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The music industry is a place full of musicians, producers, and creators who have the magical ability to make those perfect sounds we hear everyday through our digital devices. We want to listen close
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Sam Smith just released their new album “Gloria” on the 27th of January. As described by Pitchfork, “Gloria flips between hyperpop, country, dancehall, disco, 2-step, and intimate, Kehlani-esque R&B”.
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Virtual reality and the metaverse have become popular topics in the music industry where more and more technology and music have been combined, creating something that could revolutionize the entire
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The 65th annual GRAMMY Awards are here, and there's a long-awaited addition to the awards. This year marks the introduction of a new category: the Songwriter of the Year, Non-Classical Award. For all
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Zach Bryan released his first album in 2019, and in the short time since he has become one of the biggest names in country. His biggest album, “American Heartbreak”, broke single-day album streaming
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Miley Cyrus was born into the music industry, and has spent her career channelling her Nashville and Hollywood roots into a diverse discography stacked with hits. Add to that countless covers that are
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Before the invention of TikTok, many music artists gained popularity through YouTube. However, similar to the TikTok stars of today, people in the music industry saw ‘YouTube bands’ as lesser because
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Google has done it. They have created an AI that can generate music from text descriptions. The announcement of this is timely because recently Chat GPT, (a language learning model created by OpenAI
Read moreCollaborating on music remotely has become more common, but as you’ve experienced, it can be a challenge to get it right. Audio latency, control sensitivity, and lack of real-time feedback are common problems when using platforms like Discord or TeamViewer for remote music sessions. Fortunately, there are better ways to collaborate effectively in today’s digital music landscape.
Using Discord for audio sharing and TeamViewer for control can lead to frustrating issues. Discord, while excellent for communication, isn't optimized for high-quality, real-time audio collaboration. Audio latency and distortion often get in the way of smooth production. TeamViewer's sensitive controls can make it difficult to work efficiently, especially in a music production environment where precision is key.
A better option is to use platforms specifically designed for music collaboration. Here are a few tools that can help you work together with your collaborators without latency issues:
Another effective way to collaborate remotely is by sharing DAW projects. This method allows both parties to work asynchronously while maintaining the integrity of the project. Tools like Splice Studio make this process smooth by syncing your project files in the cloud. You and your collaborator can work on the project at different times and still have access to the latest version.
Alternatively, Google Drive or Dropbox can also be used to share project stems or multitracks with ease.
For real-time collaboration, some musicians use video call platforms that offer high-quality audio transmission. Apps like Zoom or Cleanfeed are often used by podcasters and musicians for remote collaboration. Cleanfeed, in particular, offers high-quality, real-time audio, making it ideal for music production.
Remote music collaboration doesn’t have to be a headache. By using the right tools and techniques, you can make the process as seamless as in-person sessions.