When it's finished, I'm sure it will be very good!
Ok, first of all, I'm giving it 3.5 tacos, so I'm rounding it up to 4.
Kroto is already quite good, but actually unfinished, but that's why people are collecting for money here. It would therefore be unfair to compare new software with established software.
I had Kroto Tier 2 and also use Layerpath, so I can make comparisons. Why did I give it back? Primarily because of the mediocre AI voiceovers. In contrast to Layerpath, these sound halting and poorly emphasized, which is why it doesn't really make sense to use them when there are better ones. Since there is also no information available about when Premium Voices will be available and whether they are part of the LTD, this was one less taco.
The rest. OK, you can see the potential here. Kroto surpasses Layerpath in the generation of guides & videos. The guides look better right from the start, the videos have to be created with a somewhat cumbersome but learnable workaround, but benefit from the use of your own (recorded) language for AI voiceovers generated on it. In Layerpath, each scene must first be laboriously generated with AI Voice, only then can the text be changed manually. Kroto has the edge here!
However, the UI not only looks unfinished, but is sometimes bocky and hinders a smooth and fast work flow, hence half a taco deduction.
I consider Tier 1 to be completely useless; the developers should reconsider implementing the export function here. What else is there to do with it without export? If you want reach for your product, you should offer small hurdles and minimal offers that bring something.
The generation sometimes takes a while, but for a new product it's ok and has always worked. But the final reason why I initiated a return is that I'm not sure if Kroto will still exist in a year's time. But I'm happy to be convinced otherwise.
Ciao, Toms
Kamal_Kroto
Dec 4, 2024Thank you so much for taking the time to provide such detailed feedback about Kroto. We truly appreciate your insights, as they help us grow and improve the product for everyone.
It’s great to hear that you see the potential in Kroto, especially in surpassing other tools like Layerpath when it comes to generating guides and videos. We’re glad that the guides are hitting the mark and that you find our approach to AI voiceovers promising, despite their current limitations.
We’re sorry to hear that the current quality of AI voiceovers hasn’t met your expectations yet. Improving the AI voiceovers, including introducing Premium Voices, is a top priority for us, and we’re actively working on enhancements to make them sound more natural and polished. We’ll ensure that these updates are communicated clearly, including how they’ll fit into any LTD plans.
Your feedback on the UI is also noted—it’s true that we’re still polishing it, and we aim to make it smoother and more intuitive. Similarly, your thoughts on Tier 1 and the importance of an export function are incredibly valuable. Offering meaningful functionality at every tier is something we’ll revisit to make sure all users feel they’re getting value.
We understand your concern about Kroto’s longevity. Rest assured, we’re deeply committed to building a product that lasts and grows stronger with time. Our focus is on continuous improvement, backed by long-term plans to ensure Kroto becomes an essential tool for professionals like you.
Thank you once again for your honest feedback and for giving Kroto a try. If you have any additional thoughts or suggestions, we’d love to hear them. Please don’t hesitate to reach out directly.
-- Kamal