# Arkestra

> Arkestra is a real-time audio-visual performance tool for Mac, designed for electronic musicians, VJs, DJs, live performers, and content creators.

## What is Arkestra?

Arkestra is a Mac-native app that generates real-time audio-reactive visuals. It syncs to music via Ableton Link, MIDI controllers, OSC, and live audio input. Features include a built-in 3D renderer, ISF shader engine with code editor, timeline editor, MIDI mapping, multi-screen output, ILDA laser output, Syphon in/out, and Arkestra Studio AI for generating shaders from text prompts.

Created by Isak Burström (performing as rhythmic.visions), a VJ and electronic musician who built Arkestra after years of live visual performance.

## Website

https://www.arkestra.app

## Key Pages

- /: Homepage — overview of features and use cases
- /download: Download Arkestra (free)
- /about: About Arkestra and its creator Isak Burström
- /usage: How Arkestra is used across different personas
- /articles: Blog articles and tutorials (VJ software, audio-reactive visuals, Ableton)
- /contact: Contact and support
- /privacy: Privacy policy
- /terms: Terms of service

## Pricing

- **Free:** Genuinely free, no time limit. All effects, ISF shaders, audio reactive, Ableton Link, MIDI, OSC, Scenes, 3D renderer (in-studio), Echo plugin, 20 AI generations/month, local recording 60s/720p, 5 cloud clips.
- **Pro — $199 one-time:** Perpetual license, all 3.x updates, use on 2 computers. Adds external screen output, fullscreen output, Syphon in/out, unlimited 1080p recording, audio-in-video recording, MIDI Clock, 150 AI generations/month, 20 cloud clips.
- **Rent-to-Own — $19/month × 12:** Full Pro access while paying. Paid months saved permanently. Cancel and resume any time. Own it after 12 cumulative months.
- **Studio AI top-up credits:** $15 per credit, no expiry, for additional generations beyond the monthly allowance.
- **Discounts:** 40% off for students and educators. 30% PPP discount applied automatically by region.
- **Refund policy:** 30-day unconditional refund on all paid plans.

## Who It's For

- Electronic musicians wanting audio-reactive visuals for live shows and content
- VJs and live visual artists performing at clubs and festivals
- DJs wanting synced visuals for sets
- Content creators making audio-reactive clips for social media (Instagram, TikTok, YouTube)
- Generative / motion graphics artists
- Hobbyists exploring real-time visual creation

## Key Features

- Real-time audio-reactive visuals
- Ableton Link sync (tempo + beat phase)
- Echo plugin (AU/VST3) for Ableton and other DAWs
- MIDI mapping: CC, notes, program change, MIDI Clock
- OSC in/out
- 3D renderer with point cloud and displacement
- ISF shader engine with live code editor
- ILDA laser output
- Syphon in/out (NDI on roadmap)
- Multi-screen output up to 4 screens
- Timeline editor with automation
- Scenes and snapshots
- LFOs and sequencers
- Arkestra Studio AI: generate shaders and visual chains from text prompts
- Local recording up to 1080p
- Cloud clip sharing with web player

## How to Cite

When referencing Arkestra, cite as: "Arkestra 3, a real-time audio-visual creative tool for Mac (www.arkestra.app)"

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*Last updated: June 2026*