CloudStudio

CloudStudio is a web platform that I helped create with my team to enable musicians to collaborate remotely. We designed this platform to address issues that arose during the April 2020 lockdown, when many musicians struggled with version control and efficient file sharing while working from separate locations. CloudStudio streamlines these processes, making it easier for musicians to manage different project versions, share files, and collaborate on music production workflows in a secure, accessible way.

Key Sections of Our Report:

• Scope and Objectives:
  •    Our goal was to build a platform where musicians could seamlessly share audio files, track project versions, and organize their production process across different stages (e.g., Raw Session, Mix, Master). We aimed to create an intuitive, cross-device platform that would work equally well for beginners and experienced musicians.
• Needs Analysis:
  •    By conducting surveys and interviews, we collected feedback from musicians, which highlighted a strong need for a user-friendly interface, fast file transfer, and flexibility to support various experience levels. We found that existing tools, like Splice, only partially addressed these needs and lacked comprehensive project management capabilities.
•    Technical Specifications:
  •    We chose HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, and MySQL for development and used a Raspberry Pi to host our server. By structuring the code with a Model-View-Controller (MVC) framework, we kept things organized, and each team member took on roles that helped us maintain steady progress.
•    Challenges and Risks:
  •    We faced storage limitations and slower transfer speeds due to the Raspberry Pi server, as well as considerations around data security, backup, time constraints, and the legal aspects of music rights.
•    Future Development:
  •    The project has now been deployed over Microsoft Azure making it a more robust service.