Summary
SonoBus is a free, open-source application designed for high-quality, low-latency peer-to-peer audio streaming over the internet or local networks. It connects multiple users across platforms for remote music sessions, podcasts, and similar collaborations.
Features
- Multi-user and multi-platform support including macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- Standalone application and audio plugin (AU, VST, AAX) formats available.
- Fine control over audio latency, quality, and mixing options.
- Built-in effects such as input compression, noise gate, EQ, and a master reverb.
- Dynamic settings with visible network statistics.
- Supports recording and playback of group audio content.
- Adjustable audio quality from uncompressed PCM (16, 24, or 32 bit) to compressed Opus codec bitrates (16-256 kbps per channel).
Usage Recommendations
For best audio quality and low latency, wired Ethernet connection is advised rather than WiFi. Use headphones to avoid echo or feedback because SonoBus does not use echo cancellation or automatic noise reduction. Audio is sent peer-to-peer without encryption, with a central server only facilitating user connection discovery.
Additional Resources
- User Guide and downloadable PDF manual.
- Tutorial Videos on YouTube.
- Source Code and development repository.
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