Juan Maguid has released VK01, available for $11.99. The update is FREE to existing users.
What’s new in version 1.24:
- MetalFX Spatial Upscaling
- Render at lower internal resolution, upscale with Apple’s MetalFX for crisp visuals at a fraction of the GPU cost. PerformanceGuard auto-tunes quality on thermal pressure so your set keeps running cool, even on long gigs. (iOS 17 / macOS 14+
- New Shader Pack
- Alchemist Sketchbook 12 hand-crafted Metal shaders. Ink-washed textures, alchemical diagrams, and organic matter in motion. Audio-reactive, BPM- synced, built for sets that blur the line between ancient and digital. Reactivity tuned tighter in 1.24.
- Fullscreen Mode
- Built for Live Performance – MFX overlay lives in fullscreen now — toggle MetalFX upscaling live without leaving the canvas via the persistent on-screen button or a long-press anywhere.
- Jog Wheel is right there in fullscreen too – scrub, nudge BPM, swap palettes without dropping out of the visual.
- VisualKO Player AUv3 – Now Immersive in 3D
- New Camera Distance slider and Jog Wheel control for 3D shaders. Zoom the orbit, scrub the scene live — host- automatable as AUv3 parameters
- All purchased shader packs (Phosphor Cult, Alchemist Sketchbook, Computer Veld) now appear in the plugin automatically. No more reinstalling
- Jog Wheel Modes
- More Ways to Play – New BPM jogwheel mode for instant tempo nudges.
- New CLR palette mode for live color swaps from the wheel,
- Quality of Life
- Beat detection auto-enables on launch for always-on shader reactivity.
- Master transitions now apply to external displays and AirPlay output.
- Pad background colors no longer flicker during sequencer playback
- iCloud deletions stick – deleted pad colors stay deleted.
- Session loading animation on the pads.
- iPhone node-editor preview tightened so the graph stays the focus.
What is VKO1 (VisualKO)?
VKO1 is a visual performance app for iPad, iPhone, and Apple Silicon Mac, built for musicians and DJs who need great visuals without a dedicated VJ. Load your clips, set your BPM, and let the app handle the rest while you focus on your set.
Made for performers
You’re playing an instrument or DJing a crowd. VKO1 stays in sync with your music and keeps the visuals moving — no babysitting required.
Automix does the work
MIX mode pulls clips from all 8 banks, auto-switches on the beat, and rotates effects automatically. A full visual set running on its own.
Control from anywhere
iPhone in your pocket, iPad on a stand, MIDI controller on your table, or a Bluetooth game controller in your hand. AirPlay to the big screen — no cables needed.
Master Effects
51 real-time effects
All effects are BPM-synced, have wet/dry control, and run through 19 Metal GPU shaders. One knob applies to everything playing.
Stays in sync
Four ways to lock your visuals to whatever you’re playing — from tap tempo to full Ableton Link session sync.
Watch the overview video HERE.
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