The Mr. Bill Podcast MBP #169 Vojtech Meluzin
Apr 24, 2025
Vojtěch Meluzín, founder and CEO of MeldaProduction, shares his inspiring journey from programming at age 10 to creating over 120 innovative audio plugins. He discusses the challenges of innovating in a crowded market and critiques the industry's obsession with analog emulation. Meluzín dives into the intricacies of cross-platform development, highlighting frustrations with macOS updates. He also reflects on leadership responsibilities, the importance of community, and the evolving future of music mixing in the age of AI.
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MDrummer's Origin Story
- Vojtěch Meluzín created MDrummer initially as a university project to solve his own problem of lacking drum recordings.
- It evolved from a primitive tool to a commercial product, yet now represents only 2% of the company's income.
Complexity Breeds Mastery
- MeldaProduction plugins offer deep complexity with a steep learning curve but continue to reveal new uses over time.
- This design philosophy reflects Meluzín's preference for creating generalizable, modular systems that he himself prefers.
Balancing User Needs and Vision
- Feature requests initially broaden creative horizons but eventually necessitate selective prioritization due to contradictory user demands.
- Meluzín focuses on features he personally needs while balancing what will be broadly useful.