Latest GUI Version is 1.5. You can just do a "SW Update" on GUI to update to latest version

[vesion # just above footer image on GUI]

The Graphic User Interface (GUI) is NOT an APP. It is accessed thru a standard web browser on any device. Phone/PAD/PC/Laptop and start your favorite Internet Browser. Type 192.168.4.1 on the URL window. Make sure your wifi is connected to "Jackstreamer".

To access GUI on the browser:

- First connect your wifi to "JackStreamer" access point. Ignore if no internet connection. You are still connected to JackStreamer.

- Open a browser on the device and type 192.168.4.1 on the URL window

- You should have access to below GUI

- You can enable WiFi to Ethernet bridge (enable internet) but it is not recommended as use of device connected to JackStreamer for other App may have impact on audio traffic via JackStreamer 

Enable Internet

* Enable internet would setup a bridge between Wifi and Ethernet so you can use the same device to access GUI as well as browse/emai/zoom etc. However, we dont advise this as it will cause congestion on JackStreamer computer thus lowering the audio quality. Please do your zoom call or email etc on your laptop or PC etc.  You need to do ONLY one time. After OK, JackStreamer will setup the bridge and then reboot. Pls reconnect wifi after boot up.

Number of Channels

** Number of channels is to limit 1x1 or 2x2 (in&out) for JackStreamer session. This is ideal for low bandwidth home internet ( < 2 mbps uplink). Deafult is 2x2 (stereo). Please note that 1x1 will disconnect Right ch on both in (mic/line) and out (headphone). Preferably, all musicians on the session should switch to 1 ch mode so there are no missing channels.  Pls note that 1x1 do not mix ch1 and ch2 and sends as mono. This is only 1 ch input.

Auto Enable and Disable

This feature will enable auto start the JackStreamer to connect to Server automatically on Power bootup. It will use the last used session parameters to connect to the Server. You do not need to connect your device to JackStreamer WIFi and START session. If it does not autostart then you can do the normal way to start and stop session.

Please consider this that after your session, you need to POWER OFF (or thru GUI Stop session) the JackStreamer. If not, the connection would continue and your home bandwidth would be impacted. 

ideal operation of Auto Start feature would be: 

      - Power ON the JackStreamer when you are ready for the session

      - Power OFF as soon as the session is complete.  

A JackTrip Server is a MUST for JackStreamer or any JackTrip Clients to function

1. Your own JackTrip Server with freeware JackTrip Software

        - Public IP address so JackStreamer clients can connect to it

       - Powerful desktop machine that can handle the desired number of users

       - Connected to an Internet that can handle the bandwidth needed. Say for example, 48K/16bit x 2 ch = approx. 2 Mbps per user. So, if you plan to support 10 user ensemble then downlink and uplink (ciritial in many ISP) MUST be more than 25 Mpbps at min.  Please use free online tools to check your internet speed at Server location

2. Rent a Cloud based JackTrip Server from 3rd Party providers [Preferred]

     -        Musicians Together Apart

    -        JackTrip Foundation - Virtual Studio Server

* All you need is IP address and FPP (set at Server)

3. Purchase a Rasbperry based Jack Server (under development)

               - The JackServer is standlone Raspberry4 computer tailored to run Jacktrip Server

            - Multiple JackStreamer (jacktrip) clients to connect

            - It is very cost effective way to drop in to setup a server

            - A public IP address to assign to the box so clinets from outside can connet to

            - Enough bandwidth. E.g. if 4 users then min.  (4x2.5) 10 Mbps up/down speed is a MUST.

            - Simple GUI based control to Server options such as # of users, mode, change IP address, etc.

            - You may need IT expertise to open up UDP port numbers on wifi  or campus router.

How to Setup 3rd Party Server and connect JackStreamers:

            - Follow the link to 3rd Party Server web site and steps to start a server.

            - You may need to specify the number of users (JackStreamers), FPP and Queue length

            - You will be given a IP address or server name and note down the FPP value set on server.

            - You can ignore the Q value as it is local to Server only (same as Client

            - All JackServer users enter the IP address (server name) and Select same FPP on GUI.

            - Q value can vary as it has only local effect

            - Press Start Session and you will be connected to your ensemble. 

JackStreamer System Key Features:

• Dedicated RPi hardware with Gig Ethernet 
• Customized OS to deliver better performance than PCs
• High quality 2x2 Presonus Audio Interface for mutli-use
• Simple and elegant GUI to manage the JackStreamer
• Use any device with a browser to manage your musical session (WiFi-direct)
• Use of 3rd party Server on demand or your own Serer
• Full support and warranty

Processor Hardware:

Raspberry PI4 2GB, GbE Ethernet, 4 USB ports, USB C power (Power supply - included), CAT5 ethernet cable – 25 feet - included

Audio Hardware (Presonus AB96):

Presonus AudioBox 96 USB 2x2 ch 96 Audio Interface USB powered (via RPi4) – cable included. 2 mic or instrument input Main L and R out Headphone out Gains, Volume controls, Phantom power switch on front MIDI control (refer to Presonus user doc)

Audio Hardware (Zoom U22):

Zoom U22 USB 2x2 ch Audio Interface USB powered (via RPi4) – cable included. 1 mic and 1 Line/instrument input Main L and R out Headphone out Gains, Volume controls, Phantom power switch (refer to Zoom U22 user doc)

** AB96, EVO4, Scar2i2 and Zoom supports 32FPP option where as BEH, UGreen do not support 32FPP. A 32 FPP is desiarable for high tempo music.

Audio Streaming Software:

Linux version of Jacktrip (Low-latency, Bi-directional Audio Streaming Software) Server-based (default), peer-to-peer (optional) Number of users is determined by remote server 48000 sample rate (default), other rates (selectable) Stereo (default), other channel counts selectable (depends on audio interface) 256 Frames per packet (default), other FPP (selectable)

Setup and Control App:

 JackStreamer Wi-Fi hotspot that you can access using any device with a Internet browser. You can start a session, enter server name, stop a session etc. Simple and user friendly to start and stop sessions

Software upgrade-able via SW Update option on GUI

Technical Setup:

Download the Technical Specification with Presonus AB96 Audio Interface HERE

Zoom U22 Audio Interface details are HERE

UGreen Audio Interface details are HERE

Behringer UM2 Audio Interface details are HERE

** Please note that Beh and UGreen AI do not support 32FPP (high tempo musci preferred setting)

Warranty:

- Presonus AB96 warranty supported per Presonus warranty terms

- Zoom U22 warranty supported by Zoom Corp. warranty terms

- Pi4 - As supported by Pi MFR warranty terms

- Rest supported by NetworkSound Inc - Limited warranty

Download the JackStreamer Setup Instruction [3rd party or Your own server] HERE

Stanford University team made some video tutorials about JackStreamer (similar but few difference on GUI):

1. Equipment: the contents of the JackStreamer kit - With Presonus AB96 Audio Interface 

1. Plugging in: connecting everything and what the knobs do

1. Connecting to a Server and Playing Together Online: how to start a jacktrip session and make music with someone over the Internet

Please note that above video tutorial is for a custom version of JackStreamer/GUI to Stanford music dept..

The 3rd Party Server UI is below. Anyone purchasing JackStreamer other than Stanford universiry will see the below GUI.. 

Step by Step on How to Setup JackStreamer and 3rd party or your own Jack Server: 

- Setup a Jack Server (your own or MTA 3rd party) first.

- Note down the Server details such as FPP (frames per packet) and IP address (aka DNS name)

- Setup the JackStreamer and connect to Jackstreamer wifi to access GUI (at each musician location)

- Select the same FPP on JackStreamer as Server (everyone MUST - otherwise it wont work)

- Select any Q value (local only effect) and select your Audio Interface

- Type in Server name or IP address on the text box and press START session. if all OK, you should see connection established - "LIVE" text appear

- You should be able to hear each other (mic - headphone) and play music

- After the first attempt, if no changes, you can simply press START session to connect. No need to select new options

JackStreamer Customer Testimonials

Stanford University Music Dept. Selects JackStreamer with their own Server 

"Wanted to share that I just finished my first lesson with a pianist over JackStreamer (she’s in So Cal). She’s been working on Rachmaninoff's Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini, and for the very first time, I got to ‘accompany’ her during a lesson, playing the 2nd piano part. She started working on this piece in the Spring, so needless to say, she hadn’t had any opportunity to experience the piece other than as a solo. I haven’t made music in real time with anyone since early March—what a thrill!! It was super exciting for both of us—thank you SO MUCH for sharing this technology with us!", Laura Stanford University.

Carleton University, Canada Selects JackStreamer with their own Server 

 "what a thrill to be teaching/creating music thru JackStreamer. We really enjoyed a live session", Ellen, Prof. of Music.

GMU Selects JackStreamer with on-demand MTA Jacktrip Server

"We finally did it _ YAY!! We had some audio issues in the beginning, so for beginners it might be important to note the settings on the presonus

(or other adio interface). I AM SO EXCITED!!!", Lisa Prof. @ GMU

Boston Quartet group selects JackStreamer with on-demand MTA server

"Worked like a charm"

Bay area based band selects JackStreamer with MTA clound server (SFO) to play music together

"Audio tests passed with flying color"

Applegate AV, IN selects JackStreamer to play music together

"It is imperative that music group keep up the practice during the pandemic. JackStreamer is a great help with plug&play soundroom"

Stanford Symphony to deploy JackStreamer for remote symphony 

Stanford University Symphony will depoy JackStreamer units with their own JackServer for all its 70+ members to enable remote music collaboration

Seattle based band enjoy music thru JackStreamer 

"The support was awesom and we finally have a way to play music together and enjoy during the pandemic" 

Atlanta based Jazz group explores remote music thru JackStreamer and MTA server

"We are thrilled to have a setup based on JackStreamer and MTA to enable all of us playing as a band and live"

Shinola Entertaintment, VA selects JackStreamer kit with MTA server for band practice

GMU, Music department expands JackStreamer to more musicians to enable remote live music collaboration 

JackStreamer deployment explodes across music community 

JackStreamer sales has seen an explosive growth across music community in recent months. Small bands to large symphony have been exploring online music collaboration using JackStreamer and Clound servers. We are very pleased to see the growth of JackStreamer and happy to provide an innovative solution to music community during this challenging lock down period so they can enjoy playing music with others from the comfort of their home.

More to come...

Here are few JackStreamer setup video (this is for Stanford GUI version) but the process is similar.. 

Stanford University team made some video tutorials about JackStreamer:

1. Equipment: the contents of the JackStreamer kit - With Presonus AB96 Audio Interface

1. Plugging in: connecting everything and what the knobs do

1. Connecting to a Server and Playing Together Online: how to start a jacktrip session and make music with someone over the Internet

Here are few JackStreamer Audio Samples (live JackStreamer music recorded in a DAW) 

For availability, price quote or help with your system setup, pls call us @ + 1 978 384 0780 or email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.">

JackStreamer_Kit Pres Includes:

RPi-4, SD card with image, power supply, CAT-5e cable -25 feet - Presonus AudioBox USB96 interface, USB cable and SW GUI. Free G shp to lower 48 states.  No Mic or Headphone incl.

JackStreamer_Pi Includes:

RPi-4, power supply, CAT-5e cable - 25 feet. No Audio interface or mic or headphone. Use your own A.I. Free G ship to lower 48 states.

*** CA Sales Tax - For CA residents (shipping address) ONLY.

International customers: Shipping charges would be separate based on your location. You are responsible for any duty and clearance charges. We can ship via USPS/UPS/DHL for low cost also.

If you need more information or would like to discuss your specific configuration, please email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call us @ 978 384 0780. We would be glad to explain how a JackStreamer system would fit to your band/ensemble/class.

Here is a link maintained by Matt @ CCRMA with all the details of JackStreamer to Stanford User Community. If you have any Hardware issues, please call or email us for more info.  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 978 384 0780

Download the JackStreamer Setup Instrution PreSonus AB96 (Stanford Users ONLY] HERE

Download the JackStreamer Setup Instrution Zoom U22 (Stanford Users ONLY] HERE

JackStreamer Help maintained by Matt @CRCRMA for Stanford User is HERE