Muff's Modules & More

nickciontea · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:44 pm Post subject:

I have a wjmx12 that I got for a small donation to my old high school.. way to big and bulky to gig with.. I've used it only twice in larger gigs..

But at home its a wonderful way to quickly switch/mix between my Ipad/stock footage and live camera.

looking to get a v4 asap

Arturo00 · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 2:55 pm Post subject:

daverj · Posted: Fri Apr 13, 2012 4:38 pm Post subject:

The Videonics MX-1 is a bit more limited, but small and in that price range. It's a 2 TBC mixer with up to 4 inputs. Their MX-Pro is usually a lot higher, but occasionally you find one cheap. It's got a few more features.

Arturo00 · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 9:38 pm Post subject:

giorgio · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 10:35 pm Post subject:

i dig the mx-10 and modded it as documented around the web for external keying of the 2 sources. sima sfx-m is also pretty good for cheap.

lizlarsen · Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 11:39 pm Post subject:

Hey Arturo! I would definitely recommend the TVFKG over the TVMF initially in general terms -- it has a HUGE variety of uses (see the patch list on its' module page on the LZX site.) Also it's in stock now and the TVMF isn't publicly available yet.

One option if you want oscillators is to drop the Blending Matrix and Sandin Module in favor of two oscillators. That's going to slant the system heavily in that direction though. It's hard to make it strong for synthesis and processing both in the 2K budget.

You could always start with just the VSG, CVE, Voltage Bridge, and TVFKG as a 4 module rig, save a little money and get to know those VERY well, and expand from there after you have a better idea of where you want to go with your system.

Arturo00 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:19 pm Post subject:

Wish me luck guys. I just placed my initial order at AH! Soon I'll be postin' pictures of my doodles too!!!

lizlarsen · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:20 pm Post subject:

Congrats, Arturo! applause

xart · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:34 pm Post subject:

lizlarsen · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:35 pm Post subject:

we need a muffwiggler videosynther headshot directory!

xart · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:39 pm Post subject:

Arturo00 · Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 2:53 pm Post subject:

Honestly guys, I can't fucking wait! I'm gonna have this thing hooked up to my 46" TV in my living room. It's gonna be rad.

The first i'll do is take a videosynth headshot It's peanut butter jelly time!

Arturo00 · Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:46 am Post subject:

bitSmasher · Posted: Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:27 am Post subject:

excellent, wonder if the audio section can be put to use for CV modulation signals

Arturo00 · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 9:30 am Post subject:

Hey guys, a coworker of mine is selling a Christie Digital Vivid Lite LCD projector with extra lamp for $400. I said I'd buy it but I really don't know if it's a good deal. A google search shows the thing was released in 2001. It was a demo unit but claims it has very little use, plus the extra lamp. I can't seem to find any reviews. I know Christie makes high end projectors, so should I go with this or would getting a newer, perhaps less quality unit instead be a better option?

If anyone has an opinion, please feel free to voice it before I buy the thing!

http://www.projectorcentral.com/Christie-Vivid_Lite.htm

Thanks!

Ps. I'm only going to be using it for live projections.

daverj · Posted: Mon May 28, 2012 10:35 am Post subject:

That is a pretty good price, and Christie does make high end projectors. But modern ones also have much higher contrast ratios than ones from back then, which makes the blacks blacker and colors richer.

starpause · Posted: Wed May 22, 2013 6:08 pm Post subject:

another n00b here planning what LZX modules to pick up. i'm after a "pattern synthesis workflow" rather than external video processing... but i'm also in love with feedback and video processing modules may come in handy there?

so far i'm thinking:
color video encoder
video sync generator
video waveform generator
audio frequency decoder
video ramps
video logic

and to pick up a 2nd VWG and the new TVFKG + VBM when they're out

was thinking to grab a tiptop audio happy ending kit or two for mounting, any cheaper/more sane option there? i'm planning this for a home studio, not touring.

also, for reference, my two favorite LZX examples: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlTgpQ-Hscc http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWrt5xMK9cM

and my current gear list:
atari video music modified by switchedon
pocket v-blank
hss3jb
roland v4

the atari video music is the most satisfying bit of kit there, nice work liz! and that's pretty much what convinced me to dive into an analog modular with an audio frequency decoder. and like i said, enjoy playing with feedback on the v4 but would like more control over the feedback than that unit offers.

TIA for any thoughts/advice!

Arturo00 · Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 2:28 pm Post subject:

I LOVE feedback on the V4! Especially when you turn on the Negative effect. Combined with keying between the two channels is among my favorite video effects.

nickciontea · Posted: Thu May 23, 2013 4:07 pm Post subject:

starpause · Posted: Fri May 24, 2013 12:58 pm Post subject:

nickciontea, thanks for the tips! really wish i could have visited analoguehaven when i was in la last month to get a better idea of what i'm doing before diving in.

AFD is pretty key to me, that's been the #1 feature i look for as i picked up different video synthesizers to plug into the v4. will hold off on logic.

any particular audio oscillator in mind? if i go that route rather than getting a 2nd VWG will i need to pick up the voltage bridge? are there any audio oscillator and voltage bridge combinations that are more versatile/interesting than just picking up another VWG?

cases/power: i see the tiptop zeus busboard costs as much as the happy ending, got to explore options more. second guessing myself on if this will be purely studio since i do perform out... so far i've just been sampling analog stuff into modul8 but audio-reactive live patching has it's allure. is the tiptop station 252 out of the question for lzx setups? i saw in another thread there was the question of module depth, besides power. i see monorocket mentioned a bunch, any other manufactures that may not be on my radar? edit: read more on the lzx site, goike & enclave added to my considerations, hmm!

Arturo00, will play around w/ negative and keying w/ feedback tonight ^^

thanks again for all the thoughts!