Magic Music Visuals vs SYQEL
Magic Music Visuals
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SYQEL
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| Figure | Magic Music Visuals | SYQEL |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | $5/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 6 |
| Spec score · Audio Visualizer Software | 8.2 (#6) | 8.0 (#13) |
| Integrations | Performer supports FreeFrame 1.6 plugins, Magic modules, Spout on Windows, and Syphon on macOS. | SYQEL lists outputs and integrations including NDI, Syphon, Spout, OBS, and Resolume. |
| Offline use | Performer can run offline indefinitely after initial activation, while Studio must connect to synchronize its license at least once every 30 days. | SYQEL Live says the app and subscription work offline, with new visual worlds arriving when the app reconnects. |
| Platforms | The demo is available for Windows 7 or later and macOS Sierra 10.12 or later. | The site lists browser, Mac, Windows, iPhone, Android, Android TV, Fire TV, and Apple TV support across its products. |
| Support | The company provides developer support through its forums, tutorials, and FAQ, with telephone or Skype support available to business customers at an hourly consulting rate. | SYQEL provides help documentation, setup guides, and troubleshooting through its support page. |
| Visual creation | It supports audio-reactive 2D and 3D graphics, images, video, 3D models, geometric patterns, and GPU-accelerated shaders. | Desktop includes AI builders for generating audio-reactive shaders and images, with monthly visual allowances that vary by paid plan. |
Plans
Magic Music Visuals
- Magic Studio — 1 computer$44.95, paid once
- Magic Performer — 1 computer$79.95, paid once
- Magic Studio — 2 computers$79.95, paid once
- Magic Performer — 2 computers$139.95, paid once
SYQEL
- Art Monthly$8 a month
- Gig Pass$20, paid once
- Pro$35 a month
- Art Yearly$60 a year
- Deluxe$60 a month
- Elite$150 a month
In their own words
Magic Music Visuals
Magic Music Visuals has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
SYQEL
SYQEL is a suite of real-time music visualizers that responds to individual instruments and changes in audio. SYQEL Desktop is aimed at DJs, VJs, and venues that want customizable visuals, playlists, branding, and broadcast output. It includes AI builders for audio-reactive shaders and images, with monthly visual allowances that vary by paid plan. SYQEL Live provides automated, audio-responsive visuals for live music, while SYQEL Art visualizes streamed music on desktop, mobile, or TV. Pro, Deluxe, and Elite subscriptions unlock all three apps. Listed outputs and integrations include NDI, Syphon, Spout, OBS, and Resolume. SYQEL Live says the app and subscription work offline, with new visual worlds arriving when it reconnects; its render-to-output path is described as 60fps at 1080p with about 22ms latency. Desktop requirements list macOS 12 or later or 64-bit Windows 10/11, with 8 GB RAM recommended. Plans include Art Monthly at $8 a month, Art Yearly at $60 a year, a Gig Pass at $20, paid once, and Pro at $35 a month. A free plan and free trial are also listed.