[HunterAmacker]

Hey, I'm new to the forums and I've already got a question. I want my desktop to display a sound wave-like background that reacts to the music and sound going through my sound card (as opposed to a standard, static wallpaper).
I made a crappy-concept of what I'm thinking of, but I have no idea if this is possible. I've also included a screenshot of my current desktop.
I've already running Rainmeter with some heavily customized themes, including Enigma and HUD.Vision.
Is something like this possible with Windows? And if so, please don't tell me it only for DreamScene, as I'm running Home Premium.

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[CommonSense]

I'm just throwing this out there. But, I'm thinking a custom AveDesk widget kinda thing.

It sounds like a great idea btw

Sorry, but I'm sure someone more experienced can give better ideas.

[HunterAmacker]

I've never heard of AveDesk, but I just took a look at their website. I can't find anything that does what I need, but I see your point. It looks like it has the power to do what I'm thinking of. How hard is it to make a widget for AveDesk? I've got *very* little C++ experience if it requires low level programming, but if it just scripting, I can handle it.

[endrit10]

Sounds quite good actually, an interactive wallpaper!
I too have no knowledge of any kind of app or widget like this.

Sorry.

This post has been edited by endrit10: 24 November 2008 - 08:24 PM

[CommonSense]

Some people here know how to make AveDesk stuff. Uhm I'm also thinking DesktopX (payware though). But no I don't think it's that hard, but then again I have no idea.

[punkrockerz]

Winamp can display a visualization on the desktop.
Open Winamp-> Goto Visualizations-> Right Click and press Desktop (or something like that)
The visualization should now play on your desktop!

Offtopic:
@Endrit10: Do we have like the same schedules or what? Every time I'm about to post you've just posted. Wierd

This post has been edited by punkrockerz: 24 November 2008 - 08:29 PM

[CommonSense]

punkrockerz, on Nov 24 2008, 03:29 PM, said:

Winamp can display a visualization on the desktop.
Open Winamp-> Goto Visualizations-> Right Click and press Desktop (or something like that)
The visualization should now play on your desktop!

Offtopic:
@Endrit10: Do we have like the same schedules or what? Every time I'm about to post you've just posted. Wierd

Holy shit that's sweet!

[HunterAmacker]

Thanks a ton man, you probably just saved me a ton of time search for something way more complicated.

[Laguna]

This is an awesome idea HunterAmacker. I'm interested in it too!
Welcome to WinMatrix by the way.

Thanks punkrockerz

This post has been edited by Laguna: 24 November 2008 - 08:44 PM

[endrit10]

punkrockerz, on Nov 24 2008, 08:29 PM, said:

Winamp can display a visualization on the desktop.
Open Winamp-> Goto Visualizations-> Right Click and press Desktop (or something like that)
The visualization should now play on your desktop!

Offtopic:
@Endrit10: Do we have like the same schedules or what? Every time I'm about to post you've just posted. Wierd

Lol maybe!

And nice answer btw.

PS
I just seen you posting now, so its true!

This post has been edited by endrit10: 24 November 2008 - 08:43 PM

[punkrockerz]

Your welcome guys, no problem.

[endrit10]

See what I mean!

On topic:
Im downloading WinAmp!

[HunterAmacker]

It seems the only plugin that can do this is MilkDrop2, which is included with WinAmp, but I doesn't contain a simple oscilloscope visualization. I'm trying to work with its limited customization options to make one, though.

[Laguna]

Winamp it's the best player in the world.
Can we see your work then HunterAmacker?

[punkrockerz]

There should be one called "Wave Blur" or something it looks like oscilloscope one just with some blur, glow and some other stuff. I recall editing it a lot and I made it look to plain for my taste but i couldn't figure out how to get it back So the options Milkdrop has should be able to do what you want.

Hell, if you cant get it to work ill get Winamp running and figure out a way to do it myself and post a tut.