LoFi Future T-420 UHG Eurorack Module Video synthesis capabilities demo w/ Mainbow V2

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"The T-420 UHG is available to pre-order here!

The T-420 Ultra High Grade is the latest addition to the T-420 family. It features the same core functionality as the original T-420 with some massive improvements.

It is a 12HP euro rack format module but can be used as a standalone module that takes a standard 12V input with the use of an optional baseplate.

The most notable improvement is the addition of 3 new effects. They can be switched on or off via the slide switch and the intensity can be altered with the corresponding knob. Each effect can also be externally switched with a gate source, it can do this all the way up to video rate frequencies.

FX1 - Chroma Bloom (creates washes of banding colours and high saturation)

FX2 - Horizontal displace (a feedback patch that created jagged horizontal lines)

FX3 - Edge Trace (creates ringing feedback effects that trace the bright parts of an image)

There is also a bipolar CV input with a trim control, this controls the overall behaviour of the video processor and thus influences the FX listed above.

A "soft bypass" switch allows you to mix some unaffected video signal with the effected video signal to help stabilise the signal and change the flavour of FX altogether.

A wonderful addition to any modular video synth setup or a great way to introduce some synced CRT visuals to your audio modular."

LoFi Future HDMI Glitch FX Processor - Circuit Bent HD Scaler

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"Available to order here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

Its a loooong demo for this one, there are a lot of possibilities with this machine and i wanted to make sure I captured my favourite effects. Skip through the video to check out what it can do! I used a collection of stock footage for the demo running from a small media player, all in 1080p 30fps.

Based on a high quality HDMI scaler originally designed and marketed to extend the compatibility of older HD TVs installed in places like office and commercial settings. When paired with its IR remote (included optionally as they can be difficult to obtain) they can be used to scale and convert an incoming HDMI signal to different resolutions and framerates.

By default they output a 1080P 30fps signal regardless of what you input, The remote isn't a necessity at all for using this as a HDMI glitch processor but is useful if you with to change the output settings.

The unit also features a VGA input (inputs are auto detecting) so it is capable of converting and scaling an analog VGA signal too. Very useful if you want to use it with some LoFi Future VGA glitch adapters before it in the chain.

The controls have been mounted in a separate extension that is securely mounted to the case via 4 screws. This was to prevent any obstruction of the ventilation that would negatively effect the thermal performance of the unit (HD video processing gear gets warm)

12 knobs give you access to 24 different bend points. When a knob is set to 12 o'clock the effect is off, pan it either clockwise or counter clockwise to engage an effect.

When all FX are set to off it passes a completely unaffected, pixel perfect image.

Mixing them together will result in complex glitches with endless sweet spots to explore.

The 12 knobs are split into two busses of 6, the two busses can be linked via the toggle switch on the side so they all connect to the same buss or operate on 2 separate busses. This unlocks a ton more possible effect combinations!

Simple and modern setup, just HDMI in and HDMI out, easy!"

GrooveBoy XL - MIDI testing

Published on Apr 28, 2014 LoFiFuture·6 videos

"Sending MIDI notes to 2 instances of Mgb, on MIDI channels 4 and 5."

Groovesizer MK1 Granular Arduino Synthesizer/Sequencer

Published on Oct 14, 2014 LoFiFuture

High Definition Analog Glitch Art! 1080p @30fps LoFi Future Eurorack VGA to Jack Adapter

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"Available to order here: https://lofifutureshop.square.site/pr...

This pair of modules allows you to process High Definition VGA signals with circuit bent analog video circuits. This can be euro mounted glitch effects or desktop mounted (with the use of 3.5mm to RCA adapters)

All you need is a HD VGA output to process (This can be achieved with a HDMI to VGA adapter) and a capture card with a VGA input. Alternatively you can choose to convert the VGA signal back to a HDMI signal for capturing.

One adapter is used to bring VGA into your case ready for processing and one is to be used as the processed VGA output of your case.

Unlike glitching composite video signals, VGA remains stable no matter how hard you glitch it thanks to the separate horizontal and vertical sync signals. These sync signals can be connected either via the rear 2 pin connector, meaning you can take sync from the input module to the output module without the need for 2 extra patch cables up front (the front H/V jacks will come into use upon future module releases)

Glitching each colour channel with a different device produces some wild effects that come out looking crispy clean!

The VGA / JACK adapters are completely passive and use no power.

*note this will work great with SD VGA signals which is great if you are plugging directly into an old projector!"

LoFi Future - Circuit Bent CCTV Camera - Model: Nicecam DCV-933

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Limited run of two, here is a nice demo of another model of circuit bent camera!

Modified with one knob and two toggle switches, this camera is capable of the usual melty CCD sensor effects, but also has a really cool effect I have found unique to this CCD camera.

The knob controls two different vertical blur types (the effect is off in the middle.

One of the toggle switches enables another, more intense yet smooth blur effect.

The Other toggle switch enables a glitchy negative stripe / repeat effect by tapping into an unutilised 8 bit video stream on the cameras CCD sensor controller / image processor chip.
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Just this camera, a capture card and a laptop makes a great audio reactive glitch art setup. You can simply rescan your LCD monitor with the camera to process any footage you want in post!

There is no need for a TBC, Video mixer or CRT TV when using this camera as it always puts out a valid composite video signal no matter how glitchy it gets. This means it will work with LCD TVs and even the pickiest capture cards

Specifications:

-12V DC 1A power supply input (PSU not included)

-PAL composite video output

-12 mm lens with manual focus included"

LoFi Future CMX-7000 Rack Mount Glitch Video Mixer Workstation Demo

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"An overview of what is probably my most involved build to date. This one admittedly took way longer than it should have and was an insane amount of effort but it was so worth it!"

Circuit Bent Feelworld Livepro L1 HDMI Video Mixer - LoFi Future - Rev 2

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"A demo video taking you through the possible effects of this modified video mixer. Available to order here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

*NEW* V2 Version, based on the newer model of L1 mixer with integrated cooling fan. Each mixer is modified from brand new and comes with all the original packaging and accessories.

The LIVEPRO L1 is an incredibly small fully featured 4 channel HDMI mixer. I have given it the LoFi Future treatment and it is now capable of some extremely crisp high definition effects up to 1080P @ 60 FPS!

8 of the buttons effect the HDMI output encoder for wild colourize and posterize glitches, 8 of the push buttons control frame buffer glitch effects for some true digital corruption artefacts and one knob on the side of the unit that effects how all of the buttons behave as you pan it from left to right. This mixer can produce some insane HD glitches! Check out the demo video to see for yourself!

Included with the LIVEPRO L1 is a 1x2 HDMI splitter as the mixer only has one HDMI output. This allows you to create a fully HD feedback loop!

This Mixer has a built in USB3.0 capture card but as this bypasses the HDMI output encoder the colourize and posterize effects are not seen on that output. However, when using a feedback loop the HDMI encoder fx also become apparent on the capture card output in interesting ways."

LoFi Future - GrooveBoy XL Testing.

Published on Apr 7, 2014 LoFiFuture·11 videos

VGA Feedback Video Synth / Audio Visualizer - LoFi Future FB-200

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The FB-200 is an overall improvement to the previous version of this device, the FB-100.

Keeping the same enclosure and similar basic specs this particular unit features a much more thought out signal path resulting in a more intuitive machine. The composite video processing and control circuitry is exactly the same as the FB-1000, but with just 1 LFO that can be assigned to any colour instead of 3 independent LFOs as featured on the FB-1000.

The 3 RGB pots are backlit with the corresponding colour LED. These LEDs vary in brightness depending on how high or low that knob is set and also visualises the LFO speed when the LFO is assigned to it.

The toggle switch for each channel enables that channels audio input. The FB-200 features 3 independent audio inputs that allow you to visualise more than one audio element. These are not raw audio inputs, instead it uses a switching circuit that senses peaks in the audio and sends that channel to ground briefly. This results in the familiar horizontal lines but instead of behind red, green or blue lines, the lines are the sum of the other two colours resulting in a more complex colour pallet.

The LFO section is a sine / square LFO capable of really slow frequencies or audio range frequencies (selectable via toggle switch) 3 push buttons allow the LFO to be assigned to any of the RGB channels. When the audio rate is selected it results in scanlines that can be controlled and brought into harmony with the videos scan frequency, creating slowly moving horizontal lines.

The composite video modifier is essentially a hue and contrast control rolled into one. Its is a circuit that has been specifically designed for the purpose of creating more controllable feedback loops with the dual VGA scan converter / scaler setup. Turning the knob clockwise instantly causes intense colour separation between the red, green and blue channels in the feedback loop, preventing a single colour simply washing out the screen. A toggle switch acts as a colour boost causing the feedback to become overly intense and with the flip of a switch it is instantly back in your control."

LoFi Future T-420 UHG Analog Video Glitch FX Processor - Eurorack Modular Video Effects

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"Availible to preorder here: https://lofifuturestore.square.site/p...

The T-420 Ultra High Grade is the latest addition to the T-420 family. It features the same core functionality as the original T-420 with some big improvements.

It is a 12HP euro rack format module but can be used as a standalone module that takes a standard 12V input with the use of an optional baseplate.

The most notable improvement is the addition of 3 new effects. They can be switched on or off via the slide switch and the intensity can be altered with the corresponding knob. Each effect can also be externally switched with a gate source, it can do this all the way up to video rate frequencies.

FX1 - Chroma Bloom (creates washes of banding colours and high saturation)

FX2 - Horizontal displace (a feedback patch that created jagged horizontal lines)

FX3 - Edge Trace (creates ringing feedback effects that trace the bright parts of an image)

There is also a bipolar CV input with a trim control, this controls the overall behaviour of the video processor and thus influences the FX listed above.

A 'soft bypass' switch allows you to mix some unaffected video signal with the effected video signal to help stabilise the signal and change the flavour of FX altogether.

A wonderful addition to any modular video synth setup or a great way to introduce some synced CRT visuals to your audio modular."

420 mini demo one

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"A NEW T-420 DESIGN FOR 2023!

This new design aims to bring some refreshing features and FX to the T-420 family in an ultra affordable and compact package.

A super minimal bare PCB design with protective base plate and SMD components. With this design many steps have been taken to reduce production and lead times in 2023!


Featuring:

Micro USB input for power (USB cable included!)

Bypass switch

Mode switch (to switch between "original FX mode and "SE" FX mode)

CV Input for controlling with modular synthesizers

4 FX control knobs (a new 4th knob adds an even wider scope for fx)


This unit works and looks its absolute best when plugged directly into a CRT TV, but it works well in bigger video rigs with video mixers/ TBCs etc.


The First batch of 30 units are shipping out at the end of January.


-5V DC Micro USB power input (USB cable included)

-Composite video In/out

-NTSC/PAL Compatible

-Dimensions 70mm x 50mm x 32mm"