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PadSpectrum

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Overview

Turn your Novation Launchpad S into a spectral audio visualizer and YouTube media controller.

EN : PadSpectrum turns your Novation Launchpad S into a live spectral audio visualizer and a YouTube media controller — all from a single Python script and this Chrome extension. VISUALIZER The 8x8 LED grid reacts to your system audio in real time, with 4 display modes: - Mode 0 — gradient bars (green to red by position) - Mode 1 — monochrome bars (color by height) - Mode 2 — floating peak dot - Mode 3 — radial display (bass on the outside, treble at the center) Switch modes with the Arm button. YOUTUBE CONTROLS - Next / Previous track - Toggle repeat and shuffle - Open YouTube (launches Chrome if closed) - System volume up / down / mute HOW IT WORKS This extension connects to a local Python script via WebSocket (localhost:8765). The script handles audio analysis and MIDI input from the Launchpad S. No data leaves your machine. REQUIREMENTS - Novation Launchpad S connected via USB - Python script running locally (available on GitHub) - Windows Stereo Mix enabled for audio loopback FR : PadSpectrum transforme votre Novation Launchpad S en visualiseur spectral audio en temps réel et en télécommande YouTube — via un script Python local et cette extension Chrome. VISUALISEUR La grille LED 8x8 réagit à l'audio système en temps réel, avec 4 modes d'affichage : - Mode 0 — barres dégradées (vert à rouge par position) - Mode 1 — barres monochromes (couleur selon la hauteur) - Mode 2 — point flottant au sommet - Mode 3 — affichage radial (graves en périphérie, aigus au centre) Changez de mode avec le bouton Arm. CONTRÔLES YOUTUBE - Piste suivante / précédente - Activer/désactiver la répétition et le mode aléatoire - Ouvrir YouTube (lance Chrome si fermé) - Volume système + / - / muet FONCTIONNEMENT L'extension se connecte à un script Python local via WebSocket (localhost:8765). Le script gère l'analyse audio et les entrées MIDI du Launchpad S. Aucune donnée ne quitte votre machine. PRÉREQUIS - Novation Launchpad S connecté en USB - Script Python lancé localement (disponible sur GitHub) - Mixage Stéréo Windows activé pour le loopback audio

Details

  • Version
    0.0.1
  • Updated
    March 11, 2026
  • Offered by
    droustit
  • Size
    6.3KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    droustit@gmail.com
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