Music Visualization with Three.js
Experimenting with WebGL-based music visualization using Three.js. Creating immersive 3D visual experiences that react to audio in real-time.
โข By Ehsan Pourhadi โข
Web Development Creative Coding
Iโve been experimenting with music visualization using Three.js and one of my unreleased tracks. Itโs basically my love for music + web dev mashed together , creating visuals that dance to the beat in real-time.
๐ Live Demo
The visuals respond to the audio frequency , move your mouse, change the song, enjoy the chaos!
๐ Tech Stack
- Three.js โ 3D graphics & WebGL
- Web Audio API โ real-time audio analysis
- Vanilla JS โ keeping it simple
Key features:
- Particle systems reacting to bass, mids, highs
- Color palettes that shift with music energy
- Smooth animations synchronized to beats
๐ก How I Built It
- Audio Analysis โ grab frequency data with Web Audio API
- 3D Scene โ particles in Three.js respond to frequencies
- Animation Loop โ update visuals every frame to match audio
๐จ Creative Decisions
- Cool colors for calm sections, warm colors for intense parts
- Momentum-based particle motion for natural flow
- Less = more , simple effects often look better than over-the-top chaos
โก Challenges
- Performance โ solved with instanced particles, optimized shaders, adaptive quality
- Audio sync โ low-latency audio + multiple frequency bands
- Cross-browser issues โ feature detection & fallbacks
โจ What I Learned
- Smooth visuals > flashy but laggy
- Frequency analysis reveals hidden patterns in music
- Colors and motion dramatically affect mood
- Interactive elements make people feel connected
๐ฎ Future Fun
- VR/AR support for full immersion
- Multi-track visualization for complex songs
- User-customizable colors & effects
- Export features & social sharing
This project is my playground where code meets creativity. Music visualization isnโt just pretty lights , itโs about translating audio into emotion, finding patterns, and creating interactive experiences.
Code is on GitHub , tweak it, remix it, make your own musical visual world.


