ManualHow to use SYNCROOM

1-1. Recommended Environment

Your device must be connected to a stable, low-latency network in order to hold a session on the mobile version of SYNCROOM. Before using SYNCROOM, please prepare the following environment.

• Devices on which you can use SYNCROOM (iOS/Android)
• Broadband environment such as optical fiber
• Wireless LAN access point (5 GHz band recommended)

1-2. Communication Environment

① With SYNCROOM, it is important to not simply have a fast communication speed (capable of large-capacity communication per second), but to be able to communicate stably in smaller time units.

② Even if you contract with the same provider and the same service, communication status varies depending on the area and time of use, so it is difficult to define "the correct line setup". If the line is congested, it may happen that you cannot connect to the room, or there will be greater latency.

③ In SYNCROOM audio communication, user terminals communicate directly with each other without going through a server (P2P connection). Audio communication may be affected depending on the line status of the other users.

④ We recommend setting the wireless LAN channel so that it does not interfere with other access points. Also, connecting multiple devices to the same access point will cause latency.

⑤ If you are using IPv4-as-a-Service, connection with the other users may be affected depending on the characteristics of the service. Also see the FAQ "Can I use SYNCROOM with the IPv4-as-a-Service ?".

⑥ We do not recommend using 4G/LTE as it tends to increase latency. We have not been able to sufficiently verify the use of 5G at present.

⑦ Be mindful of the amount of data used when using a mobile phone connection.

3-1. Find a room

Tap（）to do a partial match search for room names, comments, and tags. The number of rooms displayed on the screen varies depending on the device. Swipe the screen vertically from the bottom to the top, to see rooms that are not currently displayed on the screen.

❶ Room Name

Room name set when the room was created

❷ Room Creator

Nickname of the user who made this room

❸ Tag

Tag set when the room was created

❹ Comment

Comment set when the room was created

❺ Room Participant

Icons and nicknames of all users currently participating in the room
A “Favorite” icon will be displayed on users you have selected as favorites

❻ Lock Icon

A lock icon will be displayed on rooms for which a password has been set

❼ Room Card Pop Up Display

Tap the room card to display the detailed display.
On the detailed display you can tap each user’s icon to go to that user’s My Profile.

3-2. Create a new room

Tap the “+” button on the room list screen to go to the Create new room page.

❶ Room Name

Specify any room. You cannot make a room with the same name as a room that already exists.

❷ Password

Setting a password allows you to make a room that only users who know the password can enter.

❸ Comment

You can input a comment that will be displayed in the room list. This will serve as a hint for other users to find a room that suits them.

❹ Tags

You can set tags displayed on the room list screen. This will serve as a hint for other users to find a room that suits them.

Rooms have a time limit of 6 hours from when they are made. If you want to continue the session, please create a new room again.

3-3. Enter a room

Setting the device

❶ Input

Tap the microphone icon to see if your microphone responds. If it does not respond, check the input device in advanced settings.

❷ Playback

Tap the speaker icon and check if voice is output. If it does not respond, check the output device in advanced settings.

❸ Advanced Settings

❹ Input Device

Select the device you want to use for voice input.

❺ Output Device

Select the device you want to use for voice output. Normally, there is no problem with "Auto", but change this if you want to specify the device to use.

*The iOS/iPadOS version of "SYNCROOM" does not have an "Output Device" item.

❻ Basic Sound Quality

Set the sound quality when communicating with other members. Select "High quality", "Standard", or "Prioritize bandwidth". If your setting is different from that of other users when you connect, the setting with the lower sound quality will be used.

❼ Input Mode

Select whether to handle the input voice as mono or stereo. When using a normal microphone, there is no problem with "Mono". Select "Stereo" when connecting to a stereo output instrument, such as a synthesizer.

❽ Input Monitor

Configure your own input audio monitoring settings. By default, it is set to "Do not monitor". ". In this case, your own input voice will not be output from your terminal. If you select "Monitor (without latency)" or "Monitor (with latency)", it will return its own voice. In the case of "With Latency", your own voice will be returned with some latency, making it easier to match performance with other users who have latency.

3-4. Favorites / Block Settings

• If you select "Add room creator to favorites", you can add the room creator to your favorites. Users who you have registered as a favorite will have a "Favorites" icon on their icon on the room list screen. For details on favorite users, please refer to "6. My Profile Screen".
• You can block the room creator by selecting "Block room creator". For details on blocked users, please refer to "6. My Profile Screen".

4-1. Adjust Sound (Mixing)

You can adjust other user's volume by changing the distance of other user's icon from your icon. [❶] You can also adjust the stereo position by shifting other user icons left or right. [❷]
*You cannot move your own icon position.

4-2. Mute

You can mute a user's sound by tapping their icon. Tap their icon again to unmute them. [❸]

4-3. Meaning of other labels

The ring around each user icon represents the volume level of that user. [❹] When other users are recording audio, you will see that the user is recording. [❺] If the network connection between you and another user is unstable, a warning mark will be displayed on that user's icon. The warning mark will disappear when the connection improves. [❻] If the network connection falls below a certain standard, you may be disconnected.

4-4. Exit the room

Tap () to exit the room and return to the Room List screen. The room will disappear when all users exit the room.

4-5. Share link to the room

Tap the () menu and select "Share link to the room". You can enter this room by opening the shared link.

5-1. Chat in the room

5-2. Use the metronome/play an audio file

Use the metronome

When using the metronome, all users in the same room share the metronome sound.

❶ Metronome Icon

Switches the metronome ON/OFF.

❷ "+" Icon

Raise the tempo.

❸ "-" icon

Lower the tempo.

❹ Tempo Display

Shows the current tempo.

❺ Adjust Volume

Adjusts the volume of the metronome.

❻ Change Tone

You can select one of three metronome tones.

Play an audio file

When you play an audio file, all users in the same room will share the playback sound.

❶ Drum Pattern

You can select from several built-in drum patterns.

❷ Music List

You can select from audio files stored on your device.

❸ Recorded Data

You can select from the sound sources recorded in SYNCROOM.

❹ Play Button

Play the selected audio file.

❺ Loop Button

Toggles loop playback of the selected audio file ON/OFF.

❻ Adjust Volume

Adjusts the volume of audio files.

❼ Seek Bar

Specifies the playback position of the file.

The metronome and audio file cannot be played at the same time. You can also use the metronome when someone in the room is recording. However, audio files cannot be played.

5-3. Change your own settings

By tapping the My Settings icon, you can change the following settings.

❶ Volume

Adjust the volume of your own input sound.

❷ Reverb

Adjusts the amount of reverb applied to your input sound.

❸ Monitor

Toggles the monitor sound ON/OFF. You can hear your own input sound on your device when the monitor sound is on.

❹ Device

Move to the "Device Settings" screen.

❺ Icon

Moves to the "Icon Selection" window.
*The default icon cannot be selected while the Twitter icon is linked, so the "Icon Selection" window will not be displayed.

5-4. Record Audio

Tap the record button to start recording your session in the room. Tap it again to stop recording audio. Recorded sound source files are saved under "Recorded Data" in the audio file menu. When you start recording audio, other users in the same room are notified that you are recording.(4-3 ❺)

6-1. Set up your profile

❶ Select Icon

Select an icon.
If you have Twitter icon link settings, you cannot select the default icon in the mobile version.

❷ Link to Twitter Setting

Link with the Twitter app to use Twitter icons and nicknames in SYNCROOM, or to set automatic tweets when creating a room.
Link to Twitter as described below.

• Linking to Twitter (for initial setup)
  (1) Click the "Link app to Twitter" button on the profile settings (edit) screen.
  (2) The browser will start up and the Twitter authorization window will be displayed. If you are not logged into Twitter, then log in with your account.
  (3) Click "Authorize linked app".
  (4) After successful authentication, you will be returned to the profile settings (edit) window. *By initial settings, the Twitter icon and nickname will be used.
  *If you set up Link to Twitter settings, the linked Twitter account will be automatically reflected in the "Social media links" on your profile.
• Correct items for Link to Twitter
  (1) Click "Link to Twitter settings" on the profile settings (edit) screen.
  (2) The check boxes for the following items are enabled, so you can set them individually.
  *By initial settings, "Use Twitter icon" and "Use Twitter nickname" are enabled.
  • Tweet automatically when a room is created
    When you create a new room by clicking the "Create Room" button, it will be tweeted automatically. "Enter Room" will not be tweeted. Also, if the room creation fails, it will not be tweeted.
  • Use Twitter icon
    Use the icon set on Twitter in SYNCROOM.
  • Use Twitter nickname
    Use the nickname set on Twitter in SYNCROOM.
• Disconnect Link to Twitter settings
  (1) Click "Link to Twitter settings" on the profile settings (edit) screen.
  (2) If you click "Disconnect from Twitter", the link will be canceled and you will return to the profile settings (edit) screen.

❸ Nickname

Register one nickname for each account. If you have selected "Use your Twitter nickname" in Link to Twitter, you cannot edit your nickname.

❹ Add information to be made public to other users

If you check "Add information to be disclosed to other users", information [❺ to ❽] that is open to other users can now be edited, and when saved, the profile information will be set to "Public". If "Add information to be public to other users" is not checked, your profile information will be set to "Private". In the case of "Private", information other than the icon and nickname will not be public.
*If you remove the check while editing, the information you input before saving will be deleted.

❺ Self Introduction

You can input your own introduction in free text.
*The information you input will be made public to other users.

❻ Social Media Links

You can register your social account ID and URL.

❼ Favorite Music Genres

You can select your favorite music genres.

❽ Products of Interest

You can select products of your interest.

❾ Save

Your profile information will be saved. *"Add information to be disclosed to other users" of ❹ is checked, the profile will be public.

6-2. Edit your profile

Once you have set up your profile, you can edit your information from "Edit Profile" in the My Profile menu.

6-3. Check My Profile

• Your My Profile

  

• Other User’s My Profile
  For public

  For private

For "Public", the following information is open to other users.

❶ Icon
❷ Nickname
❸ Self Introduction
❹ Social Media Links
❺ Favorite Music Genres
❻ Products of Interest
❼ Room Creation Status / Latest Activities

If it is "Private", other users will only see your icon and nickname, and will see "This user's profile is private". It also prevents other users from searching.

6-4. Search for Users

6-5. Add users to Favorites

6-6. Block users

You can block other users by tapping the "Block" icon on their My Profiles or on the Search for Users screen.
*The other user will not be notified that you have blocked them.

You can check blocked users in "Blocked Users" on My Profile.
Blocking a user will have the following effect.

6-7. Manage / Delete Account

❶ Delete Profile Information

Deletes information including the SYNCROOM nickname and icon.

❷ Cancel

If you select "Cancel" when deleting your profile information, you will be automatically logged out of SYNCROOM.

❸ Proceed to withdrawal procedure

If you wish to withdraw from Yamaha Music ID, select "Proceed to withdrawal procedure" when deleting your profile information and follow the procedure.

❹ Manage and confirm member information

Go to the Yamaha Music ID member site.

❺ Check public profile

You can display the My Profile that other users see and check the contents of your public profile. You can also copy the User ID by tapping the icon next to the User ID.