Chromatose: Video Synthesizer
Generative Real-Time Visuals
Free · In‑App Purchases
Chromatose is a full-powered video synth that fits in your pocket.
* Create & perform original, real-time, audio-reactive visuals.
* Connect and display on a big screen.
* Perfect for music, digital content, and setting visual moods.
Easy to get started - no experience needed
* Powerful free version
* 100% ad-free
* No signup required
Main Features
* Modular, intuitive interface
* 4 simultaneous visual generators
* Chain unlimited visual effects
* Design Mode for detailed customization
* Performance Mode with MIDI support for external control
* Metal-powered, iOS native graphics engine
* 8-bit or 16-bit color (SDR and HDR)
* iPhone and iPad support
Modulation
* Dedicated LFOs per parameter
* Multiple waveshapes
* Nested modulation possibilities
* Animated visual indicators
Connectivity
* Connect to any screen with HDMI (via USB-C or Lightning adapter) or AirPlay
* MIDI Sync
* MIDI CC mappable Macro Controls
Audio Reactivity
* Visuals react to live audio
* 3 shapeable audio signal sources
* Signal followers and envelopes
Sharing and Export
* Import and export patches as files
* Record HD videos or screenshots directly to iOS Photos library
Patch Library
* Intuitive browsing and organization
* Tag, search, sort and filter
* Built-in presets included
Chromatose is a Berlin based independent, creator-built passion project, aiming to democratize real-time visual creation.
Terms of Use:
https://www.chromatose.app/en/terms/
**New Pricing**
- Standard and Pro plans have been merged together for one low price.
- Removed watermark from Free version (but still restricts saving to 2 patches).
**Graphics Engine**
- HDR support for on-device rendering and HDR video export
(enable under Settings > Graphics Engine > Render Mode).
- New "Display Mirroring" option to mirror controls on external displays - great for demos and screen recordings.
**New Content**
- New Cymatics generator: simulates fluid movement on a flat metal plate vibrated by sound.
- Warp Effect: new "flip" parameter to complement "mirror".
- Displace Effect: new "SG" parameters for noise-based displacement, also increased channel displacement range.
- Transform Effect: "Crop X" and "Crop Y" parameters mirror the slices now to produce smoother results without visible seams.
- 9 new factory presets included - including "Gateway Machine" by @optictempo.
**Video Recording**
- Entire video recording system redesigned.
- Record in 16-bit SDR mode (HEVC 10-Bit Rec.2020).
- Record in 16-bit HDR mode (HEVC 10-Bit Rec.2020).
- New "Render Resolution" setting for recording videos in common resolutions.
- Fixed auto-timeout bug causing shorter recordings.
- Improved performance.
**iOS 26 Ready**
- Full iOS 26 support.
- New Liquid Glass interface option.
- Enhancements to UI elements for consistent look & feel.
- MenuBar Support for iPad.
- Various UI fixes to support iOS 26.
**Bug Fixes**
- Removed multi-window option on iPadOS (wasn’t working properly).
- Fixed default scale for Photo Generator.
**Other Improvements**
- Added confirmation dialog before deleting patches..
- Graphics Engine settings now show your device’s actual capabilities (resolution, max FPS, HDR support).
- Growth generator: removed 'speed' parameter
- Added Japanese language support.
- Minimum iOS version raised to 17.5
The developer, Edward Rooth, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Location
- Usage Data
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Edward Rooth
- Size
- 35.8 MB
- Category
- Graphics & Design
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 17.5 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 17.5 or later.
- Languages
English and 2 more
- English, German, Japanese
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Pro $49.99
- Copyright
- © 2025 Hekuli (Edward Rooth)