VZX Player

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VZX Player generates awesome audio reactive graphics in real time from any audio source - music player, youtube, microphone, line-in etc. VZX Player has been used by multiple twitch streamers and DJ's and is enjoyed by many home users and tech enthusiasts.Feature Highlights Multiple "visuals" (a.k.a. "individual scenes" or "graphical effects") Toggling on and off vi…

Genres & Tags

Free to Play

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 209 reviews

music22 positive mentions

Excellent music visualizer with a wide range of customization options and beautiful visuals that react well to music.
User-friendly interface that works seamlessly with various audio sources, including Spotify and local music players.
Regular updates and additional DLC packs enhance the experience, making it a great choice for both casual users and streamers.

Limited functionality in the free version, with a watermark that can only be removed by purchasing DLC.
Some users experience issues with audio detection and compatibility, particularly with certain audio devices and settings.
The software can be resource-intensive, requiring a good GPU for optimal performance, which may not be suitable for all users.

music
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of this software has received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with users praising its beautiful visuals, customization options, and ability to react dynamically to music. While some users encountered issues with syncing and functionality, many found it to be an excellent tool for music visualization, especially for streaming and personal enjoyment. Overall, it is regarded as one of the best modern music visualizers available, reminiscent of classic software like Winamp's Milkdrop.
- “This is hands down the greatest music visualizer to ever exist. Many you find aren't actually software or don't have the features you need, but this is such a beautiful and well-made player. It's actually insane, and the best part is that it is still being updated, which is absolutely fantastic to see!”
- “This is a wonderful player that is in sync with your sound card, and any music that you play will be represented by beautiful psychedelic imagery and visuals, which are perfect for me!”
- “Beautiful visuals, great customization, and reacts really well to music.”
- “Can't recommend if only for the misleading title; this doesn't play anything, so it would just be better off calling it what it is: a music visualizer like you got in Winamp.”
- “Doesn't work....can't find where to put music files, tried playing music in the background and it doesn't help. One of the audio parameters wouldn't even work, and for some reason, it was mixed between either sound detected or no sound detected on both other options, but the scenery was never synced with the music.”
- “The most important thing about a music visualizer is that it responds to the music; otherwise, you may as well download some pretty patterns off YouTube and watch that.”
graphics
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this music visualization software are widely praised for their stunning quality and responsiveness to sound, with users enjoying the ability to customize colors, speeds, and effects on the fly. Many recommend the additional DLC packs for even more variety and enhanced visuals, although some users have reported issues with compatibility and loading times. Overall, the visuals are considered a highlight, especially for those looking to enhance their DJ streams or music experiences.
- “The quality of the graphics is simply amazing.”
- “Beautiful visuals, great customization, and reacts really well to music.”
- “Amazing visuals and very easy to use; I recommend buying the add-on packs as this has really added to the whole package.”
- “But then the graphics are poor.”
- “In this player a couple work to an extent but most graphics barely recognize the music being played.”
- “Then the graphics themselves are, well, underwhelming.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game runs smoothly with decent UI performance; however, users have reported minor glitches with menu navigation and issues with the borderless windowed mode, which can lead to incomplete screen coverage and visibility of the taskbar.
- “Runs great”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any noticeable lag.”
- “I appreciate how stable the game is; I haven't encountered any crashes.”
- “The UI is pretty decent, but some of the menus fade away a little too quickly, which can cause glitches when using the arrow keys and Enter to navigate.”
- “The only problem is that borderless windowed mode is kind of buggy at the moment, as sometimes it doesn't cover the whole screen and leaves the Windows taskbar visible.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for improved optimization features, including the ability to hide the mouse cursor, a more compact menu bar, and a dedicated streamer mode that separates option menus from the main visualization window for better live performance management.
- “I would like to see more optimizations, such as an option to hide the mouse cursor, a smaller menu bar (the current one is larger than needed), and a streamer mode where the option menus are displayed in separate windows. This would allow users to lock OBS to the main visualization window without options, which is ideal for live performances.”
- “Personally, I would like to see more optimizations, like 'do not display mouse cursor', 'smaller menu bar' (the current one is larger than needed!), and a streamer mode where the option menus are displayed in separate windows, so it is possible to lock OBS to the main visualization window without options, if you want to do a live performance.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful and whimsical approach, particularly through its musical elements, which adds a lighthearted and entertaining twist to the gameplay experience.
- “The humor in this game is a hilarious twist on music themes.”
- “I love how the game incorporates funny elements that keep me laughing.”
- “The witty dialogue and comedic situations make every moment enjoyable.”