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What It Is

Juicebar is the official marketplace for Resolume, created in collaboration by Resolume, EyeSupply, and Haute Technique, and operated by Juicebar B.V. in the Netherlands. It is not general-purpose design software; instead, it is a platform for digital resources such as plugins, effects, Sources, Mixers, and Footage aimed at VJs, live visual designers, and performance operators.

Core Capabilities and Compatibility

The platform centers on Resolume plugins. These plugins are made up of FFGL binaries that can be loaded into Resolume’s rendering pipeline to generate or modify images on the GPU. Effects are used to process input visuals, Sources can generate visual content on their own, and Mixers are used to blend two layers. Official support is stated for Resolume Avenue and Resolume Arena. Some plugins are compatible with Resolume 6 and 7, while others only support Resolume 7, so the correct version needs to be selected in the Juicebar settings. VDMX may be able to use Resolume 6 plugins, but this is not recommended or supported by the official team.

Licensing, Pricing, and Payment

Juicebar uses account-based purchasing and license verification. Plugins cannot simply be copied to another computer; they must be installed through a valid account. One account can be logged in on two machines at the same time, which works well for a setup with one design machine and one performance machine. The source text does not disclose specific per-item pricing; it only confirms that there is a purchase flow and that some items carry a PRO label. Payments support major credit cards and some cryptocurrencies, with credit card processing handled by Stripe and crypto payments handled by Coinbase. The refund policy is relatively conservative: refunds are generally not provided, though users can contact the platform with an explanation for case-by-case review.

Pros and Cons

Its main advantage is its highly focused ecosystem: the resources are built directly for live Resolume performances. Installation, uninstallation, and purchase history are all managed through the Juicebar app, reducing the complexity of manually deploying plugins. The platform also claims to review each plugin and vet developers, which adds a sense of security. The downsides are its strong dependence on Resolume and a Juicebar account, limited reuse across other software, and insufficient information in the source text about exact pricing, catalog size, and support responsiveness. Advanced features such as the shader Editor are provided AS IS and are not covered by support.

Who It’s For and Access from China

Juicebar is best suited to Resolume Avenue / Arena users, VJs, music festival and stage visual teams, as well as developers who want to publish their own plugins or shaders. The source text does not describe access conditions from China. On the payment side, credit cards and cryptocurrencies may not be suitable for all mainland Chinese users, so network connectivity, Stripe payment success rates, and currency support should be tested in practice. If access or payment is restricted, Resolume’s official forum, third-party FFGL plugin resources, or local footage libraries may serve as useful supplements.