gesture.live vs SUB/WAVE
Comprehensive feature analysis, ratings breakdown, platform compatibility, and community review comparison.
gesture.live
Play live electronic music with your hands using your webcam
Detailed Feature Comparison Matrix
Compare Other Tools| Dimension | gesture.live |  SUB/WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Category | Music | Music |
| Community Rating | No ratings(0 reviews) | No ratings(0 reviews) |
| Community Upvotes | 98 votes | 104 votes |
| Supported Platforms | Web | Web |
| Tags & Focus | #Music#User Experience#Electronic Music | #Open Source#Music#Streaming Services |
| Maker / Company | Independent Developer | Independent Developer |
| Platform Verification | Community Listing | Community Listing |
About gesture.live
gesture.live is an innovative creative tool developed by creative technologist Robin van Soelen that allows users to play live electronic music using only their hands and a webcam. Moving beyond traditional controllers, mouse clicks, or keyboards, this browser-based experience transforms physical body movements into dynamic musical performances.
Designed for electronic music enthusiasts and creators interested in unique user experiences, gesture.live enables performers to control chords, basslines, drums, and audio effects entirely through intuitive gestures in real-time. Whether you are experimenting with sound or looking for a novel way to perform live electronic music, gesture.live bridges the gap between computer vision technology and musical expression.
Pros of gesture.live
- Play live electronic music completely hands-free using your webcam
- Perform chords, bass, drums, and effects dynamically through physical gestures
- Offers a highly engaging and unique user experience for music creation
- Created by a professional creative technologist
Cons of gesture.live
- Requires a functional webcam and adequate lighting to track hand movements accurately
- Limited to electronic music performance via gestures based on available metadata
- Specific browser and hardware performance requirements are not explicitly detailed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is gesture.live?
gesture.live is a web-based tool that lets you play live electronic music—including chords, bass, drums, and effects—using your hands and a webcam to perform via gestures.
What equipment do I need to use gesture.live?
To use gesture.live, you need a computer with a working webcam and a browser to track your hand movements and perform the music in real-time.
Who created gesture.live?
gesture.live was created by creative technologist Robin van Soelen.
About SUB/WAVE
SUB/WAVE is a self-hosted radio streaming platform that turns your personal music library into a live, interactive radio station. Built around a single shared stream model, SUB/WAVE connects listeners through a unified listening experience hosted on your own infrastructure.
At the center of the application is an AI DJ capable of selecting tracks, reading station idents, and accepting song requests provided in plain language. The system is designed for privacy and custom setups, offering full support for local Large Language Models (LLMs) and distributed under the open-source MIT license.
Listeners can access the shared stream from almost anywhere, with dedicated apps and players available across Web, iOS, Android, and Desktop platforms.
Pros of SUB/WAVE
- Open-source and released under the MIT license
- Integrates with local LLMs for private, self-hosted AI DJ operation
- AI DJ supports plain-language requests, track selection, and reading idents
- Cross-platform support available for Web, iOS, Android, and Desktop players
Cons of SUB/WAVE
- Requires self-hosting and initial setup
- Operates on a single shared stream model rather than separate individual user streams
Frequently Asked Questions
What is SUB/WAVE?
SUB/WAVE is a self-hosted, open-source radio platform that converts your personal music library into a single shared stream hosted by an AI DJ.
How does the AI DJ work in SUB/WAVE?
The AI DJ picks tracks from your library, reads station idents, and processes song requests submitted in plain language.
Can I run SUB/WAVE with local LLMs?
Yes, SUB/WAVE is self-hosted and fully supports working with local LLMs for the AI DJ functionality.
What platforms are supported by SUB/WAVE?
SUB/WAVE provides players for Web, iOS, Android, and Desktop devices.
Is SUB/WAVE free and open-source?
Yes, SUB/WAVE is open-source and licensed under the MIT license.