b3LAB – SyphonOFX+
A focused OpenFX plugin for macOS. Bring Syphon and NDI sources directly into DaVinci Resolve and Assimilate Scratch / LiveFX — without screen-capture workarounds or export loops.
// FEATURES
What b3LAB – SyphonOFX+ does
A single, focused OFX plugin. One job: give your realtime visual pipeline a direct path into DaVinci Resolve or Assimilate Scratch / LiveFX — on macOS, without workarounds.
Native macOS shared texture pipeline
Send and receive Syphon frames between b3LAB – SyphonOFX+ and any Syphon-capable app — TouchDesigner, Resolume, LiveFX, custom Metal pipelines — with minimal latency and no frame export.
- Syphon source selection with connection state feedback
- Freeze / black / test-pattern fallback on source loss
- Reconnect handling for live session stability
- Designed for macOS — Apple Silicon and Intel
Network-based live visual ingest
Receive NDI streams from any NDI-capable source on your network. Useful for multi-machine setups, broadcast integrations, and cross-app visual routing over LAN.
- NDI source discovery and selection
- Connection state + fallback behavior
- Works alongside Syphon in the same session
- Works only with Video (No audio in OFX-Plugins)
- NDI® technology by Vizrt — ndi.video
NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt Group AS. Used under standard NDI SDK licensing (Basic SDK, royalty-free). See ndi.video
Granular sender control — per layer, per output
Assign custom sender names and activate outputs independently per layer. One composition layer into TouchDesigner, another into Resolume — or combine them freely.
- Custom sender naming per layer — no cross-app ambiguity
- Per-layer activation — output only what you need
- Mix Syphon and NDI outputs freely per layer
- Syphon and NDI active in parallel
- Multi-app pipelines without screen capture
Supported Hosts
Host A
DaVinci Resolve Studio
Studio version required. OFX plugins do not render in the free version.
Host B
Assimilate Scratch / LiveFX
Full Syphon and NDI ingest in live and finishing workflows.
// SHOP
Get b3LAB – SyphonOFX+
All licenses include the plugin binary, setup documentation, and email support within the defined scope. Purchases delivered via Gumroad.
€39
€79
For early adopters and technically confident users
- 1 seat · macOS
- Syphon IN/OUT + NDI IN/OUT
- 12 months of updates
- Setup documentation
- Email support (standard scope)
Early Access — product is functional and actively evolving. Known limits and supported environments are documented.
Buy Early Access →// ABOUT
Built to resolve the Resolve playout problem.
b3LAB is Benjamin Mauz — a creative technologist and developer based in Esslingen am Neckar, Germany. b3LAB – SyphonOFX+ started as a direct response to the friction in his own hybrid realtime/post workflow.
The plugin is intentionally narrow in scope. It does one job reliably: give live visual pipelines a direct path into Resolve and Scratch. No feature explosion. No universal compatibility promises. A focused, honest utility for people who know why they need it.
b3LAB builds tools at the intersection of realtime graphics, post-production, and creative infrastructure.
b3LAB
Benjamin Mauz
Esslingen am Neckar, DE
// CONTACT
Get in touch
For support, licensing questions, and studio inquiries:
[email protected]Response scope follows the purchased support tier. For studio or custom work, email directly with a brief description of your pipeline and use case. For licensing questions, use the form.
// LEGAL & TERMS
Legal
b3LAB – SyphonOFX+ is licensed, not sold. You receive a non-exclusive, non-transferable license to install and use the software according to your purchased license tier.
Permitted: commercial use in creative and production workflows.
Not permitted: resale, sublicensing, redistribution of the plugin, removing attribution, or misrepresenting the plugin as official software from Blackmagic Design, Assimilate, or any third party.
Provided "as is." No guarantee of uninterrupted operation or compatibility with unsupported systems. Liability is limited to the amount paid. Full EULA provided at point of purchase.
Purchases include updates for 12 months from date of purchase. Minor updates (bug fixes, compatibility, diagnostics) are included. Major version upgrades (new architecture, platform expansion) may require a new license or paid upgrade. Future features are goals, not guarantees.
Please review compatibility notes and known limits before purchase.
Refunds may be considered for: non-delivery, license activation failure, non-functional behavior in a clearly documented and supported environment, or accidental duplicate purchase.
Refunds are not granted for: unsupported systems or Resolve versions, third-party incompatibilities outside documented scope, change of mind after purchase, or unimplemented feature requests.
Mandatory consumer rights (EU Digital Content Directive) apply where required by applicable law.
Standard support covers: installation guidance, setup clarification, basic troubleshooting, and clarification of documented behavior. It does not cover: custom pipeline consulting, feature development, debugging third-party systems, or unsupported workflow engineering.
When reporting an issue, include: macOS version, Resolve version, hardware (Apple Silicon / Intel), source application, and exact reproduction steps.
No public trial or demo build is currently available. Before purchase, review the compatibility notes, feature documentation, and Early Access terms. Pre-purchase questions can be directed to [email protected].
Syphon Framework — Copyright © 2010–present Syphon Authors. License: BSD (Simplified). Used under license. Full notice at purchase.
OpenFX / OFX API — Copyright © The Open Effects Association. License: BSD-3-Clause. Used under license.
NDI® SDK — NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt Group AS. Used under standard NDI SDK licensing (Basic SDK, royalty-free). See ndi.video
Full third-party license notices are included with the plugin distribution.
Angaben gemäß § 5 TMG:
Benjamin Mauz · Ruländerstr. 3 · 73733 Esslingen am Neckar · Deutschland
E-Mail: [email protected]
Website: b3lab.io
Umsatzsteuer-ID gemäß § 27a UStG: DE277951151
Verantwortlich für den Inhalt nach § 55 Abs. 2 RStV: Benjamin Mauz, Ruländerstr. 3, 73733 Esslingen am Neckar
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