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Hello everyone. It’s been a couple of weeks since my last post, but that is because I have been extremely busy, not only on this project but others as well. But this is a major update to my visual sound application, and I am very excited to share it with you all.

The first thing you will notice is that the application it’s self has changed a lot. It will look and feel familiar, but it is now larger and has several more options for you to experiment with. The first thing is the ability to control the volume. At launch it is set to 50% volume. I recommend cranking this up all the way for the best experience possible, as the level will effect the visualizations. Secondly there is the ability to pan the music from speaker to speaker. This will also effect the visualizations, so try it out.

There is now also the inclusion of an about page, where you can find a little out about the program, and also a playlist, so you can change songs.

There is also a brand new visualization for you to watch! What is going on in this new visualizer is that the data I am extracting from the audio fies is determining the amount of objects created as well as the velocity that they begin at, or in other words, how high and far they fly. This also plays a factor in what happens when they collide with the other particles. If their velocity is more powerful, they will send the other particles flying further when they collide. This is done with the help of the Ape Physics engine.

The last change to note is the inclusion of colour this time around. You will notice on a couple of the visualizers that the music will also effect the color of the visualizer. The color is based on how far things are moved by the music, so it is also happening dynamically.

The program is very near finalization. There will be a few minor additions from here, and at least one more visualization. Be sure to check back for it, as this next visualizer is going to be good!

Check it out!