Guides & resources
App guides & resources
Practical articles on MK Apps — from MIDI control surfaces and DAW workflows to visual meditation, mandala drawing, and creative relaxation on iPhone and iPad.
How to Turn Podcast Audio Into Video Clips & Audiograms
Step-by-step guide to podcast video generation: import audio, add waveform visualizers, generate captions, and export audiogram clips with Podcast Video Maker Editor.
Podcast Video Read guide →Pod Audio Visualizer Creator: Waveform Audiograms for Podcasters
Make waveform audiogram video with a pod audio visualizer creator. Style audio visualizers, layer cover art, and export captioned clips on iOS.
Podcast Video Read guide →How to VJ on iPad: Live Visuals Workflow with VJ Stage
Start vjing on iPad with VJ Stage. Clip launcher, video loops, layer blending, reactive FX, and NDI output — a complete live performance guide for visual artists.
VJ Stage Read guide →How to Make Viral TikTok & Instagram Visualizer Videos
Create scroll-stopping music visualizer clips for TikTok and Reels. Audio reactive waveform, equalizer, particles & export tips with Spectrum FX.
Spectrum Read guide →How to Make Viral TikTok & Instagram Podcast Video Clips
Create scroll-stopping podcast clips for TikTok and Reels. Audiogram hooks, caption strategy, and waveform visualizer tips with Podcast Video Maker Editor.
Podcast Video Read guide →Auto Transcription & Captions for Podcast Video Clips
Generate transcription captions for podcast clips up to ten minutes. Make accessible, muted-friendly audiogram video with Podcast Video Maker Editor.
Podcast Video Read guide →NDI Output for Live VJ: Stream & Venue Setup with VJ Stage
Send live visuals from iPad over NDI. Connect VJ Stage to OBS, Resolume, venue switchers, and projectors — no capture card required.
VJ Stage Read guide →Audio Reactive Video Maker: Export Waveform & Equalizer Clips
Step-by-step guide to recording audio reactive video with waveform, equalizer, and particle FX. Export for TikTok, streams, and promos with Spectrum FX.
Spectrum Read guide →Riverside, Descript & Headliner Alternative for Podcast Video on iOS
Compare Riverside, Descript, Kapwing, Headliner, and Veed to Podcast Video Maker Editor — a native iOS podcast video maker for audiogram clips.
Podcast Video Read guide →Podcast Video Generation: A Social Media Publishing Guide
Plan podcast video generation for TikTok, Reels, YouTube Shorts, and LinkedIn. Clip strategy, audiogram workflow, and daily publishing with Podcast Video Maker Editor.
Podcast Video Read guide →MIDI & OSC Control for Live VJ Performance on iPad
Map MIDI controllers and OSC to VJ Stage. Trigger clips, ride FX, and sync visuals with DJ gear, synths, and lighting software.
VJ Stage Read guide →Avee Player & Staella Alternative on iPhone: iOS Music Visualizer
Compare Spectrum FX to Avee Player, Staella, and Vibely. Native iOS music visualizer with waveform, presets, beat sync & video export.
Spectrum Read guide →Audio-Reactive Visuals for DJ Sets: Beat-Synced VJ Performance
Make your audio visualizer follow the music. Reactive FX, beat sync, and live modulation for DJ sets and live performance with VJ Stage.
VJ Stage Read guide →Trippy Particle Visualizers: Frequency Analyzer & Equalizer FX
Design trippy particle and fluid visuals driven by frequency analysis and equalizer bands. Music visualizer tips for Spectrum FX on iPhone and iPad.
Spectrum Read guide →Resolume Alternative on iPad: Portable VJ Software for Live Visuals
Compare iPad VJ software to Resolume Arena. Clip launcher, layers, NDI, and reactive FX — when VJ Stage fits your live performance rig.
VJ Stage Read guide →DJ Music Visualizer: Waveform, Beat Sync & Booth Visuals
Use a music visualizer for DJ sets — beat-synced waveform, equalizer loops, and exported clips for streams and stage. Guide for Spectrum FX.
Spectrum Read guide →Video Loops & Generators: Building a VJ Clip Library
Organize video loops and procedural generators for live VJ sets. Clip launcher tips, beat sync, and performance FX with VJ Stage.
VJ Stage Read guide →Music Visualizer for Releases: Player Workflow & Promo Clips
Visualize your own tracks for Spotify promo, Canvas-style snippets, and social loops. Music player workflow and export tips with Spectrum FX.
Spectrum Read guide →Visual Meditation for Relaxation: How Kaleidoscope Patterns Help You Unwind
Learn how visual meditation and kaleidoscope drawing can support relaxation. A practical guide to mandala patterns on iPhone and iPad — informational only, not medical advice.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →Mandala Drawing for Calm and Focus: Benefits of Symmetrical Art
Explore how symmetrical mandala drawing can support relaxation and focus. Plus how to practice with Kaleidoscope on iOS — informational only, not therapeutic advice.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →How to Make Mesmerizing Kaleidoscope Patterns: Symmetry Doodle Guide
Step-by-step guide to kaleidoscope symmetry drawing on iPhone and iPad. Learn segment counts, color tips, and fluid touch techniques with Kaleidoscope.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →Feelsy Alternative: Creative Relaxation Apps That Let You Make Art
Compare Feelsy-style antistress apps with creative tools like Kaleidoscope. When passive sensory play meets active mandala making on iOS.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →Bedtime Mandala Drawing: A Calm Evening Wind-Down Ritual
Wind down with bedtime mandala drawing and kaleidoscope visual meditation. A low-stimulation relax routine using Kaleidoscope on iPhone and iPad.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →Touch Drawing for Relaxation: Fluid Art and Pattern Play on iOS
Discover touch drawing for creative calm — fluid art, kaleidoscope symmetry, and pattern exploration with Kaleidoscope on iPhone and iPad.
Kaleidoscope Read guide →How to Use Your iPhone or iPad as a MIDI Controller for Ableton Live
Set up MIDI Controller PRO as a wireless DAW remote for Ableton Live. Control clips, mixer faders, instruments, and MIDI CC over USB, Bluetooth, or Wi‑Fi.
MIDI Controller Read guide →MIDI CC Mapping Guide: Remote Control Knobs, Sliders & Mixer Faders
Learn how MIDI CC mapping works and how to assign knobs, sliders, and faders on iPhone or iPad to control any DAW parameter remotely.
MIDI Controller Read guide →USB vs Bluetooth vs Wi‑Fi MIDI: Which Connection Is Best?
Compare USB, Bluetooth, and Wi‑Fi MIDI for iPhone and iPad control surfaces. Latency, reliability, and studio vs live performance tips.
MIDI Controller Read guide →Build a Custom MIDI Surface with Pads, Keyboard & Step Sequencer
Design your own virtual MIDI control surface on iOS — pads, keys, faders, knobs, and step sequencer in one freeform layout for studio and live use.
MIDI Controller Read guide →TouchOSC Alternative: Native MIDI Control Surfaces on iOS
Compare TouchOSC and MIDI Controller PRO for iPhone and iPad. OSC vs MIDI, DAW remote workflows, pads, faders, and step sequencer on iOS.
MIDI Controller Read guide →Remote Mixing with Virtual Faders and Knobs from iPad
Use iPhone or iPad as a wireless mixer remote — virtual faders, knobs, and sliders for studio mixing and live sound control via MIDI CC.
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