Using Git for Music Production: A Developer's Approach

A musician and software engineer discovered a clever use for Git, the version control system, in music production. Instead of creating numerous project file copies (like my-cool-song-new-vocals-brighter-mix-4.rpp), the author uses Git to track versions, simplifying project management and version rollback. The article details initializing a Git repository in Windows using Git Bash, creating a .gitignore to exclude unnecessary files, and using a Git GUI to view different versions. While Git isn't ideal for large binary files (like WAVs), it suffices for managing the main project file. The author also suggests using GitHub for backups and a TODO list, essentially giving the music project its own private, updatable online 'website'.