vMix users (beginners to advanced), live-production hobbyists, streamers, event technicians, product managers, and community managers.
The vMix Forum is a primary community hub where users, developers, and live production experts exchange knowledge, troubleshoot technical issues, and share custom-built tools for vMix software
Content developed and shared within the forum typically falls into three main categories: technical automation, 3rd-party community apps, and creative production workflows. 1. Technical Automation & Scripting
Users often visit the forum to find or develop scripts that handle complex live production tasks. Dynamic Data Integration:
Techniques for connecting external data sources (like XML or Google Sheets) to vMix titles for real-time graphics updates. VB.net Scripting:
The forum contains extensive discussions and "Scripting for Dummies" guides to help users write custom code for internal vMix automation. Web API & Shortcuts:
Developers share how to leverage the vMix Web API to control the software via HTTP requests or external controllers like Bitfocus Companion. 2. Community-Developed 3rd Party Apps vmix forum
The forum's "3rd Party Apps" section is a repository for free and paid tools created by the community to extend vMix's native features.
The vMix Forum is the primary official community hub for users of vMix live production and streaming software. It is an essential resource for troubleshooting, feature requests, and technical advice from both the developer team at StudioCoast and experienced global users. Key Sections & Resources
Feature Requests: A high-activity area where users suggest and vote on new software capabilities.
Showcases: Users share their live production setups, hardware rigs, and creative project examples.
Knowledge Base & Tutorials: Direct links to documentation and user-generated guides for complex tasks like vMix scripting and API integration.
Hardware Discussion: Expert advice on motherboard selection, graphics cards (specifically NVIDIA NVENC support), and capture card compatibility. Popular Community-Driven Solutions Technical Automation & Scripting Users often visit the
The forum often hosts "workarounds" or third-party integrations that expand vMix's native features: How to push a companion button from Vmix script using TCP
The most underutilized tool in vMix is the status bar at the bottom of the main window.
The Golden Rule: If your Rendering time (ms) is higher than your Frame time, you will drop frames.
Use this if you are trying to figure out how to set up a workflow.
Subject: QUESTION: How to setup [Specific Workflow] (e.g., "How to route Zoom callers to separate audio outputs")
Body:
Hi everyone,
I am trying to achieve [Goal] using vMix.
My Current Setup: I have [Input A] connected via [Connection Type] and [Input B] connected via [Connection Type].
The Problem: I can get [X] to work, but when I do [Action], [Y] happens instead. I have read the documentation regarding [Feature], but I am unsure how to apply it to this specific scenario.
Does anyone have a recommended workflow for this?
Thanks in advance for the help!