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Learn a few hidden configuration options for the iTunes visualizer [more]

[Voltron]

Is there anyway to have the song information remain on screen instead of fading out after 10 seconds?

[griffman]

Not that I'm aware of; you can just get it to show again by hitting I...
-rob.

[David_CGC]

If you click the "Options" button (which appears in place of the "Burn Disc" button when you have the visualizer set to appear within the window), there's a checkbox for "Always Display Song Info."

[daddydoodaa]

...and good comments. Useful things I didn't know.
Thanks,
daddydoodaa

[Voltron]

WOW! Thanks man!

[griffman]

Hey, it's an UNhidden option! Who looks at THOSE? /forums/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif ... thanks for pointing it out.
-rob.

[echo3]

You can also save your favorite settings for the Waveform, Color, and Configuration. When you have the settings you want displayed in the visualizer, press shift-# (where # is one of the number keys). You can then select one of your favorite settings at any time the visualizer is running by pressing the corresponding number key. That is, until it cycles to the next random setting.
Additionally, whatever you have saved for the number 1 setting becomes the first setting that the visualizer uses when it starts up.
There is a way to make the visualizer freeze on the current setting, but I forgot how to do that (I figured this stuff out on curiosity one day). Guess I'll have to poke around in iTunes later...

[jpollone]

...a bit strange. I want to view the visualizations in a small, non chrome window that can stay on top. Or, as a desktop background, much like how some PC'ers can play a DVD as their desktop picture.

[JMStafford]

I just wish it would display song lyrics.

[jschaffe]

For me the most important missing feature is a window/desktop/screensaver for what's "Now Playing" that shows large album art (i.e. 1400x1400 pixel jpg files).

[richsipe]

There is a pretty nifty visualizer plugin available which uses the keyboard backlight of many Apple laptops as an iTunes Visualizer. It is not perfect but having your keyboard lights pulsate with the music in any way is still way cool. I wrote about it in my blog if anybody wants to try it out.
PS When I say available, someone quickly coded it together and put it as a free download on their personal site but if people think it is cool I imagine someone will improve it.

[kamakura]

Perfect! Thanks for the tip.

Quick steps for others:
Located at the top with iTunes open.

VIEW > VISUALIZER > OPTIONS > Always Display (check on).

[sam2]

I'm not Autorice for this?
Why?