projectM
A cross-platform open-source library for rendering Milkdrop-compatible music visualizations from audio input.
What is projectM?
projectM is an open-source, cross-platform library for generating real-time music visualizations. It reads audio input, performs beat detection and FFT analysis, and renders psychedelic visuals using a Milkdrop-compatible preset system. It serves as a modern reimplementation of the classic Winamp Milkdrop plugin as a reusable library.
Developers building applications that need music visualization features, such as media players, audio software, or interactive installations. Also end-users seeking standalone visualizer apps or plugins for existing media players.
It provides a proven, high-quality visualization engine with thousands of existing presets, is fully open-source and cross-platform, and can be integrated into both open-source and proprietary applications due to its LGPL license.
Overview
projectM - Cross-platform Music Visualization Library. Open-source and Milkdrop-compatible.
Use Cases
Best For
- Adding music visualization to custom media player applications
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