The NAMM Show 2025: Techie Product Roundup
"As seen in Computer Times"
Back in November, Lutefish released their Lutefish Stream device, to get musicians connected online without latency issues, so they can easily collab and rehearse remotely.
Musicians connected through the Lutefish Stream devices can stream 48k audio with less than 30 milliseconds of latency, up to 500 miles away from each other, far better than through other online streaming platforms. By reducing streaming lag, musicians can rehearse and record together over the internet totally in sync with each other, making it more like an in-person session.
The device itself is simple to use, just plug in the power, plug your instrument and mic directly into the device, and connect to the internet via the included ethernet cable. Turn on the Zoom-like mobile app, which controls the audio streaming and recording, as well as gets up to 5 people face-to-face with almost zero audio or visual delay.
It does require a $12.99/month subscription, but that comes with not only the streaming service and 5GB of recording storage, but a vibrant Lutefish community of musicians to network, create, and cross-promote with as well. Within the community app, you can search for musicians to collab with by which instrument they play, location, or skill level, listen to their music clips, and message them within the Lutefish platform. You can also post gigs or find gigs and events featuring other Lutefish members. Even without the Lutefish Stream device, you can join the Lutefish community for free, to connect with other musicians and find gigs. If you want to connect more musicians, up to 50 in one session, and get 25GB of recording storage, you can upgrade to the Premium subscription for $19.99/month. Read more about the company, grab a Lutefish Stream for $399, and browse the subscription options on Lutefish.com.
One reason I really wanted to highlight Lutefish is because they’re donating 100 Lutefish Stream devices to musicians impacted by the recent Los Angeles fires, to get them reconnected with their band mates and creating again during their time of struggle. SoCal local musicians attending The NAMM Show got the chance to sign up to receive one of these units at the Lutefish booth during the 4-day event. Lutefish is just one of the many companies in the industry that is contributing to fire relief efforts for local musicians.
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