projectm ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Milkdrop-compatible music visualizer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: visualization audio graphics opengl multimedia
Install: brew install projectm
About:
projectM is an open-source, cross-platform music visualizer that serves as a reimplementation of the renowned Milkdrop plugin. It employs a sophisticated plugin architecture to render complex, beat-synced visual effects using pixel shaders, supporting presets created for the original software as well as its own native formats. This tool provides a high-performance, immersive audio-visual experience for developers and enthusiasts looking to integrate advanced visualization into their media players or standalone applications.
Key Features:
  • Milkdrop preset compatibility
  • High-performance rendering via OpenGL
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Standalone and plugin architecture
  • Extensible preset system
Use Cases:
  • Integrating visual effects into custom media players
  • Creating live audio-reactive visuals for performances
  • Enhancing desktop audio listening experiences
Alternatives:
  • MilkDrop – The original Winamp plugin; projectM is its open-source, cross-platform successor.
  • G-Force – A commercial, high-fidelity visualizer with proprietary rendering technology.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 10, 2025 5:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 7880a6aa
Nov 25, 2024 9:36am 0 VERSION_BUMP a8b1f623
Nov 3, 2024 2:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c19de070
Nov 29, 2022 6:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 70152616
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About