Collaborative Recording Session, are you into it?Music 

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Well, here’s the deal. I play bass, AND I have a 32 track recording studio in my home. What I propose is a long distance collaborative effort to make a song. All that is required is the ability to record a single track of your instrument of choice, and internet account, the ability to convert it into a MP3, and a little creativity.

All tracks submitted to me will be converted back to .wav (or .aif) at a 24-bit, 48khz resolution for final mixing and mastering. The end result could be quite entertaining….

So, calling all musicians and noise makers…., are you up to it?

Let’s discuss the options, how do we start, who will submit the first track that everyone else will build upon….

I’m totally open for ideas..
 
Just a microphone/signal source and a line/mic level input on a sound card.

That's it. At that point, a high bitrate mp3 192kb and up would surfice to minimize upload file size restraints of wav files.... For key tracks, 16-bit, 44.1Hz files would ideal, but the files sizes would be quite large and compersome on a low-bandwidth connection.
 
So... are you looking for some brass? I would love to offer my trumpet skills to the project!

Is there sometype of recording program that can be purchased for use on your computer? If I was to play, what would you be looking for? If your looking for a solo... is there anyway I could get the changes, or maybe a recording of you playing the changes? Or do you have a song in mind. Let me know! I'd love to play! :D
 
I'm sure that Pako's modesty is preventing him from sticking his own thread, so I'm going to do it. If this can be pulled off, it would be awesome! :)
 
Thanks Giles...

Magic,

A brass sections would be awesome! No special software is needed. If you have a sound card, more than likely you can record using the sound cards software and the Mic input, with a mic plugged into the sound card.

Once a foundation, a melody is developed..., people can listen and add their own parts to it. Something also to consider. The recording quality of the individual parts doesn't nescisarally need to perfect. Some parts will be able to be used as "spice". Maybe snipets of the sample with some effects added to it to add some pizzaz to it.

I've never built a song around a bass line before so I was hoping for something from more of a lead instrument (guitar, piano, ect...) for the core structure of the song. If no one comes forward, perhaps I could whip something up.

This is also just something I've always wanted to do. I mean we have more combined computing power just on this board then any major studio, anywhere in the world. Now is tht's not saying much, the fact we can communicated and transfer files back and forth makes this project so appealing. Not to mention the diversity of talent, and styles...
 
Booo! No MP3's for sending stuff until we have the final product as a .wav! Otherwise it defeats the purpose of having the file as a .wav!

P.S. Anybody know what's a good microphone that can fit in the typical soundcard jack? Sorry, but I have no SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum....:(
 
As into it as I am, I wouldn't be able to do it. No money for software and hardware, and a serious shortage of time. It's too bad because I've really wanted to do something like this. At any rate, I hope to hear what happens with it.
 
Originally posted by rjensen11
Booo! No MP3's for sending stuff until we have the final product as a .wav! Otherwise it defeats the purpose of having the file as a .wav!

P.S. Anybody know what's a good microphone that can fit in the typical soundcard jack? Sorry, but I have no SoundBlaster Audigy Platinum....:(
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Wave files are by far a better file (uncompressed) and will yield a better product. If, however, your limited to a very slow connection.....a 192kb+ mp3 is a feasable option that we can use. Most the compression of the mp3's can be masked on individual tracks through EQ and other dynamic effects during the mixing process.

I might suggest a Shure SM57. It is one of the best all-around mics out there. It is a dynamic mic, so phantom power is not necessary. You can get an adapter to will step it down from the 3-conductor XLR connection to a 1/8" male jack that can be used with most any sound card that has a mic input on it.

You can get a SM57 anywhere from $60-$80 new. The 'used' market might provide a more economical solution.

When the time comes, I'll setup my FTP site where people can upload their files. (unless Jordan wants to donate some remote space for this little project. :D)
 
Originally posted by Pako
You can get a SM57 anywhere from $60-$80 new. The 'used' market might provide a more economical solution.
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Ohhh, $60, that's quite a bit for me.... I need a job, I hope the place I applied to responds soon, or I'll have to send out more applications to other places....
 
You might try one of those computer condensor mics. I've never personally used one, but the results might be surprising. I've seen them for quite cheap, under $20.
 
Well, I am certainly in... I am gonna see what I can do to get some of my friends into it... if things work out, we might have a bit of a brass section. :D

I'll watch to see what happens, we need something to build off of, thats for sure.
 
Originally posted by rjensen11
What style should we have? Just anything that comes to mind?
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I understand that your a Piano player? That being the case, would you care to step up to the plate and lay down something original for us to build upon? Any style would be find. I'm hoping and expecting it to change from start to finish. Something with this much possible diversity, I personally don't want to put any restrictions on it.

What do you think? Why, I'd even let you upload your file in wave format. :-)
 
Originally posted by Pako
What do you think? Why, I'd even let you upload your file in wave format. :-)
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Oh boy, oh boy, .wav!

Okay, I'll plunk away at the piano sometime and try to record something up. But mostly I just think of other songs, but I'll give it a shot.
 
Man Pako, what a great idea. I hope something turns out of this. It woudl be really interesting to hear a final product.
If only I played an instrument.

Good luck with it, a fabulous idea.
 
:) The idea will only be as great as the process if we can ever get it started. My core card for the studio is on the fritz, but if I haven't got a melody from anyone by the time I get it going, I'll just have to thumb my way through, on the guitar to come up with something... :)
 
I thought of something for the guitar, but it could be composed for any instrument, just about. If you give me the instructions to send the file to you, I can give it to ye.
 
Originally posted by rjensen11
Havn't made it yet. It would only be a few seconds, not very long, just long enough to get a rhythm, style, etc.
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Hasn't died yet....

Have you made your file yet? Once you have, I'll give you FTP access to upload it into a specific directory.

:)
 
I've got a 17 peice drum kit and 14 years of playing. I am totally down. Perhaps I should set down a beat first. But that doesn't really lend itself to a very creative song. It would make the most sense for me to record drums over it all, last. Could I also do a solo? I have a pretty killer one in mind.
 
Hey man, no body's submitted anything yet, and with an avatar like that, you can do anything you want! :D

Being a bassist, I would love to build the song around the drums!.
 
Time: 1.01.067
File Size: 10.2MB
File Format: .wav @ CD quality

I can probably downscale the file size since I didn't have the best microphone. I also had to amplify the volume by an additional 20dB I think, so there might be a little background noise... Anywho, tell me if you wnat me to downsize the file. Basically it's the same thing played a bunch of times. It's repetative, yet simple. PM me the instructions if you wish.
 
PM coming your way!

The file size is quite alright, not a problem...., I got about 55gigs left that I can fill...

:cheers:
 

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