Jamulus Quickstart
1. Use Ethernet to connect to the Internet, not WiFi.
WiFi introduces way too much lag. So, unless your house is already wired for Ethernet-based Internet connections, check your router/modem for an Ethernet port (see an example in the photo at left), buy an Ethernet cable (Cat 5, 6, or 7-type) like this one or this one (make sure it’s long enough to reach your computer), check if your computer has an Ethernet port (if it doesn’t, buy an inexpensive connector), connect the cable between your router and computer, turn off WiFi, and voilà!
Here's an example of Ethernet ports on a router/modem. This one has four ports; you only need one. Yours may not be labeled, but the shape would be the same.
2. Download and install the Jamulus user software
Check the hardware and operating system requirements first here. (Note that you need a computer, not a phone or tablet, and you do not need an external microphone.) You can download the software here. You won’t need to copy the Jamulus Server to your hard disk unless you plan to host a Jamulus session; you’ll just need the file called Jamulus (the user application, also called the “client”). Windows users: Make sure you read the Hardware Setup.
Check the hardware and operating system requirements first here. (Note that you need a computer, not a phone or tablet, and you do not need an external microphone.) You can download the software here. You won’t need to copy the Jamulus Server to your hard disk unless you plan to host a Jamulus session; you’ll just need the file called Jamulus (the user application, also called the “client”). Windows users: Make sure you read the Hardware Setup.
3. Run Jamulus and connect to a Jamulus server.
(a) Read this if you’re running the software for the first time on a Mac. (b) Once it’s running, click the Connect button, then enter the External IP address of the server in the Server Name/Address box. Contact us to get Cantata Pacifica's server address. (c) Once you connect, you’ll have a fader for yourself, and a fader for everyone in your session. Click the Mute button under your fader to take yourself out of the mix you’re hearing through your headphones. Now you’re ready to sing with your friends! Need help? Check out excellent documentation here and here along with troubleshooting tips here. Learned something that everyone should know? Submit a tip through our contact page. |