Even though it’s sometimes not ideal, or considered a ‘natural’ way of making music with others, online collaborations are fast becoming somewhat of a musical revolution. It can also get you out of your comfort zone and spark a whole new plethora of new ideas.

There are a wealth of music oriented sites, acting as hubs for audio collaborations. This allows you to create and work on projects with people from around the world, rather than just other artists that live reasonably locally. Not only does this give you more options in terms of who you work with, but also fresh perspectives culturally, making everything far more diverse and interesting.

Making music’s often about making connections, whether it’s with your audience, or the members of your band. By working with others who may even be overseas, or working on different projects with other artists, just think about how much richer the network between you all is. Also consider the fact you’ll probably be sharing each other’s fans, as well as talents.

When it comes to the practical elements involved in doing all this, there are some great software options available to help you achieve things quickly and easily, and with the best work flow possible. Check out the new Presonus Sphere overview:

Another great option is Ohm studio. This short video shows a little bit of what this DAW is capable of and gives you some great scenario examples, which might be applicable to you:

So, take a look at some of the wonderful resources out there and how inspiring this new approach can be.