RoadTunes is a boutique service creating custom designed musical roads for municipalities, campuses, and special events. Our methods and materials have been thoroughly researched and designed to minimize risk and maintenance. Therefore, we carry no responsibilities beyond the contracted manufacture and installation of a musical road. We have found no requirements to license the "performance" of a melody in this form and are similarly held harmless for any such claims incurred after installation.
Here is a standard process and timeline for a custom musical road:
- Initial consultation is free. Discussion of melody, speed and location will allow us to create an initial analysis of the musical road. Estimate usually available within 48 hours.
- After acceptance of initial estimate, a 2% design fee will be required to execute detailed analysis for a final estimate and engineering designs. This 2% fee is non-refundable and will be applied to the final cost.
- Detailed analysis will produce a "synth model" audio file that will superimpose the original melody with our synthesized design for the musical road. This model will serve as the basis for all calculations. Detailed analysis usually available within 5-7 days.
- Upon approval of the final estimate and synth model, a 50% initial payment is due to acquire materials and schedule fabrication. Depending on availability, our process usually takes 8-10 weeks to deliver for a scheduled installation.
- Installation will require local support for traffic diversion and safety of our crew. Depending on the length of the musical road, installation generally takes 1-3 hours and has requirements for temperature and moisture. Our process requires no delays for curing or fixing of adhesives and will be immediately available to normal traffic.
- The remaining 48% of the cost will be due upon installation.
- More information about our process is available during the initial consultation, but some proprietary details may be withheld.