The LZX Ecosystem

Wave Comber Audio visualizer (audio in/out; composite video in/out)
Mainbow 4 oscillator + video input + audio modulation HSL video synth (basically fully compatible, but final output composite-only; all other i/o 0-1v LZX standard)

Dave Jones Design

https://www.jonesvideo.com/
Modules

MVIP image processor (-5 to 5v CV in; composite video in/out)

Erogenous Tones

http://erogenous-tones.com/
Modules

Structure Open GL visual generator/processor (0–1v CV in; composite video in/out)

Gieskes

http://gieskes.nl/
DIY and Standalone

3trinsRGB+1c 3 osc, 2 lfo semi-modular video synth (LZX output expander; CV/audio in; composite video in/out)
Oscillatoscope2
oscillatoscope1
Schele mixer

Razmasynth

http://www.razmasynth.com/
DIY and Modules

Sleepy Circuits

https://sleepycircuits.com/
Module and Standalone

Hypno (-5 to 5v CV in; composite/HDMI/USB video out)

Special Stage Systems

DIY and Modules

Ming Mecca World Core videogame synthesizer & physics engine
Ming Mecca Control Core NES gamepad to CV interface
Ming Micro

1010 Music

https://1010music.com/
Modules

Laserbox pattern generator (can drive Cyclops)

Tymkrs

https://www.tindie.com/stores/tymkrs/items/
Modules

GlitchCRT 3-input audio reactive glitch device (composite video in/out on 1/8" jacks)
A2H Composite + audio to HDMI converter (possibly just a panel-mounted cheap converter?)
H2A HDMI to composite + audio converter (possibly just a panel-mounted cheap converter?)

--------------------------Native 0–1v- / video rate–capable utilities-------------------------------------------

Busy Circuits

https://busycircuits.com/
Modules

ALM017 Pamela’s NEW Workout modulation source (can be set to 0-1v)

4MS

https://4mscompany.com/
DIY and Modules

Buffered Mult (fully video rate)
Quad Pingable LFO (0-1V only for inputs)

Korg

https://www.korg.com/
Standalone

SQ-1 sequencer

Malekko Heavy Industry

https://malekkoheavyindustry.com
Modules

AD/LFO-v (1v range; discontinued)

mxmxmx

https://ornament-and-cri.me/
DIY and Modules

Ornament and Crime

Mystic Circuits

https://www.mysticcircuits.com/
Modules

Tree sequential switch (works with 0-1v, near video rate)
Ruins quad oscillator (under development)

Plankton Electronics

https://www.planktonelectronics.com/
Modules

MIX1 2-channel mixer w/ attenuvert & bias (audio + video version has range up to 6MHz)

Pulp Logic

http://pulplogic.com/
1u Modules

Comparator (near video rate; fine for ramps, chunky on video)
Express expression pedal interface (can be set to 0-1v range w/ trimpot)

SSSR Labs

https://www.sssrlabs.com
Modules

Matrixarchate matrix signal router (can pass video-rate signals; switching only up to audio rate)

Xaoc Devices

http://xaocdevices.com/
Modules

Zadar quad envelope/LFO (can be set to 0-1v)

joem · November 9, 2019, 2:50pm

Anything’s LZX-compatible if you use a Bridge!

Do you want to include modules that have composite input and/or output? I think they can be pretty useful with LZX gear, even if none of their CV inputs/outputs have been specially designed for 0-1V luma signals. In particular, modules like Razmasynth’s Telewizor/Vector and Special Stage System’s World Core seem to be ones that people tend to use with LZX gear.

sean · November 9, 2019, 5:29pm

My inclusion of certain things and not others is definitely questionable. I guess my basis was not how useful to a video system could a module be (because then, yeah, the list would expand greatly) but to what extent is a manufacturer trying to work within the LZX format – basing that largely on whether it is purpose-built to work within the 0-1v control voltage LZX standard, at video rate (and also if there seemed to be a commitment towards continuous production rather than a one-off DIY project).

So the notes in parentheses are commentary upon that, certainly not a total listing of functionality.

sean · November 9, 2019, 5:38pm

Honestly, originally in my head this was only a list of people making what I would call “fully compatible” modules: purpose-built to work at 0-1v, video rate, at both inputs and outputs (rather than only able to be integrated at the beginning or end of the chain). Which is to say it was just the top four of the list.

And really the point was that, in the last few days, that went from 2 to 4. Which is awesome!

Dewb · November 11, 2019, 3:43pm

The 4ms buffered mult advertises LZX video signal compatibility: https://4mscompany.com/buffmult.php

It also might be worth mentioning controllers/sequencers that have a 0-1V output mode, I was pleasantly surprised to learn the Korg SQ-1 offers that feature: https://www.korg.com/us/products/dj/sq_1/specifications.php

sean · November 12, 2019, 12:36am

Yeah, went back and forth on the 4ms mult. Guess I ended up taking it out because it seemed like such a “utility”…? I dunno. Again, the list above is totally subjective.

Probably more useful would be a more finely gradated list:

Fully LZX-format in/out video modules (basically work like any LZX module)
(Scanner, Video Calculator, 3x Function Generator, Ruins, etc.)
Compatible start/end of chain video devices (has some sort of 0-1v, video-rate in or out)
(Structure, 3trins w/ DIY add-on, Fluxus Duo, etc.)
Adaptable video modules
(Telewizor, World Core, etc.)
Native 0-1v-capable utilities
(Quad LFO, 4ms mult, SQ-1, Zadar, etc.)

But even those lines can get blurry.

…And then maybe a whole other list would be necessary of non-0-1v, non-video-rate modules that are still especially useful/interesting in a video set-up?

Dewb · November 12, 2019, 2:33am

This is even more esoteric, but monome ansible 2.0 running the Levels app supports 0-1V output if you turn the range controls almost all the way down (4 lights lit.) A tad steppy (1/10th the DAC resolution, sadly) but MP inputs with slew make that ignorable.

sean · October 22, 2020, 1:02am

Guess there are some more additions here, huh?

Syntonie
Frequency Doubler, Component2RGB, Quad Inverter, CBV001

Visible Signals
Quarterizer, RGB Matrix, Video Mult, Wrangler

sean · October 22, 2020, 1:07am

Excited to pick up a couple things from Visible Signals (@VisibleSignals)!

Anyone else in the L.A. area want to get in on the pre-order together and split the shipping?

rempesm · October 22, 2020, 1:11am

Quarterizer and RGB Matrix are on my list, for sure.

Same offer goes for anyone in the Portland, OR area if you want to get in on the pre-order discount by Nov 1st and split shipping. DM me if you’re interested.

VisibleSignals · October 22, 2020, 1:44am

Thank you for your support guys, you are awesome

reverselandfill · October 22, 2020, 7:18am

@sean: you can add my new modules to the list if you want: CMIX, Matrix Mixer

sean · October 22, 2020, 7:51am

Because this isn’t in the wiki section, don’t think I can edit my original post any more.

Always meant to follow up this thread with a more definitive and organized wiki post (following the 4-category schema outlined above), but there are so many things I mean to do… Maybe soon? (How does the wiki thing work here anyway?)

Or if someone else wants to take this upon themselves, I certainly wouldn’t complain. Seems like a handy thing to have.

Fabong · October 22, 2020, 1:05pm

A wiki/directory to keep a list of all manufacturers and their modules in one place would be extremely handy. Excited to hear about Visible Signals and their Quarterizer.

reverselandfill · October 22, 2020, 1:18pm

I would like to take this task upon me.
@moderators: How do I create a WIKI that anyone can edit, and what is the right location… the Library?

wednesdayayay · October 22, 2020, 2:53pm

happy to help with WIKIs I’ve done a bunch of that over on the scanlines forum

Z0NK0UT · October 22, 2020, 3:00pm

I changed the post to a WIKI and moved it to the library. Do you want to try editing the OP again?

reverselandfill · October 22, 2020, 3:23pm

I can edit
working on it now!

wednesdayayay · October 22, 2020, 5:15pm

wow this page is looking great! good work @reverselandfill

jwsmithwick1 · October 22, 2020, 6:43pm

This page is wonderful. Thank you very much for putting it together!

Probably need to add the 4MS buffered mult (operates at video rates) and the Quad Pingable LFO (can be set to 0-1v range)

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