🎵 MuVis - Music Visualizer
July 7, 2025 · View on GitHub
"See the notes they're playing."
Features
- 24 stunning visualizations (each with 4 customizable options)
- Swipe & tap controls:
- ← / → to switch visualizations
- ↑ / ↓ to change visualization options
- Triple-tap to toggle toolbars (iOS) or enable BlackHole playback (macOS)
- Cross-platform: Runs on macOS, iOS, and iPadOS
- Real-time audio processing: Works with music files or microphone input
Quick Start
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Download → App Store / Source Code
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Launch MuVis → The app plays a sample track ("The Elevator Bossa Nova") with live visualization.
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Control the experience:
- Resize window (Mac: drag corners)
- Switch visualizations:
- Mac: Click ◀/▶ buttons or use keyboard arrows
- Mobile: Swipe left/right
- Adjust options:
- Mac: Click ▼/▲ buttons or use up/down arrows
- Mobile: Swipe up/down
Toolbar Guide
Bottom Controls:
| Button | Action | Shortcut (Mac) |
|---|---|---|
| ◀ ▶ | Previous/Next visualization | ← → keys |
| ▼ ▲ | Change visualization option | ↑ ↓ keys |
| ⏸️ | Pause/Play music | - |
| 🎤 | Toggle microphone input | - |
| 🎵 | Select music file (disabled when mic active) | - |
| 📉 | Toggle spectral enhancer (reduces noise) | - |
| 📖 | View User Guide / Visualizations Guide | - |
Top Controls:
- Visualization Gain: Adjust display intensity
- Treble Boost: Enhance high-frequency visibility
(These affect only the visuals, not the audio)
Visualization Options
Each of the 24 visualizations offers 4 unique rendering styles. Experiment to find your favorite combinations!
Technical Details
- Built with SwiftUI/Swift in Xcode
- Uses the BASS audio library (un4seen.com)
- Open-source for community contributions
Need More Info?
Check the in-app guides:
- User Guide: App functionality (you're reading it now)
- Visualizations Guide: Detailed explanation of each visualization