The pandemic brought a new kind of challenge to the music industry. From live-streaming concerts to cancelled shows, musicians worldwide have been forced to find new ways to continue playing music online. Hence, many are turning to online tools to make their music-making process smoother.
So can musicians play together online? The answer is yes. With the proper setup and platform, they can collaborate on projects just as easily as they would in person. In this blog post, we will explore some of the best ways for playing music online with your musician friend so you can get back to being part of beautiful jamming sessions.
Is it Possible to Play Music Together Online?
Yes, it is possible to play music together online. There are several ways to do so.
One way is to use a service like BeatConnect, which lets you connect with other musicians' friends in real time over the internet. You will need to sign up on their website and have a decent internet connection.
Another option is to use video conferencing software. It is not quite as low latency, but it is still possible to play together reasonably well. Plus, it is much more widely available and easy to set up.
Of course, several pre-recorded options are also available if you want to avoid playing live with others. Several platforms allow you to upload your tracks and then collaborate with other online music composers by adding their parts on top. It can be a great way to get feedback on your work or create something new with your musician friend.
How to Play Music Together Online?
To play music together online, there are a few things you need:
A computer with an internet connection
An audio interface (to connect your instruments/microphones to your computer)
DAW software (to record and edit your music)
Virtual instruments (if you do not have any real tools)
A MIDI controller (if you are using virtual instruments)
Once you have all of that setup, there are a few different ways to play music online:
Using a DAW you can create a "multi-track" project and invite other musicians to collaborate. With BeatConnect, you can have a multi-track project without having a DAW and easily collaborate with other musicians.
There are also specific platforms designed for music to play online, like BeatConnect. They make it easy to find other musicians to play with and provide tools for collaboration.
If you are just looking to jam with someone in real time, apps like Jamulus or SoundJack allow you to do that.
Join an online community like Discord or forum that allows you to connect with other musicians online where you can ask for tips and tricks regarding music collaboration.
Reach out to friends or fellow online music composers to see if they want to collaborate
Attend online music lessons or jamming sessions (professional musicians often host these)
No matter what method you choose, playing music together online can be a great way to improve your skills, make new friends, and have fun.
With online music a possible problem could be interference from other devices using the same internet connection, which can cause the audio to drop out or sound choppy. Moreover, if one person has a slower internet connection than the other, it can cause delays in the audio or make it difficult to hear each other. However, you can easily solve these issues with the right choice of music play software and a stable internet connection.
Playing music together online is a great way to use technology and stay connected. Many different tools allow musicians to collaborate remotely or give online music lessons, so finding one that works for you should not be too difficult.
Whether you need a full-fledged recording studio with audio effects or just an easy way to jam with your musician friend, there is something out there waiting for you. So take the opportunity and get creative, the possibilities are endless.