![]() Some focus on file-sharing: Uploading home-recorded stems as audio files via a cloud-platform. ![]() It’s the same with studio collaboration.Īnd, like live collaboration, studio collaboration has seen remarkable advances in recent times, sped up by additional new demand. The process of collaborating live is fraught with difficulties, from latency to low-res audio, sync and platform-compatibility issues. This can be daunting if you’re more comfortable and efficient working in your own DAW.įurthermore, Soundstorming and Trackd require you to use your phone or iOS device, which may not be a convenient platform. However, all participants need to migrate to the products’ cloud-based platforms. These hybrids can serve as both jam-station and full production platform for remote collaborators. In fact, along with Soundtrap (by Spotify), Splice Studio, Soundstorming and Trackd, Endlesss is an example of a hybrid between remote ‘live’ performance collab and music production collab platform. Endless Studio/Mobile is a platform for creating music collaboratively in real-time on the Endlesss app or desktop module. Let’s make music together.Įlectronic musicians with iOS devices are neatly covered by a new product that emerged from a successful Kickstarter campaign. They may not be perfect, but are still a highly useful tool for those missing the buzz of playing together. While low-latency, the further the distance between performers, and the greater the number of participants, the greater the latency will be. There’s a caveat, even with the superior sound quality of Bandjam, Jamkazam and Soundjack. Jamkazam also has a tailor-made platform for providing online music tuition, which may make it invaluable to instrument teachers. The standouts are Bandjam, Jamkazam and Soundjack, which offer musician-focused design and commitment to latency reduction.Įach of these have a musician-focused user interface and low latency. However, other platforms may be less familiar, but offer superior performance and sound quality. For live performance collaborations, such as choirs, bands and ensembles, Zoom has become the medium of choice for many. It’s a conundrum that many have tried to resolve, with varying degrees of success. I’ve divided the categories in ways that can overlap between the 2nd and 3rd categories of users. As a result there is some crossover between these groups, depending on the platform and what it offers. Those wishing to ‘jam’ with electronic or ‘plugged in’ instruments have more in common with those seeking remote music production or recording collaborations. This is largely because ensembles usually need to perform with acoustic instruments or voices, and may have significantly differing levels of audio production/IT knowledge within the same group. In practice, jammers and songwriters/producers/engineers have broadly similar needs, while ensembles tend to have the more unique requirements. ![]() Producers, songwriters and engineers (recording collabs).Most musicians seeking remote collaboration tools fall into one of three categories: Choirs have almost entirely different requirements to mastering engineers, for example, and so the platform that works for one may not work for another. Categories of collaboration.įirstly, we need to understand the different needs of different musicians. Let’s take a look at some exceptional options for remote music collaboration. Necessity really is the mother of invention. As in so many other sectors, humankind has stepped up to the challenge of Covid and refused to be beaten. Yet, the technology hasn’t always allowed for satisfying remote music collaboration. Indeed, with so many people feeling isolated, it’s never been more important to connect with each other. ![]() With much of the world forced to cease socialising as normal, many musicians have been desperately searching for ways to keep the music going from home. ![]()
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