When the pandemic put our concerts on hold, we saw an opportunity to push the boundaries of music-making. We created the ORLANDOviols Consort Box, or ovbox, a revolutionary device that lets musicians connect and create together, no matter the distance. With ovbox, the virtual room becomes a reality, and the sound of the ensemble comes alive. We're passionate about sharing our discoveries, so we're opening up the ovbox technology to the world, empowering musicians and researchers to reimagine the possibilities of music and collaboration.
This system is free for anyone to use. To use it, you need either a Raspberry Pi mini computer with special software, or a desktop application for Ubuntu Linux or MacOS.
The system is optimised for low latency and high quality spatial audio. It is based on the TASCAR tool used in hearing research and music applications. Technical details have been published here:
Grimm, G. (2024). Interactive low delay music and speech communication via network connections (OVBOX). Acta Acoustica, 8, 1-7. DOI: 10.1051/aacus/2024011