The great Cape survey

[Goes211]

http://thewombforums.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2376&stc=1&d=1180004045

Hello all,
As the unveiling of Cape V is looming, we would like to have your impressions and comments on the process of Cape.
Cape is great, yet we want to make it better and for that we need your input.
Please take a few minutes to answer these questions.
Feel free to make long or short comments.
Please keep it courteous, and DO NOT use this thread to reply to other people's answers.
We are looking for answers here and will start the debates later if needed.

Hit the http://womb.mixerman.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=2375&stc=1&d=1180004038 button at the bottom right of the questionnaire below and type your reply in the "answer here" quotes.

Thanks for your participation, and without further ado, here is the questionnaire !

[Goes211]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
Answer here :



How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
Answer here :



---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
Answer here :



Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
Answer here :



---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
Answer here :



---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
Answer here :



Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
Answer here :



---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems
Answer here :



Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
Answer here :



To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
Answer here :



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Answer here :



---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Answer here :



What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Answer here :



What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
Answer here :



How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
Answer here :



---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
Answer here :



---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
Answer here :



---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Answer here :



---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Answer here :



How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
Answer here :



---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
Answer here :



How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
Answer here :



Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
Answer here :



Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Answer here :



Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Answer here :




Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Answer here :



How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Answer here :



What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Answer here :



---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)
Answer here :

[chckn8r]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

A PSN podcast! Part of that a gazillion days with Charles Dye series...
How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

Before this-none
---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

N/A
Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

yes


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2003/2004? It's all fuzzy to me...


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

2 or 3 times a year
Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

N/A

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No, just surprised - first time at CAPE and was keyboardist, songwriter and pointman...

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)
---> What was the principal recording medium :

- Daw - Sonar PE 6.1
---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

No preference - we agreed upon 24bit/44.1kHz

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

- upload to ftp server
---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

- Zip
---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

No dropouts or problems, just "life" problems with health and family issues for a couple of members.
Last problem was with my ISP connection - kept timing out on upload of tracks to our mixer.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

two might be good.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

if I'm not too busy, both of them...
How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

three months is pretty good...

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Our understanding was that the songwriter was the defacto producer already...

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not really - it's all pretty cool

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yup
Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Not since the kids came along...

How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician (studio)

- Advanced home recordist / mixer
What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Nothing really - it was all good for us.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

... can't think of any charming reply... so, no...[/quote]

[MacGregor]

Multi-quote not worky.

[Goes211]

Multi-quote not worky.

So clicking on the "quote" button below the questionnaire doesn't work for you ?

[jenbeast]

ye, it's not working for me, either. I tried Safari and Firefox on the mac. Maybe it's a mac thing? I can QUOTE the message but I don't see the "answer here" part and if I just type my responses in the QUOTE they are black like the rest and therefore hard to read. What a poop. I guess I'll try the PC

[Johnny]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Other Website.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)


This is my first.


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No--at first I wasn't sure one of my instruments was appropriate for the song, but I enjoyed the challenge of working it in.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- friend studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW-DP5

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

- Wav/Aif/Other


What type of internet connection are you using ?

Cable.

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

- upload to ftp server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

No.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Team forum and weekly Skype conference call.

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

We had one dropout very early on. No problem. Couple of technical issues that were resolved fairly quickly.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2 at most.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1-2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not really--I was pretty optimistic already.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?


Yes.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes.

How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I think it's pretty much right on the money.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)





There ya go.

[sqkychair]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Looking for the diaries led me to the recpit.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

5

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

5

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes, I work Cape style on everything I do now.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
2003 or 2004 .

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

Once a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW - CEP on Windows

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav 44.1 - It covers just about everybody

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

No

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team Thread

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Delay from other members can be a problem, but not really bad so far and not on a recent team.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
1

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
1

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
3 Months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Yes, every team I have been on, privately chooses one any way. So, someone has to prove they have enough cred to the other members to be worthy of the task.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes, I like them and they are efficient.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

yes, visited one at his studio.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

No live music, I stopped a few years back.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Professional musician (studio)

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Not much, the private forums are a real blessing. The only improvement might be free FTP space provided, because by sheer luck, all my teams have had someone step up and provide the space.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

CAPE is just great fun and a real learning experience where you have to think outside of your own comfortable little box. You also get to know some of the forum members so much better.




:)

[Tim Halligan]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
Recpit

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
3 - II, III, & V

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
2

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
N/A

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
N/A

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems
N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
First successful time - Own Studio (Pro)
Second time - Own Studio (home/project)
---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
First time - Fairlight Dream Station Plus.
Second time - Cubase SX3

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Not that I'm aware of...

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Wav. 24/44k1

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
ADSL.
512kbps down 128kbps up.
How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
First time - CD via snailmail
Second time - ftp
---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
Zip

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
Not that I'm aware of.

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Team thread...there may have been some phonecalls/skype also...

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Last two times - none.
First time - pointman/writer went completely AWOL
How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
6 weeks.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
Yes...but the stipuation that all members' parts be used should be adhered to.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Not really.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Nothing beyond the normal interaction that occurs on the board...


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Very rarely

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Post-production audio operator, who happens to write and produce the occasional jingle for money...and composes and records music for fun.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Possibly creating teams that may have more or fewer members...perhaps a trio, and a 10-piece band in the same Cape.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)
Perhaps changing the scheduling from later in the year to it's current time has had a subtle effect that permeates the board. I understand the original timing wasn't great for everyone, but there hasn't been any decent "panty-raids" since Cape III. There has been a noticable lack of toaster-flinging and smack talk threads for Capes IV and V...which was all part of the fun.
All of that helped foster team and community spirit.

Also worth remembering in light of the question on frequency per year of Cape, is the distinct possibility of whacking the lemon too often...and turning Cape into something ordinary.


Cheers,
Tim

[omikl]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
I'd been hanging out on PSW since a mate from another board linked to The Mixermen Diaries. I just missed Cape III andread all about it there.


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
2. Capes IV & V

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
Yes.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
2006

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
Once a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
Own home/project studio (In the very loosest sense of the word)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Reaper 1.whatever is is this week. W2K Pro. Line 6 Toneport UX-1 impersonating a mic pre.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
No. Damn. I knew I should have tried to get it working using FTAM from the Mainframe. There's no challenege at all if you're all on FTP :D

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
WAV. 48 KHz

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
Somaport WLAN

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
Upload to ftp server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
FLAC


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
Not that I know of. Using mp3 for working bounces to track ideas to caused some sync issues though.

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Team forum, Skype phone & IM

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Songwriting delay & technical issues. One meeber had a dead DAW & serious bandwidth issues. Hell, I had serious bandwidth issues.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
3 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
No. Can you imagine the discussions? "Could you re-take that part using a different mic & pre?" "Yeah, when the next school vac comes around". You'd never finish...

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
No. But it's made me better at them.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
No


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Playing live is, like sex, something that happens before you have kids.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Hobbyist

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
I'll get back to you on that.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)
The all expenses paid trip to the US for the unveiling party? :D



[/LIST]

[Watershed]

I don't get it :Confused:
I'm thick.
What button do I press?

[CaptainHook]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

Recpit.


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

2


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

No.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

n/a


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

n/a


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

No. But it could VERY easily happen.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

n/a But IF i did, it would most likely be due to work commitments.


Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No. Eshaun does a great job. He even went on a limb
to assign me my preference this time. :)


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

own studio (pro)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

PTHD. Os X.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

Wav/2448 was chosen for this team.
I think 96 may cause file transfer and processing power
problems for some but as technology progresses....


What type of internet connection are you using ?

DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

FTP


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

No.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No.


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Team forum. (Brilliant this time)
And weekly skype-ing.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Early drop-out but otherwise smooth. (i think..)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

1. I agree with Tim. It could lose it's appeal if it wasn't
something that was looked forward to.
Maybe 2 at most.


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

All i could.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

3 months. It takes a long time to build friendships.
Even 3 months and i only just feel like i'm getting to know
some of the team.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Not really. I like it when the whole team has equal
input and everyone feels they're are contributing.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Nope. Just reinforced it.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Just through the forums here.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes.


How would you rate yourself :

Professional musician (touring)
Professional musician (studio)
Professional recordist (studio)


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

The only thing i'd like to see more of, is people forming
relationships that last beyond cape. Obviously down to
the individuals, and i dont know how you would improve that.
But i participate in cape to make friends with the people here.


---> What have we forgotten ?

I can't remember.

[bunnerabb]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Old Rec-Pit


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

4

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

4

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

Second CaPE

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

Several times a year.

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW - Nuendo 1.6
---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

44.1/24 .wav Pretty hard to screw up.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL (CLE) WiFi (PIB)

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

ftp server.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

Nope.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

N/A

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Private forum / Skype.

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

I move twice a year and had no bandwidth for a week and no electricity for a day. Islands and technology don't mix well.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

1

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

It's expanded my horizons a bit.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

A couple.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

I do FOH audio and remote recording and sit in with bands on lead vocals, when asked, but I'm trying to get my material recorded and have skipped the whole bar band thing, for now.
How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Professional singer / songwriter. Advanced home recordist / remote recordist.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Format a specific amount of communication necessary to maintain participation.

---> What have we forgotten ?

Not much.



It said my message was too short, so I typed this.

[jdier]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Other Website... Gearslutz and Harvey Gerst pointed me to Slipperman's distorted guitar stuff on PSW, which led me here


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes, j. hall's IMP, but that is just for mixing


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2006


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

more than once a year


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

na


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no - I chose to sign on as a trombone player just to get my feet wet. I am not convinced my trombone playing is good enough, but it worked out and I had fun. Next time I will sign up as a songwriter, or songwriter and bass player.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW - Reaper - WinXP PC


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Maybe - some reported trouble with syncing in time, but I am not convinced there was a problem as most on my team did not hear it.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

MP3 during discovery/arranging

WAV 44.1/24 compressed with FLAC for final product


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

FLAC and RAR


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team Thread with some Private Messaging through Womb.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

1 non responsive member, some minor differences in opinion.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1 or 2


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

2 months


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Yes


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

No


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

1-2 per year at most since real job


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

- Hobbyist


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

None really. I wound up in a group that did not really match my musical tastes or song preference, but that was due to the way I signed up. Next cape I will do a better job picking my position on a team and indicating my musical preferences.


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

SONGWRITING:
I would like to also see a chance for songwriting collaboration. I have not read all your legal stuff, but given my weak lyric writing, I would like to bring a song to CAPE and have someone on the team (perhaps the vocalist) who is strong with Lyrics on my team with the end result being split credits for song writing.

Very well could be a legal nightmare, so if it does not happen, understood.

TEAM ASSIGNMENTS:
I am new to this, but I would hope that teams are mixed up a bunch year to year. I like the idea that I would be thrown into a group each time with people I did not know.

TEAM PRODUCER:
I really think that this would be a GREAT idea. Either assiging one, or adding that responsibility to the Point Man's list of duties. Someone who has the last say about the arrangement and direction of the song.

ORGANIZED BULLPEN:
It would be nice to have a bull pen for people who have special skills that could be used on projects... On my CAPE there were two horn players... we really should have been bullpen people that the team could have called on to add parts, as it was not a horn driven song. I also thought during the cape that perhaps there were other teams that might need a horn part tracked... It would be cool to have a list of horn, harp, slide, banjo, marimba players listed in some official thread that other teams can contact to say "Hey, we have this midi horn part, could you track the low melody?"

OVERALL:
If you change nothing, this is still a great event. I really enjoyed working with my team and think that we have a respectable finished product that does a good job representing the songwriters vision.

WACKED OUT IDEA:
I have been thinking about the idea of doing a concept album... The concepts are presented and voted on by all. Then the guy or gal that came up with the winning concept spells out the songs for the Rock Opera Masterpiece... like, Teen Wolf: The Musical

1. instrumental, 2-3 minutes long, no drums, heavy on acoustic guitars. Key major
2. Acoustic and voice with hand drums: parents reflecting the their beautiful new child. near end hint that they know something is different about their boy. Key major
3. Full acoustic band: Doctor explaining that he does not understand why the kid seems to act weird every 4 weeks
4. Acoustic voice with hand drums, maybe some light kit drums... Parents noting fur and funny teeth but re proclaiming their love.
5. First time the childs voice is heard, big vocal chorus of kid with family preparing to conqor world. Song feeling is that it will all be OK
6. Start quiet with acoustics kid questioning himself.. song builds he realizes he has super human strength, he is starting to get that he is a werewolf.
7. Full Electric band: Kids at school making fun of the freak
8. Electric guitar and voice: kid realizing he is a freak...

You get the idea. Someone fleshes out the opera, people are assigned singing roles (as in, BonerFarm233 is going to sing the part of the kid, BongWash_TN will sing the part of the Dad...) and then proper song writing and recording teams are put together to do all the song writing and tracking... send to the main characters to sing their parts. Back to the team for mixing, then done.

Like i said, wacked out idea. I am slowly starting to realize that I have entirely too much time on my hands.

later.

[/LIST][/QUOTE]

[MacGregor]

So clicking on the "quote" button below the questionnaire doesn't work for you ?

Exactly. Tried both Firefox 2.0.0.2 and IE 7.
It just does a 'normal' quote, not muliple.

Mac

[Edit]: Platform was PC

[EyreSpace]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
the Womb

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
Four

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
Four

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
Yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
2003

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
1-2 times a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
own studio (Pro)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Daw - Alsihad

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Wave 24/44.1

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
Cable

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
FTP Server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
No

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
n/a

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Team Thread; PM; E-Mail

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Member Dropout; songwriting delays;

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
Two

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
Two

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
Three months is too long. Not much seems to happen until the end.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
No producers required.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
no

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
a bit


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Professional musician/recordist; studio and about 150 live dates annually

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






Thanks for playing.

[Fulcrum]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Rec Pit announcement of CAPE I.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

5.

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

9. I was on, or participated with, multiple teams for a couple of CAPEs.

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

I guess you mean outside of CAPE, so I'll say 2003.

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

Once a year, maybe, counting the numerous occasions a CAPE team found itself with enough energy and commitment to want to do a second tune together but not enough of either to actually see it through to completion. I'd love to see it through at least once to an album's worth of stuff.

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems
Answer here :


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
Answer here :
My own sanctum sanctorum for keyboard tracks, and on occasion a friend's studio for vocals.

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

More often than not, 24-bit 44.1kHz WAV; this time out, 24-bit 48kHz WAV. I record keys in the box using Sonar on a home-built PC via Layla 20; vocals into Cubase VST on Mac via M-Audio 1010 interface.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Answer here :
For our own amusement, I'd say the lowest we can get away with would be the most time-effective, so that would be 44.1 or 48. If I were doing this professionally and had my druthers I would want to toss the highest quality possible, so maybe then I'd go to 96. I would say 24 bit would be a minimum in any event.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable.

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

Upload to ftp server.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

RAR because it's more pervasive than my usual choice, 7-Zip.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No one complained.

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Answer here :
Private forum hosted at The Womb. Weekly Skype conferences either in text only or voice mode.

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

CAPE V saw a member drop out; we merely closed ranks. CAPE I saw our point man fade for a bit when work got to be overwhelming and the guy who stepped up suffered a bit of a public meltdown.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

One is quite enough for my schedule.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

I would sign up for the one I wouldn't mind seeing hosted here. :lol:

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

Two months at a minimum, three months tops. You want to keep people interested but not pressure them at the same time-- not everyone who participates is a professional.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

That would very much depend on how you choose to draw the distinction between producer and point man. It seems to me a producer and a point man would be congruent.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

I hadn't participated in any collaborations before CAPE I. That was the revelation for me that I could have fun making music with people I might never meet and (perhaps as important) that viable music could come of it.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes, I've kept in contact with quite a few of them, past and present.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

No... but I'm thinking about it.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Advanced home recordist. I guess I can't call myself a semi-pro musician any more until I start making money at it again.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Themed CAPEs... seasonal material, a specific topic, perhaps covers...

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

The beatdown of a token noob. Oh wait, that's so four years ago....
Merely quoting the questionnaire didn't seem to want to work for me either. I had to resort to some higher-level kung fu.

[QweziRider]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Womb


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

Two


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

Two

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

Cape IV was my first.


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

So far once a year, but hoping for much more now that my feet are wet in this concept.

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Own home/project room.


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW - PC based Logic


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

None


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav 44.1/24 bit


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP primarily, once by DVD at the request of another member.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

None used on my part, but did receive Rar files in Cape IV.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No problems of which I am aware.

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

All of the above.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Member dropout.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2-3


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

All


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

2 months...three allows too much time to get off track and one is not enough. Well, 20 days can get the job done in extreme conditions :Twisted: , but two months would add a comfort level.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

A producer would be a good addition (it's happened informally in both my Capes). However, rather than an extra person, I would make it either the job of the point person or any other team member who also expresses an experience level with producing.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

No, because I did not have a viewpoint or experience with it prior to cape.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes.



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes.


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Semi-professional musician/advanced home recordist/houseboy

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Shorten the time and have a couple or three per year.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

Nothing of which I can think.

[studjo]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
old recpit?

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
2004

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
once a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
no

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
own pro studio

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
PT HD Accell II V6.4

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
nope

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
wav 48kHz/24bit

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
FTP server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
noope

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
PM -Team thread - e-mail

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
one major member dropout (lead singer left before the whole thing started)

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
depends on work

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
2-3 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
one of those guys (PM/Mixer) could take over that role - or a producer would be helpfull but a hell of work

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
nope

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
yep


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
yup

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
everything of the above

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






:Twisted:

[Calvin]

1. How did you first learn about Cape ?

MARSH

2. How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

1

3. ---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

1

4. Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

No.

5. ---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

n/a

6. ---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

n/a

7. Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

Nope

8. ---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

n/a

9. Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No

10. To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

Combo local pro facility and my own little project studio

11. ---> What was the principal recording medium :

My parts were initially tracked to RADAR, with some additional parts tracked in Cubase SX (broadcast WAV). PT was used for our team's mix.

12. ---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

13. What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

WAV, either 48 or 44.1, 24 bit.

14. What type of internet connection are you using ?

Cable

15. How did you send your tracks to the team ?

upload to ftp server

16. ---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

No.

17. ---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

N/A

18. ---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Team forum, weekly Skype calls/chats.

19. ---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

My only CAPE experience went very smoothly. We did have an early drop-out, but we had no trouble covering.

20. How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

No more than two. I like the "event" nature of CAPE, and wouldn't want it reduced to something commonplace.

21. ---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

Every last one.

22. How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

3 months seems about right.

23. Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

I think a point-man is sufficient to make final decisions if there's no consensus. No producer (although, I do love to work for/with talented producers).

24. Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

No, worked out about as well as I hoped it would.

25. Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Just through the Womb.

26. Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Not recently, but used to gig regularly.

27. How would you rate yourself :

Used to be pro touring/studio musician and part-time recordist. That was before I started raising my family. Now, I guess I have to call myself a hobbyist, much as I hate to think of myself that way (having started playing paying gigs at age 14, many moons ago).

28. What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I had such a good experience my first time out, it's tough for me to think of improvements to be made.

29. ---> What have we forgotten ?

Love CAPE, had a blast. Terrific experience. Thanks to all who work hard to make it happen.

[shlampe]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
The womb

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
4

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
3

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
nope

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
nope

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
nope, loved every minute of it.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
Motu 828 and DP(mac)


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Nope

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Wav/Aif seems to work out pretty well, it's what I've done every time so far.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
Nada


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
all of the above


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
4

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
4

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
2-3 months, that gives everyone ample time.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
don't know, would likely be fun to try.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Definitely, i had a lot of reservations before cape1 and pretty much have none now.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
you betcha



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
you betcha


How would you rate yourself :

- Hobbyist with delusional aspirations?


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
more beer

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

[shlampe]

BTW, for those having issues w/ responding, take the quote tags out and you'll be fine (those are the ones with brackets and quote and then /quote)

[McAllister]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
- MARSH

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
- All

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
- All

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
- No

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
- No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
- Yes, but only because I wasn't given the role I preferred.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- Nuendo & PT

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
- No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- 96/48/44.1 kHz



What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server



---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Don't know


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
- Team thread
- e-mail

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
- 1 or 2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
- 1 or 2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
- 2 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
- Yes

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
- Yes

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
- Yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
- Yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Advanced home recordist / mixer


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I like the idea of each team writing to the same theme.
I am glad this is not a competition with a "winner".
A strong point man/producer can make or break a team.
In recent CAPEs the team has had more input on individual parts than previously. I don't like this. Members should submit what they submit, and the team has to work with it. Input & feedback is alright, but the final decision should ALWAYS be with the player involved.
Tighter timelines.
Writers should not necessarily have a song ready from the start (but then I like that kind of writing pressure).
Writers should be able to collaborate. As long as any ownership splits are clear from the start (always 50-50, for instance).




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[Tim Armstrong]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

Recpit

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

5

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

4

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2004

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

once/twice a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

yes, the first one

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

My Dad passed away.

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

nope!

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform

Used to use n-Track Studio, now I use Reaper.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

nope

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav/44.1/24 bit, because everyone can use those files.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

- upload to ftp server, plus Skype


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

I have used Flac, but now we just upload wavs...


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

flac can be flaky...

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

(Team thread / Skype )


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

We took a long time getting to the point of having a scratch version of the song to record with, I think because we were too damn polite and didn't communicate very well. We wasted a lot of time early, and ran out of time late.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

One is plenty for me!

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

See the previous answer!

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

One month. Too much time leads to deadline complacency, I think...

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Naw.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not changed as much as formed. I never gave it much thought before!

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

No.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yep.

How would you rate yourself :

Semi-professional musician (bar band division), Advanced home recordist / mixer


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Cash prizes! :Twisted:

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

Cape has been a heck of a good thing for me, even this year with our Team not finishing. Thanks for hosting it.




Cheers, Tim

[Watershed]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)

A Marshian friend

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

4

Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

4

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes

if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2004.... ish

if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

more than once a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)

What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - PTLE (002R)

Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav
- 24/44.1 kHz
Seems to be most generally accepted

What type of internet connection are you using ?

ADSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

upload to ftp server

Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

mp3 for scratch tracks, then uncompressed WAV for final versions

How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Team forum and weekly Skype meetings

Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

One member dropped out early due to work committments, but it was easilly covered.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2

How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

Definitely 1, maybe 2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

yes

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

No, because I didn't really have a view at all before that.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes

How would you rate yourself :

Advanced home recordist / mixer

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Unsure how to do it, but something needs to happen to spice it up a bit.
Maybe if there were 2 per year. One remains pretty much how it is now, and the other is used to trial new ideas?

[Palewailer]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other)
Recpit
How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

4--->
Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
5

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
Yup.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? 2001, I think.


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
Once or twice a year, maybe.

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No. Had to sit this one out, though.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
Nope.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
In my penthouse studio.


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Boss BR1180.
Really.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
No, but my mixers probably did.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
Beats me. Waddya got?

What type of internet connection are you using ?
DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
All the above.
---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
Flac once, I think.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
None that I'm aware of.--->
How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM & phone


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
Nothing major. All sunshine with scattered piss showers.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
As many as the market will bear.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
As many as I can bear.

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal
2-3 months.
Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
Naw.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Maybe a little.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Some.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician. Part time, lately.


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
I like the cash prizes idea!

---> What have we forgotten ?
Nuthin' that I can remember.

[maccool]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
Marsh


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
2


Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
No


if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
n/a


if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
n/a


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No


If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No. I do what I can


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
own studio (home/project)


What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
DAW. PTLE+Mac


Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
No


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Other; any format which is the easiest for the whole team on the given project.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
ADSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
Upload to ftp server


Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
No


if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
All of the above


Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
None that I was aware of; that's the Point's bailiwick, isn't it?


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
3

How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
3


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
2


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
No

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Yes


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Yes



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Amateur


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Hmmnnnn...

What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)
Hmmnnnn...

[J.G.]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

Husband, who read about the Diaries...


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

3 counting this one.


Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

3 counting this one, (plus the bonus tune this time 'round).


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Yes.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

'01


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

Alllll the time.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.


Have you been displeased with your assigned role

Yes, pleased as punch. ;)


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW, using ACID for scratch ideas on a PC and Digital Performer on the MAC for the serious takes.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

None that I can remember.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

- Wav/Aif


What type of internet connection are you using ?

- DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

U-SEND-IT, or Skype, or using the team's FTP site


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

RAR


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

None.


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

On our forum for the most part, but some team members made good use of Skype as well.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Par for the course normality in most Capes, with isolated pockets of percieved disgruntlement here and there.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2--as I think more is just too much on the plate for not only the participants, but for the admin. "Less is More", comes to mind, and I think that less than more Capes per year would also serve to preserve the "specialness" that is the magic of CAPE.


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

1 for sure.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

3 months from start to finnish, (or to Swedish, depending on who's on my team ; ).


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

In some cases, it's been downright FUN.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Some, indeedy.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Rarely these days, mostly session work.


How would you rate yourself :

Professional vocalist/writer/groover.


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I'll have to come back to that, you've already gotten plenty out of me already here, Mister! :Razz:



cheers,

: J

[E. Shaun]

(I'm responding from a participant's perspective here...)



How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Well...it all started with a call on one October day from Mixerman...


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

4. I sat CAPE III out as a participant.


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

3. Team Kinetic in CAPE II had great promise, but just didn't work out.


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

Back in 2001 I did one with a vocalist in Australia.


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

Usually just for CAPE, but I'm always up for more.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

Nope! Although I keep trying to get that E. Shaun guy to let me mix some day...


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Project "studio".


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW. Cubase this time, Nuendo for CAPE IV, and tracked the grand piano for CAPE I at a professional studio on Pro Tools (can't recall what verson).


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Not at all.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

I prefer 24 bit .wavs, either 44.1 or 48 kHz.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

ADSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

Uploaded to FTP.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

Nope.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

One Skype conversation, a number of PMs, a few emails, and forum chat.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Three dropouts. It was QweziRider who managed to salvage the team despite that fact.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

Definitely no more than two. One regular one, and one "themed" one might be nice.


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

Both.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

Three months for a standard CAPE, and six weeks to two months for a thematic one.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No. Been there, done that...dealt with the messes.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not particularly, as I've always loved the concept.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Absolutely.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

No.


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Currently, as much as I hate to admit it, a hobbyist.


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

Nothing at all...I'm glad to have been involved with all CAPEs, and watch everyone develop. I'm looking forward to participating in the next one!

[Azraphael]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

@ The MARSH


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

3 rounds, 4 teams (Did both Enigma and Milk Carton in CAPE V)


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

3 rounds, 4 teams. Batting 1000 so far. :)


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Yes


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

1998 or 1999, I believe.


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

As an official event, I'm only doing CAPE these days. However, I'm working with musicians via the internet all the time on non-event-related stuff.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

No


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

N/A


Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No. For me it's been the perfect balance of challenge, new types of creativity, and fun. CAPE gets me out of my own personal ruts that I get into as a musician by forcing me to work on something outside my normal scope of things.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

Own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW: Logic Pro 7.2 on dual core 2.16Ghz Intel based iMac (for CAPE V)

DAW: Cubase SX on a 2.0Ghz Athlon based PC (for CAPE III and IV)


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Only some 32-bit files that wouldn't open in some team members' DAWs. Easily recitified.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

Whatever works for the whole team. For CAPE V we used 24/44.1 .wav for tracking and 24/96 .wav for the final mix.


What type of internet connection are you using ?

Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

Mostly FTP server, but couriered a DVD-ROM to our mixer for CAPE III due to a massive amount of files.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

No


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

N/A


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Primarily the team forum, but we also used the Chatwomb and Skype on occasion.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Only problems I've had is dropouts - singer on CAPE V, and all 3 guitarists on CAPE IV. Both situations were rectified by other existing team members stepping up for additional responsibilities on the song.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2 or 3. 1 isn't enough, and 4 is too many, IMO.


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

Likely all of them, unless something else has me seriously occupied.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

4-6 weeks. In my experience, all the work gets done in that amount of time anyway... usually the first 3 weeks and the last 3 weeks, or so. It's hard to maintain energy and momentum on sone single song for 3 months. FWIW, Team Milk Carton did it in a month for CAPE V.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

I thought this was tried in the past and didn't work out?


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes. It's better than the others by a significant margin. Other online collaborations I've done were jam tracks and hack scratch stuff, just for the hell of it... CAPE raised the bar. Bigtime.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Until a couple months ago, yes.


How would you rate yourself :

Professional musician (touring)
Professional musician (studio)
Advanced home recordist / mixer
Hobbyist

Right now "Advanced Home recordist / mixer" and "Hobbyist" are the closest matches, but I have played professionally both live and in the studio in the past.


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

1. Make it shorter. 3 months is a) too long to keep the momentum up, b) long enough that it increases the liklihood of members having to drop out unexpectedly, due to other things coming up, and c) a long time to keep listening to the same song.

2. Offer a second level of CAPE. Possibly for CAPE veterans only. I think that CAPE is a great learning tool, and has made me better in the studio for sure. You learn a lot working seriously with people you've never met. However, in the "real" world, so to speak, that's rarely the case. You aren't assigned randomly to a session without a producer and given 3 months to get your part down. I think that Advanced CAPE is a more likely spot for the Producer role mentioned earlier... Producer and songwriter get together, decide to do something, and then THEY pick their team, based on genre available volunteers, etc.

Yeah, it's not as friendly as CAPE is, but neither is competing for session work sometimes. Just a thought.. the point is that I think we should keep CAPE the way it is, except shorter, and ADD an advanced version of some sort on top of that. Kinda like a CAPE grad school.


---> What have we forgotten ?

Your fly's undone.




Cheers,

Dave

[Swafford]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

MARSH

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

NO

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

NO

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

NO

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Logic 7.1

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

NO

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

The one that works.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

NO

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team thread

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

timeliness

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

do not care

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)



How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

do not care

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

YES

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

None to change

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

NO

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

YES

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

I get paid to play live. Am I a PRO? Lot's of Industry Dickwads don't think so.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Producer

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

Free beer; weed; Blowjobs; Back rubs; Industry Dickwad to suck the soul out of the music...I'm sure I'll think of something else...oh, yeah - free beer and weed.

[seagate]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Marsh

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for? (0 to 5)

1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track? (0 to 5)

1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape? (yes-no)

Yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time? (year)

2004

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

serveral times a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape? (yes-no)

No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

Yes and No, Never mind...

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

- own studio (home/project)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Logic Pro 7


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems?

No


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

24bit @ 44.1k, mp3 for scratch, wav for finals


What type of internet connection are you using?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

upload to ftp server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

nope

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems?

nope

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team Thread mostly, Skype texting with 2 team members

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

2 members failed to delivery, the rest of the team picked up the slack

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man?

No

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations?

No

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape?

Yes

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs?

No

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

- Advanced home recordist / mixer

What are your suggestions to improve Cape?

Introduce $$$ penalties (or 2 month bans from the Womb) for non performing team members who either never turn up or wait till last minute to pull out.

What have we forgotten?
(general comments)

More pictures of Princess... ;)

[Jeff_C]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

PSN podcast interview with Charles Dye

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

N/A

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

N/A

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW: ProTools LE through Digi002R on Quad Core PC

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

mp3 for idea sharing and scratch tracks, 24bit 48kHz Wav for final tracks & mix

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

FiOS (Fiber Optic Cable)

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

compressed mp3 files on scratch tracks. No compression used on final tracks.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

N/A

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team Thread & Skype

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

One member had to drop out pretty early, but another team member was able to take on the extra duties.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

Both, I suppose

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months worked well for our team, but I suspect we could have finished faster if needed. I think 2 months would be the absolute minimum.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No. Perhaps the point man or songwriter should be given tie-breaking authority on anything the team couldn't settle as a group.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not really.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes
How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Volunteer Church Musician, Advanced home recordist / mixer

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I like the idea of a themed CAPE occasionally. Anybody have connections that might allow doing a CAPE CD for charity? (music in schools, toys for kids at Christmas, etc.)

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

This has been a great experience. Thanks to all who made it possible - especially E. Shaun. How in the world did you sort through all those folks to divide the teams? I'll say this, you sure chose well for my team.

[Spock]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Lurking at the old Recpit


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

3


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

3


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Demos and keys at home, Real vocals a friend's studio.


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW, Reaper on a laptop.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Not as long as the files were in the format we agree on as a team.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

MP3 for demo tracks

24 bit .wavs, 44.1 or 48 kHz, everything can read and write them. 96k seem to be overkill.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

Uploaded to FTP, Post MP3s in team thread.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

No.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Yes, all, well no private forum.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Small technical issues, formats.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

One maybe 2


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

Depends on the timing and what else I have going on at the time.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months is just about right. No shorter than 2. You will never get rid of that low point in the middle of any project. Not saying it can't be done faster, but it highly depend on schedules and skills of the team members.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Depends. That job needs to be done, but it doesn't always need to be another person, or just one person.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

No, I don't think I had one before.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes.


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Hobbyist.

---> What are your suggestions to improve Cape?

Cape IV didn't have any mastering and it I think it hurt the final results a bit. Good to see that it is back as of Cape V.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

I think what we are missing is so way to get a lessons learned from the team members compiled and out to everyone.

I do like the fact that you don't know your team until it is announced. This gives a way for new people to work with others that have been around a bit, and also it keeps things fresh.

[kingkai]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Been a spectator since the beginning at the Rec-Pit.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1 - This was my maiden trip into the waters.

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1 - Batt'n a thousand here as a rookie.

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

nope.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

nope.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No. I was assigned the role I had hoped for from the beginning.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Own studio-like area at home.

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW, N-track / Cool-edit on wintel platform.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav seems universal and 24/44.1,48 seems to be good enough and common now. 96KHz may be better, but my whole setup is not up to that standard realistically. Actually, I think 24 bit is pushing it.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

ftp server.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

mp3 work files.
uncompressed finals.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team thread / Skype

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

The only problems I had were of my own devices and I'm not tellin' :Coolio:

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

1 or 2 at most

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1 or 2 at most

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3-months was confortable but not excessive.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Is'nt that really the point of the point-man ????

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

I'm a rookie, I didn't a view before.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Just through the team thread. What a great bunch 'o people!!!

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Hobbyist

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

This was a pretty terrific experience for me. Maybe I'll have a better feel for this after the next one.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

???





Peace - Out, Irv

[Brendo]

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How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Recpit

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

5

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

5

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

N/A

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

N/A

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

Once or twice.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio, home

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW, PT7.1.1, OS X 10.4.8, Intel Mac

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

None my fault

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

tracking? 192kbps mp3 to send back and forth, 16/44.1 wav for the mixer... mp3 for filesize/practicality, 16/44.1 for ubiquity

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

ADSL2+ (average 6mbps)

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

No

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team forum on Womb, IM, Skype

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

songwriting delay, logistical issues, genre clash, some slight personality clash, slight language barrier maybe

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2 is plenty

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Some

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Advanced home

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

look into creative commons maybe, for the copyright/licensing side of things...

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

seems pretty comprehensive.

[Scodiddly]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
The Mixerman forum back at Prosoundweb.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
4

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
4

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No, but it's been close once or twice.

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
Time - moving, etc.

Have you been displeased with your assigned role
No.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
Living-room corner studio, because I mostly do bass direct. For CaPE V I dragged my laptop to the office on a nice quiet weekend morning for my other instrument.

---> What was the principal recording medium :
DAW - Ardour on Linux and for this CaPE, OS X.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Lining up tracks has sometimes been a problem, but otherwise no.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
44.1kHz/24bit seems to work pretty well. Anything faster would require a lot more file transfer space.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
Sort of a DSL-ish broadband thing.


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
FTP space.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
We used MP3 files for throwing around ideas and basic tracks, then uncompressed WAV files for final tracks.


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
Team forum here in the Womb, Skype calls, and maybe a few emails.

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
One member "dropped out" right before final tracking, but his existing tracks were usable as-is. Then we had that whole drummer-in-disguise problem last year. And there's always some kind of drama, though usually not too hard to get around.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
Maybe 2 - certainly not more than that. With 2 I'd probably stay better in practice in between projects.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
One or two.

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
I like the current schedule.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
No.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
It's not only possible, but good!

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Not really, aside from being around these forums. I've had former teammates on later CaPE editions.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Rarely.

How would you rate yourself :
I'm a hobbyist as a live performer, but I work in live sound so to me it's part of the career.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Maybe a small-team version, so we can do some simpler productions?

---> What have we forgotten ?
Not much - it's a work in progress, though.




(necessary padding)

[tammikuu]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

A person sleeping next to me took part of CaPE II.


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

2


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

no


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own studio (home/project), friend studio (pro)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Daw, Logic Pro, Mac OS X


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Only when the team members forget to follow the common guidelines


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav 24bits, 44.1 kHz


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

Upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

Zip


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Skype / email / private forum / phone


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

General passiveness of the members


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

1


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

I have mixed feelings towards having a producer (artistic) in teams. In certain situations, especially when artistic decision making is delayed, it would force someone to take the role if it didn't happen naturally, which is a good thing. On the other hand, it has been fascinating to see how the teams have handled the decision making part without an assigned producer and what methods the teams have used (and what have been successive and what not).

So, I think, I actually would like to see CaPE to go on without an assigned producer, though it probably would prevent at least some of the problematic situations - at least if the producers were well chosen and the team members would trust his/her opinions (which has also been an important part of assigning the role inside the team to some person or procedure).


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Hobbyist


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I have had a couple of discussions with E. Shaun on this matter.


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

-



:)

[Taliesyn]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (Project Studio Podcast)


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (1)


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (1)


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (no)


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (----)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (----)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (no)


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
----


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes, it was great. Everyone was VERY professional.)


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- own studio (pro)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - Pro Tools HD



---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ? No


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
44.1/24 bit. Wave or Aiff. Don't think it matters much.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

- Other (no compression)


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread)


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout-we had our drummer drop out. We found a replacement, and all things were good again.)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (4)


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (as many as I could. 3 of 4)


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (3 months is probably good.)


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ? Our point man acted as a producer, and it worked out great. Call it what you will, it needs a producer.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ? No, I have always communicated with people in my industry and interests on the net. This is one of many.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ? No



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ? Yes


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional recordist (studio) & Part-time player



What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?If someone is to drop out, please give notice ASAP.


---> What have we forgotten ?
(great experience, will do it again)

....




......

[AxeSlash]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

Through Herr Schliperstein's thread from the PSW days


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

1.


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

1.


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Many, but none on nearly as professionaly standard as Cape.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

Uh...2000? Posibly earlier? It was a LONG time ago. http://www.mellowland.org/TA/mambo/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=54 is the kinda stuff we used to do - lo-fi (like 22KHz was a HIGH sample rate!) "tracked" (not in the sense of the word as we understand it here) metal songs. Impulse Tracker, FastTracker, ModPlug Tracker etc etc. The scene's been pretty dead for a few years, but some of the old guys hang on in there. It was all free and for fun, not even remotely pro (some of the songwriting/recording was impressively bad, often intentionally so). Regular "disks" were organised where a bunch of people would track stuff and it would all be released together; guest vocalists and guest guitar solos were commonplace, but it was rare that anything else was collaborated upon. E.g. you rarely had more than 2 people involved in any one song, often a guitarist (who did everything bar vocals) and a vocalist.



---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations Years back it was probably once every 3-4 months, but Cape is the first one I've done for the past 5 years or so.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? Nope.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
N/A

Have you been displeased with your assigned role Nope. I woulda liked to be songwriter, but meh, guess everyone would :) It was an education to take someone else's song and mutate and then record it for a change.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- own studio (semi-pro...currently somewhere between "project" and "pro"...)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - Steinberg Nuendo, PC

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ? Nope; file format details were all agreed well in advance. Some people forgot to include the sync click though...


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav
- Sample rate according to mixer's choice and FTP speed I would say. 96KHz files up to a very slow FTP will spell the end of the project.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- personally, upload to ftp server, but others had to Skype them to each other.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

Not as far as I know


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
Mainly private forum, Skype once a week, occasional phone.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
members dropout (we ended up using programmed drums)

I can't think of anything else that really held us up.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

I think maybe 2 would be enough. Any more and people will be struggling to keep up; everyone in this business is always very busy, and as a result it's possible for those who wish to participate to make time every 6 months, but e.g. every 3 months might be pushing it. I get the feeling if Capes were more regular that "attendance" would drop...


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for 4. It was a fun thing to do, and a great learning experience. At the moment I have more time to spare than usual, so I would gladly participate in as many Capes as I could.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
Perhaps another couple of weeks longer than whatever this time's limit was. I think the intermediate deadlines were perhaps a bit skewed - I think we ended up with only a week to get the thing mixed (this may have been our own fault, I can't remember what the exact deadlines were). If I had been mixing I would have probably preferred a little more leeway in case anything went wrong that stopped me from achieving it.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Good question...to which I don't know the answer. I think the addition of a producer may well lengthen the whole process quite a bit.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not particularly. It's pretty much the same deal as what I used to do years back, just on a far more pro level.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Nope :P My own fault, I haven't opened up Skype for a while.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yep.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional "project" (home is the wrong word - I have a studio in a rented office that I am slowly building up to "pro" standard) recordist / mixer

I'm not quite making enough money as a musician to qualify myself as a "pro" musician, although I have the musical skills to do it. I just refuse to play popular music :D


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Um...make cowbell use a requirement? Ban amps that only go up to 10?

I was considering the mastering side of it, but I'm yet to hear Bob's masters (which I'm sure will be awesome), so I'll keep my trap shut. I kinda liked the idea of each team mastering it's own stuff, but meh. Maybe it's better with one (vastly more experienced!) person doing it all.

---> What have we forgotten ?


Fish!

[dikledoux]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

PSW back in the day

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

3

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

3

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

Yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2005

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

several times a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

Have you been displeased with your assigned role

no

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

own studio - home

---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW - Sonar on WinXP

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

nope - other than the odd file lineup issue. easily corrected

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

MP3 to work out ideas
WAV at 24bit/44.1 but I can work with other file types/formats

What type of internet connection are you using ?

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

FTP

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

sometimes, sometimes not. Used RAR when I did.

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

nope

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Skype, team forum, pm

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

bit of a language barrier with one team member (most of us were from USA, she's Francolingual) but got help from Malice and the delightfully goofy free internet translations. Never mind - it wasn't a problem. It made it MORE fun <g>. In my opinion, language shouldn't be viewed as a barrier but a bridge (ooh look at me all philosophical and forward thinking...)

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2 tops - but possibly compress the time frame. Also would like to see more spontaneous collabs from forum members (I'm pretty sure many are already happening but there's not much mention of it on the collab forum)

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

all of them (2)

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

2 months (I realize this may not be possible for many)

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Nope - but we should formally name one or the other as producer and include that in the signup. Another person as producer means another iteration of decision making and it would slow things down.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Hell yes!

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

yes

How would you rate yourself :

professional home recordist/mixer (I try to get paid and I'm professional in my demeanor), somewhat advanced musician (I'm seldom paid because of the situations I put myself in, but I'm a competent player)

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

shorter time frame, shorter sign-up period and some limitation of participants. I guess just scope-reduction overall before things get too outta hand.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

We better not have forgotten that this whole event is some kinda magic. An absolute gift from the cosmos that's been made available to us through divine fortune and a LOT of hard work from the organizers and participants.





My .02

dik

[Baddo]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
Slippermans narratives

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
no

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
no

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
own studio (Project)

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
DAW - Digital Performer on a Mac G4

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
no

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
WAV or AIFF @44.1 khz; I don't buy into the 96/192 trend (not yet at least)

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
e-mail

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
Zip

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
nope

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Team thread and e-mail

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
none

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
3 months

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
no

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
no

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
no


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Professional musician (both touring and studio)

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
booze

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

[volthause]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

RecPit


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

3


Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

3


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Nothing organized.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

Negative

Have you been displeased with your assigned role

Nope, although I have been challenged.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

own recording space. it's the moist-est!


What was the principal recording medium :

PARIS d.a.w.

Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Nope; file format details were all agreed in advance.

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

.Wav, 44.1kHz 24bit


What type of internet connection are you using ?

cable

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

FTP

Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

Zip

if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

Nope


How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Private forum, Skype, and occasional phone.


Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Drummer droped out (we ended up using programmed drums)

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

1 or 2 should do it.


How many of those editions would you sign up for

If things keep going the way they are, I may have time for zero. I'd definitely still like to do 1 though.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

1 month. I think that time schedule is tight and challenging, but the middle 6 weeks of Cape seem useless anyhow. Not much is being done, and there doesn't seem to be any real urgency.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Don't think it would help. The "design by committee" approach really hurts the timeline of CaPE at the moment, but having a final voice calling the shots might really get some people pissed, especially if you're the one who is sucking.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Nope, it's all in good fun.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Certainly. I still keep in touch with teamates from CaPE II even.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yep.

How would you rate yourself :

Hack musician, mixer and recordist.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

More whores and coke in the bathrooms please.

What have we forgotten ?

All the organizers have forgotten to give themselves a great pat on the back for once again putting together the teams, schedule and timeline so that all of us out here in the ether of the internet world can get together and make music together.

I salute you.

[saxplayerz]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (that other place)


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (5)


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (5)


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (no)


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes)


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems
- too much cowbell :lol:


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (no)


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- own studio (home/project)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - ALSIHAD



---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Only with one Cali cape member who was not too technical.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
wave files


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Rar



---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
Nope

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
Team thread


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
Goes drank the rehearsal space bar dry and the next team
had to re-stock the bar prior to tracking.What a hastle! :Roll eyes:


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year 4


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for 4


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal 90 days


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ? Yes


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ? Yes



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes


How would you rate yourself :
Depends on how much I've had to drink.
The more booze the better for others and me.


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
More dancing girls at the release party. Last year we also
ran out of wings and the punch Bubba made had a strange taste.


---> What have we forgotten ?
Awards ! Who was the first team to get called out by the Hall monitor?






:Coolio:

[vanblah]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

PSW

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

5

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

5

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

I've tried a couple ... they didn't work out.

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

The first CaPE

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

Once a year or so

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

First time was on Vegas 3.0. I use Sonar 6PE now.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

.wav or broadcast wav. It's fairly generic.


What type of internet connection are you using ?

I've used 'em all for CaPE projects. Currently cable.


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

FTP or HTTP download


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

None.

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

All of the above. I used mainly the team thread and PMs.

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

4

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

I'd want to do all of 'em. Don't know if it's entirely possible, but I'd try!

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

90 days

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Probably so that we could have a "single" vision. It makes things run more smoothly. Producer may be too strong a word though.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Maybe.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes.

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes.

How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician (touring) sometimes
- Professional musician (studio) sometimes ... need more of this PLEASE.
- Advanced home recordist / mixer


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Perhaps more specific goals. Somehow tie each of the teams together, maybe by restricting to certain genres?

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

[Ian-H]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
Through a friend who was already on it - Matt Allison

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
Nope

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)
n/a

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)
n/a

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems
n/a

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
no, although being the songwriter can be an awkward experience cause you've already put such a strong stamp on the project, it means pretty much hanging back and letting the others take charge

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other
own studio - home

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Daw - Logic 7.2 on G5-Quad

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
We worked in mp3s and timing was sketchy (should I say all over the place?!)

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Wav 24/44 would be ideal, but results in large files to transfer, so we only used it for completed tracks - mp3s were practical but less than ideal.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
DSL, but not the world's fastest (Do you hear that Telkom!!!!!)

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
We posted mp3s on the team forum then yousendit.com for the final wavs

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
nope

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
We probably hung on to mp3s too long (read above). But then that reflects that our song became way too lastminute.com

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Team thread/skype/email/good ol fashioned telephone

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
technical issues of members' equipment falling over were the primary hold-ups, but various members also got too busy

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
1-2

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
probably 1, but depends on how busy I am

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
4-6 weeks would be good - it's too long currently, because people loose interest/become too busy

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
It would make things more "effective" but totally change the character of it. I think it should be kept "explicitly" producer-less!

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Yes

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Yes, I've started recording an album with one of them!


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yup

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist
Professional singer-songwriter: touring/studio

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Make it shorter! The time-frame is currently too long, to my mind, and people lose interest and focus a bit, and other commitments intrude. If it was shorter and people had to know that they had significant time available over the short time, I think it would work better.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)
This was a fascinating and amazing experience which I learned a tremendous amount from. It was not without difficulties, and perhaps the outcome had its flaws, but I made friends, had a jol and enjoyed it! We had to smoke virtual fatties, though...

[tomhansen]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
PSN podcast


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
1


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
1


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
No


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

- own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Daw, XP pro, Cubase 3.1


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Nope


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
When tracking Mp3 format makes the most sense. 44.1


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
Cable


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
FTP server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
Zip


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
Nope


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Skype, Team thread mostly


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Member dropout but came through in the end, intro click track issues and track not aligning for the mixer.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
2


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
2


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
3


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
No, the songwriter should wear that hat


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Yes, Awesome experience


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Yes!



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Advanced home recordist / mixer

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






Thanks!

[Oberlehrer]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
The MARSH


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
2


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)
2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)
no


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
no


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
no


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
DAW (Logic 7.2 on a G4)


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
no


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
Broadcast wave if possible, sample rate as agreed by participants


What type of internet connection are you using ?
DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
Flac


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
yes. The Flac implementation on the Mac has some problems with multiple file extensions (like *.l.flac). At least that's what I think...


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
Team thread.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
songwriting delay and some deadline issues, none of them really serious to me


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
3


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
3


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
3


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
no


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
no


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
no


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
yes


How would you rate yourself :
Professional musician, but nowadays mostly working in education


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
I could imagine that occasionally a certain (very broad) "theme" could be implemented. I also would like to see very odd team combinations (like a team without a drummer, or without a vocalist).


---> What have we forgotten ?

[LoveDrums]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)
Podcast - Project Studio Network

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?
1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?
1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?
No

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?
No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

Have you been displeased with your assigned role
No - I'm a drummer, assigned to be the drummer. That worked out well.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- own studio (home/project)



---> What was the principal recording medium :
- standalone HD recorder - Fostex MR8HD. Then transferred tracks to Logic Express 7 on Mac PowerBook G4 for editing and upload.

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
- No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav at 48 kHz. However the Fostex only supports 44.1, 16 bit.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip sometimes

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
No


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
- Team thread and Skype


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
The hardest part is that we were all busy at differnt times, but the momentum kept going.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year
4

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
4

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal
3 months actually worked out well for the team to get acquainted, pick a song, arrange, exchange tracks, then mix. However, it might be interesting to have a Cape "sprint". Throw teams together and see what they can do in a month.

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
It might make for a more real world experience. But then it might be a pain in the butt.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
If anything, just makes me want to do more.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Yes

Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
Yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician
- Newbie home recordist / mixer


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
I thought the Cape guidelines document/thread was a great introduction. More of this would be great. Maybe a FAQ or a thread discussing Cape process by different teams.

---> What have we forgotten ?
That was fun!

[Test4Echo]

How did you first learn about Cape ?
Other website. That one before The Womb..have forgotten it's name..:-)


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?
Three. Two as original member and one as auxulary.


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?
Three.


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?
No


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?
-


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations
-


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?
No


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
-


Have you been displeased with your assigned role
No. Always got the role I signed up for - drums and bass.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
Own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :
Daw - Logic Pro 7.x on a Mac. (MacBook Pro and iMac)


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
No


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
Wav 24/48kHz. It's a standard format most digital equipment can handle, and it's good enough quality/small enough file size.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
DSL 8 Mbit/LAN 100 Mbit


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
Upload to ftp server. Sometimes scratch tracks (mp3) via email.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
Flac


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
No


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
- Private forum (that went public after a few days)
- Email
- Skype (weekly)
- Phone


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
- member dropout. We improvised our way around that within the team.
- having to change mixers in the last minute due to professional life commitment. Auxiliary mixer stepped in (thanks again). :grin:
- some track alignment issues due to last minute changes of the song


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year
Two


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for
Two. (at least one if seriously pressed for time by work........nah, two..:-))


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal
3 months


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
Hmmm...tuff question. One of the challenges with CaPE is to make a song collectively, within the team. But how about making it an option?

The team can decide to produce the song together, or pick a producer within the team. Or - opt for an external signed up producer?

Some kind of time limit for calling in an external producer would probably have to come in question here, to not make producers life a living hell. Say after max 1-1,5 month of a 3 moth CaPE round?



Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Yes. Three quick things comes to mind...

1. It can be done!!
2. The results can be very, very good. Actually brilliant in some cases.
3. For us hobbyists the learning factor is great!



Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Yes



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
No


How would you rate yourself :
Something between...
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Cape in the current form? I really don't know.
Maybe small things like provide filespace for teams if that is an issue.
Maybe present the finished cape songs in a more "stand alone" way, like on a website either within this domain or on myspace / similar place?
But I think cape in it's current form should remain close to what it is - a fun time (at least) once a year to meet new musicians and make music together. And learn something from it.

But......and I'm shure I'm blinded from this years smooth experiance that cape was...:-) But anyway:

What about once...at least once....with a future cape, raise the bar a bit? Set a goal from the beginning - other then that each team shall come out with a finished song at the end of it.
Like - we are going to make an album. A charity album? An album loosely based on some theme/concept/thought?

It will have to have another longer timeframe. And a producer. Maybe even let the different teams work together to solve upcoming problems. And it certainly will make people who like to sign up for it to think two three times extra before they do...:-)



---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

To sit down....relax. Open up a beer and maybe have a whisky on the side, and take credit for a another great cape round... :Wink:

Cheers!!


_

[Halsu]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

Lurking @ MARSH. Or Womb. Eh.


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

1


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

So far, 0.9, but still hoping it will be 1 soon ,-)


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Yes.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

If just sending tracks via ftp instead of physically delivering the media qualifies, maybe around 2004 or something.

If only a CAPE -like collaboration, with people i only know online counts, 2006.


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

Once or more a year. The trend is upwards.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

No.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

N/A


Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No. But i will try to get some other role next time, for variety.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW. Sony Acid Pro 6 on WinXP, Alesis Multimix 16 Firewire interface.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Nope.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

44.1 / 16 bit wav.

Good enough quality, widest possible compatibility, reasonable file size.


What type of internet connection are you using ?

ADSL, around 10 Mbit in, 1 Mbit out.


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

- upload to ftp server


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

- Zip, not necessarily that much because of the compression, but to combine all tracks to one downloadable file.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

Nope.


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Private forum / Skype

Only one Skype call, i was unable to participate that time.


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

It seems most of us have been very busy with Real Life (TM).

So, progress and communication has been very slow.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2 would be good


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

1-2


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

3 months sounds good.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

That could be added to point man's duties i guess.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Not really, it's all been good.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Not yet.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes, but less than a dozen a year. Tonight i have one, BTW ;-)


How would you rate yourself :

- Advanced home recordist / mixer, borderline semi-pro
- Advanced hobbyist musician, borderline semi-pro

I do get paid for some of the music i do, but it's rather mariginal.


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

The current system works fine i think.


---> What have we forgotten ?

Nuthin' much.

[BoogieWithStu]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

Project Studio Network Podcast - Charles Dye

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

0 - One track in progress after deadline as of this writing

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

n/a

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

n/a

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

n/a

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)

- other



---> What was the principal recording medium :

- Daw - Ableton live 6.04, MacBook running XP Pro


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

24 bit, 44.1 KHz WAV seems to make the most sense, as it is the most common.


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?

Beds and scratch via the Womb attachments as mp3

Keeper tracks - various participant's hosted sites.

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

None

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

None

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Skype (once, with 3 only members) and Womb forum


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

some team members became quite busy with non- CAPE activities, making the deadline tough to attain.


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

1


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

3 months


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

If the mixer / pointman is assigned production duties, great. My group could have used a little more producer cheerleading, although each member was very supportive on every effort.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes

How would you rate yourself :

- Advanced home recordist / mixer

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Keep improving communication and ways to stay on track
(aside from taking sabbaticals from those annoying paid jobs).

A separate team of amateur mixers who do mixes of projects for practice.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

Not much...



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[ella]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

recpit


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

2


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

yes


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

around 2002


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

seems like several times a year, I don't really keep track


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no, I am a bass player and will only sign on as that. My limitations in other areas shouldn't become someone elses problem.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

- own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

Logic 7 on an underpowered mac


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

nope


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

When tracking, mp3. Once the final is approved, whatever the mixer specifies.


What type of internet connection are you using ?

ADSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

- upload to ftp server



---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

Roughs in mp3, final uncompressed


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

DOA team - either prolifically through the forum or skype or not at all

TMC - through the (other... no, not THAT one) forum and skype


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Songwriting delay/lack of choices, members vanishing without a trace


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

as many as there are songs to play with


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

as many as I feel that I could meaningfully contribute to


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

depends. I would like to see 2 week guerilla speed-fests, open community mash-ups, 3 month productions, one day flow of consciousness etc.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

yes.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

nope


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

some



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

spent many years performing and recording, don't play out much these days


How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician (studio)


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

songwriting seperate, perhaps a song pool created as a pre-CAPE event. after that, maybe 3 tier approach

1 - North American idiom song produced and performed as per demo
2 - North American idiom song re-arranged and produced in different style than demo, but still within North American idiom
3 - non-North American idiom song (Zambian folk tune re-arranged as freak fusion piece, for example)


---> What have we forgotten ?


I dunno, I probably forgot too...

[juergen]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

From hanging at the forums


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

2


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

2


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Yes.


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

Working on a couple of songs with a friend over the past 3 years.

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

more than once a year.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

No.


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons

N/A


Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks

own studio (home/project)


---> What was the principal recording medium :

DAW, Logic Pro7, OSX.


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

Nope.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?

WAV 44.1 / 16 bit. To make it easy on low speed connections (like mine)

What type of internet connection are you using ?

128k connection.


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

Mp3's via our Subforum, and wav's via Yousendit.com.


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

No.


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

N/A.


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Private forum / Skype

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?

Work schedules getting in the way of everyone on the team, maybe the team was expecting the pointman a little bit to be the main motivator/whipper for getting people to get things in on time.

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year

2.


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for

1-2


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

Whatever we had this time seems great.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

Maybe one with a producer, and one without.


Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

A little, for the better (and i never had a low view on it before).


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Not as much as I would have liked to.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

I do, but not often.


How would you rate yourself :

- Professional musician.
- Professional recordist.

I'm getting paid for it!

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

I think the system is fine, maybe not as clear as it could be for all people that participate, even though i suspect has more to do with people not reading pertient literature to familiarize themselves with how it's really supposed to work.


---> What have we forgotten ?

Nothing me thinks.





Let's hear them mastered versions.

[jerryskid]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

The Womb, MARSH


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)
just the 5th

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

0

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year) n/a


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year) n/a


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
no


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No, I was eager to do it.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

I record in the Production Room of the radio station I work for


---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Adobe Audition 2005....(Cool Edit)


---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

not on my side


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wave. 44.1


What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL


How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

Skype


---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

no


---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

team thread/private forum/skype


---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Mostly proscrastenation....didn't have a demo to work with until a week before deadline..

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

4


---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

from now on...all


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

2 months


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

The Point man and the mixer should help produce




Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

It almost did this time...


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

The ones who have been here since I have....The others came for CAPE and left


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

yes

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Semi Pro.....I gig around town...


What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

The Point Man should be someone reliable who can move a project forward....Lack of communication was a major problem with my teams project and it seemed no one wanted to take charge and get it done......


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

[Simon]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

PSN

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1

---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

yes

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)

2006

---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)

several times a year

Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

n/a

Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

own project studio

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW - Pro Tools LE (Windows)

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

no

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

wav 44.1kHz

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

ftp & email

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

no

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

n/a

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

team thread

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

illness

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

as many as possible

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

all

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

1 month

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

why not?

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

no - always thought it has enormous potential

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

yes


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

no

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

hobbyist

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






.

[padboy]

[quote=Goes211;56163]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)PSW
How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5) all 5
---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5) all 5
Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no) yes
---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year) probably 2003
---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year) Once a Year
Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no) Once almost
---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems My Wife died just prior to the start of CAPE IV, but it turned out to be great therapy.
Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment) Never!
To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other Home Studio
---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify DAW - Nuendo 3.2, Cheap LDC's into RNP/RNC into aardvark 20/20
---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ? On Team Milk Carton, Bubba's Radar couldn't deal with an OMF file I had sent him. Fortunately Tim was able to disassemble it into wavs.
What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment 44.1/24 bit wav's seem to make the most sense.
What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc... DSL at 3mb down/768 up
How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom ftp usually
---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ? nopers
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify) N/A
---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ? None that I heard of
---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ? (Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone) private Womb forum. Worked just swell.
---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...) A lot of us had time constraints, but it all worked out in the end.
How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4) One every 9 months would be just about right for me.
---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4) All. I'm on a roll!
How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months) 3 months has always worked out great for me.
Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ? I think we're good the way it is. Somebody, usually the mixer or the pointperson generally step in and take charge if it's needed.
Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ? Nah. I had done a little of it before, so I already knew it could work. However I was surprised at the scale of this project, and the fact that you don't get to pick your team, and how well that has worked over the years.
Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ? All the time
Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ? I haven't played in front of a paying crowd in well over 20 years. I've occasionally sat in, but that's it.
How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist I do recordings of selected groups of friends, and have yet to get any complaints. (yet!)
What are your suggestions to improve Cape ? None really. I think it tends to operate as a self-governed entity. especially after 5 episodes. You know who the bad apples are, and when a newbie shows up, we now have the experience to figure out how it's gonna happen.
---> What have we forgotten ? An open bar would be nice!best,
pda

[MudCat]

How did you first learn about Cape ?

I learned about it from this crazy friend of mine they call 'Goes211'. He told me some of the best engineers, writers, and musicians were here (the Marsh at that time), and he was right.

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ?

4, beginning with Cape II.....played guitar on 5 teams.


Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ?

5

Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ?

Yes, I had collaborated online with over 40 artists before I came to the Marsh/Womb, prior to doing any Capes.


if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ?

Probably 2001.


if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations

I am constantly involved in online collabs.....I have 4 going.


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ?

No.




Have you been displeased with your assigned role

No.


To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks



- own studio (pro)



What was the principal recording medium :


Daw - PTLE7



Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No.


What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?


Wav/44.1 kHz seems to be the most universal at the moment.



What type of internet connection are you using ?

Cable.


How did you send your tracks to the team ?

WAVs sent via ftp.....some mp3's sent via Skype.


Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?

Occasionally will use RAR to send large files/entire sessions....and I use the others to unzip files sent to me.


if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?

No.


How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?

Private forum for the team in general.....but, Skyped quite a bit too and made a few phone calls.




Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?


...



How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year


One.............2 or more feels like overkill of a good thing to me. There is a reason why there is only one Academy Awards, one Master's Tournament, etc, a year....if these were held twice or more a year, it would dilute their significance.

Plus, Cape should not be the only reason to pull collaborations together......there are some great writers, musicians, and engineers here. It's all about communication.




How many of those editions would you sign up for

I won't know until they come up, but I may have to bow out of the next one.


How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal

It's been fine as is......but if it were to change......2 months, I guess.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

No.....to me, the point man's job is to keep the herd moving in the same direction and get them there on time. The Mixer IS ultimately the producer in this online Cape situation, since he gathers the tracks sent in and mixes ALONE. That is not to say that he shouldn't listen to production suggestions from the team members (especially in early ruff mixes) ... I've made my ideas known to each of the mixers I've worked with, but then ultimately, I leave it in their hands.




Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?


Hmm.......it's just galvanized the idea that it's a very good thing.


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?


Most of em, yep......(crazy bastards, all of em.....:Wink: )



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?


Occasionally.


How would you rate yourself :


- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)



What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


Bob O. did a great job this year with an overwhelming amount of mixes, and his work is very much appreciated.......but I don't think that all the mastering duties should be delegated to one person again, simply because things 'come up' that cause long delays, as happened in Cape V.


Other than that, I probably wouldn't change anything major. I'de like to see eShaun continue to oversee and represent Cape as he has, because he's done a superb job. There are gonna be 'problems' regardless. It's all about communication.

















-mudcat

[imagineaudio]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name) other website


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5) 3


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5) 3


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)

no

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

no. Just happy to play along.

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Own studio, home

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Nuendo, PC

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

no

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

24bit, 44.1khz wav. Good headroom, no SRC, common file type

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

Cable/DSL

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

upload to server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

I haven't, though team mates have

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

private forum/IM/Team thread

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

none yet

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

2 would be fine. 3 months on, 3 months off. If you miss one, it's only 6 more months to jump on a new one. Plus, I like at cape like good practice, it's a great way to explore other roles.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

2

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

Maybe 2. 3's been good though. It seems most the work happens the first couple weeks and the last week or so.


Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

That would be fun. Maybe replace point-man with producer.

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

YES


Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ? Not really. Might be different if any of the teams I've been on communicated via voice. I don't IM or email much



Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?Yes. Though it's admittedly been awhile.


How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

All of the above. Just not at the same time. Right now I feel like a hobbyist. Last year I was getting paid to record in my home. The year before that I was an advanced home recordist. Been recording my geetar since I was 12. Been a touring with a band for money, just not lately.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?

Hmmmmmmmm........... Maybe dancing girls?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)

You forgot to wash your hands.






k

[kwiksilver]

1. How did you first learn about Cape? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

The MARSH

2. How many editions of Cape have you signed up for? (0 to 5)

3

3. Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track? (0 to 5)

3

4. Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape? (yes-no)

No

5. if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time? (year)



6. if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)



7. Have you ever had to bow out of Cape? (yes-no)

No

8. If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems

N/A

9. Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

No

10. To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

- other – half of my living room

11. What was the principal recording medium:
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

DAW – Sonar 5.2 / WinXP

12. Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems?

No

13. What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav – 24/48 or 44.1

14. What type of internet connection are you using?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL

15. How did you send your tracks to the team?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

FTP, YouSendIt for CAPE IV

16. Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

RAR & Zip

17. if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems?

No

18. How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Team private forum/PM/Skype/phone

19. Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)

Come rain, come shine, gray days and great days.

20. How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

1, or possibly 2

21. How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)?

1, possibly 2 depending on my situation at the time.

22. How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)?

9 weeks max. (not including the usual 2 week signup period)

10 days on the front end to chose a song and have a demo ready for team tracking.

10 days on the back end for the mixer.

That leaves 6 weeks to track and arrange, etc.

23. Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man?

Not sure, but a producer might help in some situations.

24. Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations?

Not really. Sure have learned a lot.

25. Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape?

Yes

26. Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs?

Haven’t performed live in 20 years

27. How would you rate yourself:
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Hobbyist

28. What are your suggestions to improve Cape?

Shorten the length of each CAPE. There’s too much wasted time between the first few weeks and the last few weeks.

29. What have we forgotten?
(general comments)

This?

[amopae]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name)

The Womb

How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5)

1, Cape V being the first one
---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5)

1
Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no)

No
---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)


---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems


Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)

NO
To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Own Studio (Home/Project)
---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify

Cubase LE in Windows XP with an M-Audio Fast Track Pro Interface
---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?

No
What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment

Wav, 44.1
What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...

DSL
How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom

Uploaded to FTP
---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)

None
---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?


---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)

Private Forum/Skype/E-Mail
---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)


How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)

4
---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)

If I have the time for it, I'd do them all
How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)

2 months
Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?

It could be useful
Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?

Yes
Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?

Yes
Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?

Yes
How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

Professional musician for recording and live playing
What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?


---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






-amopae

[bobzilla77]

How did you first learn about Cape ? (the Womb/other website/friend/other-please name) the Womb


How many editions of Cape have you signed up for ? (0 to 5) Two


---> Out of those participations, how many resulted in a completed track ? (0 to 5) Both of them


Have you ever participated in an internet music collaboration outside of Cape ? (yes-no) No


---> if yes, when did you participate in an internet music collaboration for the first time ? (year)


---> if yes, how often do you participate in internet music collaborations (less than once a year/once a year/more than once a year/several times a year)


Have you ever had to bow out of Cape ? (yes-no)
No

---> If yes, specify one or several reasons
- lack of time / other commitments
- lack of motivation / lost interest
- bad atmosphere / vibes within team
- lack of communication within team
- technical problems



Have you been displeased with your assigned role (yes-no + comment)
No

To participate in Cape, where do you record/mix your tracks
- paid for studio time
- own studio (pro)
- own studio (home/project)
- friend studio (pro)
- friend studio (home/project)
- other

Bubba did it. He's a cool guy!

---> What was the principal recording medium :
- Daw - please specify software and platform
- standalone HD recorder - please specify
- tape - please specify
Radar

---> Did you experience any cross-platform file transfer problems ?
Not to my knowledge

What format would you think makes most sense for internet collaboration when tracking ?
- Wav/Aif/Other
- 96/48/44.1 kHz
please specify and comment
Not being the tech guy I can't really say.

What type of internet connection are you using ?
- Cable / DSL / etc...
Cable

How did you send your tracks to the team ?
- upload to ftp server
- e-mail
- snail mail CD or DVD-rom
FTP server

---> Did you use any form of file compression to facilitate file transfer ?
- Zip
- Rar
- Flac
- Other (please specify)
Not to my knowledge

---> if yes, did you encounter any compression/decompression glitches, loss of quality or other problems ?
No

---> How did the members of your team communicate during the last Cape you participated in ?
(Team thread / private forum / PM / e-mail / IM / Skype / phone)
Private forum & occasionally by phone

---> Specify any problems a team you were assigned to had to overcome - or failed to overcome ?
(members dropout / songwriting delay / technical issues / etc...)
Songwriting delay on the first one

How many editions of Cape would you like to see hosted at the Womb each year (1 to 4)
Shit, as many as you can pull off.

---> How many of those editions would you sign up for (1 to 4)
At least 2 as long as Bubba don't get mad.

How long do you think each edition of Cape should last from signup to reveal (1 month to 3 months)
2 months seems reasonable

Do you think a "producer" should be assigned to each team in addition to the mixer and point-man ?
Sure!

Has participating in Cape changed your view on internet music collaborations ?
Made me realize it is possible to have a meeting of the minds but no meeting.

Have you been in contact with former teammates since Cape ?
Got drunk at the Rib Shack a couple times, yup.


Are you a performing musician - do you play live gigs ?
You damn betcha.

How would you rate yourself :
- Professional musician (touring)
- Professional musician (studio)
- Professional recordist (studio)
- Professional home recordist / mixer
- Advanced home recordist / mixer
- Hobbyist

- Professional musician (touring) But not if I have to make a living at it to qualify. But damn, don't call me a hobbyist! I got SCARS.

What are your suggestions to improve Cape ?
Get us a hit.

---> What have we forgotten ?
(general comments)






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