Steve Harder Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I've learned so much from Mike's Creative Sauce Youtube Cakewalk channel. And I've wondered where he would take his channel in the future. Link to his new Cakewalk Revealed youtube channel, focused entirely on Cakewalk, Next, Sonar. To support Mike's Cakewalk,Next and Sonar future episodes please visit and Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@CakewalkRevealed Link to his explanation of his future plans. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Nicholls Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 I like Mike, but, really, clickbait aside this could have been a completely positive announcement of a new Youtube channel. I understand, and despise, the pretzels that content creators have to contort themselves into, in order to stay relevant to the algorithm. Subscribed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vere Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 He was dissing Cakewalk last spring after the announcement and started luring people to Studio One. I thought of him as a trader after that. But after all, being a you tuber is a business for guys like Mike. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeGBradford Posted March 13 Share Posted March 13 (edited) Mmm - to be fair he was comparing the strengths and weaknesses of each DAW and on balance he did consider Studio 1 to have a slightly better workflow overall. However IMO he has never 'lured' anyone away and in fact his Cakewalk group on Facebook is ever growing (full disclosure I'm a mod there). In the video he has been quite upfront about his reasoning, including the commercial aspect, and I, along with many others - judging by the 1.6k subscribers who have signed up (in a day) am glad that he will continue to provide new videos related to Cakewalk / Sonar. Edited March 13 by JoeGBradford 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hill62 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Totally support Mike. Straight shooter. Great at his job. Glad he’s doing more Cakewalk. We will benefit from his content. cheers Mike! subscribed 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark skinner Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 (edited) @JoeGBradford @John Vere I remember that vidio Very well , but at the time .. Mike seemed so bummed out (and bummed me out) by the future of Cakewalk, that he actually did get Very close to luring, and in my opinion he took it real personal. I think he was upset that Cakewalk wasn't making major changes to the workflow putting it in real contention with Studio 1. I think he's over it now and he realized he shouldn't abandon his followers. I'm glad he's back , whatever the motives .. mark Edited March 14 by mark skinner 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SVSX Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Yep, i´m supporting him. Mike was my primary tutorial source during the Cakewalk by Bandlab days. And come on guys, do not act, like we are in war against other DAW´s, that´s not fair. Just be glad, that you have many good ways to create your music ?. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles kasler Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Mike has several old videos on secret tips for Cakewalk, also secret tips for automation. if you haven't seen them, they're real gems if you're willing to put in the time to watch 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB01 Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Agree with many comments, I've always been a huge fan of Mike's work and his videos have quite literally transformed my understanding and ability in using Cakewalk, and DAWs in general. Also subscribed, and the fact he is sticking with Sonar makes it more likely that I will do the same. Andy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herky Acuff Posted March 14 Share Posted March 14 Not a bad idea for him to get "first to market" with the new channel for the new software. That does make this video here more like a promotion that could have been a reel or short. Still, I look forward to watching. I had drifted from him when the channel was going in different directions. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Rayner Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I'm pretty sure Mike, and also the mighty Mr XEL.Ohh, will have plenty to do if Bandlab gets its pricing right on Sonar. $200. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Vere Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 2 hours ago, Herky Acuff said: Not a bad idea for him to get "first to market" with the new channel for the new software I actually started a new Playlist For both Sonar and Next a while ago but had to take down the videos as requested because they didn’t want anything happening outside the beta testing. I put this first one out a few day ago just to show people how to get it. There’s actually nothing much else to say because nothing really changed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Liked, commented, etcetera… tried to tip, but my iPhone Apple ID is always a major PITA. Maybe because I’m a PC kinda guy? t 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noynekker Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, John Vere said: I actually started a new Playlist For both Sonar and Next a while ago but had to take down the videos as requested because they didn’t want anything happening outside the beta testing. I put this first one out a few day ago just to show people how to get it. There’s actually nothing much else to say because nothing really changed. Great video John ! If only Cakewalk could produce some helpful migration videos like yours ! But, alas, why would they, when they've got you to do it for them free of charge. I'm old enough to remember the days of Brandon and Seth doing the video introductions . . . hopefully, when they officially release it, there will be something video ? Just putting in a good word for you, because I really appreciate what you do on this forum sir !! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeeringAmps Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 1 hour ago, John Vere said: nothing really changed Other than “the earth is flat” UI. what the hey, I worked just fine in 8.5 t Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoisp Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I like Mike but it all seems a bit odd to me.... Mike built is company "Creative Source" from majority of Cakewalk followers that turbo charge his channel for "Creative Source" to dump Cakewalk he built a company from, every post was mainly cakewalk. Yes he created a new YouTube channel just for Cakewalk and entitled to change his mind and do whatever is right for him. Maybe Cakewalk should have missed a trick to haev a ambassador etc. Its like building a business for BMW customers, then sending them to a new BMW business whilst the old business changes to Audi, just all a bit bizarre but hes been honest about it, wish him well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulo Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 It seems to me that he maybe got some blowback from his recent attempt to push CW users towards S1 and now he's trying to backtrack on that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry T. Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 Subscribed. Mike's videos are hugely important pieces of DAW information. His teaching ability is unarguably superior to most others doing the same thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Taylor Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 I agree with Larry. I think Steve's original post was rightly intended as a recommendation for what is, in my opinion, an excellent, really useful resource for Cakewalk users. I don't quite understand why others need to be troubled by his recommending one, two or even a dozen different DAWs. Like many on YouTube, he's making an honest living with these videos, but unlike much of the available YT stuff, his lessons are well structured, clear and informative...and above all, it's FREE to us. At the end of the day there's room for Mike, John and anyone else who wants to post lessons. If you don't like it, vote with your feet. (... or should that be your mouse...?) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Nicholls Posted March 15 Share Posted March 15 (edited) 6 hours ago, whoisp said: Mike built is company "Creative Source" from majority of Cakewalk followers that turbo charge his channel for "Creative Source" to dump Cakewalk he built a company from, every post was mainly cakewalk. Yes he created a new YouTube channel just for Cakewalk and entitled to change his mind and do whatever is right for him. Maybe Cakewalk should have missed a trick to haev a ambassador etc. He pretty much explained why. Anyone trying to earn a living from Youtube needs to game the algorithm. It isn't about what makes sense to YOU, it's about what delivers browsers to his channels. Full stop. It's a sick, sick industry and it is not just Youtube. It is absolutely ANY business that relies on online ad revenue instead of, oh, actual people buying something. Look up 'enshitification' if you're curious, it contributes to that. Then you get folks here complaining about "subscriptions" when it is about the only thing that cuts the adware companies out of the equation of customer->creator. EDIT: Sorry @whoisp, this rant is not really directed at you Edited March 15 by Colin Nicholls 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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