Kick and TikTok are two of the fastest-growing streaming platforms. Kick now has an official events API, which Vortexia reads automatically on Plus; TikTok still has no public live-event API, so its reactions come from triggers. Here's how to get professional-grade visuals working on both.
Basic Setup (Same for Both Platforms)
The visual setup is identical regardless of which platform you stream to. Vortexia runs in your browser and outputs via OBS Browser Source, so it works with any streaming destination. Follow the standard OBS Browser Source setup — add your Vortexia viewer URL as a browser source and position it as your background layer.
Audio Reactivity Works Everywhere
Audio reactive visuals work on every platform because they use your microphone or system audio — not platform-specific APIs. Your fractal visuals will pulse with your music or voice whether you're on Kick, TikTok, YouTube, or any other platform.
Triggering Event Reactions
On Kick with Plus, connect your channel in the Vortexia dashboard and follows, subs, gifted subs and Kicks fire effects by themselves. On TikTok, or on Kick with the free plan, you fire the reactions yourself:
- In the Vortexia dashboard, press SUB, DONO, RAID, HYPE, BITS or FOLLOW, or use Shift+Alt+1 to 6 while the dashboard tab is focused
- To trigger from inside a game, open Trigger Links in the dashboard and create your private link
- Paste the link for each effect into a Stream Deck key (API Ninja or API Request plugin), Touch Portal or Bitfocus Companion
- On TikTok, TikFinity can call the link when a gift arrives, so gifts fire effects automatically
TikTok-Specific Tips
TikTok Live audiences expect fast, visually stimulating content. Use higher audio sensitivity and more dramatic color palettes. The vertical format means you might want to adjust your OBS canvas to 1080x1920 and configure Vortexia accordingly.
Kick-Specific Tips
Kick audiences tend to be action-oriented. Use reactive algorithms that create explosive effects on bass drops and loud moments. The Rhythm engine works particularly well for Kick streams where energy and excitement are the primary vibe.
Both platforms are growing rapidly, and early adopters of professional visual production will stand out from the crowd.