Troubleshooting
Something not reacting, not activating, or not appearing on screen? Work through the troubleshooting guide.
RENDERWAVE Docs
Real-time visuals for DJs, VJs, and venues. Learn the interface, wire up audio, map your controller, and run your first show.
Browse by topic
Section titled “Browse by topic”Getting StartedWhat RENDERWAVE is, who it's for, and how it's different, then install, activate, and put your first visual on screen.
InterfaceA tour of the main window: browser, parameters, effects, audio, and tempo.
VisualsThe full catalog of real-time visuals and how to shape them with parameters.
Audio ReactivityFeed audio in and drive any parameter from bass, mids, highs, or the beat.
Tempo & BeatSet the BPM, tap in time, and keep visual pulses locked to the music.
EffectsStack color, symmetry, and motion treatments on top of any visual.
Presets & ShowsSave parameter states as presets, build the saved looks that fill your grid, and keep separate shows for separate gigs.
MIDI ControllersHands-on control with supported hardware, including the APC40 mk2.
OutputFullscreen your first output, then send a clean feed to other software and tune for a steady frame rate.
Need help?
Section titled “Need help?”What's new
See what changed in the latest release on the what’s new page.