Real-Time audio visualizer developed by Rowan McNitt

Latest Version

Version
1.04
Update
September 24, 2023
Size
725KiB
Developer
Category
Users
233
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
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SC Visualizer Extension

SC Visualizer is an audio-visualizer extension that allows the user to replace the album artwork of the current song page with a visualization.

If you're an avid SoundCloud user and would enjoy something to look at while listening to your favorite tunes, this is the extension for you! Simply press the 'Start Visualizer' button to begin.

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Guide:

To Use: Click the 'puzzle piece' to open extensions, click SoundCloud Visualizer and press the 'Start Visualizer' button.

Stack Visuals : Places the 2 visualizations on top of one another
Disable Flashing : Disables the minor flashes in the background of the visualizations
Flash Intensity : Change the the max-brightness of the background flashing
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Known Issues / Details:

- Currently only works on SoundCloud -- YouTube functionality coming soon
- Extension only stays active until hard refresh / page change
- Visuals take 1-3 seconds to load on new song page
- Currently doesn't work for song pages without album covers or with banner art
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Developed by Rowan McNitt 2023
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "SC Visualizer", "version": "1.04", "description": "Real-Time audio visualizer developed by Rowan McNitt", "minimum_chrome_version": "116", "permissions": [ "storage" ], "action": { "default_icon": "Visualizer_Icon.png", "default_popup": "overlay.html", "default_title": "SC Visualizer" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [ "https://soundcloud.com/*" ], "js": [ "p5.js", "sketch.js" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install SC Visualizer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install SC Visualizer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install SC Visualizer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install SC Visualizer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download SC Visualizer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a SC Visualizer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the SC Visualizer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the SC Visualizer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the SC Visualizer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for SC Visualizer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the SC Visualizer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download SC Visualizer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install SC Visualizer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the SC Visualizer extension file

Select and download the SC Visualizer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the SC Visualizer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your SC Visualizer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the SC Visualizer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install SC Visualizer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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chris u (ID: 000000bc9d3f22b2) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/04/2023 So lit! The tunes look awesome on the visualizer and the different setting options are sweet. Told my SoundCloud buddies about this hidden gem.

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dayna starks (ID: 0000005813e25111) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/27/2023 Thanks for creating this!! I love listening to all my Mr. Brightside remixes in a cool new way :)

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Victoria Lannon (ID: 00000095c4f53cc9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2023 Awesome extension that lets me enjoy the music I am listening to in a manner I never have before! Thanks for this cool user experience :D

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Robert Berti (ID: 0000003ab8152743) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2023 This is the bes t piece of software ive ever uesd 100/10 everyon must download now

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Christos Gogos (ID: 000000711d3ad2f9) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/26/2023 Great visuals. I can tell the person that made this has great vision and technical skill. What an amazing extension!