Les Lunettes de Dalí is a groundbreaking synthesizer that combines the power of granular video editing with real-time audio reactivity. Whether you’re performing on stage, designing visuals for a set, or exploring multimedia creativity, this tool brings your vision to life with unmatched flexibility.
- Upload any video as the visual base for your performance.
- Place up to 7 bookmarks at key points in the timeline.
- Adjust the duration of each bookmarked segment using the central-right knob for granular control.
- Trigger bookmarks manually or via MIDI for real-time playback control.
- Connect to any audio source from your PC (e.g., Spotify, YouTube, DAWs).
- Visualize the audio spectrum with a 5-band analyzer.
- Assign specific frequency bands (low, mid, high, etc.) to one of 4 dynamic video effects.
- Customize thresholds to control when effects are triggered, ensuring perfect synchronization with the music.
- Map buttons and controls to any standard MIDI hardware device for enhanced flexibility.
- Adjust grain start position and length, or speed up/down video playback using a keyboard.
- No installation needed—just open the web app in your browser and get started.
- Designed with performance in mind: intuitive, responsive, and optimized for both beginners and professionals.
- Browser: Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Brave.
- Audio Input: Compatible with any audio source supported by your system’s audio drivers. For optimal performance, we recommend installing an internal audio routing solution such as BlackHole (Mac OS) or VB Audio Voicemeeter (Windows).
- MIDI Input: Compatible with standard MIDI hardware devices.
- Dynamic Visuals: Use bookmarks and frequency-based triggers to create visuals that respond to bass drops, snare hits, or melodic buildups.
- Real-Time Control: Map video controls to MIDI hardware, giving DJs and VJs full control over their live set without switching between devices.
- Seamless Sync: Perfect for creating light flashes, strobe effects, or distortions that align with the rhythm and energy of a performance.
- Interactive Bookmarks: Pre-set bookmarks to loop specific video segments triggered by ambient audio.
- Reactive Art: Use audio frequencies to dynamically change visuals based on environmental sounds or live music.
- Customizable Thresholds: Fine-tune the sensitivity of effects to match the mood or theme of the installation.
- Upload your video in
.mp4format. - Select Audio/MIDI input from the selection menu in the top-right corner.
- If a MIDI keyboard is connected, map MIDI to pads. MIDI CC 1-7 corresponds to bookmarks’ start positions, while MIDI CC 8 modulates grain length.
- Add bookmarks in your preferred spots in the video.
- Adjust grain length and start position.
- Activate “Auto Mode” for automatic control of effects, or manually control them using the left-column knobs:
- Top to Bottom: Black & White, Color Inversion, Saturation, Color Gradient.
- Adjust thresholds in the Spectrum Visualizer and set effect ratios in the FX Matrix.
- Exit Edit Mode (
E) and start looping grains by triggering a pad.
- Audio/Video Uploads: Upload separate files for audio and video.
- AI-Powered Mood Adaptation: Automatically synchronize video effects with the track’s emotional tone and dynamics.
- Granular Effects: Apply advanced synthesis techniques for immersive visuals.
- Professional Exports: Render high-quality music videos for platforms like YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram.
- Dynamic Effect Suggestions: AI will recommend effects based on the mood and style of the music.
- Visual Adaptation: Adjust video elements (colors, movements, transitions) to complement the song’s tempo and feel.
- Customizable Creativity: Retain full control over the output while leveraging AI suggestions.
- Advanced Audio-Visual Synchronization: Support for complex audio tracks with multiple layers and dynamic transitions.
- Export Options: High-quality rendering in various resolutions and formats.
- Preset Sharing: Save and share effect configurations for collaborative creativity.
Our goal is to empower artists, performers, and creators to unlock new levels of expression. Les Lunettes de Dalí is designed to be intuitive and accessible while incorporating professional-grade capabilities. Creativity takes center stage as technology works seamlessly in the background to bring your vision to life.