# iBeams Music Visualizer

> Interactive procedural special effects system and music visualizer. (iPhone/iPad app by gedalia.net.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams-music-visualizer/id301675516 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [gedalia.net](https://appshunter.io/developer/301675519)
- Category: Entertainment, Music
- Price: $0.99
- Rating: 4.40/5 from 7 App Store ratings · 105 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 17 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams-music-visualizer/id301675516/reviews.md

## What is iBeams Music Visualizer?

[NEWS] - iBeams HD for the iPad now available check it out http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibeams-hd-interactive-light/id363450339?mt=8
   ◆“Visual delights await your eyes” - Frapster.com:
   ◆“A trip... uses everything that the iphone has to create an experience.. download it and be mesmerized for hours” - iphoneapppodcast.com
   “This is probably the best "interactive effects" app for ipod touch/iphone. It draws me in. I can participate rather then just watch.”- markymarktoo 
  The only true interactive music visualizer! - joaquinestrago 

 Time for a trip? iBeams is a interactive procedural special effects system, pending FDA approval as a mind altering substance. Create and manipulate hypnotic beams of plasma, lightning bolts, squiggles, lasers, swirly swarms, flames of light, geometric shapes, sine waves, color spray, and other psychedelic shapes. 

Touch the screen and watch the beams follow your fingers. Pinch, zoom and tilt to control motion echos traveling off into infinity. Shake your iPhone/iPod touch to change colors.

Turn on your music! iBeams can respond to anything your microphone hears. Sound intensity appears as gray, red and green circles. Build your own music visualizer by connecting different controls to the microphone. Video of music interactivity: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_XJqTi_gSQ

[NEWS]
    Wondering what all the buttons do? take a look at our feature walk though video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAaqhgUjUjA want a quick 30 second demo of everything you can make: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN8L8hi6BXc

[HINTS]
  ◆Double tap the home button while playing music to bring up apple's built-in playback controls. 

Post your own pictures to our flicker group:
http://www.flickr.com/groups/ibeams/
Facebook fan page: http://www.facebook.com/iBeams

Features:
◆15 different core effects that will follow your fingers.
◆Over a dozen editable parameters: adjustable width, speed, density, noise, texture map.
◆Control Motion blur strength, spin, zoom, scale, and warping parameters to distort the imagery over time. 
◆Kaleidoscope action to create beautiful images with symmetry
◆A unique controller framework, all the various parameter can be controlled procedurally. (just tap the name of the parameter button). The parameter value can then be based on the microphone input, sine wave or various types of noise.  
◆Save your setting. made something cool save it for later to show your friends.

Version 3.0
   ◆Touches have a visual representation and have new sound effects for the interaction. 
   ◆A number of auto movement options for the sources and targets including spin, float, gravity and fly. 
   ◆Sources, targets and touches can all now distort the world
   ◆New sharing options, save to photo album, email a screen shot to a friend, direct upload to twitter 
   ◆New visibility page that puts all the various options in one place. 
   ◆Import your own images to be the distortable background

Version 2.5
   ◆New Kaleidoscope option
   ◆New image distortion framework
   ◆Improved user interface

Version 2.0 
   ◆A new controller framework, all the various parameter labels are now buttons. Tap them and parameter value can then be based on the microphone input, sine wave or a random value.
   ◆Improved non glowy rendering
   ◆New Splash screen, New Icon
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Please rate and review IBeams! Your 5-star ratings mean more features and functionality. Your one star rating means I walk around looking mopey. 
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Recommended for fans of Spawn Illuminati, Plasma Ball, Artisan, iLava, 3D Fireworks, iBurn, and iSmoke, volt 3d, audiogasm

## Key features

- Interactive procedural special effects
- Manipulate plasma, lightning, lasers, and more
- Touch, pinch, zoom, and tilt controls
- Responds to microphone input
- 15 different core effects
- Over a dozen editable parameters
- Kaleidoscope action

## Recent user reviews (10 of 105)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibeams-music-visualizer/id301675516/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Brilliant, please update.... 😍

*2018-02-10, version 3.9*

Love it in the hands free in the car.

### 5/5 — Love it

*2017-03-08, version 3.9*

Use it to relax and chill.

### 1/5 — Nicht zu gebrauchen

*2016-08-19*

Schaltet Bluetooth Boxen und Kopfhörer bei Verwendung ab. So kaum nutzbar. Ein Pegel kann nur per mikro abgenommen werden hier wäre eine iTunes Musik Einbindung wünschenswert. Gute Ideen Umsetzung ist aber wünschenswert, macht eher den Eindruck einer veraltet Beta version. Schade

**Developer response:** Bluetooth sollte besser funktionieren. Apple verbietet das Erfassen von Lautsprecherausgaben, um Musikdiebstahl zu stoppen, daher muss es ein Mikrofon verwenden.

### 1/5 — Microphone input?

*2015-06-19, version 3.9*

The app claims to work with anything the microphone hears, but as soon as I launch the app, my music app (Spotify) pauses. This feature may well work with external sources, but is useless for listening to sound coming off the same device.

### 5/5 — Played with this for years

*2015-03-19, version 3.9*

I love this app and everything about it. 
Could we get support so that I can keep Bluetooth speakers connected while visualizing??? 
That change would be beyond perfect.

### 5/5 — Awesome app for DJ visuals!

*2014-03-01, version 3.9*

My old visual effects system (a laptop with Winamp), broke down and I needed something quick. It turns out that this visualizer not only responds to microphone input, but also allows you to manipulate the visuals in real time with just your fingers! 

Great job on this, and well worth the money!

### 4/5 — Great App, just one update

*2014-01-01, version 3.8*

The app is beautiful, mesmerizing and amazing. I used to own the lite version of this app and it was so great. When I had the chance of getting credit for iTunes, this was the first app I downloaded. One thing though. I downloaded the app for iPhone, because I previously owned an iPod touch. Know own an iPad mini and went to download this app, but when it boots up, it glitches and does not work. Please fix this so I can use this app, but other than that, it is a truly amazing.

### 5/5 — This is awesome.

*2013-07-19, version 3.8*

I haven't really tried out any other visualizes, except for the one on Xbox 360, but this app trips me out and it's fun. It doesn't really match up to your music, but if you get good with it you can make it work with your music or anything that has sound.

### 4/5 — iBeams

*2013-07-13, version 3.8*

Nicely Done 4 out of 5 Rating! Thanks keep up the good work. Let's have some more in the future.

### 3/5 — Cool

*2013-03-17, version 3.8*

Cool app I wish it had a video record button

## Frequently asked questions about iBeams Music Visualizer

### What does iBeams Music Visualizer do?

This app is an interactive procedural special effects system that acts as a music visualizer. It allows you to create and manipulate a variety of visual effects, such as plasma beams, lightning, lasers, and geometric shapes, that can respond to music played through your device's microphone or your touch.

### What are the key features of iBeams Music Visualizer?

Key features include 15 different core effects that follow your fingers, over a dozen editable parameters like width and speed, kaleidoscope action for symmetry, and the ability to control motion blur, spin, zoom, and scale. It also features a unique controller framework for procedural parameter control and allows saving of custom settings.

### How much does iBeams Music Visualizer cost?

Based on the provided information, this application is a paid app. There is no mention of free trials, subscriptions, or in-app purchases, indicating a one-time purchase model.

### What devices is iBeams Music Visualizer compatible with?

The description mentions availability for iPad (iBeams HD) and iPhone/iPod touch. While specific iOS versions aren't detailed, it is designed for Apple mobile devices.

### How can I use iBeams Music Visualizer with my music?

You can turn on your music and the app will respond to what your microphone hears. Sound intensity can be visualized as circles. You can also build your own music visualizer by connecting different controls to the microphone input for a more personalized experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.2.1 — 2023-03-08

Microphone input had broken in recent iOS release.

### 4.2 — 2021-08-29

Fix a number of UI bugs.

### 4.1 — 2021-08-06

After a 7 year break iBeams has been upgraded to support new iOS version and new iPhone models.

### 3.9 — 2014-01-09

-Fixed UI issue on iPhone 5

### 3.8 — 2012-11-05

-Added support for iOS 6 and the iPhone 5.
-lots of bug fixes and improvements

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