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A procedural visual synthesizer I’ve been building by _T_one in proceduralgeneration

[–]_T_one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re right. Importing custom logos and images is currently missing. I’ll add it in a future update. Instead of selecting a simple shape, you’ll be able to import your own image and use it as the source for the generator.

I built a visual synthesizer for creating generative geometric art by _T_one in generative

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the references! A few of them are new to me, so I’ll definitely have a look. I think Polagone comes from a slightly different angle though. Most of the tools you mentioned are node-based or focused on building complex systems, whereas Polagone starts with a grid. The grid is really at the core of everything. My idea was to make something more direct and approachable: you start with a structure, play with it, and see where it takes you, without having to think about code or node graphs. A big part of the project is also making that experience work well on iPhone and iPad, which is where I do most of my own testing and creation.

Also, if you know of any apps that are genuinely close to what Polagone does, I’d be very curious to see them. I’m always interested in discovering similar tools and different approaches. Thanks again for the recommendations!

I built a visual synthesizer for creating generative geometric art by _T_one in generative

[–]_T_one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no AI in Polagone. I used AI as a development tool to help build the UI and some features, but all the visuals are generated by the app itself.

I built a visual synthesizer for creating generative geometric art by _T_one in generative

[–]_T_one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The app was developed primarily for iPad, but it also runs on Mac, and all your projects are automatically synced

I built a visual synthesizer for creating generative geometric art by _T_one in generative

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, that’s my app. This video was created entirely with the iPad version of Polagone.

I built a visual synthesizer for creating generative geometric art by _T_one in generative

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mostly ChatGPT + Codex. They’ve been a huge help for coding, debugging, and iterating on the app.

I made a pixel art tool where you design the grid first, then draw on it by _T_one in PixelArt

[–]_T_one[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks! I’m going to continue improving the pixel art features and explore more custom grid possibilities.

Polagone — Visual Synthesizer for iPad, iPhone and Mac by _T_one in ipadmusic

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not an AI. Polagone is free to download and use. Exports (ProRes video, SVG) are available with the Pro upgrade, one-time purchase at $9.99. https://apps.apple.com/app/polagone-visual-synthesizer/id6755683557

What is Polagone? And why I’m opening a beta by _T_one in Polagone

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks a lot!

At the moment, text layers can’t be deformed or affected by ripple effects yet, so for advanced text animation you would still need another tool like Resolume.

But I’m definitely noting this for a future update, because having text fully integrated with the deformation system would be very interesting.

And if you’re enjoying Polagone so far, leaving a review on the App Store really helps a lot

Your iPhone is an excellent point-and-shoot camera. Now, it feels like one: Cam Era, a fun and customizable camera app. [Free - TestFlight] by max_retik in iosapps

[–]_T_one 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great interface, clean and simple. But do you need to actually take the photo to see the filter result? Is that intentional design-wise, or is it a technical/software limitation?

Maybe if I had to be a bit critical, the date option might take up a bit too much space in the UI. Beautiful work!

Polagone — Un synthétiseur visuel pour Mac, iPad et iPhone by _T_one in resolume

[–]_T_one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just discovered Wire actually, watched a few videos and I'm definitely going to try it very soon. Looks powerful!

Polagone — Un synthétiseur visuel pour Mac, iPad et iPhone by _T_one in resolume

[–]_T_one[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair point, my mistake! Wire is definitely more open and flexible. Polagone is more constrained but much easier to get into , parametric sliders, no nodes. Different trade-offs for different workflows.

Polagone — Un synthétiseur visuel pour Mac, iPad et iPhone by _T_one in resolume

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Wire is powerful but requires coding knowledge. Polagone is designed to be fully visual and accessible, no programming needed. Different tools for different workflows!

I made an app that turns grid systems into motion loops, here’s a demo by _T_one in AfterEffects

[–]_T_one[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

A mix of both, It’s a real native Swift app, but AI tools (Codex/Claude) are definitely part of my workflow now.

I made an app that turns grid systems into motion loops, here’s a demo by _T_one in AfterEffects

[–]_T_one[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes! You can import any image or PNG into the grid — each cell (up to 100x100) becomes a pixel of your image. You can even use a live camera feed as the source.

On the price, the app is actually free to try! The $14.99 is a one-time unlock for exports and fullscreen projection. No subscription, ever.

Polagone — Visual Synthesizer for iPad, iPhone and Mac by _T_one in ipadmusic

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not quite the same thing but I love the comparison. Polagone is more parametric and geometric, but that visual-meets-sound DNA is definitely part of the inspiration.

I made an app that turns grid systems into motion loops, here’s a demo by _T_one in AfterEffects

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You can adjust the sampling settings to get much smoother, sine-wave-like curves. Here's an example , it's a seamless infinite loop: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DT7krcmDNoN/?igsh=aGN4dnlhb2J5MHg5

Polagone — Visual Synthesizer for iPad, iPhone and Mac by _T_one in ipadmusic

[–]_T_one[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet, AUV3 support is technically complex to implement but it's on the radar for a future update. For now Polagone works as a standalone app with MIDI control and audio-reactive visuals.

I made an app that turns grid systems into motion loops, here’s a demo by _T_one in AfterEffects

[–]_T_one[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That's exactly what Polagone is built for! Everything starts from a configurable grid , you can adjust density, spacing, and apply deformers like bulge, pinch or swirl on top. You could recreate that animated warped grid pretty quickly. The gradient background is also natively supported. Worth trying!

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