VS – Visual Synthesizer

VS – Visual Synthesizer

Audio / MIDI reactive visuals

125 ratings
51 reviews
$27.00 $24.99
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Lowest price: $3.99 2 years ago (-526%)


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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • June 14, 2021
  • November 27, 2025

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Generate dynamic, audio-reactive visuals for your music projects. This app offers extensive customization with layers, shaders, images, and video, allowing you to perform visuals live or record them for your tracks. Integrate seamlessly with DAWs and external displays.

8 polyphonic visual layers
Shader, image, and video materials
Modulation matrix
AUv3 plugin support
Live performance output
Built-in video recorder
Custom shader editor
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What's New in VS

1.9.1

November 27, 2025

- Added VS virtual midi port to the standalone version - Fixed crash when downloading Noir Cuts expansion pack - Fixed patch import - Fixed matrix panel parameters when changing patch - Fixed matrix opening while adjusting parameters - Fixed layer material preview when reseting patch - Fixed bad state when reverting default patch - Fixed help page link - General bug fixes and improvements

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$17.99

Retina Refill Preset Pack

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Charts

Top Paid

📉 179-24

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This app dropped -24 positions in Music chart.

Last updated on August 12, 2026.

User reviews

Limited output

The audiovisual workflow is awesome. It has a great amount of depth that makes it powerful but easy to use if you’re comfortable with synthesizers. Very good at getting the vibes out of your head.

Unfortunately, there isn’t an elegant way to get live synchronized video out of the app. I had imagined using it as a reactive component of live performance, but popout to external displays is only supported in the standalone app, which can’t run in the background.

This version is good for live play on its own as a video synth or for pre-rendering video, but it doesn’t work well if you try to plug it into a looper or DAW and play it alongside instruments.
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Big no

Not fun at all no live sounds no quality visuals no easy interface

Sieht cool aus

Alles Top. Bitte noch ein Audio Tool integrieren damit auch keine MIDI Files sondern wenn Mann Spotify hört schöne Gafiken dazu bekommt. Danke

Response from developer

Vielen Dank für Ihre Bewertung! Wir nehmen Ihren Vorschlag gerne zur Kenntnis ☺️ Mit freundlichen Grüßen

Entering Visual Ecstasy

If you are looking for a way to expand your musical aspirations into a visual experience this is a great app for you it can take you in many directions, from customised GLSL shaders all the way to video as texture maps. It is easy to work with as are all Imaginando apps. If you use FRMS the modulation matrix will be a breeze. Give it a whirl you won’t be disappointed, trust me 😊
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Response from developer

What an amazing review! Thank you very much for praising VS and for recommending it 😁 We hope you continue enjoying VS’s visual ecstasy trip 😁

Connects to MPC Live 3

I’m super excited to get this working on my new MPC Live 3 and connect it to my iPad Air! It’s going to be so much fun making hip-hop beats with my own visuals. It’s going to be on another level!

Response from developer

We're glad you're exited to use VS with your MPC! They pair very well indeed =) We have a tutorial on our instagram page on how to use the MPC with VS if you're interested. Thank you for your review!

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

15 issues

No elegant way to get live synchronized video out

Bug

Popout to external displays only in standalone app, which can’t run in background

Bug

Video record export issue: videos are 30+ minutes when recorded for shorter duration

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NDI stream not working

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App crashes frequently

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Cannot cope with 'large' MP3 files (around 10MB)

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No way to seek to anywhere but the beginning of audio files

Bug

Does not support .aiff files (only .aif)

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Missing Bluetooth MIDI support

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App is not smooth and freezes

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No MP3 support

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Jaggy and slow performance with video file background and one material layer

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Unresponsive interface and frame rate drops with HD video

Bug

In-app help does not work

Bug

AUv3 mode displays AUM stuff and app menus, destroying aesthetics

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Requested Features

20 requests

Integrate an audio tool for Spotify/other audio sources

Feature

Allow using any graphic or photo content as a layer

Feature

Hope for Metal rendering for super performance shaders

Feature

More ways to interact between layers (displacement, feedback)

Feature

Post-processing effects (luma key, feedback, kaleidoscope, mirror)

Feature

Option to load videos and images in layers other than B layer

Feature

More flexible/bigger choice of MIDI controllable artifacts

Feature

Use MIDI to trigger pre-programmed words

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Ability to change font size in materials code editor

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Pause and resume feature for audio playback

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Ability to set play cursor anywhere in the middle of the file

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iCloud file sharing

Feature

HDMI output for live use

Feature

Save audio file with the patch in standalone mode

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Deeper mutating possibilities for items

Feature

Other textural possibilities with imported images

Feature

More mod sources for audio reactivity, device tilt, camera brightness, gestures

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Option to create own materials from scratch (shader coding)

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Cover the whole display in AUv3 mode (e.g., two-finger double tap)

Feature

Add shaders to the library

Feature

FAQ

What does VS – Visual Synthesizer do?

VS – Visual Synthesizer creates graphical representations of your music projects that react to audio and MIDI data. It functions as a visual synthesizer, allowing for deep customization of layers, effects, and parameters to create evolving visuals.

What are the key features of this app?

Key features include 8 polyphonic visual layers with blend modes, the ability to use shaders, images, or videos as layer materials, a modulation matrix, AUv3 plugin support for DAWs, HDMI and NDI output for external displays, and a built-in video recorder.

How is this app monetized?

The application is free to download and use, but offers in-app purchases. These likely include expansion packs for presets and potentially other features or content to augment the visual capabilities.

What devices is VS – Visual Synthesizer compatible with?

The app is available for mobile devices and includes an AUv3 plugin version that can be run inside iOS Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) programs. It also supports external screen output via HDMI.

Can I use this for live performances or to create music videos?

Yes, the app is designed for both live performance and video creation. You can connect your device to an external screen or projector for live visual performances, and the built-in recorder allows you to capture both visuals and audio for music videos in various resolutions and orientations.