Visualizer

The compact spectrum on macOS and the Metal visualizer sheet on iOS.

MacAMP displays a compact spectrum in the macOS player and a dedicated visualizer sheet on iOS.


Modes

Both players offer four modes:

The four compact spectrum modes: particles, aurora, bars and oscilloscope

ModeDescription
BarsClassic frequency-spectrum bar graph, accent-colored
OscilloscopeWaveform trace of the audio signal
ParticlesParticle system driven by the spectrum amplitude
AuroraFlowing aurora-style gradient animated by the spectrum

macOS — compact spectrum

Look for the spectrum beside the volume controls in the player bar. It also appears in the expanded player. Click the spectrum to cycle through the modes, or choose a mode in Settings > Visualizer.

Use Show Visualizer in Player Bar in that section to show or hide both compact spectra.


iOS — visualizer sheet

From the Now Playing screen, tap the Visualizer button (waveform circle icon) in the toolbar.

Use the mode buttons at the bottom of the sheet. Tap Done to return to Now Playing.

iOS visualizer sheet


Choosing the mode in Settings

Settings > Visualizer > Default Mode changes the current mode on both platforms. On macOS, MacAMP also remembers this choice for its next launch.

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