Documentation

Learn Ghost Arcade

Everything you need to master projection mapping and VJ performance. From first launch to advanced multi-projector setups.

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Getting Started

Installation, interface overview, your first project, and keyboard shortcuts.

Content Creation

01

Layer Types

11 layer types: Media, Custom Shape, Lines, SVG, Light Painting, Text, Splat / Point Cloud, 3D Model, GPU Shader, Screen, and Group.

02

Effects Pipeline

200+ chainable effects across 20 categories. Drag-and-drop effect chains with full parameter control.

Live Performance

03

VJ Mode

Resolume-style clip launcher with A/B dual decks per block, configurable grid, compositions, snapshots, layer sequencer, and BPM sync.

04

Performer (SynthVision)

36-key visual keyboard instrument across four keyboard rows. Map content to keys, save presets, perform live.

Control Systems

05

MIDI & Audio

MIDI learn mode, CC/Note/Pitch Bend mapping, audio reactivity, beat detection, and LFO modulation.

06

Mobile Control

Wireless control from any device. Touch-optimized warping, clip triggering, and parameter adjustment.

OSC

Pro DJ Link & OSC

Trigger VJ clips from Pioneer DJ and AlphaTheta players using Beat Link Trigger, OSC, and Ableton Link.

Mapping & Output

07

Projection Mapping

Corner warp, mesh warp, per-element warp, layer shape masks, and multi-projector edge blending.

08

Recording & Output

Screen recording, Spout output, display management, and 4K projection at 60fps.

Optimization

PERF

Performance Tuning

Make Ghost Arcade smooth on your machine. GPU setup, video codec recipes (ffmpeg one-liners), Settings → Performance explained.

Extending Ghost Arcade

09

Custom Shaders

Write your own ISF fragment shaders for the library. Defensive-programming rules from the default-library audit, plus a skill file you can hand to Claude / ChatGPT.

10

Custom Effects

Import your own post-processing effects via the .dmfx.json format. Downloadable template + skill file included.

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