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Arkestra
Arkestra is a Mac-native real-time audio-visual performance app for electronic musicians, VJs, DJs, and creators who want visuals that follow the music instead of looping in the background. It reacts to live audio, Ableton Link, MIDI, and OSC, with a built-in 3D renderer, ISF shader engine, timeline editor, and ILDA laser output.
The app includes LFOs, sequencers, scenes, MIDI mapping, and an Echo AU/VST3 plugin that sends audio analysis from Ableton Live directly into Arkestra. Arkestra Studio AI can generate ISF shaders and visual chains from text prompts.
Arkestra is free to download with all effects and shaders unlocked for building and previewing. Pro adds external screens, Syphon output, unlimited high-resolution recording, MIDI Clock, and audio-in-video capture. It is built by rhythmic.visions and requires macOS 13 Ventura or later.
Sync visuals to music via Ableton Link, MIDI, OSC, and live audio input with low latency
Built-in 3D renderer, ISF shader engine, fluid simulation, and true codec-based datamosh effects
Map any parameter to MIDI controllers and trigger scenes with notes or program change
Echo AU/VST3 plugin sends real-time audio analysis from Ableton Live tracks into Arkestra
Arkestra Studio AI generates ISF shaders and visual chains from text without an API key
ILDA laser output, multi-screen support, and high-resolution recording on Pro plans
Free tier includes all effects and shaders, not a stripped-down trial.
Deep integration with Ableton Link, MIDI, OSC, and a dedicated Echo plugin for Live.
Native Mac app with 3D rendering, ISF shaders, laser output, and AI shader generation.
Mac-only; requires macOS 13 Ventura or later with no Windows version.
Free plan limits recording to 60 seconds and locks external screens behind Pro.
Is Arkestra free to use?
Yes. The free tier is not a time-limited trial. You get all effects, ISF shaders, audio reactivity, Ableton Link, MIDI, OSC, scenes, and the 3D renderer. Pro unlocks external screens, Syphon, unlimited high-res recording, MIDI Clock, and audio-in-video recording.
What does Arkestra Pro cost?
Pro is $199 as a one-time perpetual license with all 3.x updates and use on two computers. You can also rent to own at $19 per month for 12 months, after which the license is yours forever. Arkestra 2 owners upgrade for $99.
Does Arkestra work with Ableton Live?
Yes. Arkestra supports Ableton Link for tempo and beat sync across your network. The Echo plugin runs inside Ableton as AU or VST3 and sends real-time audio analysis directly to Arkestra.
What Mac is required to run Arkestra?
Arkestra requires macOS 13 Ventura or later on Apple Silicon or Intel Macs. Apple Silicon is recommended for best performance with the 3D renderer and GPU effects.
How does Arkestra Studio AI work?
Studio AI is included on every plan. Describe a visual and Arkestra generates a working ISF shader or visual chain. Free users get 20 generations per month; Pro users get 150. Extra credits cost $15 with no expiry.
