libvisual-plugins
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Description:
Audio Visualization tool and library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio visualization multimedia plugins libvisual
Install: brew install libvisual-plugins
About:
Libvisual-plugins is a collection of audio visualization plugins for the Libvisual framework. It provides various visual effects that react to audio input, such as scope, spectrum analyzers, and abstract geometric patterns. These plugins enable media players and other audio applications to render real-time graphical representations of sound.
Key Features:
  • Real-time audio analysis and visualization
  • Modular plugin architecture
  • Support for multiple visual effects (e.g., scope, spectrum, particles)
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Adding visualizers to media players that support Libvisual
  • Creating custom audio-reactive visual applications
  • Enhancing live audio streams with dynamic graphics
Alternatives:
  • ProjectM – ProjectM is a standalone music visualizer and reimplementation of MilkDrop, often requiring specific input or acting as a separate application, whereas Libvisual-plugins acts as a library plugin system for integration.
  • Goom – Goom is a specific visualization plugin often bundled with older media players, while Libvisual offers a broader framework with a wider variety of plugin types.
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