Real-time online rehearsal
Play with up to five other musicians up to 500 miles away.
Remote music collaboration for members to rehearse, join open jams, record stems, and stream.
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Play with up to five other musicians up to 500 miles away.
High-quality inputs, low-latency hardware and a direct Ethernet connection keep you in sync.
Plug-and-play hardware with browser-based control means less setup friction and fewer tech headaches.
“It actually feels like the same room.”
“Outstanding craftsmanship and incredible sound quality.”
A great Lutefish session starts with the right setup:
Ethernet from your router to the device. Wi-Fi won't cut it for low-latency playing.
How do I setup Lutefish on my home network?Cable or fiber is required for low latency. No 5G, DSL, or satellite internet.
Why cable or fiber?Each musician/location needs their own device to stay in sync.
Why one device each?Your first two months are included with purchase, then live jamming continues at $9.99/month.
Not sure if your setup will work? See FAQ
How buying works: each musician needs a Lutefish Stream device ($249). A subscription ($9.99/mo.) is required for live jamming after the included trial period.
Best for bands and group buying
See Band PricingWhy not just use a video call?
| Feature | LutefishBest Choice | Video-call tools |
|---|---|---|
| Latency | <30-35ms | 150ms-1000ms+ |
| Audio Quality | Studio-quality 48k audio | Compressed & unstable |
| Setup | Plug in and play | Workarounds and compromises |
| Made for Music | Yes | No |
Open Jam
Schedule or drop into an Open Jam with other musicians, no pre-arranged band needed. Browse sessions by genre, reserve a spot, show up ready to play.
Everything you need to know before getting started
Musicians in the same space can share one Lutefish Stream device, but every location in a session needs its own device.
The device sends your audio into the session over a direct Ethernet connection, so each location needs dedicated hardware to join and stay in sync.
Your connection type matters more than raw speed. Lutefish requires low-latency and jitter which is only reliably achieved on cable and fiber internet connections.
Lutefish's speed requirements are minimal at about 50Mbps download speed and 10Mbps upload speed. Most cable and fiber internet plans are sufficient.
A subscription model is what makes Lutefish possible. The Lutefish Stream is advanced hardware with its own dedicated audio processing system. To keep the upfront cost low, we sell the device at near cost. However, ongoing expenses, like firmware and software updates, new features, and services such as file storage and live streaming—require continued support. A subscription allows us to maintain and improve the platform over time.
Our goal is to build a real-time online music community that’s accessible to everyone. While subscriptions aren’t always ideal, they’re necessary to deliver the experience we’re creating.
To participate in Lutefish jam sessions, you need an active subscription and a Lutefish Stream device.
Unlimited jam sessions, cloud session recording, livestreaming, software updates, tech support, and access to the Lutefish musician community.
60-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If it doesn't work for you, return it for a full refund, and return shipping is free.
Full Return Policy