The new rules

Hey everyone!

Im a long time music producer and DJ, and im dipping my toes to my make own 3d/hyper-realistic, real-time rendered visual/light shows for when I DJ.

I've been using MXR Pro for a week or so, and although it works well enough, I find it a bit janky, compared to native UE5 (let alone 5.8). I was able to get some satisfactory results with some really cool scenes out of it so far. But... I would love to do the same, or better, within UE5.8.

Im interested in any tips or plugins for routing the line input going into my external audio card from my mixer to be a modulation source for parameters within native UE5.

Im also a UE5 noob and I could not for the life of me figure out how to implement the built-in "audio capture" tool into the scene!

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Bonus proof of concept video included (MXR). Not my music. Track Name: Already Dead (Original Mix), by Nexus.

New track, new video. Made in Ableton with Videosync. Once again, I make heavy use of ableton’s crossfader mapped to a fader on my Faderfox UC4 to control two different sets of video “instruments” I created with Videosync. Super fun to perform. All video sourced from public domain sources.

I’m sick of my APC40. Recently I found this super random Reddit post with like 3 upvotes talking about a handheld gaming controller built specifically for flight simulator enthusiasts. I saw the thumbnail and couldn’t help but feel like this would make an excellent controller for running visuals. I bought it immediately. I got a script running that converts the controller data into midi channels and so far it’s working pretty damn well in resolume. The actual controls/fx on display in this video are fairly limited at the moment but for now I have the following mapped:

Right Trigger - strobe
Left Trigger - Find Edges
Red slider - Strobe opacity
Blue slider - master opacity
Y button - layer bump
X button - previous column
B button - next column
Left rudder slider*** - increase clip speed
Right rudder slider*** - master blackout
Trim wheel - scroll through project file

***not visible, located on the back of controller grips

Eventually I’ll post a link to the conversion script for anyone to use, modify, and tailor to their visual operating needs but for now I’m kinda just experimenting and workshopping things.

The goal is to have this fully programmed to my show file by the next tour date, wish me luck lmao

Update: Just added a new loop to the bundle. Still updating monthly, so anyone who's already grabbed it gets the new drops included at no extra cost. If you're on the fence, this is a good time to check it out since the pack keeps growing.

Hi everyone!
I’d like to share my latest project – "Visions", a one‑hour audiovisual piece that combines atmospheric electronic music (produced in Ableton Live) with custom visuals built from a mix of generative graphics, GIF images, and video footage.

The whole work is structured as a journey – 11 tracks guide you through a flow of associations, where what you see and hear intertwine. It starts with a meditative, deep atmosphere to ease you in, then builds tension, and finally leads to a release. My goal with this project is to create a space where your own mind generates interpretations – everyone will feel something different, and that’s perfectly fine.

Between tracks I kept deliberate silent pauses – a chance for your visual perception to rest and reset before the next chapter.

For the sound, I used Ableton for sound design and arranging. For the visuals, I combined footage with real‑time generated layers (Resolume – I’m still experimenting with the workflow).

I’d really appreciate any feedback on:

• Pacing – does the one‑hour length feel justified?
• Visual‑audio sync – are there moments where it clicks or falls apart?
• Perception – which part resonated with you the most, and what associations did it evoke?

Thanks for watching – hope you enjoy the ride!

Did a nice 3 projector gig in the woods this weekend. All busked, all live sources. Liquid Light, NestDrop and PTZ.

Did a virtual stream for a charity called KeepingTheDreamAlive. Each set I do is all original content with a theme for each one. To get better at these, I give myself limits and rules to keep it simple

1.Only allowed to use content that I've recorded recently and for each theme (this was all bubbles)

1. Only allowed to use 1 color for all the type (lyrics and commentary from myself) no crazy effects

2. Only effect outside of color grade is blending modes and mirrors.

3. Cut it using davinci to get better at cutting these with consistency vs random clip to clip.

Music is by Wax Future

Looking for a reliable Virtual Assistant to help with small daily tasks for my YouTube channel and social media.

Tasks include:

• Uploading videos
• Scheduling posts
• Writing titles/descriptions
• Basic Canva work
• Simple admin tasks

Experience is a plus but not required. Please DM me with your experience, availability, and rate.

After several years without using Processing, I managed to tailor a custom visualizer for a drone music track.

Update: Just added a new loop to the bundle. Still updating monthly, so anyone who's already grabbed it gets the new drops included at no extra cost. If you're on the fence, this is a good time to check it out since the pack keeps growing.

Hey squad, I just had a general question about what smaller VJs charge per album/song. For example, how much would you ask for a commissioned project vs. letting someone use your pre-existing work? I'm about to release an album that is 8-10 songs. In total, about 35 minutes of music. What would be a normal rate for either the album or just 1 song individually? What if its a 10sec loop vs a full 2-minute visual?

Thanks for any and all input!

I'm a student. Our TouchDesigner course has 10 AKAI APC Minis for 20 of us meaning half the class would always be blocked. So I built the controller as a TouchDesigner component for my classmates, and I've now cleaned it up for anyone to use.

AKAI APC Mini mk1 for TouchDesigner is a free drag-and-drop .tox that emulates the full controller:

- All 90 controls: 8×8 pad grid, 16 round buttons, Shift, 9 faders, 1:1 hardware layout
- Same channel names and value ranges as TouchDesigner's MIDI In CHOP: build your network against the emulator, plug and play with the controller later
- User labels on every control
- Custom parameters: MIDI channel, normalized/raw output, toggle mode, UI scale
- Works in the free non-commercial edition

The download (GitHub release) includes the .tox, a README with the full channel reference, and a small demo project.

GitHub
https://github.com/lex-zander/akai-apc-mini-td-interface

Feedback and bug reports are very welcomed!