Bonza Music Ltd, the immersive music-tech company, has launched its open beta, inviting artists, educators, and music enthusiasts worldwide to explore its innovative platform. Designed to democratize music creation, learning, and collaboration, Bonza is the culmination of four years of development, in collaboration with the University of York’s Audiolab. This partnership has refined pioneering work in Spatial Audio, merging academic precision with practical usability for musicians of all levels.
Supported by Innovate UK, Bonza’s technology brings immersive sound out of the lab and into the hands of creators everywhere. The app bridges the gap between professional musicians and aspiring creators, as well as musicians and educators across all ages and genres. Its patented software connects remotely located musicians in real time over the internet, using acoustic digital twins of actual venues. Users can adjust the proximity and placement of each remote musician and control audio levels for all participants.
The web-based app requires no complex hardware—just a reasonable spec Mac, wired headphones, a sound interface, a webcam, and a fiber-based broadband connection. The user interface is simple to navigate. Key features available in the open beta include 360° and 180° live spatial sound technology, high-quality audio, ultra-low latency audio and video, an easy-to-use interface, and easy session organization. The open beta is free to test and provide feedback for six weeks.
“We’ve built Bonza to spark creativity, remove barriers, and bring people together through music,” said Fi Ryder, Co-Founder and COO of Bonza Music. “Launching our open beta is the first step toward building a vibrant, global community where anyone can rehearse, create, and collaborate even when they’re not together.”
The open beta launch follows months of closed testing with early adopters, whose feedback has shaped the platform’s development. By opening free access more widely for six weeks, Bonza aims to gather input from diverse users to refine its features ahead of the full public release. The public launch will include payment plans ranging from ‘pay as you play’ through to membership options for studios, professionals, amateurs, teachers, and music schools. Users can sign up today at bonzamusic.com to join the beta and start creating.
This news could significantly shape the music-tech sector by setting a new standard for accessibility and collaboration. By removing geographical barriers and simplifying the technical requirements, Bonza empowers a broader range of musicians to engage in high-quality, immersive experiences. The integration of spatial audio technology, coupled with user-friendly design, could inspire other platforms to prioritize both innovation and ease of use. As Bonza gathers feedback and refines its features, it may pave the way for a new era of collaborative music creation, influencing how artists, educators, and enthusiasts interact with technology in the future.
