Building a platform where music experts share their mastery
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Behind the Build
ASSIST Software has had a part in developing a web and two native mobile applications for learning about music production. Mix With The Masters is an
e-learning platform that uses a subscription-based model and supports secure offline video access to masterclasses and courses with the world's most talented music mixers and producers.
Through this collaboration, we can see tomorrow's music specialists and engineers develop their skills while guided by the best of the best in the industry.
An Optimized and Scalable Video Platform
Our team developed a custom video tutorial platform that is both highly functional and easy to manage. Built on AWS infrastructure, the solution ensures low operating costs and offers exceptional scalability, delivering long-term value for our client.
Most notable technical points:
Media encryption
The nature of the business demanded enhanced security for video encoding and secure payment processing, ensuring data protection and safe content delivery.
Vast customization
Videos support multilingual subtitles uploaded via the admin panel and can be filtered by masters, topics, and subtopics, with playback in multiple resolutions.
Advanced bookings
A dedicated module was developed to allow users to schedule and pay for webinars and seminars directly through the website, streamlining the online event booking process.
Empowering Creators Through Expert Training
We leverage advanced technologies to develop robust and efficient mobile and web applications, ensuring top-tier performance and cross-platform compatibility.
It’s always the same with us
Security is paramount, especially when managing a shopping cart system and copyright-protected media. We prioritize robust data protection and secure digital content delivery at every stage.
To ensure seamless video streaming, we integrated Content Delivery Network (CDN) and HTTP Live Streaming (HLS) technologies. We also leveraged Amazon Elastic Transcoder to handle video transcoding and content encryption. This modern infrastructure not only guarantees scalability and high performance, but is also easy to deploy and maintain.
What’s the technical secret?
ASSIST Software developed a custom Content Management System (CMS) using Drupal 7, hosted on Amazon Web Services (AWS). All content—including text, videos, and images—is managed centrally and securely streamed via Amazon S3 and CloudFront to Web, iOS, and Android platforms.
We built two native mobile applications in Kotlin and Swift, both supporting video streaming and offline playback. Downloaded video files are encrypted using a secure key storage system, ensuring they remain inaccessible outside the app. Communication between the mobile apps and the web platform is handled through a custom API built with the module.
From product design to development & completion. We guarantee exceptional products.
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Scalable, secure and streamlined solutions for your business success
For business inquiries:
hello@assist.ro
Our address:
1 Tipografiei Street 720043, Suceava, Romania
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is ASSIST Software's development process?
The Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) we employ defines the following stages for a software project. Our SDLC phases include planning, requirement gathering, product design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance.
2. What software development methodology does ASSIST Software use?
ASSIST Software primarily leverages Agile principles for flexibility and adaptability. This means we break down projects into smaller, manageable sprints, allowing continuous feedback and iteration throughout the development cycle. We also incorporate elements from other methodologies to increase efficiency as needed. For example, we use Scrum for project roles and collaboration, and Kanban boards to see workflow and manage tasks. As per the Waterfall approach, we emphasize precise planning and documentation during the initial stages.
3. I'm considering a custom application. Should I focus on a desktop, mobile or web app?
We can offer software consultancy services to determine the type of software you need based on your specific requirements. Please explore what type of app development would suit your custom build product.
- A web application runs on a web browser and is accessible from any device with an internet connection. (e.g., online store, social media platform)
- Mobile app developers design applications mainly for smartphones and tablets, such as games and productivity tools. However, they can be extended to other devices, such as smartwatches.
- Desktop applications are installed directly on a computer (e.g., photo editing software, word processors).
- Enterprise software manages complex business functions within an organization (e.g., Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)).
4. My software product is complex. Are you familiar with the Scaled Agile methodology?
We have been in the software engineering industry for 30 years. During this time, we have worked on bespoke software that needed creative thinking, innovation, and customized solutions.
Scaled Agile refers to frameworks and practices that help large organizations adopt Agile methodologies. Traditional Agile is designed for small, self-organizing teams. Scaled Agile addresses the challenges of implementing Agile across multiple teams working on complex projects.
SAFe provides a structured approach for aligning teams, coordinating work, and delivering value at scale. It focuses on collaboration, communication, and continuous delivery for optimal custom software development services.
5. How do I choose the best collaboration model with ASSIST Software?
We offer flexible models. Think about your project and see which models would be right for you.
- Dedicated Team: Ideal for complex, long-term projects requiring high continuity and collaboration.
- Team Augmentation: Perfect for short-term projects or existing teams needing additional expertise.
- Project-Based Model: Best for well-defined projects with clear deliverables and a fixed budget.
Contact us to discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each model.
