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OBS - a streaming musician’s best friend.
November 25, 2021

OBS - a streaming musician’s best friend.

Bobby Matheson | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with OBS Studio

I use OBS for streaming audio/video performances online to websites such as Twitch and YouTube. It has helped to bridge the gap between musicians and listeners in a way I have been unable to previously. In the current pandemic atmosphere, OBS has allowed me to perform live for my audience and reach a broader swath of people easily and keep communication open with the viewers easily.
  • Easy to use overlays and on-screen elements.
  • Easily customizable.
  • Attractive layout with simple and intuitive navigation.
  • Easily switch between several pre-made “scenes”.
  • Old-school broadcast media options and functions for a trendy and modern medium.
  • I would really love the option to select and “preview” the next scene in queue before switching to it - much like an old-school Television switcher.
  • An option to have customizable colour schemes for the interface would be helpful.
  • The ability to use multiple scene transitions - hard cuts, fades, wipes, etc, and being able to use them freely between takes.
  • Easy streaming interface.
  • Easy to set up custom layouts for on-screen chats, effects, etc.
  • Fantastic Audio and video output quality.
  • Allowing me to reach new listeners and find new customers.
  • Making the process of streaming fun and easy, allowing me to make the most of my time on-stream.
  • Easily transferable settings and layouts between platforms - I can use the same settings on Twitch as I can on YouTube. This allows for consistent branding across platforms.
OBS is far more customizable and user-friendly than any other broadcasting software I have found. It keeps things simple while allowing you to customize your layout exactly how you want it - there are more user-friendly options, but none with the customizability of OBS. I would go so far as to say there are no other easily accessible options with the versatility of OBS.

Do you think OBS Studio delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with OBS Studio's feature set?

Yes

Did OBS Studio live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of OBS Studio go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy OBS Studio again?

Yes

If you plan on streaming video/audio to a website like Twitch or YouTube, OBS is hands-down the best & most accessible option. Whether you are streaming music, video games, or performance art, OBS EXCELS in its field. It seems less suited for use in video conferencing situations (zoom, Skype, etc), and I feel that this is definitely a missed opportunity. Adding some functionality to send the output to zoom or other video chat interfaces could be a useful addition.