Open beta

Get SMERGE.

SMERGE is in open beta — free while we finish it. We're bringing in VJs gradually while we polish things up. Get in touch and tell us a bit about how you'd use it, and we'll get you set up.

Get in touch

hello@smergevj.com

First launch

What to expect.

Open the DMG, drag to Applications

SMERGE is signed and notarized by Apple, so Gatekeeper opens it without warnings. If macOS asks to verify on first launch, that's normal for any fresh download.

Grant camera & microphone access

macOS will prompt when you first add a webcam source or enable audio reactivity. SMERGE only uses these live — nothing is recorded or sent anywhere.

Screen recording permission (optional)

Only needed for app-audio capture (reacting to Ableton or Spotify directly). Skip it if you're using mic or line input.

Your files live in `~/Documents/SMERGE/`

Presets (.smx), bundles (.smxz), MIDI maps, and recordings all land in one folder you can back up.