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  • Опубликовано: 26 авг 2024

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  • @LeonTodd
    @LeonTodd  2 года назад +3

    What's the first song you always jam on with your mates?

    • @willschut4917
      @willschut4917 2 года назад +1

      Battle Without Honor Or Humanity (Kill Bill Soundtrack)

    • @rodaroo2
      @rodaroo2 2 года назад

      An original song! We basically go through our live set list 😅 and the original is our opener

    • @chrishastings
      @chrishastings 2 года назад +1

      Aces High.... every time or south of Heaven
      🙂

    • @nicosteream
      @nicosteream 2 года назад

      22 Acacia Avenue or The Trooper

    • @13flaws18
      @13flaws18 Год назад

      Domination breakdown

  • @JensHoglin
    @JensHoglin 2 года назад +11

    My band invested in Elk Bridges and it works great! Love it!

    • @ElkAudio
      @ElkAudio 2 года назад

      Hey Jens! So happy to hear.

    • @Guttalaser
      @Guttalaser Год назад

      @@ElkAudio Hi, just a question: do all the single band-mates needs to have the bridge interface and the site account... or just one of them? TNX

    • @ElkAudio
      @ElkAudio Год назад +1

      @@Guttalaser Hey! Yes, all band-mates need a bridge + account.

    • @KeikoFXDesigns
      @KeikoFXDesigns Год назад

      How far apart are your bandmates?

    • @centraliafuckcorruption
      @centraliafuckcorruption 8 месяцев назад

      all your bridges are sold out wtf@@ElkAudio

  • @StereoAnthony
    @StereoAnthony 2 года назад +10

    Great review!
    You didnt mention how far away from eachother you and your bandmates were. That will play a big roll on latency.

    • @KeikoFXDesigns
      @KeikoFXDesigns Год назад

      I have it and if your internet connection is bad there will be problems with connecting and sometimes it gets choppy or booted out.

  • @RandyWillcox
    @RandyWillcox 2 года назад +6

    Cool and impressive. The subscription seems a bit much, but they can say, "it's cheaper than rehearsal space." Until someone comes up with a competitive offering and says, "You just pay for the unit and you're good, no subscription nonsense required", they have the market, so good on them. But hopefully other makers will see the potential in just selling the unit, even at a slightly higher cost, and give them a run for their money. If this came out 2 years ago, we'd all have one. And we'd probably be debating whether to keep paying for it or not now that we can be in the same room again. If you teach online, this technology can also be extremely useful. But it's still likely going to be the last resort. Musicians will always opt for in-person rehearsing, except when it's not possible. Definitely not an expense I want to be covering for a "just in case" scenario. But this is good. Someone got the ball rolling. I'm excited to see what comes to the table next.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +3

      Yeah the last 2 years had me screaming for this sort of thing. Although with the price of gas now it's almost definitely cheaper than driving to the drummers house every week.

    • @onar3d
      @onar3d 2 года назад +1

      Unlike some other subscription products, where the subscription part of the product is more or less only a business decision, since the majority of the development of the device is up-front, say for example a guitar pedal, or VST plugin, in this case there is a very real cost for keeping the service running.
      The availability and bandwidth requirements for a service like this are nothing like just offering a plugin for download for example. Surely large part of the subscription fee goes to that, not "just" firmware updates.

    • @AlejandroCastroJ_S
      @AlejandroCastroJ_S 2 года назад +1

      JamKazam was a hardware free option and free in cost for years, there are other options too but none of them worked as well as the Elk. The expense certainly has to be taken into consideration but it's great to finally have this as a viable option.

  • @hoosierdaddy2308
    @hoosierdaddy2308 2 года назад +5

    Man what a great piece of hardware. For a band that wants to practice more and live very far apart this thing is cool. Very cool that you could keep time too!
    Man we live in a great time for gear. 🤘♥️🤘
    Be safe brother and have a great We'd, or Thursday there I think. 😂♥️🤘

  • @robinmatjanoski5318
    @robinmatjanoski5318 2 года назад +1

    A game changer for bedroom rockers

  • @RUHDD4HVN
    @RUHDD4HVN 2 года назад +3

    Long ago my friend guitarist Danny Meblin (Mike Varney's 1st US METAL album alumni, Michael Bolton in the 80s) was using something like that (it was blue that's all I know) when this type of thing first came out. I think it must have been nearly 25+ years ago maybe longer (much). He used it to keep his corporate cover band practicing together over long distances....and it worked for the most part. The latency back then though was pretty disturbing to say the least. He was a true pioneer with that little blue box and set-up. This ELK sounds and seems super great!!!

    • @utubekpphoto
      @utubekpphoto Год назад +1

      A friend had that blue box thing as well. Yes 20yrs ago. He said there was a little latency but it was the only thing on the market. I was able to find ONE on eBay. Could not find any more. This ELK seems likd thd updated version. I hope it works.

    • @they_arent_human
      @they_arent_human 11 месяцев назад +1

      Jamlink? Has been out a while and is blue

    • @RUHDD4HVN
      @RUHDD4HVN 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@they_arent_human That name sure rings a bell.... thanks, sounds like it!!

  • @2550marshall
    @2550marshall 2 года назад +3

    A few questions:
    1) How did the latency feel to you? Do you feel that fast stuff might be a problem?
    2) Can you record the session within the website or do you have to do it via your computer?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +4

      Latency feels great. At the moment you need your computer but I really hope they roll out website recording as a feature.

  • @jakemixd
    @jakemixd 2 года назад +1

    This is awesome!

  • @IslandDigital
    @IslandDigital Год назад

    I’m a Drummer in Orlando area of Florida, my Brother in Law is a Singer, Song writer, Guitar player in Tampa area of Florida. He would love for me to put real drum tracks down on his songs. This looks like a simple easy way to get together and get things done very quickly. I think we will try this out !

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад +2

      They have a free version out now too!

  • @liapin
    @liapin 9 месяцев назад

    Superb! Thank you!

  • @antioche6276
    @antioche6276 2 года назад +3

    You two aren't planning on firing Ryan, and stealing Kamil's new gig, aye ?
    Stellar unit ! Gonna wait tight and watch closely on this because this could be one of the best purchases in the coming years.
    Also, comments are good for the algorithm.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +4

      Feels like a pretty good alternative to those long commutes across big cities ;)

    • @JeffHendricks
      @JeffHendricks 2 года назад

      What do you think the latency from the EU to the States is? Hmm....

    • @antioche6276
      @antioche6276 2 года назад

      @@JeffHendricks was trying to figure that one out myself !

    • @ElkAudio
      @ElkAudio 2 года назад +3

      @@JeffHendricks Here's a little breakdown for you. Data moves at the speed of light once it leaves the Elk Bridge. Our product adds 1 ms latency to sender and receiver, the remaining latency comes from your network connection and the actual distance between players. Playing at around 1000 km (621 miles) will typically give you latencies around 10 ms, but for most styles of music 20 ms is unnoticable, so you could go a bit longer. From the Europe to the US (e.g. London to New York) is around 5500 km and unfortunately too long of a distance to run a live session with latency around 20 ms.

    • @JeffHendricks
      @JeffHendricks 2 года назад +1

      @@ElkAudio That's about what I figured, plus whatever ping lag you have from your computer to the ISP. Anything under 10ms is practically unnoticeable.

  • @picksalot1
    @picksalot1 2 года назад +3

    Interesting. Would need to see the numbers on latency based on how far the people are located/live from each other, plus the latency inside the unit itself to determine how practical such a system is. I start noticing performance issues caused by latency at about 6 milliseconds or longer. Thanks

    • @AlanW
      @AlanW 2 года назад +3

      You have latency problems when you are more than 2 meters from your amp? That's how long it takes for sound to travel through the air.

    • @StereoAnthony
      @StereoAnthony Год назад

      Elk claims that the internal OS of the bridge is the fastest that exists. A/D and D/A is measured at 1ms roundtrip

    • @picksalot1
      @picksalot1 Год назад +1

      @@StereoAnthony That's excellent internal numbers. My concern is the latency when collaborating with someone 500 - 1,000 kilometers or miles away.

    • @StereoAnthony
      @StereoAnthony Год назад +2

      @@picksalot1 Elk state that playing with the "in the room feeling" caps out at about 620 miles. The idea is to keep under 20 ms between each player. The cap is based on what latency current dsl or cable internet can do. A standard internet connection runs approx 1ms/62 miles. Add onto that how far you are from your ISPs closest server (ping test), plus the same with your band mates. The system strongly suggests an ISP ping of under 10ms for best performance.
      Sound travels about 1ms per foot in person, so imagine your whole band is standing about 20 feet away from each others instruments. I don't think anyone would have any issue staying locked in.
      Elk claim 5G and fibre internet (which is currently starting to roll out en masse here in Canada) will be able to at least double those numbers in regard to latency (20ms @ 1240 miles) so Internet speed and bandwidth is the main hurdle to overcome with greater distances.
      At this time, as far as I'm aware Elk Live is the current benchmark for this type of tech.

    • @picksalot1
      @picksalot1 Год назад +1

      @@StereoAnthony Thanks for the excellent information, and context for how each factor is relevant. 👍

  • @ShreddingFinn
    @ShreddingFinn 2 года назад +1

    Ok so we no longer have to go anywhere for practice, I'm sold lol

  • @ianfurqueron5850
    @ianfurqueron5850 2 года назад +1

    Very cool. Not cheap, but does seem to fill a need well.

  • @heavybrett-al4082
    @heavybrett-al4082 2 года назад

    Very cool! Jeez technology! Before you know it there'll be in room holographic jam sessions.

  • @chrishastings
    @chrishastings 2 года назад +1

    I would love to see you try this internationally ....

  • @alexandargabric
    @alexandargabric 2 года назад

    wow, definitely worth considering!

  • @mattlanmedia3452
    @mattlanmedia3452 Год назад

    Awesome I want one like crazy

  • @GlennMichaelThompson
    @GlennMichaelThompson 2 года назад

    Very interesting piece of gear. This would allow me to jam with buddies on the other side of the continent and in a different country. Thanks for a quick but solid first view of the Elk! I'll have to check out the price here in Canada.

    • @ElkAudio
      @ElkAudio 2 года назад

      Hi there! Glad you like it. Pricing for Canada is available at elk.live/buy/ :)

    • @jasonmudgarde286
      @jasonmudgarde286 Год назад +2

      Latency limited to a few hundred miles , certainly can't play over large distances yet.

    • @KeikoFXDesigns
      @KeikoFXDesigns Год назад

      @@jasonmudgarde286 I did notice that. I wonder if I may need to raise the buffer in order to actually have a good or descent reception.

  • @JeffHendricks
    @JeffHendricks 2 года назад +2

    Leon: *New collabs incoming...*
    Seriously though, I know this is limited by overall data transmission limits and distance, but would be great to see how much latency it adds overall. Very doable for players relatively close, within a few hundred miles. Probably too much delay to play realtime across continents, but it's still cool!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      Darn physics!!

    • @TheNoiseFloorav
      @TheNoiseFloorav 2 года назад +1

      @@LeonTodd and Jeff, I'm actually working on a video about the limitations and physics that prevent online jamming. I've interviewed Sessionwire and Audiomovers, and here's your video of this product. I've reached out to Elk LIVE about being a part of my video.
      So Jeff, I hope to tackle the concerns you're raising in my video. Leon, if Elk is ok with this, would you be down to test latency with me from the US to your side of the pond? If so, email me. My email is on my channel.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      I'd be keen for that - Leontod@gmail.com and i can connect you with the Elk guys

    • @ElkAudio
      @ElkAudio 2 года назад +1

      @@TheNoiseFloorav Hey! Sorry! We must have missed that email. I'll shoot you an email. :) /Johan

  • @KeikoFXDesigns
    @KeikoFXDesigns Год назад

    Only 1 problem... If one of your bandmembers have shitty internet connection, there will be problems trying to practice together. Elk uses a lot of bandwidth and it can get very choppy or sometimes will get booted out.

  • @constantinosmavroyannis9409
    @constantinosmavroyannis9409 2 года назад +2

    thats a nice product. given that the drummer has electronic drums or a permanent mic'ed setup you could effectively eliminate the rehearsal room and rehearse with everyone from home

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      Yeah I'm looking forward to more of these jams

  • @michaelschnell5633
    @michaelschnell5633 2 года назад

    Seems like a really great device. I suppose yo need a really good internet connection on all sites involved.
    Unfortunately, for hobbyist the price - and especially the subscription fee - is much too high.

  • @lionwave4476
    @lionwave4476 3 месяца назад

    Hi, did someone have a link where to buy the Elk Bridge interface ?? i from Canada, Thanks !

  • @marcusbarnes5929
    @marcusbarnes5929 7 месяцев назад

    Were to buy in Australia and how much?
    Elk website says sold out with no price listed.

  • @tomjoad6993
    @tomjoad6993 2 года назад +2

    How far away was the drummer from you?

  • @marcofioravanti4176
    @marcofioravanti4176 2 года назад +2

    Maybe a silver lining on the horizon for musican friends, living far apart from each other..?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      It's still incredible to me that it works so well. What a time to be alive!

  • @user-ro9hm5xr3o
    @user-ro9hm5xr3o 2 года назад +2

    subscription model.. fuck that

  • @TheOligoclonalBand
    @TheOligoclonalBand 2 года назад

    What kind of internet connection is required? This looks really cool. The hardware price is reasonable, I think, and to be honest the subscription isn't much more than a Netflix account. But Netflix isn't interactive. I could jam. I first would need people to jam with, yes, but in theory, I could jam.

  • @peterharvin2775
    @peterharvin2775 2 года назад +1

    Very cool and fascinating. My question would be how does the experience differ from an in-person session, aside from the obvious personal nearness. I mean, what if any is the effect on the playing and the practice?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      We're pretty "get in and get it done" with rehearsals anyway so it's not that different TBH. Just more "oi boys invite me to the session already" messages in the group chat :p

  • @dmnguitarist
    @dmnguitarist Год назад

    An update on how you're getting along with this product would be awesome if you're still using it. Learn anything interesting about it in the last few months?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад +2

      Definitely! It's been in use and I've got some thoughts to add to this.

  • @johnludwig2093
    @johnludwig2093 Год назад +2

    Question for all: Is 900 miles too far for this system? Followup: Has anyone used this in the US and for more than 700 miles? Or, might there be a better solution due to our separation? Thanks to all!

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад

      I want to test this at large distances like you're suggesting.

    • @StereoAnthony
      @StereoAnthony Год назад

      Elk state that playing with the "in the room feeling" caps out at about 620 miles. The idea is to keep under 20 ms between each player. The cap is based on what latency current dsl or cable internet can do. A standard internet connection runs approx 1ms/62 miles. Add onto that how far you are from your ISPs closest server (ping test), plus the same with your band mates. The system strongly suggests an ISP ping of under 10ms for best performance.
      Sound travels about 1ms per foot in person, so imagine your whole band is standing about 20 feet away from each others instruments. I don't think anyone would have any issue staying locked in.
      Elk claim 5G and fibre internet (which is currently starting to roll out en masse here in Canada) will be able to at least double those numbers in regard to latency (20ms @ 1240 miles) so Internet speed and bandwidth is the main hurdle to overcome with greater distances.
      At this time, as far as I'm aware Elk Live is the current benchmark for this type of tech.

  • @jonbloom1870
    @jonbloom1870 Год назад

    Is it better than jacktrip?
    Thanks

  • @RyanAmplification
    @RyanAmplification Год назад

    So right now with the beta it's free but it's only for Mac?

  • @Lamarro
    @Lamarro 2 года назад

    DAMN! now THAT is interessting. would be Interessting to see tho what happens if you play with someone from the EU for example

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +4

      Yeah I'm definitely going to try test the limits of this over the next few months. My understanding is Australia - Europe is too much, but different countries within Europe to one another or different states in the US/Aus should be doable!

  • @gschnuuget
    @gschnuuget Год назад

    So what are the subscription prices? I don't see them on the website. Can you be transparent please?

  • @mecdrum7
    @mecdrum7 Год назад

    Does everyone have to have elk and subscription?

  • @jasonktong1
    @jasonktong1 2 года назад

    Very very cool.

  • @guitarans
    @guitarans 2 года назад

    Jamulus is a great alternative.. it only requires a sound card

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      Jamulus was OK but the internet latency + sound card latency made it a little rough. Likewise Jamkazam.

    • @filoutche
      @filoutche Год назад

      @@LeonTodd You have the same things (internet latency + hw latency + soft latency) with that product. The difference is that the system is embedded (from an embedded linux on a rapsberry pi and juce libs), and that it is well tuned out of the box.

  • @voidabstraction
    @voidabstraction 2 года назад

    Looks good! Would I be able to run cubase output with this though?

  • @PaulPaul-vj2vx
    @PaulPaul-vj2vx Год назад

    Hey Leon… now some months gone… what are your expereinces with the Elk Live?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад +1

      Been enjoying it, I'll mention it a little more in my end of year "best gear of 2022" vid

  • @MrJHate
    @MrJHate 2 года назад +1

    The last time I saw a product like this there was a big to do about the distance of the other players only being able to be so far away. Is there an effective distance that you would need to be within? For example, I have bandmates that live a thousand miles away. Would it be useful in that scenario?

    • @chrisnielsen3161
      @chrisnielsen3161 2 года назад

      I regularly practice with my band 400 miles away. The latency is basically non-existent, although you do on occasion notice some packet loss (kind of a robotification of the sound). Now, when I was looking into it, I looked at the fiber lines running between our cities and it wasn't a direct line, so that does add some distance. The website lists 100km/1ms latency, that seems about right to me. So 1000 miles would be ~16ms + the ping on either side. So with rock solid internet it's probably *possible* I can't imagine you'd be able to truly lock in. Having said that, I assume it still has to be better than a server based solution.

    • @chrisnielsen3161
      @chrisnielsen3161 2 года назад

      Also, from what I've seen, it has the farthest range of one so far.

  • @143Chippy143
    @143Chippy143 Год назад +1

    A true latency test would have to come from the drummer's audio side, since the guitarist is "playing to the drums" and the closer to each other the better latency will be.. You don't say how close you 2 are. That little box can NOT control the internet and lower latency, Jamkazam tried this and failed miserably . It all boils down to the basics... Your internet speed and how close you are to each other......

  • @drumbyte
    @drumbyte 2 года назад

    I see they are headquartered in Sweden. I wonder if the website causes any latency if you are jamming in America. Or do the boxes establish direct connections between the player's IP addresses.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      Direct connection from player to player

  • @jakemixd
    @jakemixd 2 года назад

    Does it only support recording? Can it support live streaming like OBS?

  • @Brads1Cent
    @Brads1Cent Год назад

    is the latency still depends on the internet speed mainly?

  • @CraigGoley
    @CraigGoley 2 года назад

    Do things slow up when more players come online and join the session?
    Does the video feeds add to the lag times when more players are online.
    What is the max players allowed in one session.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      No, since it's all fed peer to peer. The video runs independently of the audio so it can't mess with it. Basically it prioritizes audio.

  • @SkyP1e
    @SkyP1e Год назад

    Can you use the bridge with jamulus and/or jamkazam? Or is it strictly proprietary?

  • @merlesmith6794
    @merlesmith6794 2 года назад

    Do all of the other members need to have one as well? I’d assume yes?

  • @MichaelWebb1416
    @MichaelWebb1416 Год назад

    What hardware and/or software is required for multiple webcams as the drummer has for his video feed?

  • @Vandel212
    @Vandel212 2 года назад

    What kind of internet are you on? I feel like ISP latency plays a huge role in the usability of this product. Do you know what your ping is on an internet speed test?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +2

      From memory sub 10ms ping is desirable - mine consistently measures around 7ms.

    • @filoutche
      @filoutche Год назад

      ISP server latency and all intermediate servers latency

  • @randysturgill7706
    @randysturgill7706 2 года назад

    Does the Elk Live require fiberoptic internet?

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      As long as you have hardwired internet with less than 10ms ping you'll be fine

  • @Gargvarr
    @Gargvarr 2 года назад

    Ok, but where can I buy people that want to jam with me? ;)

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      Join the Discord, jams are free!

  • @spivvo
    @spivvo 6 месяцев назад

    Meh… fantastic idea and if you live in an Asian country with uber duber super super fast broadband and live around the corner from each other then it might work. However, it’s only going to be as fast as the slowest piece of equipment in the chain, here in the UK that is the internet itself. The stuff about cutting out the servers sounds like bollocks to me…. the signal has to go through the telephone system and therefore has to be routed by variois exchanges and servers to get from one house to another. I’ll eat my hat if somebody can jam a rhythmm Nile Rogers guitar part with a drummer in another part of the UK and a bass player equally far away and stay in da pocket.

  • @kevdev01
    @kevdev01 2 года назад

    Leon:
    They recommend ping of 10ms or less, what is your ping number? I can't get my latency below 36ms.

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад

      7ms here on my end

  • @greedcliffchannel2419
    @greedcliffchannel2419 Год назад

    Would be interesting but it's f***ing expensive

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад

      They have a free version now

    • @greedcliffchannel2419
      @greedcliffchannel2419 Год назад

      @@LeonTodd but I just saw that the bridge is like 370€

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  Год назад

      @@greedcliffchannel2419 you don't need the bridge for the new version

  • @ironblast5
    @ironblast5 2 года назад +1

    Not fond of subscriptions at all

    • @LeonTodd
      @LeonTodd  2 года назад +1

      Yeah it'll be interesting to see if they stick with that model

  • @welshmouse
    @welshmouse 2 года назад

    Jesus, even the bands are trying to work from home now. Someone call Elon and get these people back into the office.

  • @Dozereyes
    @Dozereyes 4 месяца назад

    They both suck!!! As a drummer trying to use my Edrum set to practice with my band. Its frustrating, and a big waste of everyone's time trying to get all the latency out and play on time. Do yourself a favor and stay away from both. Messing around for countless hours and hours trying to get everyone on the same click....is a joke.

  • @K4ORl
    @K4ORl Год назад

    You should check out „Sonobus“its a free program / Plugin which does the same thing in a DAW or Standlone

    • @filoutche
      @filoutche Год назад

      Free to download, but free version has limited features

    • @K4ORl
      @K4ORl Год назад

      @@filoutche Sonobus is the real deal free to use using it for band practice its worth a try

    • @filoutche
      @filoutche Год назад

      @@K4ORl Sonobus, yes.
      You were talking about farplay when I wrote my answer.