Everything you need to know

Is VibeSynced free to use?

Yes, completely free and ad-free, with nothing to download or install, no account, and no paid plan. It runs right in your browser.

Do I need to create an account?

No account needed. Open the app, add your music, and press play, that's it.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. VibeSynced works on desktop, tablet, and phone. Any modern browser with WebGL support will do.

Is my audio data private?

Yes. All audio processing happens on your device using the Web Audio API and WebGL. Your music is never uploaded to any server.

Does VibeSynced show ads?

No. VibeSynced is ad-free, no banner ads, no ads between songs, and no paid plan to unlock features. The one thing outside our control is YouTube itself: if a video's creator has ads enabled, YouTube may still show its own ad, the same as watching that video on youtube.com.

Can I visualize a YouTube video?

Yes. Open the Tracks panel, paste any YouTube URL, and the visuals will move along with the audio as it plays. The visuals beat sync automatically, no configuration required.

Can I use a YouTube playlist?

Yes. Paste a YouTube playlist URL and VibeSynced loads all the tracks. Use the previous and next controls to navigate between songs.

Does the YouTube video show on screen?

A small Picture-in-Picture player appears in the top-left corner of the visualizer. You can minimize or hide it to keep the focus on the visuals.

What audio files can I upload?

MP3 files. You can drag and drop them directly onto the screen, or browse for them using the Tracks panel. Your songs stay on your device, they're never sent anywhere.

Can I upload multiple songs?

Yes. Every file you upload is saved in the Tracks panel for the session. You can switch between them at any time without re-uploading.

What visual styles are available?

There are nine scenes to choose from:

Galaxy, a 3D WebGL particle vortex that pulses with the music.
Shapes, morphing animal silhouettes (butterfly, eagle, bat) that react to every beat.
Doodle, hand-drawn organic animation with a loose, sketchy feel.
Sunset, a scenic ocean and sky with sparkles, embers, shooting stars, and fireflies.
Techno, grid-based ribbons and cascading light waves.
Waves, slow spectral ray bands that breathe with bass, mid, and treble, best for ambient, lofi, and therapeutic music.
Vortex, a swirling tunnel of streaking star particles that pulls inward and warps deeper with every beat.
Lofi Night, a cozy rainy-night window scene with drifting rain and a crackling fire, built for lofi and chill sessions.
City, a neon synthwave night drive past glowing skyscrapers and passing traffic.

Can I switch visualizations while music is playing?

Yes. Open the Scenes panel and tap any mode, it switches instantly without interrupting playback.

What is "Surprise Me"?

Surprise Me is a hands-free mode that automatically cycles visual settings in time with the music, so you can sit back and let the app run the show.

What keyboard shortcuts are available?

T, toggle theater mode, a full-screen cinematic view with the UI hidden.
R, reset the camera to its default position.

How do I control the camera in Galaxy mode?

Rotate, left-click and drag.
Pan, right-click and drag, or hold Shift and drag.
Zoom, scroll up or down.

Is there a way to share my setup with someone?

Not yet, but it's on the radar. For now, you can describe the visual mode and BPM settings you're using and recreate them in a new session.

Can I use VibeSynced on a projector screen or TV?

Yes. Open VibeSynced in a browser on any device connected to a projector or TV, press T to enter theater mode, and it runs as non-stop projector screen video for as long as you leave it playing. No app or additional software needed, just a browser and a URL.

Can it run as a non-stop ambient background or music screensaver?

Yes. VibeSynced is designed to run continuously without any interaction. Pair it with a YouTube playlist or a lofi livestream, enable theater mode to hide the UI, and it becomes a non-stop, ad-free ambient background video or music screensaver. Works equally well for home projector setups, party backgrounds, study sessions, and sleep music.

Is VibeSynced good for lofi or study music?

Yes, especially with the Lofi Night engine, a cozy, rainy-night window scene with drifting rain and a crackling fire, built for slow, ambient listening. The Waves engine is another great fit, producing slow, breathing spectral ray bands across bass, mid, and treble. Switch to theater mode and let a lofi YouTube stream run hands-free.

Can I use it as a YouTube visualizer for streaming or recording?

Yes. You can stream any YouTube video or playlist directly through VibeSynced and have the visuals react to the audio in real time. The Picture-in-Picture YouTube player can be hidden so only the visuals are visible, useful for screen recording or OBS capture as a music visualizer background.

Is there a scene built for synthwave or a night drive vibe?

Yes, the City engine. It's a neon synthwave night drive past glowing skyscrapers, passing traffic, and a starry skyline, built for synthwave, city pop, retro-electro, and any music that calls for neon and motion.