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Magic Music Visuals vs VJmachine

Both stand on audio visualizer software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Magic Music Visuals

Free trial MacWindows

Magic Music Visuals offers broad reactive-visual creation for desktop users, with separate Studio and Performer workflows. Its one-time licenses, commercial-use terms, and extensive shader support suit creators who need live or exported visuals.

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VJmachine

Free trial Windows

VJmachine combines music-synchronized visuals with tools for live event output and music-video creation. Check the demo restrictions and the DMX adapter requirement if those matter to your setup.

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The facts

	Magic Music Visuals	VJmachine
Free plan	A free trial	A free trial
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Mac, Windows	Windows
Lowest paid plan	Magic Studio — 1 computer: $44.95, paid once	VJmachine Home: €4,599, paid once
Plans published	4	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	magicmusicvisuals.com	store.steampowered.com
On audio visualizer software	#29 of 35	#33 of 35

Magic Music Visuals: what it does well

Audio, MIDI, and OSC inputs can run together
Supports 2D, 3D, video, models, patterns, and shaders
Exports MP4, MOV, and PNG sequences
Up to 8K and transparent export
Paid editions include unrestricted commercial use

What to know first

No free plan
Studio must synchronize its license every 30 days
Demo disables saving and adds a watermark after 30 days
Telephone or Skype support costs an hourly consulting rate

VJmachine: what it does well

More than 100 real-time 3D scenarios and styles
Synchronizes video formats to music
Supports custom media and live video
MIDI and DMX controller connections over USB

What to know first

No free plan
Demo shows its logo regularly
Demo excludes custom logo and flyer configuration
DMX requires an Enttec DMX USB Pro adapter

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