Creator guide

Go live in minutes - or plug in your full OBS setup.

Studio supports two streaming paths. Browser Web is instant and simple. External Encoder is for OBS, vMix, and hardware setups with full control.

Open StudioTry Browser Web

Quick start checklist

5 minutes
  1. 1) Open Studio and create a stream.
  2. 2) Choose Browser Web or External Encoder.
  3. 3) Add your stream to the layout.
  4. 4) Preview looks right? Hit "Go live".

Option 1: Browser Web

Instant camera + mic right inside Studio. Best for quick starts, laptops, and simple setups.

  1. Create a stream and choose Browser Web.
  2. Allow camera + mic access when prompted.
  3. Preview runs inline; add it to your layout.
  4. Hit "Go live" to publish the broadcast.
Note: Only one Browser Web stream per channel. It can still be part of a multi-stream layout.
Example image placeholder - Browser Web preview + layout controls.

Option 2: External Encoder (OBS/vMix)

Full control over scenes, graphics, and multi-source workflows.

  1. Create a stream and choose External Encoder.
  2. Copy the RTMP URL + Stream Key from Studio.
  3. Paste them into your encoder's stream settings.
  4. Start streaming in the encoder, then go live in Studio.
Tip: Adaptive Bitrate (ABR) is available for external encoders to improve viewer reliability.
Example image placeholder - OBS settings + RTMP credentials.

Layout + Go live

Add one or more streams to your layout, preview the broadcast, then decide when to go live. You stay in control of the live state even if inputs are already streaming.

Preview
Arrange tiles, check audio, confirm the look.
Go live
Publish the broadcast when you are ready.

OBS Add-on: Branch Output Plugin

Stream and/or record from individual sources. Built for reliable multi-output workflows.

Download Branch Output
Core features
  • Added "Branch Output" as a source or scene effect filter.
  • One stream per Branch Output filter with dedicated encoding settings.
  • Multiple Branch Outputs on a single source or scene (as your PC allows).
  • Selectable audio source per filter (filter audio, any source audio, tracks 1-6).
  • Automatically reconnects when disconnected.
  • Stream recording with multiple container formats and time/size splitting.
  • Recording-only mode when connection info is left blank.
Power tools
  • Status dock for all Branch Outputs with batch or individual control.
  • Interlinks with OBS streaming, recording, and virtual camera status.
  • Manual splitting of recorded files (since 1.0.5).
  • Pause/Unpause recording (since 1.0.5).
  • Chapter markers on Hybrid MP4 recordings (since 1.0.5).
  • Hotkeys: enable/disable filter, split/pause/chapter.
  • Global hotkeys: enable/disable all, split/pause/chapter all.
  • Available in Studio Mode.
  • Ignores Studio Mode program out and always outputs preview.
Example image placeholder - Studio layout view.
Example image placeholder - OBS profile with RTMP credentials.

Deep dive: OBS setup guide

Need a full walk-through for installing OBS, building scenes, and wiring your stream? Use the dedicated guide below.

Open the OBS setup guide
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