General Info
Ending a Sessionwire Session
Ending a Sessionwire Session as the Host will remove all participants from your Studio. Ending a Sessionwire Session as a participant will simply remove yourself from the active Session.
Why is there latency in the Sessionwire call?
Sessionwire does not promote or advertise the ability to "jam live" or "rehearse live" over the internet - for a very good reason. It will always take a certain amount of time for the signal from one machine to travel to another, and then back again. ...
What is the audio quality like when I use Sessionwire?
The Sessionwire web application utilizes a well known audio codec alongside proprietary software to transmit audio at an effective 48kHz 32-bit floating over our dedicated stereo HQ Audio stream at 400kbps. There is also a dedicated Talkback Audio ...
What if I don't have a webcam?
Sessionwire currently requires that at least one video driver be available in order for the application to establish a proper connection. If no webcam is available, we recommend installing EpocCam's free desktop driver/software. EpocCam allows the ...
Do I need a DAW open to use Sessionwire?
We are asked repeatedly whether it is necessary to have a DAW open in order to use Sessionwire. Our short answer is - no! You do not need a DAW open and running in order to use Sessionwire. Many users do mix reviews this way - the producer or mix ...
Can I rehearse or jam in real time online using Sessionwire?
Due to the laws of physics, jamming in real time with anyone over the internet outside of a certain radius is and always will be next to impossible - barring a major breakthrough in quantum teleportation and entanglement. Sessionwire's transmission ...
What is Packet Loss?
Packet loss in a network is the loss of the information in transit between the source and destination. Information is transmitted in small discrete units called packets. When working with Sessionwire, packet loss can result in audio artifacts and ...
What is video "jitter"?
"Video jitter is the amount of variation in packet delay" - in other words, data packets are expected to arrive at their destination at regular intervals and jitter is the amount that the arrival time differs over a given time period. Jitter can be ...
Will Sessionwire work with my DAW?
Sessionwire is meant to function alongside almost any DAW that can utilize Audio Units, VST3 or AAX plugins. Support for VST and VST2 plugins is not available. DAWs that are supported include but are not limited to: Ableton Live 9 and up (macOS) ...
How do I uninstall Sessionwire?
Uninstalling the Sessionwire plugins and drivers macOS To uninstall the Sessionwire plugins and drivers from a computer running macOS, delete the following files from your system: Sessionwire audio drivers - /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/HAL VST3 plug-ins ...
RTT - Round Trip Time
In Sessionwire's case, "round trip time" refers to the time it takes for a network signal to traverse the internet from the source, to the destination, and then back to the source again. It is an indicator of network health - high RTTs can result in ...
What are Sessionwire's minimum system requirements?
Recommended Minimum System Specs Sessionwire recommends the following as minimum recommended system specs: Mac Minimum Recommendations Intel Mac with macOS 11 (Big Sur) or later Intel Core i9 processor 16GB RAM or more recommended Windows Minimum ...
Does my partner or client need to pay for Sessionwire?
Inviting your client or collaboration partner into your Sessionwire is as simple as sending them your unique Invite Link. Once your client/partner is in your Studio, they have access to all of the features that are available to you - if you are a ...
Can I use Sessionwire while I'm on wifi?
Sessionwire was designed to be used on desktop devices as well as mobile devices - which implies that wifi or cellular data will suffice for a successful Sessionwire call. Wifi and cellular data may indeed be sufficient for a Sessionwire call however ...
How does Sessionwire compare to Zoom?
Musicians, producers, engineers and creatives alike have all attempted to cobble together a solution that allows them the ability to collaborate remotely over the internet. Sessionwire is the only solution in the world that brings everything needed ...
How do I send a Connection Request?
1. The first step is to open Sessionwire Studio and Sign In 2. Enter your Display Name and Password 3. Click Sign In 4. Click Discover in the left hand menu bar 5. Type the Display Name of the user you would like to send a Connection Request to 6. ...