In today’s performance landscape, visuals play a critical role in how audiences experience music. Audio-reactive visuals – those that move, pulse, and transform in sync with sound – have become a vital part of the modern live set. Yet for many DJs, musicians, and digital artists, traditional visual tools come with a steep learning curve and frustrating technical requirements.
Enter Monodust – a browser-based platform designed to simplify and elevate visual performance. No software, no installation. Just pure, real-time motion.
Audio-reactive visuals are graphical effects that respond dynamically to sound. Driven by real-time audio input, they offer a synchronized visual experience that enhances music, deepens immersion, and adds artistic depth.
DJ and club sets
Live concerts and music showcases
VJ installations and digital art exhibitions
Streaming and content creation
Traditional tools offer deep customizability but require time, hardware, and technical skills.
No installation – open in Chrome, Firefox, or Safari.
Cross-platform – works on laptops, desktops, or even tablets.
Minimal setup – plug in audio, go fullscreen, and perform.
Streaming and content creation
Monodust is designed for speed, clarity, and creative freedom.
Monodust is a minimalist real-time visual engine that turns your browser into a performance-ready canvas. Built for artists who want visuals that respond to sound in real time, without distractions.
Real-time responsiveness to audio frequencies
Modular visual modes: from cinematic pulses to glitchy abstractions
No app, no downloads
Optimized for fullscreen projection
Auto and manual control for visuals and color modes
Beat detection and sensitivity settings for deep customization
Choose your Dust Engine (Animation)
Connect audio by allowing microphone access (no audio is permanentyl stored): Monodust listens to your mic or line-in
Choose a visual preset (Ambient, Hype, Mindtrip, etc.)
Activate fullscreen mode for live projection
Use keyboard shortcuts or UI buttons to switch modes, colors, and speed
Monodust syncs visual pulses to your beat. Ideal for sets where music and motion become one. Focus on mixing – Monodust handles the rest.
Guitarist? Synth wizard? Experimental noise maker? Monodust reacts to frequencies and dynamics, turning your sound into visual energy.
Add reactive visuals without bringing extra gear. Monodust runs directly from your browser. Use presets or take manual control.
Experiment with rhythm and motion in real time. Create performances, recordings, or art pieces driven by sound.
Currently, Monodust is free to use. Premium features or donations may be introduced to support ongoing development.
Monodust works best in the latest versions of Chrome and Firefox.
An offline-capable version is in the works. For now, it requires an internet connection.
Yes. Any audio input that your browser can access will work.
You can switch between 26+ distinct modes, adjust sensitivity, and toggle between color filters. Deeper customization will be available in future versions.
Unlike commercial VJ tools, Monodust is:
Focused – It does one thing extremely well.
Minimal – Clear interface. No clutter.
Immediate – Go from zero to visuals in seconds.
Cross-compatible – Runs in your browser.
It’s ideal for:
Spontaneous sets
Portable rigs
Artists tired of overcomplicated tools
Unlike commercial VJ tools, Monodust is:
Built with p5.js + Web Audio API
Runs at 60 FPS in modern browsers
Includes auto-beat detection, mode presets, and modular visual logic