Designing a system for Online Orchestra: Computer hardware and software

David Prior, Federico Reuben, Ian Biscoe, Michael Rofe

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Abstract

Online Orchestra sought in its pilot performance to enable musicians in four remote locations in Cornwall, United Kingdom, to make music together over the Internet. This article considers the processes by which computer hardware and software platforms were selected, integrated and optimized for the performance. Starting with an overview of guiding design principles, details of the computer hardware and software platforms used are provided. Audio- and video-streaming solutions are surveyed, leading to a detailed analysis of JackTrip and its deployment in the final system. The network environment in which the Online Orchestra performance took place is also considered, including specifications of each of the four venues.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)185–196
Number of pages11
JournalThe Journal of Music, Technology and Education
Volume10
Issue number2-3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2017

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