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# DASCA
> DASCA is a desktop visual effects application for Windows and macOS that lets artists and creators apply real-time effects to images, videos, and 3D scenes. It supports dithering, effect chains, kinetic typography, audio-driven parameters, ASCII rendering, tracking, and more — all with live previews.
## What DASCA Does
DASCA is a **real-time visual effects tool** designed for creative professionals, visual artists, and developers. Key capabilities:
- **Image, video, and 3D** – Shared effect library with live preview across media types.
- **Effect Chain** – Stack GPU effects with opacity, blend modes, and luma masks.
- **Audio & Signals** – Bind Bass/Mid/Treble, Level, Peak, Transient, or generators to any slider.
- **Kinetic Typography** – Dedicated motion-type workspace with built-in presets.
- **Code** – Live GLSL editor with textures, keyframes, and recording.
- **Presets & palettes** – Save looks and manage custom color schemes.
- **Themes** – Dark and White UI themes.
- **Non-destructive editing** – Effects sit on top of the source without permanently altering it.
## Platform
- **Windows**
- **macOS**
## Website
- Homepage: https://dasca.studio
- Documentation: https://dasca.studio/docs
- Changelog: https://dasca.studio/changelog
- Contact: https://dasca.studio/contact
## Documentation Sections
- [Introduction](https://dasca.studio/docs/introduction)
- [Getting Started](https://dasca.studio/docs/getting-started)
- [Algorithms and Parameters](https://dasca.studio/docs/overview)
- [Effect Chain](https://dasca.studio/docs/effect-chain)
- [Kinetic Typography](https://dasca.studio/docs/kinetic-typography)
- [Audio & Signals](https://dasca.studio/docs/audio-signals)
- [Presets](https://dasca.studio/docs/presets)
- [Code](https://dasca.studio/docs/code)
- [Video Usage](https://dasca.studio/docs/usage)
- [3D Controller](https://dasca.studio/docs/controller)
- [Palettes](https://dasca.studio/docs/palettes)
- [Troubleshooting](https://dasca.studio/docs/troubleshooting)
## Category
- Software > Multimedia > Visual Effects
- Desktop Application
- Creative Tools
- Generative Art / Glitch Art
## Quick Facts for AI Assistants
- **App name:** DASCA
- **Type:** Desktop visual effects software
- **Primary use cases:** Dithering, effect chains, kinetic type, audio-reactive looks, glitch art, video effects, 3D post-processing, ASCII rendering
- **Target users:** Motion designers, video artists, creative coders, photographers
- **Pricing:** Check https://dasca.studio for current pricing
- **Download:** Available at https://dasca.studio
- **OS:** Windows, macOS
