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Korg KAOSS PAD Entrancer
effects box
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Korg KAOSS PAD Entrancer
Korg
Touch-pad controlled video effects processor with real-time audio-reactive visuals. The XY touchpad controls video effects while simultaneously processing audio. A true audio-visual performance instrument. The touchpad m
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Panasonic WJ-MX10
video mixer
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Panasonic WJ-MX10
Panasonic
Predecessor to the legendary MX50. Fewer effects and no S-Video, but still a solid analog mixer with wipes, fades, and basic effects. More affordable entry point into the Panasonic MX lineup.
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Panasonic WJ-MX50
video mixer
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Panasonic WJ-MX50
Panasonic
The legendary MX50 — arguably the most sought-after analog video mixer in glitch art. 4-input mixer with dual-bus architecture, built-in effects strobe, paint, mosaic, negative, posterize, 200+ wipe patterns, and chroma/
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Videonics MX-1
video mixer
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Videonics MX-1
Videonics
Highly regarded mixer with extensive wipe patterns, digital effects, and a built-in titlemaker. The MX-1 is beloved for its unique effect character and circuit-bending potential. Built-in TBC helps with signal stability.
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converter
COMPHDMI
AJA Converters
AJA
Professional broadcast-quality converters. AJA devices are the gold standard for signal conversion in professional environments. Various models covering every conversion path.
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effects box
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Archer Video Enhancer / Stabilizer
Archer
Basic video enhancer/stabilizer. In glitch art, pushing the enhancement controls beyond normal range produces interesting artifacts. Cheap and common — good circuit bending starter.
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converter
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AV2HDMI
Generic
Ultra-cheap composite to HDMI adapter. Basic upscaling with no processing. Quality is minimal but it works for getting analog signals onto HDMI displays. Ubiquitous on Amazon.
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video mixer
HDMI
Blackmagic ATEM Mini Pro
Blackmagic Design
Modern HDMI production switcher with 4 inputs, built-in streaming encoder, USB-C webcam output, and software control. While designed for streaming, creative misuse yields interesting digital artifacts. The macro system c
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Analog vs Digital
Understanding the difference between analog and digital video signals is fundamental to glitch art. Each type degrades and glitches in fundamentally different ways. Analog Signals Analog video signals are continuous elec
Codecs, Containers, and File Types
Understanding video codecs and container formats is essential for datamoshing and file-based glitch art. Codecs A codec encodes and decodes video data. Common codecs include H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC, ProRes, and VP9. For da
CRT Rescanning
CRT rescanning involves pointing a camera at a CRT display to capture the analog character of the screen — scan lines, phosphor glow, color bleeding, and screen curvature. Camera Selection The camera matters enormously.
EDID — Extended Display Identification Data
EDID is how displays communicate their capabilities to source devices. Understanding EDID is important when working with HDMI devices, scalers, and converters. What It Does When you connect an HDMI device to a display, t
How to Build a Glitch Box
Circuit bending is the creative modification of electronic circuits to create new instruments and audio/visual devices. Safety First - Never bend anything connected to mains power — only work with battery-powered or low-
How to Record Glitch Art
Capturing your glitch art output is essential for sharing and archiving. Several methods exist, each with different tradeoffs. USB Capture Cards The most common method. Plug your device's output into a capture card, whic
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