Musical Metaverse made in Europe: an innovation lab for musicians and audiences of the future

Consortium: Universita Degli Studi di Trento, Kungliga Tekniska Hoegskolan, Politecnico di Torino, Somnium Space Ltd., Atmoky GmbH, Centro de Estudios del Video SA, 7bulls.com spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością, Open Sesame Media GmbH, G.Tec Medical Engineering GmbH, Hewlett Packard Italiana s.r.l., SL Process, VRROOM studio s.r.l., Scuola Universitaria Professionale Della Svizzera Italiana, Modul 9 GmbH, PatchXR

Project Duration: 1 February 2025 – 31 January 2029

Total Budget: €3,000,000.00

7bulls.com Budget: €290,937.50

Grant Amount: €290,937.50

Grant Agreement Number: 101184379

Project Website: https://musmet.eu/

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The project “Musical Metaverse made in Europe: An innovation lab for musicians and audiences of the future” (MUSMET) is funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) under the EIC Pathfinder Open scheme of the European Union.

The MUSMET project aims to develop an innovative platform that enables real-time audio synchronization, regardless of the location of performers and audiences. This will allow musicians performing live and virtually to play together without perceptible latency, addressing one of the most significant technological challenges in online music performance today.

This solution will be based on:

• State-of-the-art audio transmission technologies, designed to minimize latency between performers and audiences.
• New concert formats, seamlessly integrating live music with virtual experiences.
• Research on sound perception, ensuring that the technology aligns with the natural way humans experience music.

With MUSMET, sound will reach all listeners simultaneously, whether they are attending a live concert, listening from home, or experiencing music in virtual reality. This breakthrough has the potential to revolutionize the way we experience music, unlocking new possibilities for both artists and audiences.