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Latency is a key issue to fix when producing live music over the internet.
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Choira uses 5G technology to minimize latency issues and allow musicians to virtually jam together.
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This article is part of “How 5G Is Changing Everything,” a series on 5G technology that is transforming various industries.
The pandemic’s measure of distance over the past few years shows more than ever the deep human desire to connect and collaborate, whether or not we occupy the same physical space.
This was revealed through virtual book clubs, game nights, music jam sessions, and more. His first two might work with current video conferencing services, but the latter had its own set of problems. Latency, or the speed at which data passes from one part of the network to another.
If you are casually chatting with someone, you may not notice a slight delay. But when a group virtually plays instruments together, even the slightest difference can ruin an entire jam session.
Choira, a Mumbai-based new platform that lets musicians connect virtually, uses 5G technology to minimize latency issues and give people the chance to rock together wherever they are.
Choira CEO and co-founder Vivart Rangari was first inspired to use 5G technology after visiting the offices of Swedish telecommunications equipment giant Ericsson in 2017. After that meeting, Rangari, who has a background in music production, continued to learn about the technology and worked with 5G experts while fostering the idea of helping musicians use his 5G to successfully work online. Connected.
“In the last few years, music has become a global phenomenon thanks to streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music. We’re trying to work together, it’s local,” Rangali told Insider. “That’s why we thought it was so important to create a digital music ecosystem using next-generation technology to allow musicians to join one platform and collaborate with each other.”
When starting a jam session, each Choira user enters their own language and instrument. Rangali said the jam session served as a starting point for musicians to explore ideas. The former is free, but requires a paid subscription to stitch recordings together.
If they choose to pursue professional track creation, they have the option to connect with a producer. According to Choira, users always retain the rights to their songs.
In addition to jamming with friends, Choira users can connect with famous musicians to co-produce songs for the price shown. The app asks questions about the song, like if it’s an original or a cover, and if there’s a demo. A Choira representative will contact the musician and add them to the chat with the user if they accept the project.
Another feature allows users to book recording times at verified studios. The app uses your location to recommend nearby studios and shares studio history, amenities and reviews. Choira is also working with underutilized studios to improve ratings and bookings.
For each of these services, Choira takes a 10% commission for studio bookings and 15-20% for musicians.
We are still in the early stages and are still evaluating and working to achieve the lowest possible latency. A recent test by Choira found that two of her users about 7.5 miles apart achieved just 6ms of latency. For context, Zoom recommends users keep call delays below her 150ms.
Choira is focused on Mumbai, while Rangari plans to expand across India and eventually the world. Target cities where 5G is deployed. Rangali said he hopes to work with the film industry, predicting a US release in January.
Mr. Rangali also expressed the importance of creating opportunities for musicians in rural areas.
With this in mind, Choira created Project Hope. This caters to musicians who have never had the opportunity to fully pursue their craft due to financial reasons or social neglect. These people can create tracks for free through Choira, but Choira retains the rights to the songs.
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