Video/Visuals Archives - Elevator Sound https://www.elevatorsound.com/product-category/modular/video-visuals/ Eurorack Modular, Synthesizer & Electronic Music Hardware Store Fri, 29 Nov 2024 15:48:12 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.1 Syntonie Solaire Eurorack Video Rectifier Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-solaire-eurorack-video-rectifier-module/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 15:07:51 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=85381 Solaire (pronounced [s?.l???], french word for solar), is a quad full wave rectifier and triple 2:1 mixer with normalisation between rectifier stages and mixers. The full wave rectifier is a really useful circuit, it can be used to convert a ramp/saw wave into a triangle, a triangle wave into a triangle wave twice the frequency of the input, and using it on more complex signals will allow for solarization type of effect as the signal folds on itself, creating kind of metallic shades. The 2:1 mixer is also useful to combine two signals together, most obvious use would be H and V oscillators/ramps combination to produce 2D shapes or summing a signal with a slower signal like an LFO to modulate the offset. Each mixer features a switch to choose between: AVG (average): signal A and signal B are added and the result divided by two ((A+B)/2). ADD (addition): signal A and signal B are added (A+B). SUB (subtract): signal A and signal B are subtracted (A-B). Each rectifiers and mixers can be used individually, but are also normalized to each other as follow: Mixer outputs are normalled to the following rectifier input. This allows to use the mixers input […]

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]]> Solaire (pronounced [s?.l???], french word for solar), is a quad full wave rectifier and triple 2:1 mixer with normalisation between rectifier stages and mixers.

The full wave rectifier is a really useful circuit, it can be used to convert a ramp/saw wave into a triangle, a triangle wave into a triangle wave twice the frequency of the input, and using it on more complex signals will allow for solarization type of effect as the signal folds on itself, creating kind of metallic shades.

The 2:1 mixer is also useful to combine two signals together, most obvious use would be H and V oscillators/ramps combination to produce 2D shapes or summing a signal with a slower signal like an LFO to modulate the offset. Each mixer features a switch to choose between:

  • AVG (average): signal A and signal B are added and the result divided by two ((A+B)/2).
  • ADD (addition): signal A and signal B are added (A+B).
  • SUB (subtract): signal A and signal B are subtracted (A-B).
  • Each rectifiers and mixers can be used individually, but are also normalized to each other as follow:

Mixer outputs are normalled to the following rectifier input. This allows to use the mixers input B (IN B) to add a signal in-between each rectification stage, either for slow modulation or to create more complex shapes and shades.

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]]> Syntonie Seuils Eurorack Triple Video Comparator Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-seuils-eurorack-triple-video-comparator-module/ Sat, 11 Nov 2023 14:14:43 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=85377 Seuils (pronounced [sœj], french word for thresholds) is a module based around a saw animator circuit, with exposed comparator output and boolean logic. It’s first intent is to phase shift ramp/saw signals, however, using it with other periodic waveforms (triangle, sine) or more complex signals offers some interesting waveshaping. The input signal goes through a high speed comparator (hard key generator), which will generate a pulse wave. The SHIFT knob and CV will determine the length of this pulse. The resulting signal is available at the front panel LOGIC output. The pulse is also used to offset part of the input signal, effectively phase shifting a ramp/saw, with the SHIFT knob and CV determining the shift amount. The resulting signal is available on the front panel SHIFT output. Each channel features the same core circuit when the logic switch is set to COMP (comparator), though each one can be set to produce different boolean logic combinations: Channel A features AND gates: when the logic switch is in A&B position, Channel A and Channel B comparator outputs are ANDed together, the resulting signal can then be ANDed again with Channel C when the switch is in (A&B)&C position. Channel B features […]

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]]> Seuils (pronounced [sœj], french word for thresholds) is a module based around a saw animator circuit, with exposed comparator output and boolean logic. It’s first intent is to phase shift ramp/saw signals, however, using it with other periodic waveforms (triangle, sine) or more complex signals offers some interesting waveshaping.

The input signal goes through a high speed comparator (hard key generator), which will generate a pulse wave. The SHIFT knob and CV will determine the length of this pulse. The resulting signal is available at the front panel LOGIC output.
The pulse is also used to offset part of the input signal, effectively phase shifting a ramp/saw, with the SHIFT knob and CV determining the shift amount. The resulting signal is available on the front panel SHIFT output.

Each channel features the same core circuit when the logic switch is set to COMP (comparator), though each one can be set to produce different boolean logic combinations:

  • Channel A features AND gates: when the logic switch is in A&B position, Channel A and Channel B comparator outputs are ANDed together, the resulting signal can then be ANDed again with Channel C when the switch is in (A&B)&C position.
  • Channel B features OR gates: when the logic switch is in A|B position, Channel A and Channel B comparator outputs are ORed together, the resulting signal can then be ORed again with Channel C when the switch is in (A|B)|C position.
  • Channel C features XOR gates: when the logic switch is in A^B position, Channel A and Channel B comparator outputs are XORed together, the resulting signal can then be XORed again with Channel C when the switch is in (A^B)^C position.
  • Those combinations are available at the LOGIC output, but are also used to shift the input signal, thus affecting the SHIFT output too.

Three jumpers at the back of the module allows to modify the boundaries of the threshold for each channel individually, from 0V/+1V to -0.5V/+1.5V, this way, if the input signal is exceeding 0V/+1V, the threshold can be extended in order to sweep accross the whole range of the input signal. Here are the basic uses cases:zx

0V/+1V range when shifting single ramps, as extending the threshold to -0.5V/+1.5V can cause an offset on the shift output that may not be desirable. -0.5V/+1.5V when processing more complex signals that may exceed 0V/+1V.

Specifications
Width: 12hp
Depth: 42mm
Power: +200mA, -0mA
Manufacturer product page here.

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]]> Syntonie Isohelie 3-Bit Posterizer Eurorack Video Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-isohelie-3-bit-posterizer-eurorack-video-module/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:50:06 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=84946 sohélie is a term used in french versions of graphic editing softwares to describe posterization, it is formed on ancient Greek “iso” meaning equal and “hêlios” meaning sun/light. Each channel is based around a 3-bit ADC/DAC which will quantize the input signal into 8 equal steps, resulting in 8 different color shades. Processing a full RGB signal with the 3 channels will constrain it to 512 possible colors. The bitswap features allows to swap the 3 bits together before they’re summed by the R2R DAC, which result in a colorization effect and can be controlled up to video rate. All 3 signal inputs and CV inputs are normalized together. Powered through standard Eurorack connector or DC barrel. Specifications Width: 12hp Depth: 42mm Power: +230mA, -0mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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]]> sohélie is a term used in french versions of graphic editing softwares to describe posterization, it is formed on ancient Greek “iso” meaning equal and “hêlios” meaning sun/light.

Each channel is based around a 3-bit ADC/DAC which will quantize the input signal into 8 equal steps, resulting in 8 different color shades. Processing a full RGB signal with the 3 channels will constrain it to 512 possible colors.

The bitswap features allows to swap the 3 bits together before they’re summed by the R2R DAC, which result in a colorization effect and can be controlled up to video rate.

All 3 signal inputs and CV inputs are normalized together. Powered through standard Eurorack connector or DC barrel.

Specifications
Width: 12hp
Depth: 42mm
Power: +230mA, -0mA
Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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]]> Syntonie Rampes Ramp Generator Sync Extractor Video Eurorack Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-rampes-ramp-generator-sync-extractor-video-eurorack-module/ Wed, 08 May 2024 16:12:50 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=90372 Rampes is a video ramp generator and sync extractor, supporting the following formats: 288p50 / 240p59.94 / 576i50 / 480i59.94 / 576p50 / 480p59.94 / 720p50 / 720p59.94 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i59.94 / 1080i60 / 1080p23.98 / 1080p24 / 1080p25 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p30 The format is detected and selected automatically. In video, a ramp is a signal which produces a gradient that goes from minimum to maximum during the line interval (horizontal ramp) or the frame interval (vertical ramp). By mirroring and further processing them, it is possible to generate 2D shapes. Rampes also features horizontal, vertical and Odd/Even sync outputs, which allows to sync other video modules, as well as audio modules. On its left side, Rampes features (top to bottom): – Horizontal and vertical ramps with their inversions – mirrored horizontal and vertical ramps with their inversions On its right side, Rampes features (top to bottom): – Horizontal, vertical and Odd/Even sync – Diamond, Rectangle, Cross, Star and Ellipse shapes Rampes requires a sync signal over RCA to operate, coming either from a sync generator module, or an external video signal (Composite or Y from Component). The module is powered through standard Eurorack connector or […]

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]]> Rampes is a video ramp generator and sync extractor, supporting the following formats:
288p50 / 240p59.94 / 576i50 / 480i59.94 / 576p50 / 480p59.94 / 720p50 / 720p59.94 / 720p60 / 1080i50 / 1080i59.94 / 1080i60 / 1080p23.98 / 1080p24 / 1080p25 / 1080p29.97 / 1080p30

The format is detected and selected automatically.

In video, a ramp is a signal which produces a gradient that goes from minimum to maximum during the line interval (horizontal ramp) or the frame interval (vertical ramp). By mirroring and further processing them, it is possible to generate 2D shapes. Rampes also features horizontal, vertical and Odd/Even sync outputs, which allows to sync other video modules, as well as audio modules.

On its left side, Rampes features (top to bottom):
– Horizontal and vertical ramps with their inversions
– mirrored horizontal and vertical ramps with their inversions

On its right side, Rampes features (top to bottom):
– Horizontal, vertical and Odd/Even sync
– Diamond, Rectangle, Cross, Star and Ellipse shapes

Rampes requires a sync signal over RCA to operate, coming either from a sync generator module, or an external video signal (Composite or Y from Component).

The module is powered through standard Eurorack connector or DC barrel.

Inputs: RCA Sync input (rear), 75ohm

Outputs:
– RCA Sync output (rear), 75ohm
– 0-1V Ramp and shapes outputs, 75ohm
– 0-5V Sync outputs, 75ohm

Specifications

  • Width: 8hp
  • Depth: 45mm
  • Power: +12v 200mA / -12v 0mA / +5v 0mA

Note that the depth indicated is when using right angle RCA cables.

Manufacturer product page here.
Product manual here.

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]]> Syntonie Entrée RGB Converter Luma Processor Video Eurorack Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-entree-rgb-converter-luma-processor-video-eurorack-module/ Wed, 08 May 2024 16:22:30 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=90375 Entrée (French for input) is a Component to RGB colorspace converter and Luma Processor with the following features: Decodes SD/HD Component (YPbPr) to 1V RGBY outputs. Y signal is normalized to the processor input which features an attenuverter (contrast) and offset (brightness), plugging a jack in the processor input will break the normalisation to allow the processing of another signal. Y pass-through RCA at the rear of the module to sync the sync generator/encoder to the external video signal. It is an update of VU003B with a couple improvements: Low noise switching power supply Active attenuverter in the processor part 75R output impedance on the 1V output jacks to increase the bandwidth, resulting in a sharper picture in HD formats. Some of those improvements can be applied to VU003B (both DIY and production versions), the modifications are detailed in this document: VU003B_Modif.pdf The module is powered through standard Eurorack connector or DC barrel. Inputs: 0-700mV Y, Pb, Pr, 75ohm 0-1V Processor In, 100kohm Outputs: 0-1V R, G, B, Y, Processor Out, 75 ohm 0-700mV Sync Out (rear), 75 ohm Specifications Width: 8hp Depth: 45mm Power: +12v 90mA / -12v 0mA Note that the depth indicated is when using right angle […]

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]]> Entrée (French for input) is a Component to RGB colorspace converter and Luma Processor with the following features:

  • Decodes SD/HD Component (YPbPr) to 1V RGBY outputs.
  • Y signal is normalized to the processor input which features an attenuverter (contrast) and offset (brightness), plugging a jack in the processor input will break the normalisation to allow the processing of another signal.
  • Y pass-through RCA at the rear of the module to sync the sync generator/encoder to the external video signal.

It is an update of VU003B with a couple improvements:

  • Low noise switching power supply
  • Active attenuverter in the processor part
  • 75R output impedance on the 1V output jacks to increase the bandwidth, resulting in a sharper picture in HD formats.

    • Some of those improvements can be applied to VU003B (both DIY and production versions), the modifications are detailed in this document: VU003B_Modif.pdf

    The module is powered through standard Eurorack connector or DC barrel.

    Inputs:

    • 0-700mV Y, Pb, Pr, 75ohm
    • 0-1V Processor In, 100kohm

    Outputs:

    • 0-1V R, G, B, Y, Processor Out, 75 ohm
    • 0-700mV Sync Out (rear), 75 ohm

    Specifications

    • Width: 8hp
    • Depth: 45mm
    • Power: +12v 90mA / -12v 0mA

    Note that the depth indicated is when using right angle RCA cables.

    Manufacturer product page here.

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    ]]> Syntonie Animate Eurorack Quadrature Video LFO Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-animate-eurorack-quadrature-video-lfo-module/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 15:42:59 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=84937 Animate is a quadrature low frequency oscillator with triangle, sine and square waveform outputs, with 4 outputs 90 degrees apart for each waveform. It features a coarse tune to set initial frequency and a fine tune so it can be set to slowly scrolling up and down when used at audio rate. CV inputs allows to modulate the frequency using an external signal, it is normalized to 1V to widen the frequency range available from the coarse tune. Frequency range: 0.01Hz to 600Hz An 8HP expander allows to add 4 more waveforms (saw, trapezoid, shark and chainsaw). Specifications Width: 8hp Depth: 42mm Power: +90mA, -0mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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    ]]>     Animate is a quadrature low frequency oscillator with triangle, sine and square waveform outputs, with 4 outputs 90 degrees apart for each waveform.

    It features a coarse tune to set initial frequency and a fine tune so it can be set to slowly scrolling up and down when used at audio rate. CV inputs allows to modulate the frequency using an external signal, it is normalized to 1V to widen the frequency range available from the coarse tune.

    Frequency range: 0.01Hz to 600Hz

    An 8HP expander allows to add 4 more waveforms (saw, trapezoid, shark and chainsaw).

    Specifications
    Width: 8hp
    Depth: 42mm
    Power: +90mA, -0mA
    Manufacturer product page here.
    Product manual here.

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    ]]>         Syntonie Animate Expander Eurorack Video LFO Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-animate-expander-eurorack-video-lfo-module/ Tue, 31 Oct 2023 16:34:54 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=84944 Adds 4 additional waveforms to Animate: saw, trapezoid, shark and chainsaw. Saw is twice the frequency of other waveforms and are 180° degrees apart, all other waveforms are 90° degrees apart. Connected to Animate through 2x 4pin connector, the core module provides power and triangle/square waveforms used to derive the expander waveforms. Please note this requires the Syntonie Animate. Outputs: 0-1V, 499 ohm Specifications Width: 8hp Depth: 15mm Power: +12v 40mA / -12v 0mA / +5v 0mA Manufacturer product page here. Product manual here.

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    ]]>     Adds 4 additional waveforms to Animate: saw, trapezoid, shark and chainsaw. Saw is twice the frequency of other waveforms and are 180° degrees apart, all other waveforms are 90° degrees apart.

    Connected to Animate through 2x 4pin connector, the core module provides power and triangle/square waveforms used to derive the expander waveforms. Please note this requires the Syntonie Animate.

    Outputs: 0-1V, 499 ohm

    Specifications

    • Width: 8hp
    • Depth: 15mm
    • Power: +12v 40mA / -12v 0mA / +5v 0mA

    Manufacturer product page here.
    Product manual here.

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    ]]>         Syntonie VU001B Video Distribution Amplifier Eurorack Visual Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-vu001b-video-distribution-amplifier-eurorack-visual-module/ Thu, 22 Dec 2022 14:11:42 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=72066 VU001B is an updated version of VU001, it retain the same features as the previous version with smaller depth and simplified jumper configuration. No more sync termination jumper as the rear RCA input is now buffered, a single jumper is used to either: – distribute the signal at the front RCA input to the 4 front RCA outputs and rear RCA output – distribute the signal at the rear RCA input to the 4 front RCA outputs as well as the rear RCA output. Ideal to distribute a Composite video signal to multiple monitors/capture devices, or sync signal across multiple modular systems. Inputs: – 75 ohm, RCA (front) – 75 ohm, RCA (back) Outputs: – 75 ohm, RCA (front) – 75 ohm, RCA (back) Specifications Width: 4hp Depth: 25mm Power: +51mA / -15mA Manufacturer product page here.

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    ]]>     VU001B is an updated version of VU001, it retain the same features as the previous version with smaller depth and simplified jumper configuration.

    No more sync termination jumper as the rear RCA input is now buffered, a single jumper is used to either:

    – distribute the signal at the front RCA input to the 4 front RCA outputs and rear RCA output
    – distribute the signal at the rear RCA input to the 4 front RCA outputs as well as the rear RCA output.

    Ideal to distribute a Composite video signal to multiple monitors/capture devices, or sync signal across multiple modular systems.

    Inputs:
    – 75 ohm, RCA (front)
    – 75 ohm, RCA (back)

    Outputs:
    – 75 ohm, RCA (front)
    – 75 ohm, RCA (back)

    Specifications

    • Width: 4hp
    • Depth: 25mm
    • Power: +51mA / -15mA

    Manufacturer product page here.

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    ]]>         Syntonie VU010 Triple 2:1 Mixer Eurorack Visual Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-vu010-triple-21-mixer-eurorack-visual-module/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:09:45 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=66244 The VU010 is a triple, 2-way mixer for video, which allows you to sum two 0-1V signals into one 0-1V output. It can be used as 3 independent 2-way mixers, or as a 4-input mixer by means of jack normalisation (the output of the first mixer is mixed with the second one, output of the second one mixed with the third one). – 4HP – 25mA +12V – 25mA -12V – 0mA +5V – 40mm deep

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    ]]>     The VU010 is a triple, 2-way mixer for video, which allows you to sum two 0-1V signals into one 0-1V output. It can be used as 3 independent 2-way mixers, or as a 4-input mixer by means of jack normalisation (the output of the first mixer is mixed with the second one, output of the second one mixed with the third one).

    – 4HP
    – 25mA +12V
    – 25mA -12V
    – 0mA +5V
    – 40mm deep

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    ]]>         Syntonie VU007B Sync Generator/RGB Encoder Eurorack Visual Module https://www.elevatorsound.com/product/syntonie-vu007b-sync-generator-rgb-encoder-eurorack-visual-module/ Tue, 06 Sep 2022 20:32:38 +0000 https://www.elevatorsound.com/?post_type=product&p=66250 RGB to Composite/S-Video/Component encoder Sync Generator capable of the following standards: 288p50/240p59.94/576i50/480i59.94/576p50/480p59.94/720p50/720p60/1080i50/1080i60/1080p25/1080p30 selected by the mean of 3 slide switches. RCA sync I/O at the rear of the module 50mm deep (DIY) / 20mm deep (Assembled) (Depth indicated is with power cable fitted but without RCA cable plugged in. Vertical RCA sockets are used at the rear of the module, with the tallest RCA we’ve tested, the total depth of the DIY version is around 70mm, smaller or right angle RCA cable is ideal for shallow eurorack cases.) Inputs: – 0-1V RGB, 499 ohm, jack – 0-700mV Sync in, 75 ohm, RCA (rear) Outputs: – 0-700mV YPbPr/CVBS, 75 ohm, RCA – 0-700mV S-Video, 75 ohm, Mini Din-4 – 0-700mV Sync out, 75 ohm, RCA (rear)

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    ]]>     RGB to Composite/S-Video/Component encoder

    Sync Generator capable of the following standards: 288p50/240p59.94/576i50/480i59.94/576p50/480p59.94/720p50/720p60/1080i50/1080i60/1080p25/1080p30 selected by the mean of 3 slide switches.

    RCA sync I/O at the rear of the module

    50mm deep (DIY) / 20mm deep (Assembled)

    (Depth indicated is with power cable fitted but without RCA cable plugged in. Vertical RCA sockets are used at the rear of the module, with the tallest RCA we’ve tested, the total depth of the DIY version is around 70mm, smaller or right angle RCA cable is ideal for shallow eurorack cases.)

    Inputs:
    – 0-1V RGB, 499 ohm, jack
    – 0-700mV Sync in, 75 ohm, RCA (rear)

    Outputs:
    – 0-700mV YPbPr/CVBS, 75 ohm, RCA
    – 0-700mV S-Video, 75 ohm, Mini Din-4
    – 0-700mV Sync out, 75 ohm, RCA (rear)

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