1. ‘An evaluation of emergent technologies and practices in relation to real-time online remote record production’

2. Overview The ability to direct / record / produce artists online in real-time Controlled locally with a seamless interface Producer / artist relationship should be identical to ‘same room’ situation

3. Overview Ultimate goal is to establish whether online can ever achieve the same results as traditional approach

4. Overview Online real-time production – is it possible? Challenges include….. Technical Control Communications

5. Some initial considerations... The producer / artist relationship For optimal conditions re the creative process this process cannot allow for any aspect of the interface to introduce any distraction / disruption

6. Why? Artists Restrictions of locality removed Opens up endless new opportunities Reduces cost – travel, accommodation etc Reduces impact on the environment Scale becomes irrelevant

7. Why? Studios Restrictions of locality removed Opens up endless new opportunities Reduces cost / environmental impact Opens up valuable new income stream

8. Why? Producers / engineers Restrictions of locality removed Opens up endless new opportunities Reduces cost / environmental impact Can engage in more work – eg pre-production

9. How? Remote control Producer assumes control of recording environment using dedicated software such as Team Viewer, Logmein etc

10. How? Effective practice Software is local to producer or artist? Data storage / transfer? Latency?

11. How? Communication Video Audio

12. Options Remote Control of Y DAW hosted remotely Input recorded to PT at Y Output monitored at X Audio files sent to X for mixing later? Producer ( X )Artist ( Y )

13. Options Remote Control of Y DAW hosted locally Input recorded to PT Output monitored and recorded at X Producer ( X )Artist ( Y )

14. Examples…. Digital Musician Network OHM Studio Beta Source Connect v ISDN Audio TX

15. Mono, stereo, multi-track? All current examples appear to favour one of the above formats Will increased speed/bandwidth/reliability develop to a point where true multitrack recording can be carried out without problems? Only simpler formats may be possible for now with hybrid scenarios?

16. Research process Review current techniques Establish ‘best’ template for studio model production Create tests to establish effective working patterns

17. Research process Major challenge will be shifting goalposts! A rapidly changing and developing process