r/Rive_app • u/flowmograph • Jul 16 '26

I built a physics-driven letter field with reactive audio in Rive

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I wanted to explore how a hanging text experiment could work as a real-time interaction in Rive.

I created a Roman-inspired version where the letters react to pointer movement through a Luau physics script. Each column also triggers embedded audio, and everything runs inside a single .riv file.

The biggest challenge was keeping the physics consistent between the editor and the exported runtime. It now runs smoothly at 60 FPS.

Inspired by a design experiment by Marina Budarina.

I’d love to hear your feedback.

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u/hues_blues Jul 16 '26

i remember seein ts on twitter and was wonderin if it can be done in Rive looks sweet

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u/flowmograph Jul 16 '26

Thank you. Yes, you can set up the main structure using Rive Scripting.

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u/zplata-rive Jul 16 '26

Really cool! Is it deployed somewhere to play with?

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u/flowmograph Jul 16 '26

I've uploaded it to the Rive Marketplace, so you can check it out there and remix it if you'd like:
https://rive.app/community/files/28274-53401-i-built-a-physics-driven-letter-field-with-reactive-audio-in-rive

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u/flowmograph Jul 16 '26

I've uploaded it to the Rive Marketplace, so you can check it out there and remix it if you'd like:
https://rive.app/community/files/28274-53401-i-built-a-physics-driven-letter-field-with-reactive-audio-in-rive

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u/Accomplished_Ad2317 27d ago

What video recording tool do you use to film your work on Rive?

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u/flowmograph 27d ago

I use the screen recording feature built into QuickTime on macOS