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> Sorry to be a downer here, but can someone explain to me what the appeal of these projects are?

I think for some people, the appeal is immediately obvious, and for others it isn't. If the appeal isn't there for you, that's OK. It just means it's probably not the right tool for you.

One of the things I find most fascinating about music-making is how varied and personal the workflows are, and how deeply those workflows affect the resulting music.

You aren't being a "downer" by not liking the sound of a tuba. It's just not your jam. But it certainly is for others and that's OK too.