WebSDR 1.0.1

WebSDR is an Audio Unit Plugin designed to relay audio from Software Defined Radio (SDR) streams, enabling users to seamlessly integrate live radio sound into musical performances.

SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO EXPLAINED: A software defined radio unit is a hardware device equipped with an antenna that interfaces with a computer, allowing real-time access to diverse radio broadcasts. Apart from conventional AM and FM modes, SDR devices support various protocols like LSB, USB, CW, tailored for monitoring CB radios utilized by taxi operators, maritime weather services, air traffic control towers, amateur radio enthusiasts, and an array of other radio services.

The signals available via this application don’t encompass local radio stations but rather comprise stations near a multitude of freely accessible servers, many managed by educational institutions. These servers are distributed globally, granting users the ability to tune into radio transmissions in different languages and cultural backgrounds.

UTILIZATION OF THIS PLUGIN: Embracing the nostalgic crackling of vintage AM broadcasts or eavesdropping on conversations among taxi drivers via CB radios presents a unique musical essence not easily replicated by other plugins. This plugin provides a wellspring of distinct and engaging material to enhance your performances or audio mixes.

LIMITATIONS: To use this plugin effectively, Javascript support is mandatory for audio playback. Regrettably, this necessitates keeping the user interface open throughout usage. Once the UI is closed, the playback ceases just as a website stops producing sound when you close its tab on a browser.

NOTE: WebSDR is an Audio Unit Plugin constructed to function within a host application such as GarageBand.