# sleepy vidOS — 3D Visual Generator

> 3D visual synthesis ecosystem for creating and performing novel 3D visuals. (iPhone/iPad app by Ronald Sardarian.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepy-vidos/id6448588001 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ronald Sardarian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1308510931)
- Category: Photo & Video, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 9 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 26 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2023-12-01
- Data updated: 2026-07-16
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepy-vidos/id6448588001/reviews.md

## What is sleepy vidOS?

vidOS is sleepy's flagship video synthesis ecosystem. It is able to create novel 3D visuals that are great for preforming on stage, creating music videos or just for fun. It is a companion app to Mezzz our wireless haptic midi controller, check out sleepycircuits.com/mezzz for more info about this app and how to purchase our controller.

See our Mezzz video guide for a detailed walkthrough of what this app is all about: https://youtu.be/dzWRLWQJRaw

Please Note: This app does not (yet) have any touchscreen controls, it is made to be controlled by Mezzz or another MIDI controller (CC Maps can be found @ docs.sleepycircuits.com/mezzz)

Features:
- 2x 3D SDF Oscillators with parametrized shape sculpting & smooth intersection modes
- Per-Shape 3D Domain Repetition Modes
- Contextual Help Mode Shows Open Page's Controls
- Live Shape Orientation Control w/ Mezzz Gyroscope
- Internal Feedback Modes
- OKLab Colorizer/Selector (Perceptually Uniform for smooth transitions!)
- Internal Modulations for every control with selectable wave shape
- Per-Shape Rotation, Offsets, Mirroring & Twisting
- Every parameter has an Audio Follower (via mic or USB audio input)

More free and premium features on the way!

## Key features

- 3D SDF Oscillators with shape sculpting
- Per-Shape 3D Domain Repetition
- Live Shape Orientation Control
- OKLab Colorizer/Selector
- Internal Modulations for every control
- Audio Follower for every parameter

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sleepy-vidos/id6448588001/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent 3D Video Synth

*2024-10-21*

I’m a video artist who works with a lot of analog video synthesis hardware. Both for my own artistic practice and client work. It’s great to be able to have a 3-D, digital synthesis engine like vidOS with Mezzz available as another tool to add into the mix. I also love running Vid OS through a variety of LZX, BPMC and Syntonie modules for a warmer, more analog feel. I’m currently running vidOS on a new, 10th gen iPad and while the output is a bit choppy, I actually don’t mind it. Assuming it due to the iPad’s processor not being robust enough to render everything quickly enough. Regardless, great software/hardware combo. Here’s to hoping Sleepy Ron keeps developing video software and hardware for a long time to come!

### 4/5 — So much fun

*2024-07-06, version 1.4*

This and Ron‘s hardware video synth ‘Hypno’ are a dream come true.  VidOS has 3D shapes but no way to save presets like on the Hypno, which makes it better than pretty much every other video synth out there.  VidOS is still in its early stages but already super fun and stable on a 12” iPad Pro 2.  It is also super easy to screen record sessions (with no daft burned in pull up bar on the IPP 12!) Now you can even use wired MIDI controllers!

### 5/5 — Mezzzmerizing

*2024-02-14, version 1.0*

Works great with the Mezzz controller, but make sure you have a relatively new iPad/iPhone model cuzzz she pulls alotta juice…

### 3/5 — Kind of works with midi controller

*2023-12-16, version 1.0*

I don’t have a mezz and wanted to try this with a midi controller but you can’t get rid of the info screen that pops up when you launch the app.  I can manipulate shapes and colors behind it but it kind of ruins the experience of trying this out

## Frequently asked questions about sleepy vidOS

### What is sleepy vidOS used for?

sleepy vidOS is used to create novel 3D visuals. These visuals are suitable for live performances, music videos, or general creative exploration.

### Does sleepy vidOS have touchscreen controls?

No, sleepy vidOS does not currently have touchscreen controls. It is designed to be controlled by a MIDI controller, such as the Mezzz, or another compatible MIDI device.

### What kind of visuals can sleepy vidOS create?

It can generate 3D visuals using 3D SDF Oscillators with shape sculpting and repetition modes. It also features a perceptually uniform OKLab colorizer for smooth transitions and internal modulations for every control.

### Can sleepy vidOS react to audio?

Yes, every parameter in sleepy vidOS has an Audio Follower. This allows the visuals to react to audio input from the device's microphone or a USB audio input.

### What is the age rating for sleepy vidOS?

sleepy vidOS has an age rating of 4+.

### How often is sleepy vidOS updated?

The latest version, 1.41, was released on September 24, 2024. Updates are frequent, with new free and premium features planned.

### Is sleepy vidOS available on Android?

Based on the provided data, sleepy vidOS is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. There is no information indicating Android support.

### What is the user rating for sleepy vidOS?

sleepy vidOS has a strong user rating of 4.6 stars based on 8 ratings.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.41 — 2024-09-24

Cleans up underlying code and adds a page and a half of default presets.

### 1.4 — 2024-06-25

-SDL Windowing Backend
-fullscreen now working on desktop
-better dynamic resizing on desktop
-Preset Saving/Loading 
-Hypno like midi note save/load for app states
-Mezzz now has a preset page when 2 LEDs are lit
-page can be locked/unlocked by tapping center button
-LFO Modulation system Improved
-New LFO shapes
-per param magnitude of LFO wave
-New Maps for modulation page
-Per Parameter Envelope Following
-incl. smoothing per param
-listens to mic or USB audio interface
-App lifecycle management handeled correctly
-on demand param echo instead of full state signalling at every opportunity
-Mezzz and vidOS settigns menu items now save on device from session to session
-touch/mouse now control camera "model view style"
-single touch & drag rotates
-double touch pan
-pinch to zoom in/out

### 1.3 — 2024-03-23

Splash screen is now dismissed with any note message or CC received to support a wider range of controllers (tested w/ Elektron Digi & Korg Nano Series)

### 1.2 — 2024-02-27

Bugfixing: Pre paired Mezzz via MIDI Studio causing a crash on startup on Apple M based macOS.
New Maps w/ tweaked feedback modes/video effects.
MIDI smoothing.
Multi device MIDI.
Sysex recognition updated for Mezzz 1.2
More helpful splash screen wording for non Mezzz MIDI users.

### 1.0 — 2023-12-01

No release notes.

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