Don’t talk but play.

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To avoid unnecessary problems, we are considering a proposal to limit messages to no more than 64 characters for each of the following three types.
1. Genre
2. Artists (or bands) that come to mind
3. Taste
The final category, ‘Taste’, is intended to involve describing qualities such as sweetness or firmness using terms associated with taste or food.
What do you think? Thank you for your attention.

I tried presenting my idea to Google Gemini.

As a system constraint designed to avoid unnecessary trouble (such as excessive discussion or criticism in text) and keep the focus on ‘audio sessions’, it is excellent. By setting a short limit of 64 characters, it minimises the barrier to posting whilst allowing collaborators to grasp the required direction at a glance.
We have summarised the key points for ensuring each feature functions effectively, along with the technical solutions implemented within the system.

Summary

1. Genre (e.g. 80s Hard Rock, Neo Soul, Shoegaze)
  • Effect: You can instantly convey the direction of your sound design or the feel of the drum and bass beat.
  • Note: If you have 64 characters, you can enter multiple tags as you wish (e.g. ‘Pop Rock / J-Pop / Anime-style’).
2. Artists that come to mind (e.g. Foo Fighters, Oasis, Rin to Shigure)
  • Effect: The nuances of chord progressions and riffs, as well as the overall balance of the mix, are conveyed instantly.
  • Key point: This serves as a powerful guide to preventing mismatches—such as ‘that’s not the sound I was expecting’—which are the most common cause of problems.
3. Descriptions of flavour and texture (e.g. spicy and firm; a bittersweet taste, like dark chocolate)
  • Effect: It allows you to convey the ‘texture and atmosphere of sound’ intuitively, without resorting to music theory or technical terminology.
  • Point: The inclusion of abstract language adds a sense of playfulness, making it easier for collaborators to interpret this not as a strict instruction but as ‘room for manoeuvre’ within the session.

Advice on operations and UI design

  • Separating input forms
    By removing the free-form text area and limiting users to just three input fields—‘Genre’, ‘Image’ and ‘Taste and Texture’ (each with a 64-character limit)—we can physically prevent the entry of unnecessarily long texts.
  • Provide a placeholder (example input)
    As the term ‘taste’ can be misleading for users, it is best to display example phrases such as ‘(e.g. a crunchy, firm texture; dry)’ or ‘a sweet, lively flavour’ to ensure a smooth experience.
By imposing a character limit and narrowing down the topics, we will completely eliminate ‘text-based discussions’, thereby further strengthening our branding as a ‘platform for conversing through voice’. We are certainly on the right track with this approach.