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Dimmer vs projectM

A side-by-side look at Dimmer and projectM. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Dimmer

Dimmer

System & Hardware

Dimmer is a free open-source application for Windows that allows you to control the brightness of your screens and monitors. It works across multiple displays and has hotkeys for quick adjustments, night mode presets, and a smart algorithm to smoothly transition brightness levels.

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projectM

projectM

Audio & Music

projectM is an open-source music visualizer that uses OpenGL and pulseaudio to create real-time visualizations that render alongside audio input. It features advanced real-time effects including per-pixel shaders and beat detection.

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