Bass Shockwave
Explosive geometric shapes that detonate on every bass hit, sending shockwaves of light and particles across the screen.
About This Preset
Bass Shockwave is designed for impact. A central geometric shape — ranging from icosahedrons to stellated polyhedra — sits at the center of the screen, subtly pulsing with ambient audio energy. When the beat detector fires on a heavy bass hit, the geometry explodes outward in a shockwave of fragments, light rings, and particle debris. The fragments reassemble between beats, creating a satisfying cycle of tension and release. The explosion intensity scales with bass energy, so harder hits produce more dramatic detonations. Between beats, treble and mid frequencies add surface detail and color shifts to the resting geometry.
Best Music Fit
Heavy bass music: dubstep, trap, hardstyle, metal, and any genre with pronounced kick drums and bass drops. The more impactful the bass, the more dramatic the visuals.
Performance
Higher GPU usage during shockwave events. Efficient between beats. Handles the burst-idle pattern well on modern GPUs.
Usage Tips
- Crank up sensitivity for genres where the bass is subtle but present.
- The Cyberpunk and Fire themes produce the most dramatic explosions.
- Works exceptionally well for short, high-energy listening sessions.