Dear Dan Clancy,

I am reaching out to share an idea that could help make Twitch even more appealing to musicians and further distinguish the platform from other streaming services. As a musician and a regular user of Twitch, I see a great potential in the “Stream Together” feature. It offers an excellent opportunity for streamers to interact with each other in real time. However, there are several technical challenges that are particularly problematic for musicians.

One major issue is the audio and video quality during joint streams. Currently, “Stream Together” prioritizes the audio of the person who is speaking at that moment. This results in a diminished audio experience when multiple people are speaking at the same time or even when musicians are playing or singing together. For musicians, this is especially limiting, as we often perform simultaneously, and without an adequate solution, it leads to a less than ideal experience.

Additionally, the camera feed occasionally stutters, which further impacts the stream’s quality. This issue could also be addressed to ensure a smoother, more professional experience.

I would suggest that Twitch implement a feature allowing users to manually control or disable audio prioritization. This would enable musicians to collaborate in real time without their audio sources being artificially suppressed, vastly improving the overall experience. This functionality would be unique in the live streaming space and could give Twitch a distinct competitive edge, especially among musicians and artists.

Given your background as a musician, I trust you understand the importance of such a feature and hope you see the potential to resolve this challenge. With this improvement, Twitch could become an even more valuable platform for creative collaboration, while also gaining an advantage over other streaming services that do not yet offer this feature.

I would greatly appreciate it if you could consider this idea. Thank you for your time and your continued efforts in making Twitch a fantastic platform for creativity and expression.

Best regards,
Tibor Heidrich (Twitch: RechtEckOhneEcken)