Synesthesia
The facts below are what the maker publishes about Synesthesia, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From Synesthesia's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Trial Version | Free | Watermarked output · no sign-up necessary · Unlimited trial period |
| Standard License | $199, paid once | 100+ built-in and free scenes · MIDI controls · 1 active device · License never expires; purchase includes 1 year of updates |
| Pro License | $399, paid once | Syphon/Spout and NDI support · OSC input/output · 2 active devices · License never expires; purchase includes 1 year of updates |
The facts
Each one read from Synesthesia's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audio reactivity
- Custom audio algorithms analyze music and generate visuals synchronized to the beat.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Controls
- MIDI-mappable controls are available, while the Pro license adds OSC input and output.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Licensing limit
- Standard licenses activate on one computer at a time and Pro licenses on two; a license must sync online once every 30 days to remain active.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Marketplace
- The in-app marketplace lets users preview and purchase scenes, and the maker says artists receive a revenue share.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Media
- Users can import videos, logos, and webcams and transform them with real-time effects.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Product
- Synesthesia is an audio-reactive visual instrument for creating live music visuals for projection, LED walls, and livestreams.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scene creation
- The built-in live coding environment includes a debugger, autocomplete, and tools to create and customize controls.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Scenes
- The site lists 80 built-in scenes and 20+ free marketplace scenes, and describes the included library as over 100 built-in and free scenes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Shader imports
- Users can import shaders from Shadertoy and ISF; the maker notes some Shadertoy shaders may need modification and shader licenses may vary.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs users to Discord, Facebook groups, and email for questions and support.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- Downloads are offered for Windows and macOS; the download pages list Windows 10 and 11, and macOS 10.15 and above.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Video integrations
- Synesthesia supports Syphon/Spout and NDI for real-time video exchange with other software; the pricing page associates full support with Pro.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, United Stateschecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial limit
- The trial has no time limit, includes most content and features, and watermarks visual output with the Synesthesia logo.checked 9 Oct 2026
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