Sync Eater, an analog video glitch FX processor // Gleix Devices
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The Sync Eater is an analog video effects processor which boasts a series of knobs, switches, buttons, and CV inputs making it suitable for both studio & live use. With a focus on glitch visuals achieved through experimentation, it easily slots into any composite video workflow where a classic distorted analog style is desired. This release model utilizes custom PCBs, PCB mounted controls, and a silkscreen printed front panel.
00:00 - Promo shots
01:00 - Background info, intro
01:50 - Video capture info
03:03 - Enclosure layout, i/o, control scheme
03:42 - Simple signal processing 1, basic tweaks, luma shift
05:35 - Simple signal processing 2, Primary modulation, processing
07:30 - Simple signal processing 3, colors, experiments
11:51 - Complex signal processing, AI generated faces
13:03 - CV inputs & modular integration
15:50 - Extended experiments w/ faces
20:27 - Wrap up, references
Twin Peaks through Sync Eater demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieTQT...
Prototype model: http://gleix.net/synceater-prototype
Capture methods used in this video:
• CRT (top left): Sony Trinitron 13” CRT TV KV-13M42 shot with a Panasonic G85, 12-40mm F2.8
• Direct composite capture card (bottom right): Elgato Video Capture
• Hdmi capture (top right): Sync eater into a Panasonic WJ-MX12 video mixer, into a Rasfox Composite to HDMI converter, into an Elgato Cam Link 4k HDMI capture card
All music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via my website, bandcamp, or common streaming services as Gleix or Broken Alias. If released, my music is typically made available under Creative Commons Licensing.
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