Does it run on DaVinci Resolve 21?

Yes, the plugin is fully compatible with DaVinci Resolve 21 and supports all stable releases from version 19.1 and above.

How do I get my audio to sync with the visuals?

Synchronization is handled by the vz_Player node. Ensure you have imported your converted spectrogram image and that the vz_Player is connected correctly in your node tree.

What is the difference between vz_Converter and vz_ConverterProbe?

The vz_Converter is designed to feed audio data into our custom visualizer nodes. The vz_ConverterProbe is used for advanced setups, allowing you to drive any animatable parameter in Resolve using expressions.

Why is my visualizer late to start or out of sync?

This usually occurs if you clicked the Bake Keyframes button while the playhead was moving. Always ensure playback is paused before clicking bake; otherwise, the playhead's position during movement will be used as the starting point, leading to synchronization issues.

Can I use this plugin in the Free version of DaVinci Resolve?

Yes. It runs identically on the Free and Studio versions of DaVinci Resolve.

Does it support 4K or high resolution timelines?

Absolutely. The system is resolution independent and will scale perfectly to any timeline resolution you are working with.

Can I animate things like the color or blur amount with my audio?

Yes. By using the vz_ConverterProbe node, you can extract a 0-1 value from your audio data and use a simple 'Link' expression to control any parameter in Fusion.

How do I isolate just the Bass or the High frequencies?

Use the vz_F (Frequency) nodes. These allow you to filter the audio data to specific ranges before it hits the visualizer nodes.

Is the Edit Page version included in the Free Edition?

No. The Free Edition is focused on the core Fusion toolkit for advanced users. The Full Edition adds 18 drag and drop visualizers and 7 effects designed specifically for the Edit Page workflow.

Why is my DaVinci Resolve crashing when using PVz nodes?

All PVz nodes except PVz_Zoom and PVz_ZoomBlur are corrupted. They may crash and corrupt your project due to an unresolved DaVinci Resolve bug. Delete those nodes or disable the adjustment clip/fusion composition before saving your project, and enable auto backups and render often when a PVz node is in the flow. You can also do all visualisers in a different project, render them using prores for max quality and import the prores render in your main project. I will announce on Discord and on this website when DaVinci Resolve fixes this bug.

Why does my audio visualiser not appear?

Make sure your timeline playback resolution is set to 'Full'. The way the plugin works does not allow for 'Half' or 'Quarter' timeline resolutions because it utilizes 1-pixel height brightness values to drive the visuals based on audio. When using lower resolutions, that 1 pixel is divided down to zero, which hides the visualizer.

It doesn't let me drag in the converted image on the edit page

First add the converted image to your media pool and drag it in from there. Dropping the file straight from your file explorer will not work due to DaVinci Resolve limitations.

What is the max audio length limit?

Technically, it is now infinite, but we recommend staying within documented limits for peak precision. Previously, the plugin was restricted to ~22 minutes (Studio) and ~2.4 minutes (Free). Version 1.2.0 introduced a new engine that interpolates data for longer files, allowing you to use much longer tracks. However, exceeding the standard limits results in a loss of timing detail, making the movement feel 'smoother' but less precise. For the best performance and visual accuracy, please refer to the guidelines on the Audio Visualiser Converter page. Avoid extreme lengths (like 10+ hours) as they may impact performance or cause stability issues.

Audio Visualiser Plugin

Name: Audio Visualiser Plugin
Brand: sh4rk
SKU: visualiser-plugin
Price: 32.90 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (17 reviews)

Animate anything you can think of with maximum customizability.

Built from a screenshot trick, then rebuilt 20 times. The real time engine and the converter behind it were written from scratch to get here.

$32.90

9.5k+ downloads

One time purchase, no subscription Free lifetime updates 18 drag and drop visualizers 70+ Fusion nodes Free & Studio supportedDaVinci Resolve 19.1 to 21.0

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Learn everything you need to know about sh4rk's Audio Visualiser Plugin. This guide covers installation, setup, and tips for creating professional reactive visuals.

Save the time, skip the hard work

Syncing a visualizer to audio by hand means keyframing to the beat or building node graphs. The plugin reacts to your track for you.

Time to a reactive visualizer

By hand

5+ hours

Almost impossible, animating keyframes by hand

Built In Visualiser

~10 minutes

Fast but not customizable

Free Edition

~10 minutes

Core Fusion toolkit, node based

Full Edition

~1 minute

Drag and drop on the Edit page

Skill required

By hand90% skill required

Keyframe to the beat or build node graphs and expressions

Built In Visualiser30% skill required

Basic volume based reaction, little real control

Free Edition45% skill required

Wire up the Fusion toolkit, made for advanced users

Full Edition2% skill required

Drag a ready visualizer onto your timeline

Rough comparison, not a measurement. Your mileage depends on the shot and how you work.

Customization

Built In VisualiserBasic

Simple volume based animations (looks bad 95% of the time)

Free EditionInfinite

Infinite possibilities, your imagination & skill is the limit (literally)

Full EditionVery high

Very customizable, full volume control, built in effects and visualisers

Rough comparison, not a measurement. Your mileage depends on the shot and how you work.

Features

Real-time Playback

After months of intensive development, the system is now highly optimized, allowing you to achieve real-time audio visualization in seconds.

Highly Customizable

Smoothness, EQ, and per-band controls on every visualizer.

Animate Everything

Drive images, videos, text, or any node with an animatable parameter using your audio.

Drag & Drop Workflow

The Full Edition adds a drag-and-drop Edit Page version. Drop it on the timeline, done.

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Free vs Full Edition

Compare the versions to find the right workflow for your specific production needs.

Feature	Free Edition	Full Edition
Fusion Macros	70+	70+
Edit Page Visualizers	0	18
Edit Page Visualizer Effects	0	7
Core Workflow Nodes	Included	Included
Real-time Sync System	Included	Included
Full Creative Control	Included	Included
Skill Requirement	Advanced Fusion	None (Drag & Drop)
Exclusive Visualizers	Included	Included
Full Edit Page Support	Included	Included
Performance Optimized	Included	Included
Setup Time	Minutes	Seconds

Free Edition

Ideal for Fusion experts who need the core tools to build custom reactive scenes from scratch. The Free edition includes 70+ Fusion Macros and requires manual node setup and expression management.

Full Edition

70+ Fusion macros, 18 drag-and-drop visualizers, and 7 Edit Page effects. The pre-built templates skip the Fusion setup entirely.

Reviews

4.1

(17)

Renei

"makes music look more alive"

Jacca

"It's awesome. I've used it a few times."

Sivee

"A great solution for audio visualization which is otherwise a headache in DaVinci Resolve. I had some difficulties getting the free version to work, b..."

Alexander

"Such a sophisticated system integrated with the best video editor of all time is truly beautiful! This is seriously one of the best community addition..."

adeq

"Very intuitive design! I really enjoy the different wave templates you can choose from. This should be a standard for visualizer plugins!"

MartinDeLEone

"The purchase fully met my expectations. The product was very easy to install, and using it afterward has been smooth and trouble-free. Everything work..."

Sirmadsen

"Pro version is easy to use but for the price I'm very disappointed in the small amount of visualizers and the major impact it has on performance. It l..."

Hecaetomec

"Unbelievable power and flexibility! This plugin is an absolute game-changer for DaVinci Resolve. The converter workflow gives you unlimited creative ..."

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How To Install & Setup

Preparation

1
Download and extract the 'sh4rk's Audio Visualiser Plugin' package.
2
Open DaVinci Resolve.
3
Create a new timeline and navigate to the Fusion page.

Choose Installation Method

Automatic

1
Open the extracted folder and drag the installer.lua file from the Installer folder into the nodes area.
2
Follow the prompts to complete the automated installation.
3
Restart DaVinci Resolve.
4
To verify, open the Fusion page and press Shift + Space and search for 'vz_'.

Manual

1
From the extracted folder, open the Macros folder.
2
Copy the 'Audio Visualiser Plugin' folder.
3
Navigate to your DaVinci Resolve .
4
Create a new folder named 'sh4rk'.
5
Paste the folder you copied into the 'sh4rk' folder you just created.
6
From the extracted folder, open Macros\Fuses and copy the 'sh4rk_info_encrypted.fuse' file.
7
Paste the copied file into your DaVinci Resolve .
8
Restart DaVinci Resolve.
9
Return to DaVinci Resolve, open the Fusion page, and press Shift + Space to search for 'vz_'.

How To Setup (Fusion Page)

First, convert your audio using the Visualiser Converter. In DaVinci Resolve, add your audio to the timeline and create a Fusion Composition. Inside Fusion, import your converted image and connect the vz_Player and vz_Converter (Required) nodes to a visualizer.

The Node Order

Image

PNG Image

Time

vz_T

Player

vz_Player

Required

Freq

vz_F

Converter

vz_Converter

Required

Render

vz_Vz

Final

vz_Fx

Probe

vz_ConverterProbe

Required

Post

vz_PVz

Final

vz_Fx

All nodes are organized with custom prefixes. Search for them using Shift + Space.

Every node, the full signal chain, expressions and troubleshooting are covered in the documentation.

Read the full documentation

How To Setup (Edit Page - Full Edition)

The Full Edition offers a significantly faster workflow by allowing you to work directly on the Edit Page.

Drag and drop your chosen visualizer preset directly onto your timeline, placing it on a track above your audio.

Extend the visualizer clip to match the duration of the audio you wish to visualize.

Select the visualizer clip, open the Inspector, and drag your converted spectrogram image into the Converted Image field.

Questions or need help? Join our Discord.

You can also read the full documentation here.

Frequently Asked Questions

Still Have Questions or Need Help?

Check out this in-depth walkthrough created by one of our users for another perspective on the setup process and creative possibilities.

Animate Everything with Audio

Real-time audio reactive visualizers, built for DaVinci Resolve.

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Audio Visualiser Plugin

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