Scope Glow

Vintage phosphor-style oscilloscope with bloom/persistence effect. Nostalgic CRT aesthetic with glowing trace that fades over time, like old analog oscilloscopes.

Overview

PropertyValue
ID7
CategoryTime Domain
Best ForVintage, Retro, Analog Emulation
Aspect RatioSquare-ish (5×4 minimum)

What It Shows

Same waveform data as other scopes, but with phosphor persistence and bloom effect. The glow creates a warm, nostalgic feel reminiscent of vintage test equipment.

Best Plugin Types

Recommended for:

  • Vintage plugins - Perfect aesthetic match
  • Retro designs - Nostalgic CRT feel
  • Analog emulations - Authentic look
  • Synth modules - Classic synth scope
  • Tape emulations - Vintage studio vibe

Not recommended for:

  • Modern/clean designs - Too much character
  • Minimal aesthetics - Too stylized

Color Mapping

Color PropertyWhat It Controls
bodyColorScreen background
trackColorPhosphor trace color
activeColorGlow/bloom color

Authentic Phosphor Colors

  • Green phosphor - Classic oscilloscope (P1)
  • Amber phosphor - Warm vintage feel (P3)
  • Blue phosphor - Cool retro look (P7)

Configuration Options

Glow Intensity

  • Range: 0-1
  • Default: 0.4
  • Tip: Higher (0.5-0.7) for dramatic phosphor effect, lower (0.2-0.3) for subtler warmth.

Line Thickness

  • Range: 1-4 pixels
  • Default: 2
  • Tip: Slightly thicker (2-3) looks more authentic with glow.

Sizing

SizeDimensionsUse Case
Minimum5×4Compact
Standard6×5Most plugins
Authentic6×6Matches real CRTs

Example Uses

  • Vintage synth - Classic scope display
  • Tape emulation - Studio equipment aesthetic
  • Analog delay - Retro character
  • Tube preamp - Warm vintage vibe
  • Modular synth style - Classic module look

Design Tips

  1. Match the era - Green for 70s, amber for 80s
  2. Higher glow = more vintage - Crank it for authenticity
  3. Pair with vintage controls - Complete the aesthetic
  4. Dark background essential - Glow needs contrast

Creating Authenticity

For maximum vintage feel:

  • Use green or amber trace color
  • High glow intensity (0.5-0.7)
  • Dark screen background
  • Pair with vintage knob styles
  • Consider slight screen curvature illusion

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