You’re still able to control the visualizer’s parameters in real time, which is pretty fun for a simple setup. In this configuration, iTunes will be about 1 – 4 seconds behind your actual DJ audio, meaning that the audio reactive visuals will be a bit late (but in our testing, still pretty solid as they’re consistently delayed without fluxuation). The fastest way to do this is to physically route your master audio back into your computer or soundcard input, activate a streaming server with a tool like Nicecast, and stream that input with the tool at the lowest quality (to keep your CPU load as minimal as possible). Here’s the caveat – iTunes doesn’t accept any external audio sources except for audio streams, so in order to get audio out of your DJ setup, you’ll need to stream the audio back into your computer.

C: toggle auto-cycle on and off (it’s on by default).

Here’s the complete list – yes, we’ll wait while you go tap the freeze mode every 4 measures: The current visualizer, Magnetosphere, is pretty impressive – and many DJs have likely watched the real-time patterns formed by the software and wondered “Why can’t this be behind me while I’m tearing up the dance floor?”Īs a matter of fact, iTunes’ visualizer is almost* perfect for DJs – complete with a set of simple controls that allow you to manipulate different aspects of the visual feedback in real time. Most iTunes users are probably well aware of the epic built-in visualizer in iTunes, which has gone through a number of iterations in the many versions of the music player software. Tools needed: Nicecast (or similar streaming software), iTunesĭifficulty: Significant tweaking requiredĪwesome Factor: Solid control, but comes with latency!

Sometimes the most important thing is having some cool-looking visuals to add atmosphere to a party or depth to a show – so here’s some audio-reactive tools to do just that, without any programming or visual preparation: HIJACKING ITUNES’ VISUALIZER In my experience, solid DJs are a dime a dozen and great VJs are relatively difficult to come by. The process is similar, with much of the time in the art form being spent tracking down awesome material and preparing it for playing back in a live setting. From house parties DJing next to 60″ TV screens to performing at local clubs with their own projection system, the ability to display video is rarely an issue, but finding a great, music-reactive source of visuals is more difficult! Today we’ve got a few DIY tools to get you started if you still haven’t made friends with a great VJ.įirst and foremost, it’s important to point out that visuals, lighting, and VJing itself can be as much of an art as DJing. One of the most common questions we get from DJs nearly every week at DJTT has to do with adding an element of music visualization into performances.

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