SecondLife.music — Live Performer Setup Guide

Powered by IndieSpectrum Radio — Celebrating Live Music in Second Life since 2007

Welcome to the SecondLife.music performer onboarding guide! This easy,

step-by-step tutorial will help you perform live in Second Life using the free and

friendly 'BUTT' (Broadcast Using This Tool) software.

Step 1 — Understand What You Need

You’ll need a microphone or audio interface, the BUTT software, and a Shoutcast or

Icecast streaming server. These form your broadcast setup.

Step 2 — Purchase or Obtain a Stream

Rent a Shoutcast or Icecast server from providers like ShoutcastStreaming.us,

FastCast4u, Primcast, V-Side Streams or MyRadioStream. Choose 128–192 kbps bitrate and at least 25–50

listener slots.

Step 3 — Download & Install BUTT

Go to https://danielnoethen.de/butt/, download the correct version, install, and open

the app.

Step 4 — Configure Your Audio Input

In BUTT, open Settings → Audio. Select your microphone or interface, set 44100 Hz,

Stereo, and click Save.

Step 5 — Add Your Stream Info

Under Settings → Server → Add, fill in your Address, Port, Password, and Mountpoint

(for Icecast). Save the profile.

Step 6 — Add Stream URL to Second Life

In Second Life, open World → About Land → Sound tab, paste your stream URL (e.g.,

http://yourserver.com:8000/live), then click Apply.

Step 7 — Go Live!

Click ▶️ (Play) in BUTT. When 'Connected' turns green, your music is live to the world.

Step 8 — Test & Troubleshoot

If no audio, check meters, confirm stream URL, and adjust input levels. If distorted,

lower the volume slightly.

Step 9 — Save & Reuse

Turn on 'Save settings on exit' to store your configuration for next time.

Step 10 — Promote Your Show

Share your listen link and announce your show in SL groups, on social media, and add/update your directory listing at https://www.secondlife.music/promote-me with your Google Calendar URL to be listed on our events page. Participate regularly in open mics and attend/support events by other performers when possible to help build your audience (Don’t forget to tip the venue! :))

✅ Final Checklist

Task Completed

Installed BUTT software ☐

Configured microphone/audio input ☐

Entered stream credentials ☐

Set parcel audio URL in Second Life ☐

Tested connection ☐

Announced show ☐

For support, visit https://www.secondlife.music or https://www.indiespectrum.com.

Thank you for supporting live music in Second Life!