Music visualisation
Turn sound into moving pictures, from oscilloscope drawings to live visuals.
- To start
- Free
- Each month
- Nothing
- Time
- 3 hours a week
- Sessions
- 45 minutes or more
- Where
- At home
- Who with
- On your own
Is it for you?
- It's built for the screen.
- It's wide open for your own ideas.
- You end up with something you made.
- It asks almost nothing of your body.
You’ll like it if
- You want to build something of your own
- You want to make things
- You want to express yourself
Maybe not if
- You want to switch your brain off
- You want a workout
- You want it to be social
What it feels like
Music visualisationAverage arts & Expression hobbyBefore you buy
You need nothing to start. Buy only what you miss after a few sessions.
Your first session
Open a free XY oscilloscope in your browser, feed it two sine waves a quarter-turn apart to draw a circle, then play an oscilloscope-music track and watch the sound draw pictures.
Questions
How much does music visualisation cost to start?
Nothing. You can start for free, and there is nothing to pay each month either.
How much time does music visualisation take?
About 3 hours a week to enjoy it and get better, in sessions of 45 minutes or more.
Can I do music visualisation at home?
Yes. Fits in a bag.
Is music visualisation good for beginners?
Yes. It is easy to start as a complete beginner. A good first session: Open a free XY oscilloscope in your browser, feed it two sine waves a quarter-turn apart to draw a circle, then play an oscilloscope-music track and watch the sound draw pictures.
Do I need other people for music visualisation?
No. It works fine on your own.