On Wed, 2007-11-14 at 11:17 -0500, Frank Pirrone wrote:
> Patrick Shirkey wrote:
> > On Tue, 2007-11-13 at 23:48 -0500, Rob wrote:
> >
> >
> >> I always envisioned just having all the tracks out there, and having
> >> any contributor able to make a mix (in EDL form) from whichever
> >> source tracks he or she likes.
> >>
> >
> > This is the most viable format for open distribution.
> >
> > Have you thought of how to share an EDL between several people editing
> > it at the same time on different PC's?
> >
> > Has anyone else thought of how to make this viable?
> >
> > Maybe it should just be a torrent that includes the project config file,
> > audio files and lash config file?
> >
> > That way people can distribute a complete session in one torrent. If we
> > make a site for hosting the torrents then we don't have to deal with
> > bandwidth issues.
> >
> > How about http://torrents.linuxaudio.org
> >
> >
>
> Patrick and the Band!
>
> I either didn't make myself clear enough or I'm not myself clear on the
> concept, but all that seemed to be necessary to explore this process is
> what I stated in my last message:
>
> * Song starts at a point in time with a designated originator's
> idea, perhaps the chap who raised this possibility.
> * He lays down a track on whatever instrument fits his
> conceptualization and playing skills.
> * A compressed file is uploaded to our server/repository along with
> a project file appropriate to our choice of application.
> * The relatively small group of participants downloads that track,
> which at a few megabytes and a limited number of downloads is no
> bandwidth problem at all.
> * Each downloader who comes up with something they like and feel is
> creditable simply uploads their compressed track.
> * Now there are two tracks on the server following the first upload.
> * Each track is aligned by virtue of the project file and will
> automatically register correctly in that application for everyone.
> * Tracks increase in number on the server, but only the new ones are
> downloaded - names with cat, instrument, and timestamp will make
> them clear enough.
> * People share two things as matters proceed - their impressions of
> the tracks being contributed, especially those duplicating a part,
> say background riffs, and also their impression of how the tune is
> developing.
> * A fork is both uneventful and consequential to the process.
> Anyone loving what they currently have in hand can simply leave it
> at that and take it from there. Don't like my guitar part or
> playing? Trash it and substitute yours. Love it? Okay, it's in.
> * To that last point, a call or even consensus can arise saying,
> "Awesome guys, that drum part is it- done, and so is the bass and
> the guitar. Thanks, no more submissions needed on those tracks.:
> * That's cool, my lead got in. Hmmm, I'm bored now. Wait, I'll
> contribute a backing or harmony line vocal track.
> * Finally, when a call or even consensus arises saying, "Damn, that
> tune's a bitch. Let's go with it." once agreement is established
> everyone uploads the higher quality tracks of the "winning" parts
> and things move on to the mixing and mastering stage.
>
> We'll argue over how to do that part when that bridge comes to us!
>
> Capiche? Trash my idea if it deserves it, but just be kind...
>
> Frank
>
I was taking the lead from Rob and it appears your thread was kindof
hijacked. That why I started a new one but everyone has continued on
this one...
Cheers.
-- Patrick Shirkey Boost Hardware Ltd. _______________________________________________ Linux-audio-user mailing list Linux-audio-user@email-addr-hidden http://lists.linuxaudio.org/mailman/listinfo/linux-audio-userReceived on Thu Nov 15 08:15:02 2007
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