projectM Music Visualizer

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projectM Music Visualizer is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by projectM and was released on July 26, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Visualize music with projectM! Experience psychedelic and mesmerizing visuals by transforming music into equations that render into a limitless array of user-contributed visualizations. projectM can detect audio input from any application (like Spotify or Apple Music) or you can use input from a microphone.Get StartedprojectM works out of the box. To get started play music from any source, launch …

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music30 positive mentions

atmosphere1 negative mentions

ProjectM is a robust and must-have music visualizer with an extensive library of unique presets that create captivating light shows synchronized to music.
The interface is user-friendly, making it easy for both beginners and experienced users to enjoy the visualizations, and it works well across multiple platforms.
It's free and open-source, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic visualizers like Milkdrop, while also offering customization options and compatibility with various audio sources.

The Steam version has stability issues, with reports of crashes and bugs, particularly when switching between full screen and windowed modes.
Many presets can be overwhelming or visually unappealing, with some causing eye strain or discomfort, and there is a lack of a proper system for managing or favoriting visuals.
Users have expressed a desire for more configuration options, such as the ability to adjust resolution, save favorite presets, and better navigation through the extensive library of visualizations.

music
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
60%
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The music aspect of the "projectm music visualizer" is highly praised for its impressive array of visualizations that enhance the listening experience, making it a must-have for music enthusiasts. Users appreciate its ability to sync visuals with various audio sources, although some visuals can be cluttered and less effective. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best free music visualizers available, offering a nostalgic and immersive experience reminiscent of classic music players.
- “One of the most robust, must-have music visualizer utilities.”
- “Great music visualizer reminding me of how it felt to watch the iTunes visualizer as a child, but packed with far more presets.”
- “The best free music visualizer I know of, works well with any audio source and has good variety.”
- “As far as I can tell, this is not actually detecting any output, but rather is animating regardless of whether music is playing or not.”
- “While this is a great way to sit back and relax while listening to some music, the program itself has a lot that needs fixing in its current Steam state.”
- “Most of the visuals are very cluttered and have so many moving parts that make it hard to tell what is grooving along to the music.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics in the software are widely praised for their diversity and visual appeal, with many users highlighting the extensive library of presets and the ability to customize settings for a more personalized experience. While some visuals are noted to be cluttered or not always syncing perfectly with music, the overall aesthetic is described as mesmerizing and enjoyable, particularly for background use during gaming or music listening. Users have requested additional features like the ability to save favorites and adjust visual settings, indicating a desire for more control over the visual experience.
- “10/10 visuals with so many presets to choose from.”
- “The visuals in this still destroy anything else I've seen.”
- “Absolutely full of amazing visuals and (I think) up to 4k support now.”
- “Cool visualizer, just annoying that so many visuals strain my eyes so much, and having to delete individual visuals manually in the install directory is going to take me weeks to do.”
- “Most of the visuals are very cluttered and have so many moving parts that make it hard to tell what is grooving along to the music.”
- “Milkdrop 2 still has overall better looking graphics and transitions, but projectm's visuals just react better to the music.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its playful and colorful visuals, which users find amusing and enjoyable, particularly when used in streaming contexts. Overall, players appreciate the lighthearted and entertaining elements, rating it highly for its comedic value.
- “Haha, the funny drug program is a blast!”
- “The colors do funny things, 10/10!”
- “Very good visualizer; I like to use it for overlaying funny colors on my streams :)”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
Overall, the game demonstrates solid stability on Windows and Pop OS, but users have reported occasional glitches in visualizations when adding custom waveforms and adjusting sensitivity settings.
- “Runs great on my Windows system as well as Pop!_OS.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience throughout.”
- “I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a very stable gameplay.”
- “Additionally, you can add custom waveforms by clicking, but it glitches the visualizations for me.”
- “Furthermore, adjusting the sensitivity higher sometimes leads to crazy glitches.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game has received mixed feedback regarding optimization. While some users find it satisfactory, others report issues such as limited frame rates and laggy transitions, indicating a need for further optimization, especially on higher-spec PCs.
- “Great stuff, a couple of optimization issues with some of the preset generation but overall not a lot to complain about.”
- “I've had it on my cellphone before and it was extremely satisfying to play while listening to some tunes. Now it's on PC and still good, but it could use better optimization. I'm only getting 60 fps, which isn't bad, but my PC has good specs, so it needs more optimization to run faster and reduce lag during visual transitions.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is highly versatile, with visuals that effectively capture a wide range of moods, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
- “There's a visual for any mood or atmosphere.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find that the story aspect is enhanced by engaging visual elements, which can improve focus and immersion, potentially reigniting interest in audio books.

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projectM Music Visualizer is a casual simulation game.

projectM Music Visualizer is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

projectM Music Visualizer was released on July 26, 2020.

projectM Music Visualizer was developed by projectM.

projectM Music Visualizer has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its atmosphere.

projectM Music Visualizer is a single player game.

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