Professional broadcast-quality converters. AJA devices are the gold standard for signal conversion in professional environments. Various models covering every conversion path.

Basic video enhancer/stabilizer. In glitch art, pushing the enhancement controls beyond normal range produces interesting artifacts. Cheap and common — good circuit bending starter

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.

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 interesti

PCIe capture card supporting analog inputs and HDMI up to 4K. Internal card — requires desktop PC with available PCIe slot.

High-quality capture device supporting analog and digital inputs. Captures up to 1080i via HDMI and SD via analog. One of the few capture devices with both composite AND HDMI input

Circuit-bent video device with CV Control Voltage input for integration with modular synthesizer setups. Bridges the gap between audio modular and video glitch.

Handmade HDMI glitch device from Carrot Video. Purpose-built for creating digital glitch effects on HDMI signals. One of the few dedicated HDMI glitch devices.

Eurorack video synthesis modules compatible with LZX signal format. Focused on color and pattern generation.

Makers of creative audio-visual instruments. Their video devices generate patterns and visuals, often with audio integration. Standalone units rather than Eurorack format.

4-input analog production switcher. Basic wipe transitions and cut switching. A solid entry-level mixer for building a multi-source setup.

8-input production switcher with both composite and S-Video on every channel. More I/O than most analog mixers in its class.

Compact professional-grade converters specializing in SDI/HDMI conversion. Excellent build quality in tiny form factors. Popular in production environments.

Simple HDMI-to-USB capture. Appears as a webcam to the computer. Very plug-and-play but HDMI only — no analog inputs.

Older Extron matrix switcher line. Still functional and often available cheaply. SIS control compatible.

Higher-end Extron matrix with wideband routing — handles composite, S-Video, component, and RGBHV signals. Built-in audio matrix. RS-232 and Ethernet control. The CrossPoint series

Enhanced MAV series with audio follow capability — audio routing follows video routing automatically. Same SIS serial control.

Professional AV matrix switchers. Route any input to any output — essential for complex multi-device setups. SIS Simple Instruction Set serial control. The backbone of serious glit

HDMI splitter with downscaling capability. Useful for creating copies of HDMI signals at different resolutions.

Budget-friendly 4-input HDMI switcher with basic transitions and USB output for streaming. Affordable entry point into HDMI mixing.

Rebranded Videonics MXPro after Focus Enhancements acquired the product line. Same core hardware with Focus branding.

Rebranded Videonics MXProDV. Same DV-capable mixer with Focus Enhancements branding.

Eurorack video synthesis module maker. Produces modules compatible with the LZX video signal ecosystem.

Hand-built video glitch devices from a dedicated glitch art hardware maker. Multiple models with different effect characters — from subtle color manipulation to extreme signal dest

Open-source video scaler based on the GBS8200 board. Community firmware dramatically improves quality. Great for converting unusual analog formats. DIY-friendly.

Ubiquitous cheap USB capture dongles. Quality varies wildly. Many struggle with glitchy/unstable signals. Good enough for getting started but plan to upgrade.

Captures two composite sources simultaneously and outputs via HDMI. Useful for side-by-side monitoring.

Tiny standalone recorder designed for FPV drone footage. Records composite video directly to MicroSD. No computer needed. Useful for portable glitch art recording.

Basic HDMI capture cards. Quality ranges from terrible to acceptable. Check for chipset — MS2109 and MS2130 based cards are common.

Ultra-cheap HDMI to composite downconverter. Basic conversion with minimal quality. Useful for getting digital sources into analog chains.

FPV video receiver/recorder adapted for glitch art capture. Handles unstable signals reasonably well.

Best Buy brand HDMI to composite converter. Slightly better build quality than generic alternatives.

Japanese capture device that's become THE community favorite. Handles unstable/glitchy signals better than almost any other capture card. Composite and S-Video input. Hard to find

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-visua

4-input video mixer with built-in effects and audio-reactive capabilities. Compact form factor. Also appears in the effects category due to its dual nature.

Professional presentation scaler accepting multiple input formats and outputting scaled HDMI or VGA. Useful for format conversion in complex setups.

Compact handmade glitch device with unique effect character. Part of the growing ecosystem of purpose-built glitch art hardware.

The company that popularized modular video synthesis in Eurorack format. LZX defined the standard signal format that other manufacturers follow. Extensive module lineup covering ge

Common chipset found in many budget HDMI capture cards. Basic but functional. Widely available under many brand names.

Improved successor to the MS2109 chipset. Better color handling and lower latency. Found in many mid-range capture cards.

HDMI production switcher with touchscreen control and streaming capabilities. Compact form factor with good feature set for the price.

Open-source line multiplier for converting analog video to HDMI. Extremely low latency. Originally designed for retro gaming but useful in glitch art chains for analog-to-digital c

Compact Panasonic video processor. Simple but effective circuit-bending target.

Combined effects processor and title generator. The titling capability adds text overlay to glitch art. Popular bend target.

Compact effects box with wipes, strobe, paint, negative, mosaic, and a built-in audio input for audio-reactive effects. Simple two-input mixer section. One of the most circuit-bent

Compact mixer/effects unit with wipes, effects, and audio input. Popular circuit-bending target. Good balance of mixing and effects capability.

Higher-end AVE series with expanded effects, keying capabilities, and built-in title generator. More I/O options than the AVE5.

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

Mid-range Panasonic mixer bridging the MX10 and MX50. Adds S-Video support and expanded effects compared to the MX10.

Feature-rich analog mixer with extensive wipe patterns and built-in effects. Part of Panasonic's professional MX lineup.

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, po

Legacy capture devices. Various models with varying quality. Driver support can be problematic on modern systems.

VGA to composite/S-Video converter. Useful for getting computer sources into analog chains.

Professional time base corrector. Stabilizes video signals for consistent sync. Essential for working with VHS and other unstable sources in complex chains.

Budget-friendly analog to HDMI upscaler. Alternative to RetroTINK at a lower price point.

Line doubler/upscaler designed for retro gaming but incredibly useful in glitch art chains. Converts analog signals to HDMI with minimal latency. Various models with different feat

Ultra-compact 4-input HDMI switcher. Basic transitions and PIP. Very small footprint.

Enhanced version of the mini with added recording capabilities and more transition options.

Compact 4-channel video mixer from Roland's EDIROL line. Basic mixing with transitions and MIDI control in a portable form factor.

Roland's workhorse 4-channel video mixer. T-bar fader, built-in effects, transition wipes, picture-in-picture, and MIDI control. Extremely popular for live VJ performance and glitc

8-channel video mixer with DVI output. Dual T-bar faders for complex layering. Professional-grade for large multi-source setups and live performance.

Multi-format switcher handling both composite and DVI inputs. Designed for presentation environments but adaptable for creative use.

Video sampler — captures and loops video clips in real-time. Rare and sought after for live performance use. Can create stuttering, looping, and time-displacement effects.

Roland's professional USB video capture. Clean HDMI capture with low latency. USB-C output. Reliable and well-built.

Compact 2-channel HDMI mixer with scaling and basic effects. Useful as a format converter and simple switcher.

Roland's 4-input HDMI video switcher with built-in effects. Clean HDMI switching with professional features.

Enhanced V-1HD with added scaling capabilities and expanded effect options. Handles mixed resolution inputs.

Multi-format video switcher accepting composite, HDMI, DVI, and VGA. Professional-grade with extensive I/O.

Roland's flagship multi-format production switcher. Massive I/O count with support for virtually every signal type.

The bridge between analog and digital — takes composite AND HDMI. Built-in touchscreen effects, MIDI/USB control, streaming output. The successor to the V-4 with added HDMI I/O.

Ultra-compact 2-channel mixer designed for simple switching and basic effects. Highly portable.

Compact AV mixer with built-in audio mixing. Combines video switching with audio in a small footprint. USB output for streaming.

Updated version of the VR-3 with improved features and HDMI I/O. Still combines video and audio mixing in a compact unit.

Slightly expanded version of the SFX-9 with additional effect options. Another excellent circuit-bending candidate.

Further iteration of Sima's SFX effects mixer line with expanded capabilities.

Basic 2-input mixer with effects. Popular circuit-bending target due to simple circuit design and low cost.

Sima's compact effects mixer. Simple and cheap — ideal for beginners learning circuit bending.

Sima's video effects processor. Basic effects with circuit-bending potential. Cheap and common.

Japanese TBC/frame buffer device. Handles signal stabilization with additional frame buffer capabilities.

Raspberry Pi-based video synthesizer and effects processor running vidOS. Generates patterns, processes input video, and outputs via composite and HDMI. Open-source firmware means

Sony video effects processor. Less common than Panasonic or Videonics units but produces unique effect character.

Higher-end Sony effects processor with S-Video support. Rare find with distinctive Sony signal processing character.

Reliable composite/S-Video capture adapter. Decent signal handling for the price.

USB 3.0 HDMI capture from StarTech. Solid build quality and reliable performance.

Composite/S-Video to HDMI converter with scaling. Can serve as both a converter and capture preparation device.

French maker of analog video synthesis modules and standalone devices. Designs focus on analog signal generation and processing with emphasis on color and pattern.

HDMI to composite converter in a metal housing. More reliable than generic plastic alternatives.

Budget HDMI to composite converter. Plastic housing but functional.

Analog to VGA scaler. Converts composite and S-Video to VGA output with scaling options.

Multi-input scaler with component support and DVI output option. More versatile than the 3150.

Top of the AVT line with the most input options and output flexibility. Professional scaling in the TV-One tradition.

Professional multi-format video scalers. Handle virtually every signal type with high-quality scaling. Various models in the series for different I/O configurations.

Eurorack video synthesis modules. Compatible with LZX signal format. Known for accessible, DIY-friendly designs.

Eurorack video modules for the LZX-compatible ecosystem. Specialized processing and generation modules.

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. B

Professional-grade successor to the MX-1 with expanded effects, improved TBC, and cleaner signal path. The MX3000 designation indicates the professional tier.

Digital Video variant of the MXPro adding FireWire/DV input and output. Bridges analog and early digital video workflows.

Video processor with TBC functionality and S-Video support. The built-in TBC helps stabilize signals in complex chains.

Dedicated video title generator. Circuit bending the character generation produces wild text-based glitch effects.

Original Videonics titlemaker. A classic circuit-bending target — bent character generation creates unique visual artifacts.

Video processing amplifier with color correction controls. Adjusts hue, saturation, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. In glitch art, pushing these controls to extremes produces

Updated version of the VE-1 with refined controls. Same stacking technique applies for compound effects.