CYBORG9  While I do like G-Force, I originally purchased the Platinum edition for $30, I'm really sick and disgusted with SoundSpectrum's unconscionable $15 yearly update fee.While I did pay it for a while I now have to say "Enough, no more!".

Why can't SoundSpectrum Just offer G-Force's Platinum edition with updates at no charge?

I had also purchased their Whitecap visualizer but refuse to pay the $15 upgrade.

I do agree with others who feel that SoundSpectrum is just too money hungry.  
(Version 3.9.4)

SIDDHARTHA  I agree with many here-I WAS a paid user of this program, but the upgrade policy got to me, and I've not used this in about a year or so.

I think a one-time 20$ price would be fair, but making us pay for upgrades each year doesn't make it worth it to me  
(Version 3.9.4)

DANMARC  Have to agree with many others here, the too constant (paid) upgrade got to me too and I gave up.

Nice but not that nice...  
(Version 3.9.4)

SS SUPPORT  THUS.SPAKE.Z:

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)

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)

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)

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.  
(Version 3.9.2)

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)

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)

CORPSECORPS  Does cool things and gets updated, but $20-$30 is a bit much for a visualizer. 8^(  
(Version 3.8.5)

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.  
(Version 3.8.4)

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.  
(Version 3.8.2)

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)

SYHARRIS  G-Force is much more than "just a visualizer", it's a device that creates constantly unfolding images of such incredible beauty, breathtaking elegance and mind boggling sophistication that one's esthetic sensibilities are brought to orgasm again and again.

There is nothing out there like it, absolutely nothing.

Images can be saved to savor again and again with just the touch of a key on one's keyboard.

And, of course, it's a luscious compliment to your music listening enjoyment.

The $20 (Gold version) or $30 (Platinum version - with additional features), and optionally, a $15 yearly fee for all updates....which are frequent, is money well spent, imo, considering the unending pleasure and enjoyment it provides.  
(Version 3.8)

RON HAMELIN  way too expensive for something that is just a visualizer. There are many other options out there for less money or even free.  
(Version 3.7.5)

RAY16  Hello Ray,

Unfortunately, G-Force 3.7.2 does not work with Mac OS X 10.3 (it's been a while since it became impossible to support 10.3 give G-Force's graphics requirements). When you enter your e-mail/license code on the download page, you need to download the older version, 3.1.3 that is specified for Mac OS X 10.3. Give that a try and let us know how you make out.

Thanks,

Anton Shevchenko

I post this only for the reason that on site it says 3.7.2 does work on 10.3.9

Another good idea is they should keep an arcive for old versions.  
(Version 3.7.2)

RAY16  My G3 B&W went down awhile back, now I'm on an old slot loading iMac. 400mhz. Reinstalled last build of 10.3.9

updated all the software, but G-Force just shows a black screen, nothing. I think it's cuz at the moment there is only 128 of RAM, I will install 2 512's soon. Or could it be a bug???  
(Version 3.7.2)

DOUG S.  Please don't take this as flaming, but instead as only curiousity, but how is this different from the default iTunes visualiser?  
(Version 3.7.2)

RAY16  Thank Andy for the fix, it was a PPC bug.

3.7 works great now, everyone enjoy!  
(Version 3.7)

8OO8  This version works just fine, here. And G-Force's iTunes visualizer finally runs in true full screen mode at last.....no more letterbox effect, EEHAA!!!

The Toolbar has an even more sophisticated range of settings..... G-Force Standalone (and V-Bar, as well) now reacts to sound input, just like the visualizer.

I've captured some amazingly beautiful screenshots off of the Standalone which I've saved and use for my desktop background.

G-Force just continually blows me away...it just keeps getting better and better; I am in total awe at this incredibly beautiful creation. I am blissed out and in true Eye Candy Heaven....it's Nirvana all the way!  
(Version 3.7)

RAY16  3.7 doesn' install properly, when trying to launch the standalone, I get the promt window that the engine failed or can't find the folder.

In the itunes list G-Force is not listed.

bad bug for a great App.

Please fix.  
(Version 3.7)

SANJINKO  Compared with the previous version 3.6, this version lacks necessary files for proper installation, i.e. iTunes plug-in.

When the installer reaches "Select a Destination" phase, it says:

"Installing this software requires 0 bytes of space"

I'm keeping the last working version, 3.6.  
(Version 3.6.1)

SHENLON  G-Force is a beautiful piece of work. Personally, I like WhiteCap better, but since I got this Intel MacBook, I can no longer use it, because it's not UB... *sob*

But G-Force does well, also. The only problem I have is with the presentation of the "free" version. They market it as the free version, and if you pay money you get the extra features. However, instead of just being the normal version, and then having the option of upgrading it, it acts more like "cripple-ware" or "nag-ware," where it keeps telling you that it's a free trial version every minute or so, and has the disgusting splash screen when you turn it on. Why market it as the "free" version and tell me "But, if you pay, you get all these extra features!" and then annoy me to death with the free version until I pay? No, it's not effective. Might as well just keep the iTunes default visualizer, since it's basically just a crippled version of G-Force anyway.

Otherwise, if you have 20 or 30 bucks to spare, it's a good piece of software.  
(Version 3.6)

8OO8  The screenshot feature doesn't work(G-Force Standalone w/G-Force Toolbar), and I cannot eliminate the "letterbox" effect in G-Force Visualizer no matter how I adjust the settings(in G-Force Toolbar).

Other than that, G-Force is a blast!  
(Version 3.6)

SYZZYGY  This has got to be the most elegant visualizer out there. Truly outstanding imagery!

G-Force is a CPU hog, though, using 100%. I guess it needs to, since G-Force continuously generates some incredibly sophisticated, ever changing images.  
(Version 3.5.6)

UMAROMC  I sincerely believe this is the best visualizer for iTunes, whether it's worth $20 for the Gold edition or $30 for the Platinum edition to anyone is relative.

The demo now has advertising and has for awhile now–nothing new there. The installer also doesn't respect browser preference launches Safari no matter what– no prob if that's ur fav browser though... other than that, awesome visualizer!  
(Version 3.5.4)

RAY16  I was told that 10.5 will be Leopard, thanks for the info.  
(Version 3.5.1)

RAY16  I totally agree EJ1! As a long time fan of G-Force it saddens me that 10.2 users are left behind. I understand the need of progress, but to a point. I can not afford 10.3 at the moment, and most new software versions can't make the leap! I will grin when Tiger users may find the need to upgrade to Puma (if it's still named that) to use their software.

a example; I could not watch Jobs' last keynote speech because I have QT6, not 7 which I thought was not right.

I believe that this is the second G-Force release in a week too.  
(Version 3.5.1)

EJ1  Could you list minimum requirements instead of "on supported hardware" ?  
(Version 3.5)

SOUNDSPECTRUMSUPPORT  For those of you downloading G-Force 3.5, please know that this new version uses OpenGL technologies for graphics acceleration (which means a much faster and more capable G-Force). However, for those of you that own Macs that are more than 2-3 years old, are without graphics acceleration, or running OS X 10.2 or earlier, you will need to use G-Force 3.1.3 because 3.5 will not work for you (note, we are working on an enhancement to provide legacy support). If you need download access to 3.1.3 please email support at soundspectrum.

In addition to providing faster graphics via OpenGL, the 3.5 release of G-Force also introduces the G-Force Toolbar (for controlling and customizing G-Force) and the G-Force V-Bar (which will provide your desktop with lots of eye candy). Enjoy!

If you have any questions or need technical support, please email us!

Regards,

Key at SoundSpectrum  
(Version 3.5)

ALEXIUSCA  It's WAY SLOWER, unusably so, with openGL. Why, on my powerbook, i cannot understand.  
(Version 3.5)

EJ1  10.3.9 iMac G4

Only got title screen, deleted plist, now Gforce doesn't show up as a visualizer.

I'll stick wuth some visible information and use JewelCase .  
(Version 3.5)

GEORGE PAPHITIS  I could not run G-Force 3.5 at all on OS 10.2.8 And what was worse to revert to the G-Force 3.1.3 Platinum I had to manually remove all the newly installed files before I could do the reversion since the installer would not let me install an older version over the new one.  
(Version 3.5)

LIN MU  This new version acts very strange on my older iMac g3 running 10.3.9

I removed all G-Force files, and re-installed G-Force 3.5, then restart all to no avail.

iTunes will load g-force, I get the registration screen, then the logo, and that's it. Black screen, but this does not crash iTunes.

I reverted to G-Force 3.1.2  
(Version 3.5)

RAY16  To all itunes users, if itunes is still unstable and quits, trash the plist. perfernce file and restart itune.

The setup window will come again, but no big deal.

Good Luck  
(Version 3.1.2)

RAY16  Thanks for the update fix  
(Version 3.1.2)

RAY16  the App. is just great, however it may make tunes unstable, I had to reinstall tunes, need not worry, nothing was lost, thank god.  
(Version 3.1.1)

RAY16  Just awesome, well worth the wait. Please note that if you have the Extras you'll have to put them back in, no biggie.  
(Version 3.1)

UMAROMC  Very cool... I just get annoyed by the design of the installer to launch Safari after the installation rather than respecting the user's browser preference.  
(Version 3.1)

RAY  My Code now works and the next Version should be out soon!  
(Version 3.0.1)

RAY  link is for 3.0.1, and when I went to the site my code was invalid, its not up till 3/06, strange  
(Version 3.1)

ANONYMOUS  I really like G-Force... the only thing that irks me is that it launches Safari upon installation for their readme rather than respecting the user's default browser... reminds me of Operation Desert Storm... err... I mean The Inquisition. :P  
(Version 3.1)

RAFTER  G-force has changed the way I see life. A step in evoulution for the visual nerves! Thank you soo much Andy...

But the WHERES THE TOOLBAR (a dream come true) FOR OSX ???

Please soon! I would pay for it (as it is rather difficult with the keyboard when you are g-force-hammered ;-)  
(Version 3.0.1)

CHRIS  The best !  
(Version 3.0.1)

ANONYMOUS  The G-Force screen saver no longer works.  
(Version 3.0.1)

RAY  Sorry, I do run Jaguar, and would one do a manual install???  
(Version 3.0)

ANDY O'MEARA   Sorry to hear about your problems with the installer. I posted a new round of archives of G-Force for Mac OS X midday today fixing the problem, so you should be all set now.

Thanks and very sorry for the installer troubles,

Andy  
(Version 3.0)

ANDY O'MEARA  Hi folks... I'm the creator/developer of G-Force, and I just wanted to say hi to folks and say some words.

When we launched G-Force 3, we had a lot of balls in the air--we were switching our web provider to a commercial-caliber webhost, we were adding significant website additions and content, and were were launching a new version for Windows all at the same time. When I did my testing for the G-Force installer, I was using Mac OS 10.4. I never thought that it would be broken for 10.3 (given claims from Apple there should be no issues--unfortunately, that only applies if a package doesn't have resources). In any case, I do regret missing this one, but it's fixed now in the currently posted Mac OS installers. If you use Mac OS 10.2, you still have an issue. You can perform a manual install, or email our support account account and we'll walk you through it, step by step.

Anyway, onward and upward, and I hope everyone enjoys G-Force 3!

Thanks,

Andy   
(Version 3.0)

JAYPRO  This will be my last post on this; and I am happy to say that it has very good news attached to it.

This afternoon I was honored to receive a personal phone call from the developer himself, who gave me the low-down on things. To make a somewhat long story painlessly short, the latest re-post of GF 3 *works splendidly* now.

The anti-aliasing feature of the wave shapes makes this product look even more elegant than before, if that were possible.

Also, the flowfields don't seem to be as hectic as in previous iterations. Before v3, I tried addressing this by ratcheting down the PFS (Frame/sec) param; but this I don't think had a direct role to play on how the Flowfields actually presented themselves.

IIRC, there also seem to be some improvements with how sprites (photos et al.) integrate into the mix; so I'll be looking more at that.

I'l continue to play around with it to see what else has changed for the better.

PS: I may be wrong here; but is the screensaver supposed to have options attached? I'll try re-DL'ing it to see if it does.

Meanwhile, if I may, I wish to thank Andy O'Meara for sticking it out beyond the call of duty. All I can (and maybe should) say here is that I've tragically misjudged and underappreciated his efforts, not to mention how little time he really has to do so many things.

Thank You.  
(Version 3.0)

JAYPRO  I first wish to identify myself as author of the previous anonymous post...if that matters to anybody. I also wish to identify myself as chief Moderator of the SoundSpectrum.com forums.

That said, I hope this review is taken in a spirit of well-intentioned concern and with genuine hope that things will be soon resolved.

I have contnued to independently effort a solution to the problem I previously described without success.

Attempting to address this matter in a more private vein short of a highly concerned e-mail, I have been trying to access the forum throughout the day. Apparently, though, the persistent issues being encountered there are more difficult to resolve than from what what I could infer via tech support's e-mail to me last night.

Hence, there being no choice left to me at present save this avenue.

The more I give thought to it, I am that much more convinced that there should have been as much beta testing on the Mac side as there was on the other platform. I for one would have been willing to stick it out for an additional month or two in order to give this milestone release the proper tweakage due it.

I recall not long ago when SS.com would, for want of a better term, "out" beta after beta, both here and at VersionTracker, oftentimes to the annoyance of those of the opinion that such was not the way to develop one's product.

Well, what I perceive that we have here is the polar extreme, albeit in this singular instance. Maybe one can chalk it up to drooling eagerness on their part to bid everyone "Welcome to the Platinum Age!"

However, this does not IMO seem to justify releasing v3 for all platforms *only after extensive beta-work on the Windoze side.* As I suggested here before--and with all due respect to GF's developers BTW--*much* more attention should have been given to "pruning the vine on the other side", as it were.

Sure, this is a "Mac-cenric" app and thus *infinitely* easier to "un-dork". And I'm sure they'll get around to it. It's certainly not helping that their forums problem is taking time away from that.

But just the same. I still would have liked to see *just a bit more* beta-testing for the platform for which this was originally made.

Thank you for listening.  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  I meant to post this here but accidentally triple-posted in the Responses Section.

Anyway, this repost has mixed reviews from me.

On the one hand, the screensaver mod works like a charm. On the other, I was only able to play the iTunes build once before it reverted to the blank screen.

I.e.: I installed it, played iTunes and it worked well. I then quit, re-entered and then met the issue in question.

I tried manual re-installation of the Boot and iTunes plug with no success.

I also have a question as to why two ioTunes plug icons were included with the files. Which one actually works?

I'm continuing to walk myself thru the problems and hope to solve this independently.   
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  The G-Force 3.0 installer has been reposted to the soundspectrum.com web site... the blank screen problem should now be fixed.  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  ok... it didnt say anything about not being able to post directories... just trying to help but whatever  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  Works great once properly installed! Very cool.

note to the last few posters and future downloaders. I had the black screen and white screen problems alternatley after trying a few different things. Then I foundd the workaround that works.

NOTE: I am running OSX-10.2.8 (jaguar) so no garuntees

there are TWO 'Library' folders; one is in the hard drive and the other is in your home folder

The installer app put the G-Force stuff into the one in my HOME folder, and I got blackscreen syndrome. So I tried manually copying the G-Force files into the right places in the base 'Library' folder, (specific directions below) the one directly in the HD. Than I got white screen syndrome.

Thirdly (this is the fix) I deleted the files that the installer put into my home folder's Library, and left the ones I manually put into the HD's library. Now it works.

To manually install correctly: (quit iTunes first)

1.unstuff the .zip to the desktop, open the folder with the files in it, not the installer.

2. Move the 'SoundSpectrum' folder into

3. Move the 'G-Force for iTunes budle' into  
(Version 3.0)

PAUL LIEBER  FYI:

Sent a troubleshooting email to the author earlier this morning about the black screen, install problems (10.3, PBG4).

Tech support replied almost instantaneously that they are both aware of the fix and working on it 'as we speak.' The correction version, this individual stated, should be released today.  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  I'm also getting a white screen when attempting to use this latest version of

G-Force in iTunes.  
(Version 3.0)

GIMMEFIVE  Seems odd that a eyecandy/screensaver application would be not compatible with the leading reverse firewall apps?  
(Version 3.0)

GEORGE PAPHITIS  Tried to install 3.0 Platinum on iBook G3 running OS 10.3.9. Got error message installer script could not be read. I tried unsuccessfully to manually install. I awaiting response from developer.  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  Does not work anymore - shows only a white screen now (also in window mode)!!!  
(Version 3.0)

ANONYMOUS  I see that there's now a Platinum version to go with the Gold one. Nice cash grab.  
(Version 3.0)

ALEX W.  G-Force is the best thing I've ever seen. It has so many different color combonations and patterns that you never see the same thing twice. It is awesome everything about it is great, except that you have to have a computer in good condition. If your computer is extremly slow then I would not recommend downloading it, but if it is about average then you should download it. Besides that it is the best visualization I have ever seen in my life.  
(Version 2.8.1)

ANONYMOUS  i am a cheap skate and barely pay for anything if i can help it, but this is one of the best software experiences i've encountered in my 20 or so years of using computers.. well worth the money, it's only 10 bucks too!  
(Version 2.8.1)

GIMME FIVE  Great if one enjoys being cruci-pummeled.  
(Version 2.8.1)

3818  ZOWWWIEEE!  
(Version 2.8)

DAVE  ***** 5 STARS!!!!! Am I stoned? No. I don't smoke pot however, when I watch the G-Force 2.8 and all the groovy new/smooooooth/liqiud movement's I am automatically hypmotized! I can't keep my eye's off of this visual delight.

Great job!

DOWNLOAD IT NOW!!!!!!  
(Version 2.8)

ANONYMOUS  Aboultly mind blowing! I have been using g-force for many years. Each new version just makes it better and better. Can't wait for project-x to be released. Get the gold version. This is a project worth supporting.  
(Version 2.7.3)

CLINTON WAYNE RANKIN SR.  Andy has devoloped a womderful plug-in. The G-Force is a wonderful program that adds life and wonder to the any music player. G-Force never ceses to amaze me. Never the same pattern twice. I've recomended ths plug-in to all my friends.  
(Version 2.7.3)

JAMES SANFORD  I use it to combat my alcoholism. The endorphin rushes are perfect substitutes. G-Force is a spiritual thing to me. I think the term 'Tripware' (not mine) is fairly adequate. All I can say is thank you Andy, G-Force is an amazing gift to humanity.  
(Version 2.7.3)

BENTON  I've been using G-Force since I first saw it being used at a Herbie Hancock concert at the Blue Note Tokyo. I recently downloaded version 2.7.3 of G-Force Gold and immediately noticed a difference in the visuals. I could says its awesome, but words can't describe it. You gotta see it. Definitely, go for the Gold version.  
(Version 2.7.3)

TOBIWAHN KENOBI  Best visualizer ever!

Support it  
(Version 2.7.3)

DAVIS1  forgot to add: iMac G5 1.8 single processor 2G RAM.  
(Version 2.7.3)

DAVIS1  It's okay. Not nearly as exciting as I remember it in Classic. It doesn't pulse with the music like older versions did either and I really miss that.  
(Version 2.7.3)

ANONYMOUS  Is this less CPU hungry than iTunes built in visualiser ? One reason I never bothered with iTunes's one, it just uses too much CPU time. This sort of stuff is better done on graphics cards (if possible) imho, like some of those Linux screen savers which eat hardly virtually no CPU but are really amazing...  
(Version 2.7.3)

CIPHEX  You don't even have to pay for the Gold version to see the beauty of this visualizer!!

Though if you want to be truly astounded by a plethora of effects and combinations of particle systems then by all means drop 10 little ones for this baby.

Download the demo first... see where it takes you.. and expect 10 times more from the Gold version!

The scripts are so well concieved, the speed is uncanny. (I can't confirm this but it even seems to have some kind of speed compensation for when system load might slow it down.) I just know that i can run my most demanding networking and design apps and still have this beauty Popping off things i have never concieved of before without skipping a single "Busy Child" beat.

(on a second monitor with small graphics card even)

Kudos to apple for wetting our appetites with their built in iTunes visualizer but it does not compare to G-Force.. not by a long shot.

Ciphex  
(Version 2.7.2)

STONEBAG  This is by far the best visual plugin for iTunes. It totally sucks you in when you're stoned. Good job guys!  
(Version 2.7.2)

ANONYMOUS  Who ever says the iTunes built-in visualizer is better, they are wrong! G-Force does SOOOOO SO SO much more... Sorry, but if you don't think so, then you are ignorant or stupid...  
(Version 2.7.2)

MONGO  It's cool but why get it when the Itunes visualizer does the same thing and better.  
(Version 2.7.1)

LARRY  The longer this runs on my pbG4, the more impressed I am with it. I commonly read with iTunes running through earphones and the g-force visualizer running on screen. The variety and inventiveness of g-force so far outstrips Apple's visualizer it's almost a different class of software altogether.

The responsiveness and diversity of the patterns utilized, the humor inherent in their application, the clean, smooth classiness of the software are a testament to one dedicated, or very stoned, developer.   
(Version 2.7.1)

RYAN  This is by far one of the best visualizers I've seen. I love the ability to have specific control over the output, in colors, waveforms, and distortion.

I've yet to find a practical use for it, but it's awesome for just zoning out at the end of a long day. :)  
(Version 2.7.1)

ANONYMOUS  Cheesy and nothing new or special. Bad colors, huge pixels or blury motion. I tunes visualizer much classier.  
(Version 2.7)

HUNTER  Absolutely incredible. Surprises me with new, gorgeous displays every time. I'll never use the iTunes visualizer again.  
(Version 2.7)

MARCOPOLO459  I have a problem. I don't know computers much, but i just got G-Force, and have taken some screenshots, but when I get to the desktop and double click on the picture, it opens Preview, but doesn't show it. Can someone please help me?  
(Version 2.7)

BIFF198  I just downloaded if the the first time and it took all of 30 seconds before i saw something i wanted to take a screenshot of. the only problem is that i don't know how. I hear you can make hotkeys for it, but I don't know how to costomize it.. could someone please tell me? Demo version for me tho. Can't go gold at the moment. thanks  
(Version 2.7)

MACAHOLIC  I've been downloading the new versions of G-Force for as long as I can remember.

They keep getting better and better.

Keep up the good work

: )  
(Version 2.7)

BIGBADVOO  I've used G-Force as my visualizer since iTunes 2. It's always been better than Apple's, and has improved amazingly since then. Nothing but thanks for Andy for years of beautiful screens... for free!  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  It's a must for me to tell you that I find G-Force a very nice software always working beautifully.

I'm very satisfied.

Thank you  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  Won't install even if iTunes isn't running...  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  OK, I'll tone down my comments.

This version wants to install in /Library. It is my considered opinion that this is a totally unnecessary invasion of system privileges.

Just the facts, ma'am. Or opinions, as the case may be.  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  Yes, Anonymous... Quit iTunes before installing!  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  Now that it has become a self installing package. I get an error saying "you must quit iTunes before you can install".

Anyone know how to get around this problem?  
(Version 2.6.8)

ANONYMOUS  To enter fullscreen mode, hit the RETURN key while this G-Force visulizer is activated. It seems to work from then on, even after restarting iTunes.  
(Version 2.6.7)

ANONYMOUS  After installing v2.6.7 I could go to full screen once and now refuses as other comments also already mention. (iTunes v4.6 OSX 10.2.3)  
(Version 2.6.7)

MICHA  Troubleshooting by Micha

: Refuses to go fullscreen, Ive tried everything, what's wrong? (7/13/2004, Version: 2.6.6 and 2.6.7)  
(Version 2.6.7)

ANONYMOUS  Refuses to go fullscreen, Ive tried everything, what's wrong?  
(Version 2.6.7)

MACAHOLIC   I've gotten almost every version since 2.2 and they keep getting better. This is the best one yet!  
(Version 2.6.5)

CHARLIE S MOTE  Picasso to iTunes defualt visualizer's Monet...  
(Version 2.6.4)

PAILIN  I've always had a deep passion for music and now, at last, I can truly watch as well as listen to it.

Unlike other visulisations, I never get bored of this one with its millions of possible combinations which are always beautifully flowing and intermingling with each other!

A true work of art!!!  
(Version 2.6.2)

DUALITY  Everyone who has seen the G-Force visualizer in action on my PowerBook has been very impressed and has had to go download it. The graphics are just beautiful!  
(Version 2.6.2)

ANONYMOUS  I LOVE G-FORCE GOLD, WORTH EVERY PENNY,   
(Version 2.6.1)

STEPHEN BARTELL  As an artist, I feel I'm hard to impress.G Force makes the grade! It's better than the iTunes

visualizer and makes truly beautiful effects.

Keep up the great work.  
(Version 2.6.1)

BOD  for the small price you pay for the gold version, its great! nothing matchs it's hypnotic swirling visuals! i love it!  
(Version 2.6.1)

MACZILLA  Still the best plugin in the last handfull of years. When i first used this for winamp I was blown away. I then downloaded about 30 more plugins but always came back to G-Force. It's now 2004, I have a powerbook, i use itunes and now use OSX. But i still only use the G-Force plugin.  
(Version 2.6.1)

ANONYMOUS  yea, everything's more expensive there  
(Version 2.6)

ANONYMOUS  Listed as being free at MacUpdate but available for $10.00 at VersionTracker?!....hmmm  
(Version 2.6)

BLAZN5  Great product  
(Version 2.5.3)

BURNING DONKEY  this is the best viz for itunes ever, better than stock, and the effects are really excellent, you have lots of talent there and you can count on my money. The only problem I have with this is that the installer is a bit dodgy, it doesnt work and says that I have to try again. I was wondering if you could cut the installer and just do the manual installer? i really prefer that, but otherwise, wow. Thanks  
(Version 2.5.3)

X MAN  I get an error when attempting to install the 2.5.3 pkg. Says, "there were errors installing pkg, try again"

I was able to "view pkg contents" and install manualy but figured I'd mention my problem.

Aside from my installer prob (BTW I'm running Jag 10.2.6 333mhz Beige G3 170megs RAM)

G-Force rocks and always has.  
(Version 2.5.3)

SHAITAN  Despite some lame claims to the contrary, G-Force is STILL the best "ever-changing" visualizer out there -- unlike the few "one trick" visualizers currently available. There's NOTHING like it and it's always evolving. Of course, I'd love to see some new visualizers with the depth of purpose as G-Force. Keep up the great work O'Meara!   
(Version 2.5.3)

ANONYMOUS  negative comments by 'mcmack' and 'mccormick'? fishy.

either way, there's nothing about this software that would suggest it's NOT the top dog in visual plug-ins  
(Version 2.5.3)

ANONYMOUS  The software is amazing. A lot of the visualizations aren't so good, but that's to be expected... pick the ones you like.

On slower machines (like my PCI Mac) even a Radeon 7000 doesn't make the fancier effects work, alas.  
(Version 2.5.3)

MCMACK  It is very cheesy and peecee like (((  
(Version 2.5.3)

PAUL LIEBER  I'm not exactly sure where the recent flood of unwarranted, negative and hostile reviews on GF (and other free programs on MU) are coming from.

For starters, FountainMusic IS a great plug-in, but is only one lone visual scheme. Thus, there is simply no comparison between the multitude of schemes in GF and FM's one. Also, the GF animations, IMHO, are commercial grade quality, and FREE.

I upgraded not out of a desire for more animations, rather as a way to support an excellent project. Freeware and shareware are simply that: a way to pilot test a product where the consumer decides whether it's worth its weight. This is one of those products.  
(Version 2.5.2)

BRANDON MCCORMICK  Kinda cheesy animations sometimes, like something you'd expect to see on a PC. yuck. Fountainmusic is much better.  
(Version 2.5.2)

ANONYMOUS  This is unquestionably the best visualization tool available. Not much more to say than that. Oh... and Andy has always been helpfull and professional. I upgraded to Gold because programmers like him deserve the credit. :)  
(Version 2.5.2)

WEIR2000  Commendations to Andy for FINALLY getting rid of the installers that never would work for me (they would quit shortly after launch and I never could install G-Force). Now I just had to drop the files into the appropriate place and it works like a charm!! I promptly upgraded to Gold.  
(Version 2.5.2)

ANONYMOUS  Very disapointing. this is like a really cheap nasty rehash of some of the original AfterDark savers. WHEN? will someone write something as good again.  
(Version 2.5.2)

SKALLAGRIMSON  This is absolutly aewsome - what a great tool for meditation~!  
(Version 2.5.2)

JIMAY  Andy is too cool a guy..I love G force and of course the devine one thqat it is dedicated to..keep at it Andy we love ya  
(Version 2.5.1)

OPUS56  2nd version in a row I can't install  
(Version 2.5.1)

MACAHOLIC  I have G-force 2.0 and when I try to install 2.5 it says could not find messege from index 18.

I have iTunes 4.2 and 10.2.8.

Can someone help me?  
(Version 2.5)

ROBERT SPEED III  Both WhiteCap and G-Force (the default iTunes visualizer) kick ass. It's good to see them updated so frequently.

It seems MU is choking on the apostrophe in Andy's last name.  
(Version 2.5)

SHAITAN  As far as visualizers go, it doesn't really get better than G-Force. This version runs & looks great in both Audion and iTunes.  
(Version 2.4.3)

NOBODY IS PERFECT  Problems with full screen mode solved. The non commercial use text is a little bit anying. Some people are reporting problems with colur depth. This seems to be not a general problem.  
(Version 2.4.1)

SHAITAN  All hail the king of visual plug-ins. The version is Groovalicious too.  
(Version 2.4.1)

ANONYMOUS  Just exit fullscreen mode to click the freaking text people! Use the visualizer in regular mode and then click it!  
(Version 2.4.1)

CREEPSTER  reply to Adam:

Easy. Open the G-Force Files folder that you installed. Now open the Sprites folder and find the file G-Force EULA. Open it with Simpletext (an OS 9 text editor), select all the text in the file and hit the delete key. Now save the file and quit Simpletext. G-Force will no longer display that text.  
(Version 2.4)

ADAM  I just downloaded this and it is much better than the last version. But I can not register it. It says to agree to the terms click on the text but every time i do it just turns the visuals off and goes back to the iTunes screen?   
(Version 2.4)

MIXEL  G-Force has always been the best, and its not getting an worse. :) brilliant.  
(Version 2.4)

YOUCANRUNNNAKED  The best just got better. Andy, you da man!  
(Version 2.4)

NOBODY IS PERFECT  Really a good iTunes Pluggin, but now with version 2.4 G-Force is not longer running in full screen mode. When I select full screen G-Force 2.4 is kicking me out to the login screen. In reason of this I still use 2.22.  
(Version 2.4)

MAYANK KOTHARI, M.D.  the best and better from iTunes native graphics indeed...  
(Version 2.2.2)

X-FORCE  The best there is!!!  
(Version 2.2.2)

1?18?20  Tacky. The Van Gogh image is just so useless... Don't bother.  
(Version 2.2.2)

JOE MORRIS  This is the best any. The effects are cool and i like the way you can assign certain configs to key shortcuts, very cool. Also the take snapshot feature is great for my artwork. It's free to.   
(Version 2.2.2)

ANONYMOUS  Real good. Better in some ways than iTunes visualizer. Only a few spots look hokey.

Would like more interaction with controlling the graphics.

Would like display of track titles and artist for streaming sources. It's not working on my OSX version.

Thanks for such a great plug-in for Audion.  
(Version 2.2.2)

MIGUEL PESSOA  Unbeliavable cool stuff.

Many times thank you.  
(Version 2.2.2)

JEFFREY RAMSAY  Andy is a genius, as an artist and a programmer. This visualizer is mesmerizing.Don't pass it by.  
(Version 2.2.2)

TULIO  Andy is a genius. I prefer whitecap, but G-force is awesome too.  
(Version 2.2.2)

P. FOX  Freakin awesome! I love this stuff! Better than the non-configurable iTunes visualizer.  
(Version 2.2.1)

ANONYMOUS  Fantastic!  
(Version 2.2.1)

PSTROBEL  Oh, I love it. G-Force is even better than the iTunes Plug-in. This one will definitely twist your brain till you are a madman :-)  
(Version 2.2)

IRNBRU001  Really cool.  
(Version 2.1.2)

HOWARD A. LANDMAN  An awesome platform - you can write your own configs to change the appearance (mine are at http://www.polyamory.org/~howard/G-Force/).  
(Version 2.0)

FINDLEY COLEMAN  most excellent   
(Version 2.0)

JOHN  a must have for all Sound Jam users.

Brilliant  
(Version 2.0)

JULIO ADAN  I need Need Mp3 For Mac OS 8.6  
(Version )

DENNIS   Couldn't get this to download from this site but did from another (mac digital audio.) Amazin' Andy does it again - G Force just keeps getting better and better. Turn off the lights, play something like Gary Wright's Dream Weaver and you're back in the 70's all over again. Great stuff!  
(Version )

BOBSTER  This plug-in is Money  
(Version )

ANONYMOUS  This is most likely the best plug-in for an Mp3 player I have ever seen!  
(Version )

OAKSUSU  Smooth. Arguably the best visual plug-in for MP3 players (not just for Macs). Hardware requirements are kinda high, but it needs the hardware to make eye candy. I leave this on while playing jazz...sure keeps the conversation going.  
(Version )

LAURENT SALASCA  Easy to use and a terrific result,

just ace!!!  
(Version )

JOEL MUELLER  This plug-in rules at parties. We hook it up to a PowerBook and play MP3s and CDs through our stereo system while displaying the motions of this plug-in on the wall through a projector. VERY Cool!  
(Version )