Cthugha is described as 'And what is Cthugha (pronounced "Kah-Thoo-Gah")? It's a free program available for PC's (running DOS, Windows, or Linux) and Macintosh's which takes sound input from a CD, stereo, or microphone and displays colorful animated graphics synced to the sound' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Cthugha for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Winamp, Android, iPhone and iPad apps. The best Cthugha alternative is MilkDrop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Cthugha are projectM, Kauna, VZX Music Visualizer and Plane9.
MilkDrop is an open source, hardware-accelerated music visualization plugin for Winamp, which was originally developed by Ryan Geiss. It uses DirectX and intelligent beat detection to render iterated images which blend seamlessly.
MilkDrop is the most popular Windows alternative to Cthugha.
MilkDrop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Cthugha.
projectM is an LGPL'ed reimplementation of Milkdrop under OpenGL. All projectM requires is a video card with 3D acceleration and your favorite music.
projectM is the most popular Android, Mac, iPhone & Linux alternative to Cthugha.
Kauna is a music visualizer. Kauna renders any sound reproduction in system. It can also capture audio from a microphone.
VZX Player generates awesome audio reactive graphics in real time from any audio source - music player, youtube, microphone, line-in etc.
Plane9 is a revolutionary 3d visualizer where you never have to settle for just one view ever again. From the start you have over 150 predefined scenes to choose from. The scenes can be combined with one another to form a near endless supply of new views to experience.
G-Force features fast anti-aliased visuals, millions of possible effect combinations, savable and scriptable effects, and unparalleled expandability. G-Force is designed to entertain you on its own, but there are many ways it can be customized and extended.
G-Force is the most popular commercial alternative to Cthugha.
In essence a lightweight music player that also have folder browsing, equalizer, song cross-fading and video playback capability.
Visualisator 5000 is an awesome Music Visualisation App for your Android phone or tablet!
Visualisator 5000 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Cthugha.
Morphyre is a 3D Music Visualizer and Screensaver for PC and Mac that runs as a Plugin in iTunes, Windows Media Player, Winamp, or on its own. It's also now available for Android devices.
R4 is a standalone OpenGL accelerated program (created by Gordon Williams of RabidHaMsTeR.Org) which aims to produce animated 3D graphics in real-time that twist and turn with the music. The WinAmp-based precursor to R4 (R2/Extreme) is now used in many nightclubs, at parties...
R2/Extreme is a plugin (by Gordon Williams) for the WinAmp music player. It produces animated 3D graphics in real-time that twist and turn with the music. Now used in nightclubs, parties, and even (apparently) a canadian stripclub, R2 has become known for its fast, fluid visuals.
DreamTunes is a gorgeous visualizer. Just make a playlist with the built in player, or let DreamTunes automatically beautify music from any source within ear shot. It’s easy, and your music will look great!
DreamTunes is the most popular iPad alternative to Cthugha.
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