In essence a lightweight music player that also have folder browsing, equalizer, song cross-fading and video playback capability.



MilkDrop is described as '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' and is an app in the os & utilities category. There are more than 25 alternatives to MilkDrop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android, iPhone and Mac apps. The best MilkDrop alternative is Cavalier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MilkDrop are projectM, WaveBar, caway and Kauna.
In essence a lightweight music player that also have folder browsing, equalizer, song cross-fading and video playback capability.



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...
BeatDrop Music Visualizer is a stand-alone implementation of the amazing Milkdrop2 Winamp plug-in. It lets you experience the stunning visual 2D effects with your music player of choice. No additional configuration steps needed! Just start BeatDrop and play your music.



NestDrop allows you to perform with high-resolution high-fps visuals which react in realtime to the music and then broadcasts the video via Spout. Since the Milkdrop engine is at the core you can easily bring in your own Milkdrop presets.




DADIM (do.adive.in) is an online music player with a sophisticated and highly configurable WebGL-based audio visualizer. Assemble playlists from SoundCloud links or local music files and enjoy audio-reactive visualizers spanning hundreds of presets.

DADIM is the most popular Web-based alternative to MilkDrop.
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.
Visualisator 5000 is an awesome Music Visualisation App for your Android phone or tablet!




Visualisator 5000 is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to MilkDrop.
3D R2R music visualizer and music video creator software. Make a VJ show like a PRO. Create a unique tight symbiosis of sound and video for your party or YouTube. Fully automated with high end 3D real time scenarios, videos and pictures in Full HD.




Audio Glow music visualizer brings your music to the screen in an explosion of bright colors. A special premium version feature lets you use the visualizer as live wallpaper.



Luminant Music is a music streamer and player that lets you visualizer music with gorgeous 3D scenes.

Luminant Music is the most popular iPad alternative to MilkDrop.
Overture Music Visualization is a music visualization experience for Windows, capturing audio in real-time from any source and creating effects that react to your music. It currently includes a stable desktop version, as well as a VR demo that supports the Oculus Rift.




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.



