collaborating via the internet

[diogenes]

Hey, I jsut did something I'm really excited about and thought I'd share it. You know those adds in the back of recording magazine about real drummers tracking for you and sending them to you via the internet? I've been curious about that for years so I tried it. I am so blown away with the results I'm telling every musician I know. I jsut uploaded the drums and they sound great! the drummer used to play for the doobie brothers and has worked with alot of other heavyweights. And it was unbelievably affordable. I've used a drum machine for years and the real drums took my recordings to a higher level. On the server there are many musicians offering there services so I had another guy do some organ tracks for me. Sounds great. I think this will revolutionalize independent recording. It amazes me that I essentially collaborated with someone on the other side of the country and it sounds as if we cut the song together in a world class studio. I just thought I'd post this to anyone curious about that. Its a great way to get some fantastic players on your recordings, and it's cheap.

[hummingbird]

I'e been collaborating over the internet since 2004 and have met many friends doing it and had a lot of fun along the way. There are also over the internet demo services of various kinds, like the one you used, and I have used one or two with good results. In the case of collaborating co-writers, I always get a co-writing agreement signed; in the case of demo services, I always get a work for hire/master release signed.You didn't post a link to your song Hummin'bird

[diogenes]

The songs arent quite finish but I'll post them when they are for anyone who'd like to hear the results

[elser]

This month's Electronic Musician magazine gave their cover story to this topic. It talks about a few of the different services available and how they work. I havn't yet tried it but agree it's a really exciting innovation. I'd guess within a year or so it'll be so common we won't remember that there was a time when we didn't have it.

[rcase]

Quote:In the case of collaborating co-writers, I always get a co-writing agreement signed; in the case of demo services, I always get a work for hire/master release signed.Vikki, thanks for mentioning this. I've wondered about it, in so far as working long-distance with a singer or guitar player in Nashville, for example.In general, I think it's a great idea for those of us who might have trouble finding what we're looking for in our own backyard.

[rcase]

Elser, thank you for the tip! I'll check that issue out.

[bombaycharlie1]

I do this also...I've produced some videos for Sesame Workshop, and have hired drummers, bass players, and guitarists for the various projects. They're friends of mine, and with their touring schedules it was really the only way to get them on my tracks.Never a problem, and they always sound great.I've never tried vocals, but assume it would work the same. I also play keys on other peoples recordings, and we do that over the internet. It really does and has opened up a whole new level of recording. Charlie

[tedsingingfox]

Hey. Verrrry interesting. So, diogenes, not to be too nosey, but how about a ballpark idea of what the drums ran you?Will be eager to hear the results. Keep us posted.Ted

[sgs4u]

Hey y'all. I have a buddy that's doing drum tracks over the net, and he's got a line up around the world now. His name is Phil. I believe his drum tracks cost $125 per song. www.e-studio-drummer.comCheck him out too, but I do know that Chet McCracken's stuff is great as well.

[ljweber70]

I have a technical question: What does the drummer need in terms of a file? For example, if I were using ProTools LE, would I send him/her the entire ProTools file or just an audio file of my demo. Similarily, what do I get in return? A ProTools file with let's say 8 independent drum tracks so I can further mix and process them?Curious,Larry