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About AudioVisualizer - Retro VFD

Don't just listen to your music—watch it come alive. AudioVisualizer brings the mesmerizing glow of 1980s and 1990s golden-era stereo equalizers and iconic car audio systems to your iPhone. Faithfully emulating classic Vacuum Fluorescent Displays (VFD), this native visualizer transforms sound into captivating, real-time light shows. Visualize ambient music through your microphone, or import lossless FLAC and hi-res audio files directly from the Files app for seamless queue playback. KEY FEATURES: ◆ 3 Iconic Visualizer Skins • Classic (10-Band): The timeless aesthetic of home hi-fi components with smooth, authentic phosphor bars. • 3D Car Audio (90s VFD): Relive midnight highway cruises with immersive 3D perspective display emulation. • 3D Car Audio (Trapezoid): An electrifying inverted-trapezoid arena layout capturing explosive bass and treble dynamics. ◆ Native Audio Engine with Fluid 60fps Performance • Powered by Apple's Accelerate framework and Metal for ultra-low latency FFT frequency analysis. • Millisecond-accurate ballistics simulating physical attack, decay, and peak-hold phosphor physics. ◆ Lossless Audio File & Folder Playback • Import audio files (FLAC, WAV, ALAC, MP3, AAC) directly from your device or iCloud. • Add entire folders with one tap to create seamless playback queues. • Full support for background playback, lock screen controls, and repeat modes. ◆ Deep Customization (81 Color Combinations) • 9 vibrant phosphor colors for bars and peak markers: White, Cyan, Green, Blue, Purple, Pink, Orange, Yellow, and Red. • Adjustable segment resolution from 10 to 100 levels. • Fine-tune rise speed, fall speed, and peak hold duration. • Independent sensitivity gains for microphone and file playback. Perfect as desk decor, a companion for late-night listening sessions, or rediscovering your favorite records. Turn your iPhone into a piece of timeless audio craftsmanship.

What’s new

Version 2.1 · Updated October 21, 2026

Version 2.1 Updates: - [Other Apps Sync Redesign] Refreshed the "Other Apps Sync" mode so you can seamlessly start and stop equalizer synchronization while playing music or YouTube in other apps. - [Smart Headphone Switching] When headphones or AirPods are connected during Other Apps Sync, the visualizer automatically switches to microphone mode to visualize ambient sound without interrupting playback. - [Portrait Settings Support] You can now hold your iPhone vertically when the Settings sheet is open for easier adjustments (automatically restores landscape when closed). - [Apple Music Track Bar Improvements] Directly control playback (play/pause/skip) from the Now Playing bar even in fullscreen mode, with smooth marquee scrolling for long titles. - [Clear Mode Titles] Mode titles (Microphone Mode, Other Apps Sync Mode, File Playback Mode) are now clearly displayed above the guide descriptions.

App privacy

The developer, Masamichi Maeda, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Not Collected

The developer does not collect any data from this app.

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