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DESCRIPTION
G-Force is an audio visualization plug-in for media players and can also visualize auxiliary or "line-in" audio. G-Force features fast anti-aliased effects, millions of possible effect combinations, savable and scriptable effects, video file export capabilities, and unparalleled expandability. G-Force is designed to entertain you on its own, but there are manys it can be customized and extended.
G-Force is unquestionably the most dynamic and sophisticated, yet entirely artistic, music visualization available - and it keeps getting better. This is a direct result of creator Andy O'Meara's strong roots in mathematics and computing theory combined with a passion for music and visual art. If you've seen G-Force in action, you know this isn't an exaggeration... see the screenshots for yourself. Andy's unique abilities and experiences will continue to change the face of music visualization, but it will take many months of hard work and concentration: ultra-dynamic, yet highly artistic, music visualization is uncharted waters.
WhiteCap was the first generation, G-Force is the second generation, and the new project, code-named Project X, will be the third generation of this rising class of software. As much as possible, Andy will focus his time on Project X, retrofitting WhiteCap and G-Force as is appropriate. For example, the third generation engine under development will decrease a G-Force and WhiteCap config CPU load by 100 to 10,000 times, allowing incredibly more intricate configs than previously possible. As one user said, WhiteCap will look "less like a 'wireframe' and more like a 'square of fabric'."
Digital connectivity and computing hardware are opening new doors for digital artists, but these doors can't be opened without user support. A free version of G-Forcewill always be available, but users can also upgrade to an enhanced version, G-Force "Gold". Upgrading to G-Force Gold provides more visual effects and enhanced visual functionality.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 3.9.3:
- New WaveShapes from Jim M!
- Minor performance improvements to FlowField transitions.
- Now compiling with GCC 4.2 on OS X for enhanced performance.
- Fixed issue where screen shots were sometimes being be saved improperly resulting in a corrupted-looking image.
REQUIREMENTS
G4 or better, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, Apple iTunes.
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| G-Force User Reviews (149 posts) | Write A Review |
 | Nov 3 2009 |
This is Paul with SoundSpectrum Sales and Support. I apologize if you had a bad experience with our customer service, however I can only assure you that we respond to EVERY email and support ticket sent to us within 24 to 48 hours. And if sent via our "Contact" form during work hours, responses can often come within a few hours. As I cannot access your full name or email address here on MacUpdate, I cannot look up any support ticket you sent to us to see if there was any resolution. Though, if you provide us with the ticket number you were assigned, or simply wish to reopen a dialog with us, feel free to send us any comments via the following link: http://www.soundspectrum.com/support/contact.html As for compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 (as some other posters here have inquired), please see our relevant FAQ entry: http://www.soundspectrum.com/g-force/faq.html#snowleopard And for a more technically detailed explanation, our head developer Andy (creator of G-Force) posted this on our SoundSpectrum forums: http://www.soundspectrum-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=13986#13986
(Version 3.9.3) | |
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| Nov 3 2009 |
MITCH_DE Any plans to include OpenCL support - would reduce cpu load much ! For an 20 US$ plugin maybe an work which can be done up to spring 2010.
(Version 3.9.3) | |
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| Nov 3 2009 |
MREDRUP I really used to enjoy this screen saver but after 2 years of renewing at these costs I cant justify it. Way too expensive annual update fees.
(Version 3.9.3) | |
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| Sep 24 2009 |
DAWGDRUMMER I have G-Force Platinum which no longer works in Snow Leopard. No response after two attempts to contact. Greedy and incompetent customer service. Advice: stick with the free version.
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 | Aug 8 2009 |
THUS.SPAKE.Z Sound Spectrum's customer support IS absolutely horrible; if you're having a problem, your best bet might be to post it on their forums page http://www.soundspectrum-forums.com/ By the way, I agree that their $15 annual update fee is egregious.....it absolutely stinks! And to think that after charging that they can't provide stellar customer support. It's equivalent to spitting in their customer's faces.
(Version 3.9.2) | |
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| Nov 3 2009 |
This is Paul with SoundSpectrum Sales and Support. I apologize if you had a bad experience with our customer service, however I can only assure you that we respond to EVERY email and support ticket sent to us within 24 to 48 hours. And if sent via our "Contact" form during work hours, responses can often come within a few hours. As I cannot access your full name or email address here on MacUpdate, I cannot look up any support ticket you sent to us to see if there was any resolution. Though, if you provide us with the ticket number you were assigned, or simply wish to reopen a dialog with us, feel free to send us any comments via the following link: http://www.soundspectrum.com/support/contact.html As for compatibility with Mac OS X 10.6 (as some other posters here have inquired), please see our relevant FAQ entry: http://www.soundspectrum.com/g-force/faq.html#snowleopard And for a more technically detailed explanation, our head developer Andy (creator of G-Force) posted this on our SoundSpectrum forums: http://www.soundspectrum-forums.com/viewtopic.php?p=13986#13986
(Version 3.9.3) | |
 | Jan 23 2009 |
FRODO_LIFE agree with last review, cool thing and I actually used to own it but update fees and purchase fees are to high for a screen saver/visualiser so haven't used it for a while.
(Version 3.9) | |
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| Aug 6 2009 |
MMUECK Agreed - $150/decade (plus the cost of the app) is just too much for an iTunes visualizer. I let my subscription go after a couple years. These guys are way too greedy...
(Version 3.9.2) | |
| Aug 6 2009 |
DA-LA I totally agree, it's way too much money for a visualizer. I also bought the Platinum version a couple of years ago but let it expire due to their insane pricing.
(Version 3.9.2) | |
| Oct 17 2008 |
CORPSECORPS Does cool things and gets updated, but $20-$30 is a bit much for a visualizer. 8^(
(Version 3.8.5) | |
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| Jan 23 2009 |
MISHA It's only $20 or $30 if you buy the Gold or Platinum version. The plug-in for iTunes is free, right?
(Version 3.9) | |
| Jan 23 2009 |
PERSON1229 The plug-in is a demo. You have to buy it to make the demo text/banners go away. But then, you only get updates for a year - and they won't help you get back to a version you're licensed to use if you overwrite it. Their customer support is awful.
(Version 3.9) | |
| Jul 11 2008 |
CORTIG This is a nice iTunes visualizer, but the idea (not clearly indicated on the site) that I have to pay my tax every year to get the new point-release versions really doesn't do it with me. Eudora tried that and it didn't do them much good. I'd rather stick to the usual notion of getting the point-releases free (with the bugfixes) and paying for more important ugrades when they come out (and if I want to). I renewed my licence a couple of times, but the scheme eventually got on my nerves.
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| Jul 11 2008 |
JTHEISS Ya I just let mine lapse too. Stupid to pay year after year for an iTunes visualizer. Too bad too. I really like WhiteCap and would have bought that too if I knew I didn't have to rebuy it every year.
(Version 3.8.4) | |
| Jun 28 2008 |
JAZZYGUY I have had it since inception.I like it.Period! It is worth the money and I don't mind paying annually for the updatesas the developer and his staff have to have the funds to maintain this application.Magnetron BTW is not available as the developer is coming out with a new app. (I hope I have the spelling right.)I really don't know anything about Magnetron but this app fulfills my needs completely for a visualiser.
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| May 14 2008 |
CAL6N I can't believe the greed of the developer. I've blindly paid the annual upgrade-tax since it was first introduced. I must have paid over $50 by now, and for what? A plug-in for iTunes that was quite clever 5 years ago. Well, it's not clever now. It may have improved its frame rate at higher resolutions, but it hasn't progressed one bit. The FREE Magnetosphere is at the start of its life and is far more interesting than this, but if you want to see what a real visualiser should be like, go and look at milkdrop on a windows machine. It's free, it's innovative and it shows the G-Force team up for the money-grubbing, amateurs that they are. Check out ProjectM, although it's in its infancy and the many new quartz-composer based visualisers that are springing up. More problems: Firstly, EVERY time I upgrade, I have to trash all the crap "sprites" that are supplied and replace the collection I've built through the years. Secondly, this POS now insists on licence verification over the internet for EVERY upgrade installation. Thirdly, it won't play nicely through a video mixer and projector set-up. This greedy bunch of slackers won't be getting their upgrade tax this year, or ever again, from me. It is, after all, just a third-rate iTunes plug-in. On a more positive note, most versions rarely crash.
(Version 3.8.1) | |
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