What length should a type beat preview video be?

Many producers use 10–15 seconds for store previews. The engine recorder offers 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, full song, or manual stop—pick 15s when you want a tight BeatStars-style snippet.

What aspect ratio should I export for beat listings?

If you embed YouTube on BeatStars or Airbit, export YouTube 16:9 (1920×1080). For vertical social teasers use Reel/TikTok 9:16 (1080×1920). Square 1:1 (1080×1080) works for feed posts. These presets are built into the engine export menu.

Does my beat upload to Sainted Word when I use the visualizer?

No. The engine runs in your browser. Your audio and clips stay on your device unless you choose to save a project to SWR cloud features separately. Rendering and export are local.

Is there a BeatStars or Airbit integration?

No. There is no API link, auto-upload, or official integration. You export the video file and upload or link it yourself on BeatStars, Airbit, or YouTube.

Does the export have a watermark?

Yes, by default. Recorded exports include a small Sainted Word mark composited into the video. Valid invite codes can disable the export watermark through the engine’s unlock flow.

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BeatStars visualizer for 15-second previews

Q: How do I make a video preview for my beats on BeatStars?

Use the SWR engine to load your beat, choose an audio-reactive visual style, set the recorder to about 15 seconds, export MP4 or WebM, then upload that file in your BeatStars dashboard or host it on YouTube and link it on the beat listing. SWR does not connect to BeatStars—you upload the export yourself.

A browser beat visualizer and type beat video maker: load your instrumental, pick a reactive look, export a short MP4, then put that file on your listing or on YouTube.

How do I make a video preview for my beats on BeatStars? Open the SWR engine, load your beat, choose a visual style, set the recorder to 15 seconds, export the video, then upload the file in your BeatStars or Airbit dashboard—or publish on YouTube and paste the link on the beat. There is no store integration; you move the file yourself.

Open the engine Interactive how-to

What the engine actually does

Sainted Word Records is an audio-reactive video engine in the browser. It analyses your track (beats, bands, onsets) and drives layered visuals—your clips, GIFs, and images, or generative looks—while you preview in real time. When you are happy with the frame, you record a file from the same canvas.

Duration: the recorder can auto-stop at 10s, 15s, 30s, 60s, the rest of the song, or when you stop manually.
Export sizes: YouTube 16:9 (1920×1080), square 1:1 (1080×1080), Instagram 4:5 (1080×1350), Reel/TikTok 9:16 (1080×1920).
Format: MP4 (H.264 + AAC) when your browser supports WebCodecs; otherwise WebM. Use REC or Export video in the transport bar.
Privacy: your beat is not uploaded to SWR for rendering—the graph runs locally in the tab.
Watermark: exports include a small SWR mark by default (invite unlock can turn it off).

Step-by-step: BeatStars preview workflow

Open the engine. Go to /engine and load your type beat (MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC, and other formats the browser can decode).
Build the picture. Add a few loops or stills from your brand folder, or rely on a built-in look. Layers can react to bass, mids, treble, and beat hits.
Pick a style. Use the Looks dropdown in the engine, or start from a visual language page (see below). The beatmaker persona on the homepage often starts with Grid.
Set export. Next to REC, choose a size preset (16:9 is a common choice for YouTube embeds) and set duration to 15s.
Record. Start playback, press REC or Export video, and wait for the download. Scrub to the hook first if you want the drop in frame one.
Publish off-site. In BeatStars or Airbit, use that platform’s upload or “video URL” field for the beat. On YouTube, upload the same file as an unlisted or public preview and link it on the listing. Menus and limits change over time—use whatever video slot your dashboard offers.

Visual styles to try

These pages share the same engine contract—each ships a distinct drawFx look you can also reach from the engine’s Looks menu:

Want a longer walkthrough? See the 30-second tutorial or music video maker surface for a clip-library-first flow.

BeatStars vs Airbit (honest scope)

SWR is not a BeatStars plugin and not an Airbit partner tool. It does not log into your account, sync beats, or push previews automatically. You render once in the engine, keep the MP4 on your machine, and use each marketplace’s normal media upload or external link field. If a platform only accepts a YouTube URL, upload there first, then paste the link on the beat.

FAQ

Is this a free beat visualizer online?

You can use the engine in the browser without paying for a render service. Exported files carry the default SWR watermark unless you have unlocked exports. There is no per-export fee in the app itself.

Can I make a vertical type beat video for Reels or TikTok?

Yes. Choose the Reel / TikTok 9:16 preset (1080×1920) before recording. The stage refits to that aspect ratio for the export.

What if I need exactly 15 seconds every time?

Select 15s in the duration dropdown beside REC. Start the beat from the same point (for example the intro or the drop) so each preview feels consistent across your catalog.

Do you store my beats on your servers?

Rendering does not require uploading your instrumental to SWR. Optional cloud project features are separate; this preview workflow is local-first.

Where do I learn more about export settings?

The interactive how-to covers song + library + record flow. Parameter details for URL flags live on the control centre if you need developer-level toggles.

Related: personas (including beatmakers), engine, changelog.