Thanks for the comment, and I like your idea. I know you haven’t expanded on the idea, but it got me thinking:

- Would an unsigned artist want to seek money? If so, I’m not sure it would take off as well as you are basically asking for a Sponsor to pay for your song which might not get that much coverage, compared to if it was on the top 50 charts… BUT

- If the artist doesn’t seek money and just exposure, I like the idea a lot!

It would mean that once all the credit runs out for a particular channel, there will still be some free songs to download, which will increase your exposure. This also opens up to a ‘unsigned artist’ channel available to all…

Not sure if I mentioned it before but if Guvera implemented a ‘chart’ based system, – which i think they should. There could also be a ‘free downloads’ chart, which keeps people coming back (that have used all their credit), and helps out new artist get exposure. A bit like what Triple M do/ have done?

Hope so.

Thanks for your comment it is appreciated. I look forward to testing out Guvera more and it is great to know that the effort put in was noticed. I’ll try to contribute more to the team as updates become available and I have free time so it is a better service for all.

Jason

just to let you know that I found out about your blog Via Guvera – or rather one of the ‘investment backers’ behind the company (and yes I have also registered and have a financial interest in the company.

Yes – Guvera are aware of your comments and are very appreciative. I think (hope?) you will find some of your coments and ideas noted and will be taken into account before full launch – and espcially before launch into the US market due in Feb / March 2010.

The music available to Guvera is being rolled out progressively – i.e. the full catalogue is not on the system just yet. I know that they are in negotiation with one (i.e the final) major company for acess to their music and this shold be on line by the middle of the year. This will give Guvera access to all 4 major US based recoreding companies, as well as the largest indi company as well.

Basically – keep an eye on its development, and yes, let Guvera know what is going well what is not, and see what happens.

Cheers

Stuart

In regards to tracking the changes, if something is edited it is highlighted for when the user opens the wave back up again so they can see the changes. There is also a “replay” function which goes through each step (or change/wave) so the entire thing is tracked.

The wave is also only shared with those of who you have allowed.

– At the moment I don’t see it useful for me in day to day things as it doesn’t have the people I need on it, and I can’t send a wave/email to someone who doesn’t have a wave account. Thus there is no reason to bother with it at this stage.

There is also functionality and bugs they are working out, so there is still a bit to go (hence the BETA)….