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Meet Glitch Boy: a compact instrument that turns 8-bit games into live glitch visuals and doubles as a chiptune synthesizer.
Inspired by hacked consoles, Glitch Boy recreates those hardware corruptions and lets you control them precisely"
Some additional info via Martino, the creator of Glitch Boy, followed by the press release:
"Glitch Boy is an hardware instrument that turns NES-compatible ROMs into glitch video synthesis material and also doubles as a 4 voice chiptune synth.
Basically a hacked retro console, both desktop standalone and for a Eurorack system.
It has hands-on controls for real-time glitching, MIDI, audio reactivity, composite video out, CV input, and both standalone and a few more fun things.
It's a project I have been developing since last year for my brand Melted Electronics, under which I have released glitch devices for 5+ years."
We’re launching it on Kickstarter on April 14th."
Press release:
"Glitch Boy by Melted Electronics
Glitch Boy is an audiovisual instrument for glitch artists, musicians, and experimental image makers.Inspired by hacked retro consoles, It loads NES- compatible ROMs from microSD and lets users manipulatetheir graphics and sound in real time using onboard controls, MIDI, audio input, or CV.
It also functions as a 4-voice chiptune synthesizer, and is available in both standalone and Eurorack versions.
Quick facts
Loads NES-compatible ROMs from microSD
Real-time glitch control via knobs and buttons
MIDI input for automation and controller mapping
4-voice chiptune synth engine playable via MIDI
Audio-reactive glitching via line input
2x CV inputs for Eurorack / modular integration
NTSC and PAL composite video output
Open and hackable firmware
Available in standalone and Eurorack versions
Launch details
Launches on Kickstarter: April 14, 2026
Early Bird price: €150
Standard price: €170
Estimated shipping: Early Bird June 2026, general July 2026
Kickstarter
https://meltedelectronics.com
