Tools & plugins
Most of these are built out of a need for something better as an environment artist, or when making Mix Universe.
Free · Open source
Quartz Visuals Plugin
An open-source Unreal plugin for queuing up visuals synced to Quartz — the beat-synchronized system behind the audio-reactive examples.
Free - No Source · Unreal 5.8
The Audio Example Project
Unreal 5.8 project demonstrating audio-reactive techniques with Niagara, the Quartz Visual Plugin, and MetaSound Builder.
zPipemaker Advanced
An Autodesk Maya script for fast pipe creation. The advanced version lets you swap in any custom mesh as the pipe geometry — so it doubles as a tool for animated logos, rollercoaster tracks, rails, architectural trim, and more.
zPipemaker Simple
The free version of zPipemaker — an Autodesk Maya script that eases the pain of making pipes in the shapes you want them to be without splines.