# JamKazam

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**JamKazam** is [proprietary](/source/Proprietary_software) [networked music performance](/source/Networked_music_performance) software that enables real-time rehearsing, jamming and performing with musicians at remote locations, overcoming [latency](/source/Network_latency) - the time lapse that occurs while (compressed) audio streams travel to and from each musician.[2]

JamKazam is available in free and premium versions; the free version is [peer-to-peer](/source/Peer-to-peer) only, while the paid version offers the [client-server model](/source/Client-server_model) too, choosing whichever route is faster.[3][4][5] It also allows streaming to social media,[6] and has pre-recorded "JamTracks" for subscribers to play along to.[7]

The founders ran out of capital in 2017, but like other software of this type,[8] saw huge growth during the 2020 [COVID-19 pandemic](/source/COVID-19_pandemic),[9] and managed to raise over $100,000 through [crowdfunding](/source/Crowdfunding) on [GoFundMe](/source/GoFundMe).

## See also

- [Jamstud.io](/source/Jamstud.io)
- [Jamulus](/source/Jamulus)
- [Ninjam](/source/Ninjam) / Ninbot
- [SonoBus](/source/SonoBus)
- [HPSJam](/source/HPSJam)
- [Koord](/source/Koord_(software))
- [Comparison of Remote Music Performance Software](/source/Comparison_of_Remote_Music_Performance_Software)

## References

1. Prince, Andy (12 March 2014). ["JamKazam Lets Musicians Play Together from Different Locations"](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20140312005285/en#.UyBQfvldVps). *www.businesswire.com*. Retrieved 5 January 2021. JamKazam, the developer of a new live music platform and social network for musicians, today announced the public beta release

1. Wistrom, Brent (15 July 2016). ["Diversity in Tech: How Peter Walker Built 2 Austin Companies with Limited Funding"](https://www.bizjournals.com/austin/inno/stories/news/2016/07/15/diversity-in-tech-how-peter-walker-built-2-austin.html). *www.bizjournals.com*. Austin Inno. Retrieved 5 January 2021. JamKazam [...] has found ways to reduce latency enough to allow musicians to jam together online from afar

1. Rosen, Peter (2020-11-15). ["Social Distancing For Musicians: A Quick Guide To Low-Latency Audio"](https://ksltv.com/449043/socially-distancing-for-musicians-a-quick-guide-to-low-latency-audio/?). Retrieved 2020-12-26.

1. ["What Are JamKazam's Free vs. Premium Features?"](https://jamkazam.freshdesk.com/support/solutions/articles/66000122535-what-are-jamkazam-s-free-vs-premium-features-). *JamKazam*. 2020-12-05. Retrieved 2020-12-25.

1. Castillo, Maria (17 September 2020). ["JamKazam: How low-latency conferencing software is revolutionizing music education"](https://muhlenbergweekly.com/arts-culture/jamkazam-how-low-latency-conferencing-software-is-revolutionizing-music-education/). *The Muhlenberg Weekly*. Retrieved 5 January 2021.

1. Young, Doug (15 May 2020). ["Virtual Jamming: The Latest Tools for Playing Together in Real Time"](https://acousticguitar.com/virtual-jamming-the-latest-tools-for-playing-together-in-real-time/). *Acoustic Guitar*. Retrieved 5 January 2021. JamKazam has just added the ability to stream a session, including audio and video to Facebook or YouTube, allowing musicians from remote locations to perform a virtual concert.

1. ["JamKazam Launches JamTracks to Re-Imagine Backing Tracks for Musicians"](https://www.prweb.com/releases/jamkazam_launches_jamtracks_to_re_imagine_backing_tracks_for_musicians/prweb12757116.htm). *PRWeb*. Retrieved 5 January 2021.

1. ["Jamulus - Internet Jam Session Software / Discussion / Open Discussion: Effects of the Corona virus on Jamulus"](https://sourceforge.net/p/llcon/discussion/533517/thread/ebb54e1b8f/). *sourceforge.net*. Retrieved 2020-11-08.

1. ["Band Practice at Home Alone, Together: How JamKazam Became an Essential App Amid Self-Isolation"](https://www.billboard.com/articles/business/tech/9355957/band-practice-coronavirus-jamkazam-app-self-isolation?mc_cid=da28cfa762&mc_eid=7507555c4c). *Billboard*. Retrieved 5 January 2021.

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