Wave Line
Clean waveform line with soft glow. Minimal, modern aesthetic for real-time audio display. Just the waveform outline without fill for a lighter visual footprint.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| ID | 5 |
| Category | Time Domain |
| Best For | Modern, Minimal, Synth, Utility |
| Aspect Ratio | Wide (6×3 minimum) |
What It Shows
Same time-domain information as Wave Filled, but as a clean line without fill. More minimal, less visual weight.
Best Plugin Types
✅ Recommended for:
- Modern plugins - Clean aesthetic
- Minimal designs - Light visual footprint
- Utility tools - Non-distracting display
- Oscillator displays - Show waveform shape
- Synth modules - LFO/oscillator visualization
❌ Not recommended for:
- Vintage aesthetics - Too clean
- Retro designs - Lacks character
Color Mapping
| Color Property | What It Controls |
|---|---|
bodyColor | Background color |
trackColor | Line color |
activeColor | Glow color |
Color Tips
- Bright line on dark background for contrast
- Subtle glow adds energy without clutter
- Match line color to plugin accent
Configuration Options
Line Thickness
- Range: 1-4 pixels
- Default: 2
- Tip: Thin (1-2) for minimal designs, thicker (3-4) for more presence.
Glow Intensity
- Range: 0-1
- Default: 0.3
- Tip: Subtle glow (0.2-0.4) adds life without distraction.
Sizing
| Size | Dimensions | Use Case |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | 6×3 | Compact |
| Standard | 8×3 | Most plugins |
| Wide | 10×4 | Detailed view |
Example Uses
- Synth oscillator - Show waveform shape (sine, saw, square)
- LFO display - Visualize modulation shape
- Modern utility - Clean level display
- Minimal compressor - Show gain reduction curve
- Digital delay - Clean wet signal display
Design Tips
- Less is more - The simplicity is the feature
- Thin lines - 1-2px looks most refined
- Subtle glow - Adds energy without weight
- Dark backgrounds - Best contrast for thin lines
Synth/Oscillator Use
Perfect for showing:
- Oscillator waveforms (sine, saw, square, triangle)
- LFO shapes and rates
- Envelope curves
- Modulation patterns
Similar Visualizers
- Wave Filled - Same data, more visual weight
- Scope Grid - Technical with grid overlay