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Fosfora

Ch 037.3of 35 Audio Visualizer Software
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan
  3. 3Waveform visualsYes
  4. 4Spectrum visualsYes
  5. 5Video exportYes
  6. 6Transparent exportYes
  7. 7Max resolution8k
  8. 8Platform coveragedesktop
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Overview

Fosfora is ranked #3 of 35 in audio visualizer software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.

Fosfora plans and pricing

All plans
Free, open-source Fosfora Free 56 effects · eight-layer stack · no account required github.com · 30 Sept 2026

Compared on audio visualizer software

Free plan
Yesgithub.com
Waveform visuals
Yesgithub.com
Spectrum visuals
Yesgithub.com
Video export
Yesgithub.com
Transparent export
Yesgithub.com
Max resolution
8kgithub.com
Platform coverage
desktopgithub.com

Facts

Purpose
Fosfora turns computer audio into live, beat-synced visuals for music visualization and live performance.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Effects
It includes 56 audio-reactive effects, including shaders, particle simulations and lattice effects.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Layering
Users can stack up to eight layers, reorder them and choose from 13 blend modes.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Audio analysis
Fosfora tracks 83 audio features 86 times per second, including beat, tempo, key, percussive and harmonic content, and drops.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Controls
Parameters can be controlled with MIDI, OSC or a phone or tablet browser used as a touch surface.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Video inputs
Layers can use images, GIFs, video files, a webcam, photos or depth maps.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Outputs and integrations
Video output includes NDI, Spout on Windows, Syphon on macOS, a Linux virtual camera and recording to file; the README names Resolume, VDMX, OBS and TouchDesigner as compatible software.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Customization
Effects are WGSL shaders that can be edited in the built-in editor while running.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Presets and scenes
Presets save the layer stack, and scenes chain presets into cue lists that can advance on a timer, on the beat or by pressing spacebar.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Security and account
The maker says there is no account to make, and settings are stored locally in the user's Fosfora configuration directory.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
License
The project is dual-licensed under MIT or Apache 2.0, at the user's option.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Requirements
The app requires a Vulkan-capable GPU on Linux and Windows or Metal on macOS; video playback optionally needs ffmpeg on PATH.github.com · 30 Sept 2026
Download platforms
The latest release provides a universal macOS DMG, a Linux x86_64 tar.gz and a Windows x64 ZIP.github.com · 30 Sept 2026

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