Last year, I led a few workshops on audio networking with OSC, focusing on Timestamps and synchronization of musical devices. In this post, I channel my workshop experiences into a written step-by-step guide, detailing how to use OSC Timestamps in Python and Pure Data to synchronize musical devices over networks using a technique called Forward Synchronization. Full code examples and repository included.

Measuring latency in networked performances is far from straightforward. Audio and video delays are shaped by many real-world factors, making most lab-based techniques fall short. In this post, I share practical strategies for measuring audio latency in complex and multi-location networked performances, in ways that reflect what performers actually experience.

Improving the placements of your studio monitors can significantly improve the sound quality in your studio. In this post, I share an easy and practical way to find optimal placements for your studio monitors with just some basic tools and a little know-how.

Measuring latency in networked performances is far from straightforward. Audio and video delays are shaped by many real-world factors, making most lab-based techniques fall short. In this post, I share practical strategies for measuring audio latency in complex and multi-location networked performances, in ways that reflect what performers actually experience.

A quick look into Audio Latency Examiner (ALEX); a software tool for batch collecting audio latency data from both musical software and hardware devices. The app is open-source and free to download, available for both Windows and Mac.