The Fragmenter Mini is based on the Extron DSC HD-HD HDMI scaler. It is a compact with a HDMI input and output capable of processing and scaling a HDMI signals from 480i up to 1920x1200, 1080p/60, and 2K.
With this modification I have extended the enclosure with a new 3D printed top shell that accommodates the controls.
There are 32 different bend points, 24 of them controlling the colourise effects and the other 8 controlling the fragment effects. This scaler has a very unique way of processing the image that results in the image being sliced into sections at a 45 degree angle when the fragment effects are applied.
The potentiometers are off in the middle (12 o'clock) when they are panned either left or right they control the intensity of that particular effect.
Each column of potentiometers are connected to a common bus, and each of these common busses can be connected to the column next to it via a momentary push button or a latching toggle switch. A useful feature when preforming visuals to music.
The original front panel buttons are concealed behind the front panel but can still be easily accessed with something like pencil for setting the output resolution. Otherwise they are never needed and dont access any fun parameters anyway."
RORSCHACH is a video synth with "an audio output that converts the video signal into a distinctive drone voice." Full details below.
Video desciption:
"All audio from Rorschach running through a cheap delay pedal. The vertical movement on the screen is due to the faulty tracking on the TV. All patterns generated by Rorschach.
10% off pre-order.
Rorschach is available from the following places:- https://decadebridge.etsy.com/uk/list... https://lumaticvisual.com"
Rorschach by Lumatic Visual Devices is an analog-style video synthesizer designed for artists exploring video synthesis, live visuals, and audio-reactive image generation. It works equally well as an entry point into video synth hardware or as a creative expansion for experienced users.
Rorschach is well suited to live performance, with the ability to self-generate evolving patterns using its built-in randomisation features. Its functionality can be extended further by feeding control voltage, gate signals, or audio into the modulation inputs, making it easy to integrate into modular and experimental setups.
With a clear, functional, and immediate control layout, Rorschach is an excellent starting point for anyone taking their first steps into video synthesis, while still offering enough depth to remain engaging for more experienced users. Compact and portable, it also features an audio output that converts the video signal into a distinctive drone voice.
Rorschach generates its own black and white composite video patterns straight out of the box. Its functionality expands further when used alongside modular or Eurorack systems, or when audio signals or control voltage are fed into the CV and gate inputs. The focus is on experimentation, play, and hands-on control.
A dedicated random section allows the synthesizer to run freely, generating evolving patterns automatically and in real time. Leave it running during a performance, or introduce external signals such as a kick drum or sequencer to push the visuals into new territory.
Key features
Four main controls for horizontal position, vertical position, width, and height – CV inputs for all four parameters Form control selects from six pattern generator modes – Can also be modulated via audio input or control voltage Random control sets the amount of randomness applied to the four position parameters on each refresh – Independent switches and gate inputs for each random parameter – CV input for random amount Clear screen modes: – Clear / Random Clear / No Clear – Gate input for clear screen Pattern colour switching: – White / Black / Invert Horizontal and vertical mirroring switches – Independent gate input for each axis Composite video output via RCA connector Audio output allowing the generated visuals to be used as a drone sound source Power Rorschach is supplied with a 9V battery clip. If you would like to run Rorschach off a wall adapter you will need a 9V CENTRE POSITIVE adapter. Power requirements:- Minimum 70mA
This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.
The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.
The main control surface features:
-3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels
-5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness
-6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!
The unit features a 12V power input a composite output (PAL and NTSC) and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)"
"This feedback generator / video synth is based on a very nice Silicon Image iScan composite to VGA scaler that features analog potentiometers to control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness. This is something I have not been able to find on another model of composite to VGA converter and they seem fairly hard to come by.
This unit is capable of producing some insanely intricate and evolving feedback loops on its own and it can also be used as a video processor to colourise and glitch out composite video signals for some very 80s looking posterized visuals.
The interface is simple, the upper part housing the built in preview screen also has directional controls and an illuminated zoom button for controlling the position of the image on screen.
The main control surface features: -3 oversized 45mm knobs for controlling the Red, Green and Blue levels -5 small knobs that control brightness, contrast, saturation, hue and sharpness -6 toggle switches for triggering circuit bends that are wired into the Silicon Image iScan board for some glitch effects!
The unit features a 12V power input a composite output and a switchable composite input (so you can switch from feedback loop mode to video processor mode without rewiring anything)
The enclosure is entirely 3D printed using olive green PETG.
Specifications: PAL and NTSC composite video out 12V Power Input (power supply included) Built in 4" preview monitor Dimensions - 22 x 15 x 8cm"
00:00 Opening Titles
00:17 Introduction
01:25 Switched On 80s
13:08 Synthesiser Club
15:58 Little Black Boxes
20:05 Commercial Break
23:45 Patching Today
35:08 Video Lab
40:29 Outro
SWITCHED ON 80s - This third series takes an in-depth look into six classic 80s synthesisers, selected because of their interesting and unique attributes
SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three, concentrating on 'families' of synths
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A further look at some classic rack mount studio gear of the 80s and 90s
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling
PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch, this time using Cybersynthesis techniques to bring an element of surprise to the patches
VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals, concentrating on a specific device in each episode
SWITCHED ON 80s - A detailed presentation on the Oberheim Xpander hybrid polysynth from 1984
SYNTHESISER CLUB - The Emu Strut - featuring the Emulator 2, the Drumulator, the Proteus/2 and the mighty Emu Modular 2000
LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at the highly underrated Yamaha TX16W and its companion reverb unit, the REV7
COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune-related goodies, including the Memetune Annual 2024, the range of Memetune merchandise and Benge's FORMS series of single-synth albums
PATCHING TODAY - on the incredible ARP 2500, which I bought exactly 20 years ago this month
VIDEO LAB - In this episode we take a closer look at the Grass Valley Indigo AV Mixer, which is the central hub of the Video Lab, and provides many more ways of getting that genuinely vintage look to the Memetune video productions, in particular using its memory recall system which allows you to program complex time-based actions
The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2025"
"A high-energy battle music remix inspired by old-school arcade boss themes.
This live set blends synthesizer performance with reactive glitch visuals, amplified by audience gameplay on retro consoles. No loops, no edits — just raw chaos.
Megasystem Live – June 20 @ El Sótano Analógico
Chiptune & retrowave performanec + real-time glitch visuals powered by CRTs and classic consoles.
Audience gameplay influences both visuals and music. Total chaos, fully live.
🧠 Instruments: Dirtywave M8 · Roland MC-101 · Teenage Engineering OP-Z
🎛️ Visuals: Video Glitch System (Oliver Behrmann)
🎮 Interaction: Classic consoles hacked into the AV chain
Original music theme not owned by me :)
🔗 Stay Connected:
📷 Follow my musical explorations on Instagram: / luca.tronico
🌐 More info about me: https://lucatronico.w.link/"
"Space shooter nostalgia meets analog chaos.
This cover of a 3D Galax-style track gets the full MEGASYSTEM treatment: live chiptune performance + retro CRT visuals glitching in real time as the audience plays.
Megasystem Live – June 20 @ El Sótano Analógico
Chiptune & retrowave performanec + real-time glitch visuals powered by CRTs and classic consoles.
Audience gameplay influences both visuals and music. Total chaos, fully live.
🧠 Instruments: Dirtywave M8 · Roland MC-101 · Teenage Engineering OP-Z
🎛️ Visuals: Video Glitch System (Oliver Behrmann)
🎮 Interaction: Classic consoles hacked into the AV chain
Original music theme not owned by me :)
🔗 Stay Connected:
📷 Follow my musical explorations on Instagram: / luca.tronico
🌐 More info about me: https://lucatronico.w.link/"
The T-420 LITE features two linear faders that provide the primary control over the effects. There are also two potentiometers, one that controls the overall intensity or gain of the video signal and another that partially stabilizes the sync of the video signal.
There is also a second FX mode that can be activated using the slide switch or momentary button. The momentary button is especially useful when used in a live performance situation.
For I/O it features a USB C input for the power input and two standard RCA connectors are used for video in and out.
This unit works and looks its absolute best when plugged directly into a CRT TV but it also works well in bigger video rigs with video mixers/ TBCs etc.
Specifications:
-Composite video In/out
-NTSC/PAL Compatible
-USB C power input - USB cable is NOT included
-Weight: 101 Grams
-Dimensions 100mm x 85mm x 35mm"
The SILHOUETTE SPORT is the new forthcoming synthesizer made by Pit Przygodda. It is the new sprout in the SILHOUETTE synthesizer family, joining the SILHOUETTE EINS. Infos:
http://silhouette-synthesizer.de/
Enjoy! Join!"
The SILHOUETTE SPORT is an innovative audiovisual synthesizer that transforms visuals and motion to sound and rhythm. The interdisciplinary approach liberates the inherent connection between various senses and actions like seeing, moving and listening. To play along these intersections wakes basic intuitions and leads to a widespread field of cross-sensual beauty, poetry and joy.
The SPORT has a camera on board, and it is portable: Ready to search and find visuals in the outside world to play with - dance like. It can also load picture and movie files. The special 'Vimpler' ('visual sampler') function closes the audiovisual circuit: Incoming audio gets transformed to a picture, ready for artistic sound resynthesis.
The SILHOUETTE SPORT is invented and build by German musician and artist Pit Przygodda, and it is the new smaller-in-size-and-prize sprout in the SILHOUETTE synthesizer family and joins the bigger SILHOUETTE EINS (2021).
"A/V jam using Critter & Guitari Eyesy into Melted Electronics Chroma Corrupter. Audio from Elektron Syntakt.
First time manually controlling audio and video devices simultaneously. A little challenging to say the least! Might have to sacrifice an Elektron MIDI track to control the Eyesy
After last week's effort I'm kicking back a bit this week and have spent the time on a visualisation. The music is something I first posted in 2020 [video below], at that time with a compilation of some spooky C64 and Vic20 games.
0:00 intro
0:16 talking about Dr.VIP 2040 board
0:42 talking about the visualisation
2:05 the track
"4am" - Original music, with Spooky Vic20 and C64 games (listed in description)
"Original spooky music, all sounds are produced by a real C64 (6581 SID). Accompanied by me playing some of my current favourite games on Vic20 and C64.
This time I used the C64 as a midi instrument (via Datel MIDI cart and my own software) and recorded around 30 sounds separately, and mixed them using minimal post-processing (a little reverb and eq).
All of these games have their own music, by better musicians than me. This isn't an attempt to deprecate their music. I've enjoyed the games and the visuals make a great accompaniment to this piece of music.
I am a fan of using real hardware and usually play these games on original computers. However, I don't have a capture device and pointing a camera at the screen looks crap, so I resorted to emulators for the purposes of making the gameplay footage.
Games shown:
Zombie Calavera Prologue, Vic20, from Digital Monastery https://majikeyric.itch.io/zombie-cal...
Pumpkid, Vic20 from Hewco https://hewco64.itch.io/pumpkid
The Isle of the Cursed Prophet, C64 from Icon 64 https://psytronik.itch.io/cursed-prop...
Luna, C64 from Shallan https://shallan64.itch.io/luna"
"This video shows the audiovisual synthesizer 'SILHOUETTE eins' in 7 situations that push the creative use with the visual sources in new directions.
Some of the picture files where made by the internal 'Vimpler' function (visual samples made from audio samples) and some where special designed for audiovisual transformation. The transport of a movie file is jumping wildly back and forth. A mobilée swings and is building a physical audiovisual installation with SILHOUETTE eins. Fotos from templates on the lighttable were taken and mixed."
- based on 3 x PLL (phase locked loop/cd4046) and Arduino (for generating vertical and horizontal oscillators);
- frequency of the oscillators directly corresponds to the displayed lines;
- outputs: 3 square wave Voltage Controlled Oscillators & VGA (compatible with most of the projectors & LCD screens);
- each VCO contains an attenuator;
- each VCO can be either synced to vertical oscillator (left position of the toggle switch) or horizontal oscillator (right position of the switch), or can run freely (middle position of the toggle switch);
- each VCO contains two Control Voltage inputs;
- horizontal and vertical oscillators can be synced with external inputs and /or CVs;
!!! you can play around with feedback loops between VCOs by patching one output to another input and vice-versa!!!
- high frequency (above audible; CAN BE UNPLEASANT ) = vertical lines;
lower frequency= horizontal lines"
"Another study in color and sound. Adding more texture manipulation to the @cycling74com jitter patch, then creating a quick soundscape with Vital, @madrona-labs Aalto and @NewfangledAudio Generate in Bitwig."
"A very low key meditation on color and sinusoids. A complex surface is rendered from sine waves, accompanied by a downtempo track. Graphics generated in @cycling74com Jitter. Audio uses @AudioDamageInc Continua and @madrona-labs Aalto."
"Triangle VGA sequencer is an unorthodox audio-video synthesiser. It consists of arduino for generating VGA signal, bunch of CMOS chips like: shift registers, frequency dividers, bilateral switches and phase locked loops. It’s noisy, unpredictable and very glitchy! It also contains envelope follower, so you can plug in an external input. There are no rules in playing the triangle – the surface is magnetic, which allows you to combine variety of patterns via placing the magnets, create feedbacks between each colour/oscillator and unstable sequences. It contains two outputs – red and green, while blue controls the overall pitch of the sequencer. It has on / of toggle switches for each colour/oscillator as well as for their frequency range and three sliders for their frequency and controls for vertical and horizontal sync and clock oscillator. It has VGA output and runs on USB mini. What you see is what you hear ! It’s brute, it’s rude. it’s contingent and crude!"
"We met up with Ely from Mystic Circuits and he introduced us to their new modules. First we saw the 3D VCA, a quad vca in a 6hp space. Ely told us that they managed to cram it into a smaller space by using macro controls over the VCAs rather than independent controls. This design also offers interesting routing possibilities.
We also got a look at ANA 2, an updated version of their analogue logic module, with an attenuverter, multiplier providing thru-zero multiplication and Cut, which Ely described as a bizarre non linear waveshaper.
Runs on Windows 10/11, MacOS 10.11 & iOS 11 (or later)
Supports Intel Macs and runs natively on Apple Silicon
Quickstart guides for Ableton Live, Bitwig, VCV Rack, Cubase, FL Studio & Logic
On iOS, runs as an AUv3 inside a host, or as a standalone application
Strokes is an all-in-one, cross-platform workstation for sequencing, sampling and synthesis.
"Strokes is an amazing device for rhythmic inspiration. Its a lot of fun to play with and can lead to some very cool unexpected patterns and combinations" - Tom Rowlands [Chemical Brothers]
The Fragmenter Mini is based on the Extron DSC HD-HD HDMI scaler. It is a compact with a HDMI input and output capable of processing and scaling a HDMI signals from 480i up to 1920x1200, 1080p/60, and 2K.
