miles'tone Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Hey everybody. Ok, so I'm not playing in a band anymore and I'm not able to get out to jam nights for the foreseeable due to having little ones. Can any of you recommend anywhere online where it's good to meet other musicians of the world and collectively lay down tracks with each other to create new music? Anyone here had success with this kind of thing (as in have you done this and been pleased with the tunes you've made with strangers?) Seems like it's the way forward with my current situation. Cheers, Si. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1375093094' post='2156519'] Hey everybody. Ok, so I'm not playing in a band anymore and I'm not able to get out to jam nights for the foreseeable due to having little ones.[/quote] this is me also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xilddx Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Soundcloud seems pretty good for that from what I've heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY AGAINST THE MACHINE Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Good thread this .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 I think he is asking about some kind of joinmyVIRTUALband.com rather than where to publish it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 (edited) this sounds like fun - count me in too [b][url="http://help.soundcloud.com/customer/portal/articles/1209789-soundcloud-for-band-collaboration"]http://help.soundclo...d-collaboration[/url][/b] [url="http://soundcloud.com/apps"][b]http://soundcloud.com/apps[/b][/url] [b] [/b] Edited July 29, 2013 by steve-bbb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geek99 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1375097151' post='2156575'] I think he is asking about some kind of joinmyVIRTUALband.com rather than where to publish it ? [/quote] Didnt realise sound cloud did collaboration, sorry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1375099354' post='2156617'] Didnt realise sound cloud did collaboration, sorry [/quote] Me neither, hence this thread I've always gone out and made music the old fashioned way I don't have a soundcloud account and I've only been on there to listen to mate's tunes and BC's monthly composition competition so I'll certainly be checking this new info out cheers. Just out of interest, do any of you new fangled types know if there are any alternatives or is SoundCloud so good at this kind of thing that it has the monopoly? Thanks for the help peeps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RhysP Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1375102375' post='2156672'] Me neither, hence this thread I've always gone out and made music the old fashioned way I don't have a soundcloud account and I've only been on there to listen to mate's tunes and BC's monthly composition competition so I'll certainly be checking this new info out cheers. Just out of interest, do any of you new fangled types know if there are any alternatives or is SoundCloud so good at this kind of thing that it has the monopoly? Thanks for the help peeps. [/quote] Most of the people I know who do such things use ReverbNation rather than Soundcloud these days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1375093094' post='2156519'] Hey everybody. Ok, so I'm not playing in a band anymore and I'm not able to get out to jam nights for the foreseeable due to having little ones. Can any of you recommend anywhere online where it's good to meet other musicians of the world and collectively lay down tracks with each other to create new music? Anyone here had success with this kind of thing (as in have you done this and been pleased with the tunes you've made with strangers?) Seems like it's the way forward with my current situation. Cheers, Si. [/quote] Hello Si. Thanks for starting this thread! .. I found myself in a similar situation to you about 12-months ago. I also have young children (three under 10) and I don't have any interest or spare time for egos/bands/jam nights etc I decided to go down the 'Soundcloud' route and for the most part have enjoyed the whole experience of writing & producing my own tunes. At first, it can appear to be very daunting.. about 10-years ago I was using clunky ADAT/Portastudio/Outboard racks and making CD's, but since making the move over to the laptop, I've found it so much easier and believe me, it's addictive! The best advert for getting people on board to collaborate is YOU and YOUR music.. I found a guy on 'Soundcloud' in Seoul, South Korea who plays Drums (I liked some of his tracks and asked him - via Google translator - if he would play on an instrumental I was working on called 'Retro Harmonics'. He liked the track, and added some drums.. which was really great! I've also linked up with an old friend of mine, who played in a band with me when we first started out 20-years ago, who lives 190 miles away, and we're recording together again via 'Souncloud' and using Dropbox to share WAV files over the internet. Anyway, hope all goes well and I wish you all the best with your music! because it's all about the music!! Thanks also to all for sharing their thoughts.. very interesting thread! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybertect Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1375097151' post='2156575'] I think he is asking about some kind of joinmyVIRTUALband.com rather than where to publish it ? [/quote] If you're after that kind of thing, I found a rundown of services offering actual live online jamming (published June 2012) http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-jam-with-your-band-online/ I've not tried any of them, BTW, so YMMV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 29, 2013 Author Share Posted July 29, 2013 [quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1375106351' post='2156726'] Hello Si. Thanks for starting this thread! .. I found myself in a similar situation to you about 12-months ago. I also have young children (three under 10) and I don't have any interest or spare time for egos/bands/jam nights etc I decided to go down the 'Soundcloud' route and for the most part have enjoyed the whole experience of writing & producing my own tunes. At first, it can appear to be very daunting.. about 10-years ago I was using clunky ADAT/Portastudio/Outboard racks and making CD's, but since making the move over to the laptop, I've found it so much easier and believe me, it's addictive! The best advert for getting people on board to collaborate is YOU and YOUR music.. I found a guy on 'Soundcloud' in Seoul, South Korea who plays Drums (I liked some of his tracks and asked him - via Google translator - if he would play on an instrumental I was working on called 'Retro Harmonics'. He liked the track, and added some drums.. which was really great! I've also linked up with an old friend of mine, who played in a band with me when we first started out 20-years ago, who lives 190 miles away, and we're recording together again via 'Souncloud' and using Dropbox to share WAV files over the internet. Anyway, hope all goes well and I wish you all the best with your music! because it's all about the music!! Thanks also to all for sharing their thoughts.. very interesting thread! [/quote] Thank you Simon, it's really great to hear how you managed to do it. Great advice! Cheers also to everyone else for your suggestions, much appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SimonEdward Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1375134908' post='2157222'] Thank you Simon, it's really great to hear how you managed to do it. Great advice! Cheers also to everyone else for your suggestions, much appreciated! [/quote] No worries, you're welcome Si. Oh, whilst I was wittering away.. I forgot to mention two reasonably important pieces of kit - which may come in handy - each to their own of course. If you're looking for a great DAW (for about £40) take a look at Reaper [url="http://www.cockos.com/reaper/"]http://www.cockos.com/reaper/[/url] .. which is free to try, even for an extended period whilst you 'evaluate' it.. AND when you think you might want to make some spare cash from your works, check out 'Bandcamp' [url="http://bandcamp.com/"]http://bandcamp.com/[/url] .. Here is what it's all about, and how it works.. [url="http://www.switched.com/2011/01/24/bandcamp-review-music-publishing-sharing-site/"]http://www.switched.com/2011/01/24/bandcamp-review-music-publishing-sharing-site/[/url] Anyway, that's all from me.. tsk tsk.. wittering away again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-bbb Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='miles'tone' timestamp='1375102375' post='2156672'] Me neither, hence this thread I've always gone out and made music the old fashioned way I don't have a soundcloud account and I've only been on there to listen to mate's tunes and BC's monthly composition competition so I'll certainly be checking this new info out cheers. Just out of interest, do any of you new fangled types know if there are any alternatives or is SoundCloud so good at this kind of thing that it has the monopoly? Thanks for the help peeps. [/quote] not sure but depending on your views on the matter i did hear something about google wanting/planning to take over soundcloud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='SimonEdward' timestamp='1375215423' post='2158418'] A No worries, you're welcome Si. Oh, whilst I was wittering away.. I forgot to mention two reasonably important pieces of kit - which may come in handy - each to their own of course. If you're looking for a great DAW (for about £40) take a look at Reaper [url="http://www.cockos.com/reaper/"]http://www.cockos.com/reaper/[/url] .. which is free to try, even for an extended period whilst you 'evaluate' it.. AND when you think you might want to make some spare cash from your works, check out 'Bandcamp' [url="http://bandcamp.com/"]http://bandcamp.com/[/url] .. Here is what it's all about, and how it works.. [url="http://www.switched.com/2011/01/24/bandcamp-review-music-publishing-sharing-site/"]http://www.switched.com/2011/01/24/bandcamp-review-music-publishing-sharing-site/[/url] Anyway, that's all from me.. tsk tsk.. wittering away again!! [/quote] Simon, feel free to witter on to your hearts content, this is great info thanks very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles'tone Posted July 30, 2013 Author Share Posted July 30, 2013 [quote name='steve-bbb' timestamp='1375215796' post='2158426'] not sure but depending on your views on the matter i did hear something about google wanting/planning to take over soundcloud [/quote] Not quite sure what the greater connotations of this may be but if they do, I hope they take an 'if it ain't broke' approach to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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