Cymatik Setup 1.0.0-pre.2.exeWhen you first launch Cymatik, the app will:
You'll see a canvas with geometric visuals moving slowly. To see real reactivity, connect audio.
In the Perform tab, you'll see an Input dropdown. Cymatik supports three audio sources:
Your computer's built-in mic or an external USB microphone. Good for live performances or picking up ambient sound.
Captures system audio — perfect for visualizing Spotify, YouTube, Twitch, etc. Click the ↺ Refresh button to rescan devices. If Desktop Audio doesn't appear:
Click the 🔊 Test button to see a live input level meter for 3 seconds. Green bar = audio is being detected.
Use the Level slider to adjust how loud the input needs to be to trigger visuals. Lower = more sensitive.
This is where you control what Cymatik is currently doing.
Select your mic, desktop audio, or file. The Level slider controls sensitivity. Reactivity scales how much audio influences the visuals (higher = more dramatic).
Choose from 14 different 3D geometric forms. Each shape responds to audio differently. Try a few to find your favorite.
Pre-configured color, motion, and effect combinations. Click Apply to load.
Automatically cycles through parameters on beat. Useful for live settings where you want hands-off randomization. Expand Automations to control which parameters change.
Cymatik detects your audio's BPM automatically. Tap Tempo lets you tap along to manually set it. BPM Lock freezes the tempo so it doesn't re-detect.
Save the current look to one of 8 slots. Press 1–8 to recall, or Shift+1–8 to save.
Fine-tune how Cymatik renders.
Rotation speed, depth, zoom, and complexity. These affect camera movement and shape detail level.
Choose color palette, shift hue, adjust glow intensity, and line weight.
Trail = motion blur persistence. Bloom = light diffusion. Fog = atmospheric depth. Width Fill = line thickness.
Advanced effects pipeline: chromatic aberration, vignette, depth of field. These run on the GPU for high performance.
The full parameter set: yaw/pitch/roll, geometry mix, physics, emitters, particle systems, and more. Explore here once you're comfortable with basics.
App-level controls.
Choose export resolution (up to 4K) and frame rate (30 or 60 fps). This only affects video export, not live playback.
Quality slider (lower = better performance, higher = better visuals). Adjust if you're getting frame drops.
Displays real-time frame rate, frame time, and memory usage in top-right corner. Useful for monitoring performance.
Record your visualization to a WebM video file. Start Export begins recording, Stop Export finishes and offers download.
Save and load 8 named looks. Use the dropdown to pick a slot, then Store to save or Recall to load.
| Preset | Snapshot |
|---|---|
| Built-in starting points (Grand Climax, Bioluminescent, etc.). Cannot be modified. | Your custom saves. 8 slots. Can be overwritten anytime. |
| Click in Perform tab, then Apply. | Press 1–8 to load, Shift+1–8 to save. |
Press F to toggle fullscreen/windowed. In fullscreen, use:
Currently, MIDI learns mappings automatically. Twist a knob on your controller while hovering over a Cymatik parameter, and it will map. (Full custom mapping coming soon.)
Map each fader to Motion, Intensity, Color, Effects, etc. for live tweaking.
Use HPF/LPF knobs to control frequency-based parameters. Map pads to snapshot recall.
Map 8 pads to your 8 snapshot slots for instant scene switching.
| Key | Action |
|---|---|
| F | Toggle fullscreen |
| H | Toggle UI Hidden (fullscreen only) |
| Escape | Exit fullscreen / show UI |
| 1–8 | Recall snapshot in slot # |
| Shift+1–8 | Save current state to snapshot slot # |
| M | Toggle meter display (audio levels) |
Clean grid geometry. Great for subtle, mathematical aesthetics.
Geodesic sphere with radial symmetry. Pulsates with bass.
Infinite corridor effect. Depth perception drives motion forward.
Spiraling tornado. Treble frequencies tighten the spiral.
Faceted gemstone. Reflects light across many vertices.
Donut shape that pulses radially with beat detection.
Double-helix DNA structure spiraling forward.
Organic flower-like shape that opens and closes.
Mathematical knot topology. Hypnotic and complex.
One-sided surface twisted continuously. Mesmerizing.
Parametric curve creating complex loops. Frequency-dependent.
Chaotic attractor. Organic, flowing, unpredictable motion.
Ribbon surface undulating with audio frequencies.
Radial wave interference pattern. Like dropping stones in water.
Solution: Check Windows Sound Settings. If using Desktop Audio, enable Stereo Mix. If it's not available, your driver may not support it — try a VB-Cable virtual audio cable instead.
Solution: Lower the Performance slider in System tab. 4K export is CPU-intensive; if recording, close other apps. Check Task Manager to see if something else is maxing your GPU.
Solution: This is expected for unsigned beta software. Click "More info" → "Run anyway". The app is safe (source code is available).
Solution: Plug it in before launching Cymatik. If still not showing, try clicking the refresh button or restarting the app.
Solution: Increase the Reactivity slider in the Perform tab. Lower the Level slider to catch quieter sounds. Enable Beat Detection for tempo-based reactivity.
Solution: Cymatik exports WebM format. If your player doesn't support it, use VLC or convert with FFmpeg: ffmpeg -i video.webm video.mp4
Solution: Check the in-app logs or contact support. Beta feedback is valuable — let us know what broke.
Cymatik is in active development. If you find a bug or have a feature request:
Beta users' feedback directly influences what gets built next. Your voice matters.