What causes a moire pattern?

Two similar repeating patterns overlap with a small difference in angle, spacing, or scale. Their periodic alignments form a larger visible beat pattern.

Is moire always a mistake?

No. It can be an unwanted artifact, but artists, designers, scientists, and engineers also use it intentionally.

Can I print MOSH Moire artwork?

Yes, but proof it physically. Scaling, screen ruling, paper, camera sensors, and later resampling can introduce additional interference.

Where is Moire in Ether-MOSH?

Open the FX panel, select Geometry, and add Moire. Start at low Amount and adjust Pitch at final output size.

Make Moire Before Moire Makes You Sick

Two innocent grids walk into a frame, disagree by four percent, and produce a giant beat pattern that now owns the venue.

Quick answer

Moire is a large interference pattern created when similar repeating grids overlap with a slight change in angle, spacing, or scale. Ether-MOSH animates two near-matching grids; Amount controls visibility and Pitch controls frequency.

Open Ether-MOSH