v1.0.0

ofxAVS v1.0.0

Initial public release of ofxAVS - bringing Nullsoft's legendary Winamp visualizer to creative coding.

Features

• 49 effects ported from original AVS (96% coverage)
• Full preset compatibility - load original .avs preset files
• Built-in audio management - microphone input or audio file playback
• ImGui-based UI - effect chain editing with parameter controls
• Beat detection - automatic BPM detection and beat-triggered effects
• Session persistence - effect chains and audio settings saved between sessions
• Cross-platform - macOS, Linux (Raspberry Pi tested)

Installation

1. Download the DMG for your Mac architecture:
   • Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3): arm64 version
   • Intel: intel version
2. Open the DMG and drag to Applications

Controls

Key	Action
Cmd+S	Save preset
Cmd+L	Load preset
Space	Play/pause audio
P	Toggle effect profiling
`	Toggle MIDI debug output
Drag & drop	Load .avs presets, audio files, .mid MIDI files

macOS Security

The app is not signed with an Apple Developer certificate. On first launch:

1. macOS will say it "can't be opened because Apple cannot check it for malicious software"
2. Go to System Settings → Privacy & Security
3. Scroll down and click Open Anyway next to the app name

Requirements

• macOS 11.0 or later
• Linux support via source build (see docs/BUILD.md)

Attribution

Based on original AVS source code by Nullsoft, Inc.
AVS Copyright (C) 2005 Nullsoft, Inc.