Resolume Audio Reactive Visuals | Quick Tip Tutorial

How to add Audio Reactivity to anything in Resolume. In this tutorial, We cover the entire process of how to use External FFT and Conposition FFT to make audio reactive visuals and effects. You can use this technique on clips, layers, effects, and basically any parameter inside resolume for extra beat matching.
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[@STVinMotion]

He's done it again! The go-to audio reactive tut I'm gonna send people to ♥️

[@SeanBowes]

Thanks Steve!

[@JonS_Animation]

Thank you so much, I am new to Resolume and your tutorials are very helpful.

[@SeanBowes]

Thanks Jon! I’m glad they’re helping you! Thanks for checking them out

[@AudioVisionary000]

I would love to see a more in depth tutorial on how to properly setup a external audio to a front of house sound mixer or any other method you would use for a live setting. That seems to be my biggest question since there are multiple ways others use external audio outputs. I tried using my focusrite for an even tonight which I did get signal but it did not seem accurate at all. Id love any tips you have on properly setting up a focusrite for a live setting!

[@anto2061]

Awesome just getting started with Resolume, still got a lot of learning to do Thanks!

[@SeanBowes]

Its a beast of a program. Start simple and grow as you go along. Have fun!

[@parkermrpink]

You seriously have the best tutorials I've found for Resolume. Please keep them coming!

[@SeanBowes]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that! more on the way soon!

[@user-qc2yq1nu4u]

This is so good thank you, couldn't get my head around it until I saw this

[@SeanBowes]

Nice! Glad it’s making sense now 🤘

[@alexbaba9089]

love you man you help me every time keep going you are the best

[@SeanBowes]

Thanks Alex! Happy I can help you out

[@legacymultimedia7316]

Yoooo definitely needed this

[@SeanBowes]

🤘 get reactive duuuude

[@Da1030Goon]

Awesome video!!! Thank you 🙏

[@SeanBowes]

Thank you Josh!

[@Darknives]

Awesome tutorial, yours made the difference :)

[@SeanBowes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wschwanke]

Nice vid! Are there parameters you like to use more than others? I always find myself just using a 4x4 or some variation of a beat envelope because it looks smoother than using reactivity on the kick

[@SeanBowes]

Great point, envelopes are often a cleaner result, but for unique rhythmic patterns audio can be useful. I dont use a ton of audio reactivity myself but I get a lot of questions about it! Fun to experiment with though. I like to use it for bass rumbles and things like that where the chaos might be welcomed.

[@ItsWesSmithYo]

Dope, thanks G

[@SeanBowes]

Thanks for watching Wes, glad it was helpful

[@sophialiarou4688]

You are the best!!!!!

[@SeanBowes]

Glad this was helpful Sophia!

[@TheGuracao]

Great videos, thanks! Do you know of a way to dialing in the live input to only react to the kick but not the bassline if they are too close or are overlapping on the frequency spectrum like it is the case in most psy trance tracks? Im struggling to find a solution for that and in the end always use bpm synced envelopes.

[@SeanBowes]

From a full mix, its pretty difficult. bpm envelopes are probably the way to go. If its more of an AV set type thing, maybe you could send the isolated kick stem separately, but for your average live dj gig its pretty tough to isolate.

[@bobbonniol]

Dude. This is so perfect. Audio reactivity for BOB is at GO

[@SeanBowes]

Hey! Bob's in the house! Thanks for checking it out :)

[@antoniiio90]

thank you very much!

[@SeanBowes]

Thank you!

[@TheEffectGuy]

bro, you're awesome

[@SeanBowes]

No u

[@aheado]

Thanks!

[@SeanBowes]

You bet!

[@chrisreaktor5355]

Nice Tips, thanks a lot! What is with multichannel Input over Adat for examble for realtime Generators? Is this possible?

[@wavygravy30]

Sean what exact cables do we need for the audio interface and what settings do we need to have on it? On the device itself I mean. Do we connect it to the laptop through usb or from the headphone jack on the computer? Also, can I connect with this to a dj's controller? If so how? Thank you.

[@SeanBowes]

I am using the USB-C out from my interface to a usb into my resolume computer, and using a 1/8 in headphone to 1/4 inch audio cable to go from the output of the device playing the audio to the input of my audio interface. you could also use an xlr cable or a 1/4 in to 1/4 in cable in a more pro environment.

[@jayhalim9705]

Hey Sean, thanks for another great tutorial! I'm having trouble though as for some reason the Audio Input device only shows 'No Input Device' - I have set up Multi Output Devices on my macs settings as I was used to using VDMX to play music out loud from my laptop and get VDMX to pick up the audio, is there a way of doing this with Resolume without having any extra bits? Thanks!

[@SeanBowes]

Some laptops have an internal microphone but if yours doesn’t you will need to plug in a usb mic or get an audio interface and plug a mic or audio line into that. You may be able to set up a virtual device and route it internally but I don’t know the specifics of that for Mac. If you aren’t seeing any input devices, double check your system audio settings to make sure you see one and another program isn’t using it.

[@dimitryalexandre6133]

thanks bro ,

[@SeanBowes]

You're welcome!

[@ResolumeVJSoftware]

Nice tutorial Sean! Would you mind if we share this on our socials?

[@SeanBowes]

I would be honored! Thank you

[@rubberbulletstudio4242]

Hi, I just found your channel looking forward to doing a deep dive. I have a question. Using a video clip (mov) is there any way to use External FFT to move the position (time) on the timeline (kinda like record skipping)? You did say you could animate anything using Audio Reaction, LOL.

[@SeanBowes]

Haha pretty much anything! You can't directly affect the timeline with FFT natively, but you can use External FFT on Composition Speed or Group Speed which can have a similar effect.

[@SeanBowes]

There also might be a way with Wire if you want to go down that rabbithole...

[@rubberbulletstudio4242]

@@SeanBowes Group Speed?, that could work... Thanks Sean

[@rubberbulletstudio4242]

Do you have a grouping vid?

[@antoniiio90]

Is it possible to make a music video from footages reacting to the audio in Resolume only without after effects or Premiere pro? The idea is to have a consistent timeline, like in any editing program, which can be further adjusted if necessary. If not, what is the best way to organize the process of creating a music video? Previously, I tried to put everything together in the premiere or after effects, but linking to music there is not very convenient and takes a very long time, unlike resolume I will be very grateful if you answer and give advice on organizing the process

[@SeanBowes]

It is possible but it wouldnt be my first choice considering how you described your desired workflow. Resolume can record its output, and the recording tools are improving, but there is no timeline so you need to re-record every time you want to make an edit which might not be the most efficient process. Most music videos are created in a linear editor like premiere or final cut or with after effects. If you like resolumes audio reactivity and effects, You could possibly combine recording audio reactive effects on sections and loops in resolume and tweaking the final edits on the timeline in premiere or after effects. You could also use a tool like notch, smode, or touchdesigner for more realtime audio fx and basic timeline editing in one app. In general I think a combination of tools might be your answer in the end. Utilize each of their separate strengths and create a pipeline that works for you.

[@TellAVi5ion]

Nicehatbro!

[@SeanBowes]

Heythanksbro!

[@charlottemaishman365]

Hi Sean, Is there any ability to do audio reaction in Resolume Avenue? Thanks

[@SeanBowes]

Yes this all works in Avenue

[@djjoeyo6554]

I'm brand new to Resolume, but I have 40 years of production experience starting out as a DJ. Can I upload a music clip onto a layer? Thnx Sean

[@SeanBowes]

Yes you can drop an audio file into a clip slot, as well as video files with or without audio

[@VisualBeatLab]

@@SeanBowes Hey Sean I'm a bit confused on dragging and dropping the audio file on a layer. For example if I use Layer3 Column 1 for the audio file then I cant seam to select column 2 without loosing the audio.

[@SeanBowes]

@@VisualBeatLab clips stop playing if another clip in the same layer (and a different column) is played. Clicking the column name triggers all clips in that column on all layers, which could have this effect. Triggering empty slots in a layer had the same effect of unloading the current clip in that layer. You can avoid this issue of stopping your clip by: Not using column triggers Rearranging your clips Setting your audio layer to ignore column triggers Or creating a group of layers and moving your audio layer outside of it, then using the column triggers inside the group.

[@aninersisyan7682]

Heyy dude, thnx for tutorial, could you show some trricks for transitions in Arena?

[@SeanBowes]

Thanks! Great idea, I will talk about that in an upcoming video

[@AudioVisionary000]

Can you release a troubleshooting video on how to properly setup your focusrite device? Even though I followed your steps, Im still not getting any audio output to my focusrite and into my resolume. It does work when I aux my iphone though but never through my PC. Id like a more detailed video understanding how this works with resolume.

[@SeanBowes]

Make sure you have the drivers installed and check your system audio settings and resolume audio preferences. I will see what I can do about a video on the topic! Thanks for the suggestion

[@jayjayuber9941]

@@SeanBowesDid you ever make a video on this? Pretty stuck myself right now I’m having the same problem.

[@Rollinsonn]

I'm also stuck on this step. I have my focusrite interface selected under Audio Input Device but the FFT view shows no audio signal coming into Resolume :( I can use a Mic input fine. Wonder why the focusrite output isn't sending signal.

[@SeanBowes]

Any Questions? Let me know how you will use Audio Reactivity in your show! 🔊

[@thatsheadyvisuals]

My FocusRite is not showing up as an input device

[@SeanBowes]

@@thatsheadyvisuals a few things you can try: make sure it is plugged in and getting power, check that your computer is seeing it in the sound settings, try another usb, make sure your drivers are up to date (install the focusrite software), get it set up prior to opening Resolume. Restart Resolume if it’s already open.

[@thatsheadyvisuals]

@@SeanBowes Had to first set it as my output device and it worked from there, thanks!

[@SeanBowes]

ah yes! you do need to select an output before it lets you select an input. Thanks for posting the solution!

[@Randy-hr6gj]

Off topic, but you should consider doing a video on your unreal engine workflow. Or maybe a video recommending the best places to learn

[@SeanBowes]

Great suggestion! Thank you

[@xubairaly1829]

Hi Sean, how did you get this option shift rgb ? I am doing the same in audio but my visuals are not getting synced with the sound. Can you help ?

[@SeanBowes]

Shift RGB is an effect in resolume. Try re-watching the video in full to make sure you are not missing an important step

[@MikeP-qy9ho]

Looks like the visual effect follow the BPM instead of following the music input (laptop built-in MIC) , Can you please help ? Thanks in advance

[@SeanBowes]

You have it an effect parameter set to external FFT? Are you checking the FFT monitor to make sure you are seeing audio coming in? Does changing the BPM affect the effect parameter, or are they just similar by coincidence? Have you watched the entire video and followed all instructions?

[@boristubeti6776]

Is it possible to use an interface in both Reaolume and FL Studio at the same time?

[@SeanBowes]

Maybe! Depends on the interface a bit. You may also find a virtual audio router useful for getting a single source of audio to multiple places on your computer. Like voicemeeter for windows or the one thats integrated into OSX on mac

[@VampEngr]

Fast Fourier Transforms

[@cristofross8032]

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