Audio Trigger
Which Blender versions does it work on?
Blender 4.2 and later. It installs through the Extensions system.
How do I install it?
In Blender, open Edit > Preferences > Add-ons, click the arrow at the top right, choose Install from Disk, and pick the zip. Do not unzip it first.
Does it need an internet connection or extra downloads?
No. Everything the addon needs ships inside it. There are no external dependencies.
What audio formats can it read?
WAV, MP3, FLAC, OGG, AAC, M4A, AIFF, and WMA, using Blender's own audio decoder.
Does the audio play back in sync?
Yes. The addon adds the track to the sequencer so it plays during timeline playback. With Filter Playback on, you hear the isolated band.
What can I drive with it?
Almost any animatable property. Right-click it and choose Use in Audio Trigger. That covers object transforms, light energy, material and geometry node sockets, cameras, worlds, node groups, and scene properties.
Does it slow down my scene?
No. Audio Trigger does the heavy work once, when you press Analyze: it decodes the file, detects the hits, and caches the result. Playback and scrubbing then read the cached signal, so the scene stays smooth and reactive in real time without baking. Bake to keyframes when you want to hand the animation off or take the addon out of the file.
Can different objects react to different parts of the track?
Yes. Each mapping can override the band, threshold, envelope, probability, or rate, so the kick can drive one object while the hats drive another.
How do I make a wave or cascade across many objects?
Set up one mapping, select the array, and use Copy from Active with Offset. Each copy is delayed by the frame or beat offset you set.
What is the license?
GPL-3.0-or-later, like all Blender addons.
How are updates delivered?
Free updates for this product come through your Superhive account.
I found a bug or need help. Where do I write?
Email [email protected] with your Blender version and a short description, and I will get back to you.
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