Sequel 3 vs MuTools MuLab

Sequel 3 was made by the folks behind Cubase, and it is meant to be lighter and easier to learn. This program's focus on loops and computer generated drum patterns makes the process easier for people with no music knowledge.

There is a page exclusively meant for generating drum patterns.

MuLab includes MUX Modular, a modular synth and effect engine, that can be used to create and edito own synths and effects patches.

MuLab is available in a free version and the full version is highly affordable at only 69 euro all in.

Can be installed and run on a portable device such as a USB stick.

Having a variety of integrated synths, samplers and effects removes the need for new user to search for and buy extra VST plug-ins in order to make sound.

MuLab has a clean, minimalistic interface that uses highly distinct icons sparingly making it easy to overview. Much of the functionality can be found in right-click menus.

In addition to having generally low resource consumption, MuLab is capable of taking advantage of multi-core CPUs and relieving the strain on machines even further that way.

Works on OSX and Windows.

MuLab includes oscillators with 300 selected waveforms and support for user waveforms.