Meet the Glitch Boy - 8-bit AV synthesizer

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"Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/...

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

Behringer Introduces Behringer BM-13 PHASER

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"Step into a new dimension of sound as Adam guides you through Behringer BM-13 PHASER – a true analog beast brought back to life. With a powerful 12-stage phasing circuit that can be switched down to 6 stages, this unit offers a massive range of sonic textures." ⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 It’s a Phase
00:14 The story of BM-13 Phaser
01:07 What’s a 12-stage Phase?
01:55 BM-13 demo
02:20 Features
03:14 The controls + demo’s
05:50 IO connectivity + demo’s
07:01 BM-13 in stereo
08:00 Phased drum demo

The Behringer BM-13 PHASER is your new go-to box of swirling, sweeping, analog goodness. Whether you’re chasing subtle vintage shimmer or deep resonant sweeps, BM-13 delivers timeless phaser tones with powerful controls for shaping the waveform the way you want.

A Control Freak’s Dream
With hands-on control over sweep, resonance, LFO rate and amount, BM-13 is as tweakable as it is musical. Want to slow things down to a hypnotic pulse? Crank that LFO down to a lazy 0.01 Hz. Feeling spicy? Flip it into high gear for warbly, out-there textures at up to 250 Hz. Add a little grit with the Drive knob, fine-tune your output level and explore either 6-stage or 12-stage phasing – each delivering its own flavor dimension and character.

Plug In and Lose Yourself
From funked-out guitar riffs to synth pads that melt into space, BM-13 is built for exploration. Guitarists and bassists will love how it adds motion without washing out your tone, while keyboardists and synth wizards can drench their patches in analog swirl. Even in the studio, it’s a secret weapon – run vocals, drums, or entire mixes through it for instant vibe and warmth. And with stereo output capability, your sound can stretch wide across the stage or mix.

Built to Play Modulation doesn’t stop at the stomp switch. BM-13 comes equipped with expression pedal inputs, giving you full control over key parameters from modular gear or performance pedals. Whether you’re a traditional player or an experimental sound-shaper, the Behringer BM-13 PHASER invites you to dive in and make it your own.

Grab one from your nearest distributor today!