Network-Based Collaborative Music Making

Our colleagues in Oslo created a very informative page with a nice explanation how to use the network (internet) for music making. Please take the time to check this one out. Many thanks to Stefano Fasciani Tools for synchronous collaboration Jacktrip Soundjack Jamulus Source-connect Telematic performance format Musicianlink Sofasession Wemust Ultra-videoconferencing Jakazam Lola Artsmesh Ultragrid Ninjam Jammr Tools for asynchronous collaboration Soundtrap Loopslab Kompoz Skytracks Soundation Procollabs Blend Splice Audiotool Ohmstudio Bandhub Voisey Earsketch Tools for network measurements Find your…

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Improving your audio quality

When you need to have a music lesson on-line or play with your fellow musicians there are some measures you can take to improve your audio quality. For some you might need extra equipment which you may not have but you can already start by using whatever is at your disposal. Improve the way you…

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Making a stream on YouTube

YouTube streaming with your smartphone The following YouTube tutorial explains step by step how to do live streaming with your mobile device. The important point to keep in mind is that if you choose “public” in your settings, everyone on YouTube can watch it. If you want to address a specific person or group, then you…

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How to make a simple audio recording

On an Apple computer the easiest method is to use Quicktime Player. Open Quicktime and navigate to the menu File>New Audio Recording. Next to the recording button there is an arrow downwards, click on this to select your input. If you don’t have any external device then just use your internal microphone. If you have…

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Tips for online teaching and learning

Good audio/video quality ON-LINE. How do we realize and facilitate that The past period has taught us that it is not always obvious to experience good audio and video quality during lessons and meetings. Often the connections are subject to interference or the audio is ‘ squeezed ‘ in such a way that little of…

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Improving your video quality

Considering the current situation, we are more dependent on the online platforms in order to communicate specially for study and work.  Here are some tips for making better video recording with your phone. This can be of course applied to live streaming and video conferencing.  Lighting Good lighting is essential for a good quality video.…

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Microphones

Microphones Here are some tips on what kind of microphone to choose for your recording, stream or on-line lesson. USB Microphones USB microphones are probably the most easy and affordable way to expand and improve the quality of the audio for your recording, live stream or on-line lesson. There are microphones with build in sound…

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Sound Interfaces

Audio Interfaces / Soundcards A sound-interface, also known as sound-card, audio-card or audio- interface is hardware that provides audio inputs and outputs for your computer, tablet or smart-phone. In all these devices you already have internal sound card, but you cannot connect an extra microphone.To extend the number of inputs or outputs, or to be…

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Hardware

Hardware Hardware can be your laptop-computer, the desktop-computer, your iPad, iPhone or a microphone, audio-interface, keyboard or webcam. All together we call this hardware. The standard hardware we carry around daily is already very powerful piece of equipment making e-Learning more accessible for everybody. Take your smart-phone. This is a small powerful computer with a…

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Software

Teach Online The Microsoft Teams application More information about the use of Microsoft Teams can be found here. If you want to download the ‘teams’ click here. You can also use Microsoft Teams in your browser. What can you do with this application? It’s all in the name: you can work in teams of different…

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