I've considered using an on-line storage, & even have 25 gigs free for 2 years with 'DropBox', but I'm not a real fan of having my songs, projects, etc.:
A. In someone else's hands;
B. Where I may not be able to access them in the event of a downed internet service or website including the rare but still possible chance of a banned or bankrupt company/site.
C. Where the file may not be saved and/or retrieved properly.
Myself, I bought a 1 TB Western Digital External USB 3.0 drive for $89.00, partitioned into 3 sections which stays connected to my rig.
[I use other SSDs for my OS & DAWs & programs.]
Partition #:1. is for songs/projects only.
2. is for all [and I do mean all] of my DAW related software & plugs, VSTs, updates, previous versions for backward install options, etc. placed there as soon as I purchase/download them.
3. is for my VST libraries & other libraries.
Then, I also have simple USB Flash drives 8-16 Gigs as secondary back ups that I
don't keep connected to the rig, and only plug in to save projects.
Then it goes right back into a fireproof safe, [$49.00], along side my OS disks & other install CDs/DVDs.
This method is a one-time purchase fees - no monthly or yearly fees - done!
And all completely in my control!
post edited by jimusic - 2013/06/24 15:47:07