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Magic Music Visuals vs WaveForge
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.
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.
Visit Magic Music Visuals Free plan Web
Choose WaveForge if you need a web-based way to create music visualizer videos, especially if its adjustable styles or Pro export options fit your workflow. Look elsewhere if you need a free export above 720p or a platform other than the web.
Visit WaveForgeThe facts
| Magic Music Visuals | WaveForge | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Mac, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Magic Studio — 1 computer: $44.95, paid once | Pro: $9.99 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | magicmusicvisuals.com | waveforge.net |
| On audio visualizer software | #29 of 35 | #25 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
WaveForge: what it does well
- Creates visualizer videos from audio and cover images.
- Accepts MP3, WAV, FLAC, or a pasted link.
- Offers 15 rendering engines and adjustable visual effects.
- Free access includes two videos after sign-in.
- Pro supports exports up to 4K and YouTube auto-upload.
What to know first
- Free exports are limited to 720p and basic waveform styles.
- Pro API access is limited to 10 requests per hour.
- Free access requires signing in.
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