Sonobus Practice Session: Singing Together Online with Low Latency

PMN is offering a series of three practice sessions to follow up from the workshop, “Singing Together Online with Low Latency (Low Time Lag),” which took place during the 2021 PMN Winter Convergence.  

Upcoming Dates:

1. Soundjack (Described here):  Tuesday, March 23, at 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM (ET)

2. Sonobus (Described below):  Tuesday, March 23, 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM (ET)

3. Jacktrip (Described here):  Wednesday, March 24, 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM (ET)

REGISTRATION DEADLINE FOR ABOVE DATES: Monday, March 22, 9:00 PM

**Direct questions about registration to Laurie Siegel: earthgull@hotmail.com

In our first workshop in January, the developers of these three platforms introduced participants to the basic concept of minimizing latency when making music together online, as well as to the unique strengths of their respective platforms.  Each of these three platforms enable singing together without the delay (latency), which makes synchronous singing close to impossible on Zoom and other common video conference platforms.  PMN members are invited to participate in as many of these practice sessions as they wish in order to get a broad view of the available options.

Requirements for Participation:

A. Download the Sonobus software.   Go to https://sonobus.net. Installation should be straightforward on Mac, Windows, and iOS.  

1. Use headphones or earbuds.  Please do not use a speaker; it will cause feedback.
2. Using a microphone plugged in to an external audio interface works best.
3. To minimize latency, please connect your computer to the internet via ethernet connection (not Wifi). 

*** Upon completion of the form available at the "Register" button on the left, you will receive an immediate email confirmation.  You will receive the actual Zoom Meeting link for this workshop from Laurie Siegel <earthgull@hotmail.com> at least one day before the practice session begins. 

Presenter Bios:

• Jesse Chappell (Creator of Sonobus) is a software developer specializing in music and audio applications.  He enjoys playing a variety of instruments while he's at or away from the computer. 
  
• David Tarlo & Laurie Siegel, (Moderators) long-time PMN members and bandmates from the group Hudson Valley Sally.  We have had some success connecting with fellow members of our HudsonValley Sally, as well as several other musicians, using these 3 platforms, thanks in large part to the teaching of the panelists.  Please feel free to contact either of us if you need help. David: davsong211@hotmail.com Laurie: earthgull@hotmail.com