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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nWhat is your process when working with other people? How is collaboration different in the studio vs working remotely? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
My process when working with other people is different depending on the project brief, instruments involved, the setting\/venue, and for me, whether its an acoustic or electronic gig. When I\u2019m performing at jam nights with other musicians the process is completely electric\u2026 there\u2019s nothing like it! You\u2019re entirely in the moment. At times there\u2019ll be a discussion of keys\/chords \u2013 but often these things are created along the way, mainly by the rhythm section. Its organised chaos \u2013 solidified by each musician listening, anticipating and reacting in the moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Working in an orchestra, band or being in a writing session is indeed a lot calmer process. Orchestral rehearsals are methodical and detailed. There is an expectation that each musician has prepared ahead of the rehearsal so everyone is able to follow the conductor, and work in synergy with one another. Band rehearsals and writing sessions are a lot freer, with room for experimentation and mistakes. More time can be spent discussing ideas and although it can take more time, the end results are incredibly rewarding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When I\u2019m working remotely the process is definitely very different. Sometimes its challenging drawing ideas from nothing. It helps to listen to lots of music and engage with different types of media and art to get inspired. I\u2019d say working remotely means that you\u2019re in charge of everything \u2013 which can be very daunting, but it also allows a level of freedom and artistic integrity (again, depends on the brief), which I find exhilarating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At what point(s) are you comfortable letting other people hear what you are working on?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
As unusual as it sounds, I think after years of improvising live and playing in jams, I\u2019ve grown comfortable with letting people hear what I\u2019m working on. I\u2019m so used to creating in the moment. Often when I\u2019m writing it\u2019s to a deadline of some sort, so I\u2019m used to having to present something quickly. I don\u2019t mind the pressure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Yes, I do share my works in progress \u2013 I have many amazing musical friends and have access to a varying audience of people to get feedback from. If I face an issue or challenge with the tech I\u2019m on the phone to my engineer friends! You\u2019ve got to have a second pair of ears when you\u2019re creating, I\u2019ve been lucky to find a base of contemporaries that I can share with and learn from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n With Byta you are in control of your music. <\/p>\n Read More<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n Hmmm, I think it’s different for every artist. For me, if I don\u2019t cringe when I\u2019m listening then it’s ready! Seriously though, for me the writing process can be quite quick, but mixing and producing can take months and even years to complete. You can get lost down sound rabbit holes, and go from loving your creation, to completely hating it, and feeling confused as to how you got there. Personally, the \u2018not cringe\u2019 technique gives me the freedom to let go of a track or piece and make peace with the fact that it is \u2018finished\u2019\u2026 And then, you\u2019ve got the mastering stage – but that\u2019s a whole other story! There\u2019s something quite magical about seeing yourself as an artist evolve over time. Your sound develops, you become sharper and smarter. It’s important to experience that evolution…you\u2019ll never be \u2018finished\u2019 and there\u2019s always more to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When I\u2019m in my home studio I use Sennheiser HD560 headphones and Rokit 5\u2019s. I was very lucky to have access to Strongroom Studio whilst I produced both albums from 2020 – 2022 (forever grateful to Fi Roberts and Jake for that opportunity!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ve also listened to final mixes and masters on my car speakers, and yeah I guess even AirPods and other styles of headphones. It’s good to listen on a wide variety of speakers and headphones. Final mixes\/masters are either sent to me by the recording\/mix engineer or if I\u2019ve recorded them remotely, I\u2019ll be mixing them myself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I guess for me I\u2019ve never really had issues with pre-release security. I take the usual procedures required to protect my music, but generally the community that I work in is genuine and trustworthy. As an independent artist I\u2019m usually trying to share my music with as many people as possible, so I can allow myself to be flexible with that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So I have a wide network of friends who are musicians, engineers and tech savvy creatives, and collaborate with them on different projects. For the 2 albums I worked closely with Fi Roberts and Jess Camilleri on mixing\/producing, and Kate Tavini on mastering. They were the first people to hear the final versions of everything.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After sharing new tracks with my recording\/mastering engineers I then showcase them with a select few close friends \u2013 but I also like to be spontaneous with it. As I said before, I\u2019m in a very fortunate position to be part of many wonderful musical projects and ventures. I get to play and work with so many interesting characters, and you can sometimes forge close connections through these musical experiences. I sometimes will share new tracks with these connections to get their insight. It\u2019s important to share new music with a varied audience\u2026I\u2019m intrigued to hear the opinions of musicians who aren\u2019t necessarily classical or play a string instrument. I will often share via a private download link, Soundcloud link or WeTransfer. For demos I normally share in mp3 format, however, for final mixes or masters I\u2019ll send over as a wav<\/a>. file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/byta.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7098.jpeg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nDo you share<\/a> your work in progress (streams or downloads)? Any technical frustrations? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Byta delivers fast and secure audio sharing<\/h3>
How do you know when a track\/album is finished?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do you listen to the final mixes\/mastered work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How important is pre-release security when sharing new work? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Who on your team gets to hear the final versions first and why, what formats do they each need?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOutside of your inner circle who are the people that will need to hear the new tracks next?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Anything you are working on, anyone you are working with and want to share? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n