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Audiofuse.com - website and assets
This listing is for the sale of assets associate with the AudioFuse web application as described below. To see the site and try the application, go to:
AudioFuse puts "music making" power in the hands of the mass market consumer and creates new revenue streams for content owners and music service providers. With AudioFuse, fans mix and match interchangeable elements from songs by their favorite artists to create their own song variations. AudioFuse is not a "remixing" application, but rather a song engagement platform that offers major benefits to content owners and music service providers. AudioFuse...
* Creates new revenue streams based on custom assembled songs (turn a single hit into dozens of marketable song variations)
* Increases artist affinity and engagement with fun and interactive web applications
* Extends recommendation systems beyond coarse song level and into granular auto-customized music
AudioFuse is a product of Fremont Forward, Inc., a Seattle based media technology startup founded in January 2007. Below is a summary of the product assets including the intellectual property, technology and other miscellaneous items. These assets represent a significant jump start towards developing music business revenue that's sustainable, protectable and well in line with consumer momentum.
Rights to pending non-provisional patent filing related to auto customization of music content.
Significant consideration has been payed to establishing the unique and memorable AudioFuse brand. Below is a summary of the brand elements critical to AudioFuse's long-term marketability:
* AudioFuse trademark (registration pending)
* Domain names: AudioFuse.com, AudioFuse.net, AudioFuse.org, AudioFuse.biz, AudioFuse.mobi, AudioFuse.info, AudioFuse.us, AudioFuse.tv and more than a dozen related and alternate spellings
* logos & graphic design (including Photoshop and Illustrator source files)
* ZD trademark, logo and domains: ZDFormat.com, ZDPlayer.com, ZeroDisc.net, ZeroDisc.org
* Twitter, Facebook and MySpace identities
The AudioFuse platform is comprised of 5 primary components:
1. AudioFuse.com: Ruby on Rails web application that hosts the AudioFuse widget and provides a central location for users to learn about AudioFuse. Very light weight.
2. AudioFuse ZD Player: Flash based widget that acts as a remote control surface for the platform below. This is the most recognizable component of the system from the end user perspective. It is only one possible interface to the AudioFuse platform.
3. MIX Platform: Ruby on Rails REST web application that supplies the necessary meta data to the AudioFuse ZD Player (e.g., artist name, song titles, available stems).
4. Media Asset Server (MAS): Customized Red5 Flash media server. This is the heart of the operation. It powers the interactive experience for all clients and is responsible for server-side audio processing.
5. Media Administration Tool (MAT): Adobe AIR application that provides a simple mechanism for media meta data administration.
The AudioFuse platform is designed to concentrate computational load and media management on the servers (#3 and #4) while keeping the client side components (#2) as light as possible. This provides several unique benefits over many other available "remixing" platforms on the web. For one, it positions AudioFuse well for extending the interactive experience to mobile devices. For example, imagine an iPhone application as a simple control surface for AudioFuse, allowing music fans to piece together song variations on the go to purchase and share with friends. Another significant benefit of the AudioFuse server-centric architecture is the ability to more tightly control the content. Because AudioFuse provides only a single mixed down audio stream to the client, as opposed to downloading each individual song element and mixing on the client, it's easier to enforce usage policies. It's also easier to apply proprietary audio effects like 3rd party reverb or custom rhythm generation. Lastly, because no media download is necessary, there is near zero startup delay when firing up the player.
The platform is hosted within two isolated server environments. One for staging and one for production. The production MAS (#4) lives inside of the Amazon EC2 cloud and can be scaled linearly as needed to handle service demand. All source code is under Subversion version control and various scripts are used for testing and deploying applications.
TEAM NOT INCLUDED: Purchase price does NOT include employment contracts with team members. However, employment may be negotiable on an individual basis. Please ask if you're interested in hiring any team members.
The people responsible for creating AudioFuse are some of the sharpest minds in music, technology and business. Represented on the team are highly skilled software developers, accomplished musicians, gifted composers, talented producers, and business and finance executives with substantial credentials. Below is brief bio for each team member.
Brian McNaboe | Founder and CEO
Jason Staczek | Vice President of Engineering
Jason is a talented software developer, accomplished film score composer, independent record label founder, music producer and former studio owner. Jason has been writing and producing music for over 30 years. Jason has worked as a senior computer scientist for Adobe Systems and Getty Images, and is the co-author of two software patents with three pending. Jason is a gifted outside-the-box thinker who knows how to get the job done.
Myles Corbin | Vice President of Content
Myles is a skilled musician with a strong music business background. Myles worked in the publicity department for Epic Records and later in sales and marketing for Sony Music Entertainment. Myles is a co-owner of an independent record label and has recorded and toured with a wide array of artists, including a stint as bassist for multi-platinum selling artist Glen Phillips. Myles is also one of the hardest working individuals you'll ever meet.
Jay Ostis | Senior Software Developer
Jay is an experienced software developer with battle tested skills designing and delivering robust scalable enterprise applications. Jay is conversant in a wide array of software languages and platforms and a versatile team player. Jay has an Engineering Physics degree and very sharp mind. He's equally at home discussing quantum physics as he is covering politics and the virtues of the new U2 album.
Dave was a founding member of the multi-platinum selling band The Presidents of the United States of America. Dave currently serves as VP of Business Development for Melodeo, a digital media company focused on delivering music to mobile devices. Prior to Melodeo, Dave spent three years as a senior account executive with public affairs firm Pyramid Communications and sits on the boards of The Pacific Northwest Chapter for the Recording Academy and One Reel.
Scott is the founder of Rainmaker Capital, a Bay Area consulting firm providing corporate development and M&A services to technology companies with a focus on communications, media and entertainment, and IT infrastructure. Scott is a technology entrepreneur with more than 15 years experience in investment banking and operations and current CFO and VP of Corporate Development for ImageSpan, Inc., a market leader in licensing automation for digital media.
Tony is an accomplished musician and producer with over 15 years experience in the music industry. Tony has worked with many legendary figures in the industry including David Bowie and Clive Davis, as well as contemporary stars such as Ray LaMontagne. Tony has performed with acts opening for John Mayer and the Dave Matthews Band, and recently appeared on the television program Austin City Limits.
George M. Tronsrue III | Advisor
George is Co-Founder and President of Jericho Fund, an investment and strategic advisory company focused on early stage opportunities in the wireless media, internet technology, software and entertainment. George has 25 years of executive experience in telecom and technology, including Chairman & CEO of Monet Mobile Networks, President & COO of XO Communications (NASDAQ: XOHO), COO of eSpire Communications, as well as senior executive positions at MFS Communications and TCG. He currently sits on several boards of public and private companies, including InfoSpace (NASDAQ: INSP), ImageSpan and SinglePipe Communications.
For all inquiries, please contact Brian McNaboe (****@audiofuse.com).
