JamWide
JamWide
Jam with musicians worldwide — right inside your DAW
⚠️ Early Development — Not yet ready for production use
What is JamWide?
JamWide brings NINJAM — the open-source internet jam session software — directly into your favorite DAW as a plugin.
No more switching between apps. Load JamWide, connect to a server, and start jamming with musicians around the globe.
Why Use JamWide?
| Traditional Setup | With JamWide |
|---|---|
| Separate NINJAM app | Plugin in your DAW |
| Complex audio routing | Direct track routing |
| External recording | Record natively in DAW |
| Limited processing | Full plugin chain access |
Key Features
| 🎛️ DAW Integration | Load as CLAP, VST3, or Audio Unit. Works in Ableton, Logic, REAPER, Bitwig, and more. |
| 🌐 Real-Time Collaboration | Connect to any NINJAM server. Play with musicians anywhere in the world. |
| 🎚️ Flexible Routing | Route any track to your jam session. Apply effects to incoming audio. |
| 📼 Native Recording | Capture everything in your DAW’s timeline. No external recording needed. |
| 💬 Built-in Chat | Communicate with other musicians in the session without leaving your DAW. |
| 🎯 Timing Guide | Visual beat alignment feedback to help you stay in sync. |
Supported Formats
| Format | Platform | Hosts |
|---|---|---|
| CLAP | macOS, Windows | Bitwig, FL Studio, REAPER, MultitrackStudio |
| VST3 | macOS, Windows | Ableton, Cubase, FL Studio, REAPER |
| AU v2 | macOS | Logic Pro, GarageBand, MainStage |
How NINJAM Works
Unlike traditional low-latency approaches, NINJAM embraces internet delay creatively:
- Everyone hears the previous interval — You play along with what others recorded in the last cycle
- Time-synchronized jamming — The server keeps everyone in sync with a shared BPM/BPI
- Creative collaboration — The delayed approach creates unique musical possibilities
This means you can jam with someone across the world with the same experience as someone across town.
Get Started
Download JamWide
Available for macOS and Windows
Open Source
JamWide is open source under the GPL-2.0 license. Contributions welcome!
Made with ♪ for musicians who want to jam together, anywhere in the world.