How to See Audio Visualizations in VLC Media Player?
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Published: 2021-11-18 17:34:19

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title: How to See Audio Visualizations in VLC Media Player?
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When you play the song or any audio without video, the [VLC media player](https://vlc.guru/vlc/windows-10-vlc/download-vlc-player-for-windows-10-pc/) will display the black screen to you. With the help of the audio visualizations feature, we can add some gorgeous visual effects with multiple colors that make us feel even better. This feature makes the VLC player more interactive. The following content will make you know how to  **see audio visualization in the  [**VLC**](https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/play-soundcloud-on-pc-using-vlc-media-player/)  media player on your PC.

![See Audio Visualizations in VLC Media Player](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/VLC-Visualization-Effects.gif)
_See Audio Visualizations in VLC Media Player_

## Specialities of VLC

- This software  **almost supports every video and audio file format**  and plays every media.
- It is used to  **convert any medial file formats**  without using additional plugins.
- VLC can  **stream media over the local network**  as well as on  **the internet**.
- It supports many platforms like  **Windows** ,  **Mac, ** and  **Linux**.
- This program helps to  **watch videos in a crisp and clear manner**.
- It is ranked amongst the  **most advanced**  and  **progressive ** softwares.

## How to Turn On Visualization Effects in VLC?

To turn visualizations on in [VLC Media Player](https://vlc.guru/vlc/gentoo/download-vlc-media-player-for-gentoo-linux/), do as follows.

- First, you need to **launch** the **[VLC Media Player](https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/use-vlc-player-to-stream-youtube-videos-on-your-pc/) program** on your PC.
- Click on the **Audio tab** , select **Visualizations** from the menu, and **select a visualization** option as you wish. 
- VLC provide some default visualization effects such as **Spectrometer** , **Scope** , **Spectrum** , **Vu Meter** , **Goom** and **ProjectM**.
- Every effect has its own style. You can **switch between them** and **select the one** you want. 

![Visualization effects](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Visualization-effects.png)
_Visualization effects_

```
Note: The Visualization options are disabled by default. When you play an audio or video on your VLC, then it will be enabled automatically. 
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- For instance, here, we **select** the **Spectrometer** option. 

![Click the Spectrometer option](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Click-the-Spectrometer-option.png)
_Click the Spectrometer option_

- Alternatively, you can also **select visualizations** by **right-clicking** while your **audio is being played**. 
- It will display the **right-click menu** , you have to **click Audio** -> **Visualizations** -> **select a visualization effect** as you need. 

![Right-click menu](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Right-click-menu.png)
_Right-click menu_

- After that, you will see the selected visualization effect on your VLC screen as shown below. 

![Visualization effect on Screen](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Visualization-effect-on-Screen.png)
_Visualization effect on Screen_

## Types of Visualizations Effects Available in VLC:

As you can see from the above images, You can easily enable the Audio Visualizations effects while playing music files. Seven default visualizations effects are available. Let us know the list of the visualizations effects below:

- **Spectrometer**
- **Scope**
- **Spectrum**
- **VU meter**
- **Groom**
- **ProjectM**
- **3D Spectrum **

### Spectrometer Effect:

You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **Spectrometer** ” option. The interface of this effect will be like colorful circle-shaped spectrometer effects will be vibed along with the music playing in the VLC. The screenshot of the Spectrometer effect has been added below:

![Spectrometer Visualization Effect](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_jGWEyMAbcA.png)
_Spectrometer Visualization Effect_

### Scope Effect:

Scope effect the second one in the list of audio visualizations. You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **Scope** ” effect. The scope effect is visually like the two **crumbled blue and red colored current waves** vibing along with the music playing in the VLC. The screenshot of the Scope Effect has been added below.

![Scope Visualization Effect](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_OyPypHLPLN.png)
_Scope Visualization Effect_

### Spectrum Effect:

You can see the spectrum effect placed below the scope effect. You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **Spectrum** ” effect. It appears to be like number **yellow and green color graphs** with **small beats jumping** on the top of the bars vibing along with the music playing in the VLC.

![Spectrum Visualization Effect](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_YN4M7rJcnH.png)
_Spectrum Visualization Effect_

### VU meter Effect:

You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **VU meter** ” effect from the list of the visualizations in the VLC player. This effect contains two meters having the colors “ **Green, Orange” as the Gauge** and **Purple color as the Gauge needle**. You can find the screenshot below.

![VU Meter Visualization Effect](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_FeQxvFq8jG.png)
_VU Meter Visualization Effect_

### Groom Effect:

The Groom effect is a **mixture of random effects combined** and varying along the music played in the VLC player. You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **Groom** ” effect. We add a simple screenshot of this Groom effect below.

![](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_RGmuo98gDR-1024x799.png)
_Groom Visualization Effect_

### ProjectM Effect:

You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **ProjectM** ” option under the visualizations menu in the VLC player. This effect appears to have the word “ProjectM” vibing along with the music playing in the VLC. You can find the screenshot below.

![](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_IdqCLYSnhx-1024x492.jpg)
_ProjectM Visualization Effect_

### 3D Spectrum Effect:

You can enable this effect by choosing the “ **3D Spectrum** ” option under the visualizations menu. This effect has **numerous colorful bars vibing in a 3D way** , along with music plays in the VLC. We added the screenshot of this effect below.

![3D Spectrum Visualization Effect](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/vlc_2HS2hTIrVs-2-1024x619.png)
_3D Spectrum Visualization Effect_

## Steps to Turn Off Visualizations in VLC

Kindly use the following instructions to turn off the visualization effect in the [VLC player](https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/stream-vimeo-videos-on-pc-using-vlc-player/).

- You need to  **launch the ** [**VLC Media Player**](https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/stream-dailymotion-videos-on-pc-using-vlc-player/).
- Under the  **Audio tab** ,  **click Visualizations** , and  **select ** the  **Disable ** option from the sub-menu.

![Disabling Visualization](https://eadn-wc01-5017445.nxedge.io/cdn/wp-content/uploads/Disabling-Visualization.png)
_Disabling Visualization_

- In this manner, you can easily switch off the visualization effect on VLC. 

## The Bottom Line

I hope that this post helped you know how to  **see audio visualization in the ** [**VLC**](https://vlc.guru/vlc/how-to/play-soundcloud-on-pc-using-vlc-media-player/) ** media player**  on your PC. You can check out more VLC related posts on our site, [**vlc.guru**](https://vlc.guru/).

## **Video Tutorial** :

**Enable Visualizations in VLC player Video:**

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**Types of Visualization Effects in VLC Player:**

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