It's called "Drop Box" and it's a sort of dynamic folder that syncs between many users from anywhere in the world! Any file that is saved or altered in my Drop Box folder will be updated on all of the other users' computers as well! Better yet, I can have several folders, each setup for different projects, with an entirely different group of users!
For instance...
Folder: "Charles Billingsley" is setup between myself and my producer friend, Adam Lancaster.
Foder: "CPB" is setup for my clients at Liberty University and their upcoming live album I'm mixing.
So, anything I place in the "Charles Billingsley" folder will be updated on Adam's computer. If I save a mix file in the "CPB" folder, it will notify the other users that a change has been made. I quickly hear back on the approved mixes!
TIP: If you're mixing a project (or producing for that matter) for a client, include a document called "progress" and keep track of how things are coming along. Include questions you have for your client or request mix approval on a song you've mixed. The document becomes a virtual time line as you work on your project.
I must thank my friend Adam Lancaster for introducing me to Drop Box!! Thank buddy!
The free Dropbox account is limited to only 2 GB of storage -- lame. I know you're not a huge Microsoft fan, but you may want to look into Live Mesh instead (http://www.mesh.com). It works on Windows and Mac, allows for UNLIMITED syncing (no 2 GB limit), remote computer connect (in case you need to access your computer when you're away), and full mobile / iPhone support for looking at changes and uploading new things. It also allows for 25 GB free of "cloud storage" where your data is stored on Microsoft's servers for backup purposes and so that you can access those files anywhere in the world.
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I use it, love it, and recommend it if those are features you're interested in.
I'll have to check it out! Sounds cool. I'm up for no limit file transfer anytime... I don't care who developed it!
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