Removing Noise with AI - RM Noise

Hello,

I have a suggestion regarding the RM Noise software. I understand that the current focus is on building a network of servers worldwide for low-latency audio processing, which requires significant resources and funding. However, not everyone has the capability to contribute on such a large scale.

My proposal is to provide a smaller-scale, GPU-based local version of the software for individuals who may have mid-range GPUs and want to participate. In return, those who opt to use this local version would agree to make it accessible 24/7 to a small number of other users in their region (an individual study of each GPU would be necessary to quantify this number of users). If they fail to meet this commitment for a certain period or other metric, their access to the local tool would be revoked.

This approach could create a more distributed network, with users helping one another on a smaller scale, while still contributing to the overall project. It might also attract more users willing to participate, given the manageable commitment involved. Let´s say in a kind of small pools (almost a toorent network, but nothing like that regard the spliting of processing, just the example of the distribution).

What do you think of this idea?

IvanKuler,

Thank you for your interest. There are many things to like about your plan and it's possible.

individuals who may have mid-range GPUs and want to participate. In return, those who opt to use this local version would agree to make it accessible 24/7

The only permutation of this idea that I like is: a dedicated PC, where I was the only user


- The upside of your plan is [at least] better latency to more users.

- The downside is that I have to manage more servers, where each server requires *some* periodic maintenance. Moreover, the RM Noise service is sensitive to packet loss, and I spend time and energy monitoring and troubleshooting packet loss .. per server/network.

a network of servers worldwide for low-latency audio processing, which requires significant resources and funding

I'm hoping that around 6 more well-placed servers will do the job. The PCs are at a high-end gaming price-point, so it isn't outrageous.


Randy Williams

Randy
In response to Ivan Kuler's suggestion, you mention the single user dedicated PC as a better idea than a smaller server.
What level of PC/GPU would work for a single user RM noise setup?
Living in the city, I have quite an assortment of different noises, so training capability would be a plus.
I look forward to doing the full blown 4090 server when RTX prices come down to earth.

Regards, Ted Robinson, K1QAR

Ted,

In response to Ivan Kuler's suggestion, you mention the single user dedicated PC as a better idea than a smaller server.

To be clear, my point was that a smaller number of more powerful servers will be easier for me to manage than a larger number of less powerful servers.

randyw wrote:a dedicated PC, where I was the only user

K1QAR wrote:What level of PC/GPU would work for a single user RM noise setup?

I meant that *if* I were to deploy on less powerful servers, then I would want the server to be dedicated and not used for other purposes by the local user.

Living in the city, I have quite an assortment of different noises, so training capability would be a plus.

The training is done offline and isn't related to hosting a server.

Randy, what a shame, from my side...

I was waiting for some sort of notification via email, but I didn’t receive anything. I just came to the forum to check on another matter and noticed there were replies to my proposal. I apologize for the delayed response and appreciate your patience.

I was very happy with your feedback and completely understand the concerns you raised, especially regarding the maintenance and management of multiple servers. If there’s any way I can assist with these aspects, or help make the idea of having local users in the proposed format more feasible, please count on me. I’m more than willing to help in any way I can.

At the same time, I’m working with a DX group here in Brazil to spread the word and expand the use of RM Noise. A few people have started using the tool and are quite pleased with it. I’m also trying to organize an initiative to potentially raise funds within the group to support a local server with a more robust setup, capable of serving more users. If this idea progresses, I’ll reach out via email to discuss the details.

In the meantime, if you could share your thoughts on the initial idea or suggest any ways to make the local setup for smaller users more viable, I would greatly appreciate it. I believe we can find a way for both approaches to coexist.

Thank you so much for your attention and support!

IvanKuler,

I was waiting for some sort of notification via email, but I didn’t receive anything.

Hmm. Let me know if you don't receive the notification from this post.

RandyW wrote:I'm hoping that around 6 more well-placed servers will do the job.

It probably won't affect Brazil users, but I hope to make a related announcement soon!