sounds.
- New fully customizable metronome sound.
- Extended patch library.
- Optimized VST plugin support.
- Smart plugin bypass system avoids unnecessary cpu load.
- Enhanced MIDI controller mapping.
- Extended Mixdown functionalities e.g. Mixdown to 32bit floats, Mixdown directly into sampler.
- And many other improvements!
14 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 is planned to be released on next Friday 17 October.
11 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease F4 has been released and fixes a bug when changing the MIDI channel for a sequence part.
This new MU.LAB version is availabe via the download page.
If you already have installed PreRelease D, E or F, you can just copy the new application file into your current mulab folder, this way you can avoid a resetup.
9 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease F is availabe via the download page.
The detailed change list is here.
7 October 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease E is availabe via the download page.
The detailed change list is here.
5 October 2008
Watch the MU.LAB 2 Demo Movie :
29 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease D is availabe via the download page.
Besides quite some fixes and tunings, these are the highlights of this new version:
- Tracks can be moved up/down
- Improved Audio Lab
- Improved MultiSample creating and editing
- Included Piano and Drumset multisamples
The detailed change list is here.
25 September 2008
Softpedia.com has added the MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease to its catalog and rewarded MU.LAB with the "100% CLEAN award":
Click here to see the details.
23 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease C is availabe via the download page, featuring these quick fixes:
- Tuned: Multisample editor: Horizontal scrollbar stays always visible, also when fully zoomed out
- Tuned: Audio Lab: XFade Selection Loop now has smoother results
- Fixed: Multisample name was not properly saved
- Fixed: List Editor: Editing a value + 'Cancel' did not cancel the edit
- Fixed: A possible crash bug when doing "List All Inputs" for a rack
If you already have installed PreRelease A or B, you can just copy the new application file into your current mulab folder, this way you can avoid a resetup.
22 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 PreRelease B is availabe via the download page, featuring these quick fixes:
- OSX PowerPC systems: Ogg vorbis samples were loaded in a wrong way
- Windows: On first run, samplerate box was too small
- When countdown is 0, there was still a single metronome hit on start playing
If you already have installed PreRelease A, you can just copy the new application file into your current mu.lab folder, this way you avoid a resetup.
20 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 has been prereleased.
19 September 2008
The MUTOOLS website has been renewed.
MU.LAB 2.0 will be PreReleased very soon now.
12 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 Test F has been released and can be downloaded from the download page (scroll down a bit for the MU.LAB 2.0 Test packages)
This new test version is just about final fixes and tunings, but does not yet include the final graphics and docs.
Feel free to test MU.LAB 2.0, then if you notice anything wrong, please give feedback in the MUTOOLS forum.
5 September 2008
MU.LAB 2.0 now also supports Track Targets.
This means that each track can now have its own target, which then is the target for all parts on that track:
This way, users will be able to work in a more 'traditional' way, which boosts the ease and fun.
Note that you can still work with 'free' tracks like before if you want. And combining 'free' and 'traditional' tracks is definitely very interesting too!
All this is ready to be tested in the new MU.LAB 2.0 Test E, which can be downloaded from the download page (scroll down a bit for the MU.LAB 2.0 Test packages)
MU.LAB Test E is intended to be the last test version before PreRelease (except for final fixes where necessary), which is planned for September 19.
5 August 2008
Although there is no official MU.LAB for Linux version (yet?), there is a way to use MU.LAB on Linux.
Check out this tutorial: MU.LAB On Linux
Thanks to Michael Bohle from JackLab
31 July 2008
The MU.LAB 2.0 Test has gone public. Everyone can download the latest MU.LAB 2.0 Test from:
This test version does not yet include the final graphics nor the final docs.
Feel free to test MU.LAB 2.0, then if you notice any bugs or workflow bottlenecks, please provide feedback in the MUTOOLS forum.
2 June 2008
Decission has been taken to slightly postpone the release of MU.LAB 2.0 because it needs more development time than estimated.
The updated estimated time table is:
- July: First Tests (first to a closed group)
- August: PreRelease
- September: Release
Comfort yourself with the fact that it will be a great new version!
14 April 2008
MU.LAB 1.1b for OSX has been released which bypasses an issue caused by a gcc compilation bug which could result in a non-responsive application.
MU.LAB 1.1b for OSX can be downloaded from the download page
29 February 2008
There is a new page on the site: MU.LAB Known Issues
Also accessible via the Support page
1 February 2008
A new tutorial has been created: About MIDI Bank Selects and Program Changes
30 January 2008
Dave Weese has created a new MU.LAB video tutorial, which is available on his production blog.
23 January 2008
Dave Weese, producer and cowriter for Natalie Weese, has updated his production blog, and included some very nice tutorial videos!
Check it all out at Dave's production blog
20 January 2008
MU.LAB 1.1 has been released featuring improved multi monitor support, workflow enhancements, finetunings and fixes.
You can grab your updated version via the download page.
9 January 2008
MUTOOLS has launched a poll on the forum about which new feature you want most in MU.LAB.
You can check the poll and give your personal vote here.
22 December 2007
Dave Weese, producer and cowriter for Natalie Weese, has decided to drop Pro Tools, Sonar, Tracktion and Magix Music Studio and use MU.LAB Unlimited instead as his main production tool for Natalie's second CD!
They are maintaining a production blog, journaling their experiences as they undertake the sophomore project.
Find out more via these links:
www.natalieweese.com
Dave's production blog
21 December 2007
MU.LAB 1.0 has been released!
After almost 3 years of conceptual brainstorming, code development, testing, finetuning and debugging, we're happy and proud to finally release MU.LAB 1.0.
Read more about MU.LAB.
And to celebrate this release, and because it's Christmas time, we've decide to extend the special shop offer until 6 Januari 2008!
21 December 2007
A new tutorial is online: Creating A Sequence.
15 December 2007
MU.LAB 1.0 has been pre-released.
This PreRelease version has a couple of fixes and tunings, and includes updated documentation.
7 December 2007
The MU.LAB 1.0 release is planned for coming 21 December.
All LUNA Unlimited users will get a Free Upgrade to MU.LAB Unlimited 1.0! They will receive email with their new MU.LAB User Key soon.
Until the MU.LAB 1.0 release, the price for a MU.LAB Unlimited User License stays at 29 EUR. On release however, this price will go up.
So take advantage of the low price as long as it's still there, in the shop.
8 September 2007
LUNA has been renamed to MU.LAB.
A new version, MU.LAB Beta 1, will be released on Friday 28 September.
Because a lot has been changed since the latest LUNA PR 8.4, MU.LAB is first released as a beta version.
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