"How live music is evolving in a post pandemic world" by Ben Michel (Strange Loop 2022)

Discover how live music is evolving in a post-pandemic world with Ben Michel's talk, covering remote experiences, event sampling, and browser-based synths, plus the challenges and complexities of cloud collaboration and real-time music-making.

Key takeaways
  • The speaker discusses the evolution of live music in a post-pandemic world, highlighting the rise of remote live music experiences and the challenges they pose.
  • He argues that event sampling and playback are key to solving these challenges, citing examples such as the use of web sockets and midi messages.
  • He demonstrates a live music performance using a browser-based synth and midi controller, showcasing the potential for seamless collaboration over the internet.
  • He acknowledges the limitations and complexities of browser-based music, citing issues such as latency, timing, and network congestion.
  • He emphasizes the importance of peer-to-peer connections and real-time interaction for a truly immersive experience.
  • He mentions the rise of cloud collaboration and the potential for real-time music-making over the internet.
  • He concludes that it’s possible to make live music in the browser, highlighting the importance of real user monitoring and observability.
  • He also discusses the challenges of scaling up this technology for large events and the potential for spamming CPUs.