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Syphon Output & Display Setup
Pipe RenderWave into Resolume, MadMapper, VDMX, or OBS with zero-copy GPU sharing — plus resolution, HDR, and external display options.
Last updated May 2026
Resolution Options
- 1080p - 1920x1080 (default)
- 1440p - 2560x1440
- 8K - 7680x4320 (Paid plans only)
- MetalFX - AI upscaling for performance
Display Modes
- Fill - Crops to fill entire screen
- Fit - Letterbox to maintain aspect
- Stretch - Distorts to fit screen
- HDR - Extended dynamic range (if supported)
External Display
Connect a second monitor and select it in Settings > Output. RenderWave will automatically detect connected displays.
Syphon Output
Send visuals to other apps like Resolume, MadMapper, or OBS via Syphon. Enable in Settings > Output > Syphon Server.
Syphon Workflow
Resolume / Arena
Drag a Syphon source layer onto a deck and pick "RenderWave" from the source dropdown. Composite into your show like any other clip.
MadMapper
Add a Material > Syphon source. RenderWave becomes a video texture you can project-map to surfaces, LED arrays, or DMX fixtures.
VDMX
Create a new media source and select Syphon. RenderWave shows in the source list — drop into any layer.
OBS Studio
Install the OBS Syphon plugin, add a Syphon Client source, and select RenderWave. Stream live VJ visuals to Twitch, YouTube, or any RTMP target.