Circle Wave
Circle Wave is a spherical audio-reactive composition in BeamTracer Audio Visualizers, built on Canvas 2D. Settings, audio modulation, presets, and tips.
Circle Wave is a spherical audio-reactive composition in the Spheres category. Open it from the left visualizer list, start an audio source, and use the settings panel to shape its response.
Open Circle Wave
Launch the visualizer with its matching left-nav entry selected.
Quick start
- Start the demo track, choose a local audio file, or enable a live input.
- Try a preset or style first, then open the section for the part of the image you want to change.
- Open the settings sections and adjust the controls that shape this visualizer's built-in response.
- Use Reset to Defaults whenever you want to return to the original look.
Presets and styles
Classic Spin · Neon Pulse · Ocean Static · Solar Flare · Cosmic Web · Ghost Ring
Audio modulation
This visualizer uses its Audio or sensitivity controls for its built-in response. Its settings do not currently show Assign modulation on individual sliders.
Settings reference
Geometry
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Circle Scale | 0.5x–1.5x | Sets the visual circle scale. |
| Bar Height | 0.5x–2x | Sets the visible bar height. |
| Stroke Width | 1px–6px | Sets the visible stroke width. |
| Inner Wave | 20–120 | Controls inner wave; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
Effects
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Outer Glow | On / Off | Turns outer glow on or off. |
| Inner Wave | On / Off | Turns inner wave on or off. |
| Plexus Dots | On / Off | Turns plexus dots on or off. |
| Plexus Connections | On / Off | Turns plexus connections on or off. |
| Dot Size | 1px–5px | Sets the visible dot size. |
| Dot Density | 0.5x–2x | Controls how concentrated the visible elements appear. |
| Dot Speed | 0.001x–0.2x | Sets how quickly dot changes or moves. |
| Dot Gravity | 0–1 | Sets the downward pull on moving elements. |
| Dot Opacity | 0.1–1 | Sets how transparent the dot appears. |
| Connection Distance | 50px–300px | Sets the spacing between visible elements. |
Colors
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | Color | Sets the primary. |
| Secondary | Color | Sets the secondary. |
| Glow | Color | Sets the glow. |
| Dots | Color | Sets the dots. |
Audio
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Master Gain | 0.5–3 | Sets how strongly the input signal affects master. |
| Bass Intensity | 0–2 | Sets the visible bass intensity. |
| Mid Intensity | 0–2 | Sets the visible mid intensity. |
| High Intensity | 0–2 | Sets the visible high intensity. |
| Smoothing | 0–0.99 | Balances immediate audio response against steadier motion. |
| Bass → Pulse | 0–3 | Controls bass → pulse; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
| Mids → Bars | 0–3 | Controls mids → bars; higher values increase the effect and lower values reduce it. |
| Highs → Glow | 0–3 | Sets the visible strength of highs → glow. |
| Beat Threshold | 80–180 | Sets the level that must be crossed before beat appears. |
Animation
| Setting | Available values | What it changes |
|---|---|---|
| Enable Rotation | On / Off | Turns rotation on or off. |
| Rotation Speed | 0.01–0.15 | Sets how quickly rotation changes or moves. |
Some controls appear only after you enable a related mode or style. The settings panel always reflects the options available for the current selection.
Tips for a better audio visualization
- Keep the base shape readable and use bass for deformation; add highs to glow or surface detail as a secondary response.
- Set the overall sensitivity first, then adjust color and motion separately so louder sections remain readable.