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Hive Mind Synthesis’s video modules exist where affordability, functionality, and experimentation align with a sense of tactile play…or whatever.
The idea comes out of wanting a simple way to mix more of my old video toys. I also wanted to be able to interface with my existing video synths (hence the Video Downer), and I had the parts around to try making a sort of glitched-out video vca, and it was fun…so I made more of them! I decided to go for 1U for these because you don’t see a lot of 1U video (if any), and it’s a great way to stash little utilities like these.
…And then I had my friend Robots Are Red help me out with a faceplate design, which they (of course) nailed.
Dare I say…the end result is a little bit of magic?!
Passive Video Toolbox
The Passive Video Toolbox is a combination of multiple video tools in one package. You get two DVMDX Dirty Video Mixer Deluxe, two Video Gates, and a Dirty Video Mixer, all in one package. This whole thing is passive (no power required), and available as both a 3U eurorack module and a standalone tabletop device.
The Passive Video Toolbox is a combination of multiple video tools in one package. You get two DVMDX Dirty Video Mixer Deluxe, two Video Gates, and a Dirty Video Mixer, all in one package. This whole thing is passive (no power required), and available as both a 3U eurorack module and a standalone tabletop device. In most cases, self-patching mixers within the unit isn’t suggested as it may glitch you into another dimension.
Eurorack Version
16HP
20mm Depth
Standalone version
145×85×55mm
Passive Video Utilities
The Hive Mind Synthesis DVM (Dirty Video Mixer) is a glitched-out, cheap-n-dirty, ultra-fun way to mix video signals. Simply plug in two video sources (cameras, game systems, video synths, etc) and use the knob to adjust how much of each hits the output. The result is a glitched-out pastiche of both feeds, with a touch of bleed even when turned all of the way in one direction or the other. For slightly more control, check out the DVMDX!
This module is passive and requires no power - or rack, for that matter!
1U (Fits Intellijel or Pulp Logic)
12HP
20mm depth
Panel Design by Robots Are Red
Glitched-out video mixer
The DVMDX (Dirty Video Mixer Deluxe) is an expansion on the slightly-smaller, slightly-cheaper DVM. In addition to the standard video mixing functions, this adds a “position” switch to each input channel. These 3-position switches allow you to select whether that video channel is the left or right side of the mixer knob - or, in the center position - turn the signal off completely. Excellent for moving and evolving glitches, and for the ability to fully remove a video feed from the mix.
This module is passive and requires no power - or rack, for that matter!
1U (Fits Intellijel or Pulp Logic)
14HP
20mm depth
Panel Design by Robots Are Red
Operation Manual
The Video Gate is a passive video passthrough module - Like a VCA (or LPG, I suppose) for your video signal. Running VERY hot voltage (The hotter the better, standard 3v triggers have little effect) to the central input opens the gate and lets the video through. The more voltage, the stronger the signal! Undercurrent creates glitches or no signal at all. Available in both black and purple faceplates!
This module is passive and requires no power - or rack, for that matter!
1U (Fits Intellijel or Pulp Logic)
10HP
20mm depth
Panel Design by Robots Are Red
CV-Controlled Video Gate
Video Mixer with a lil more
The concept of the Video Downer (VD) is pretty straightforward. Most video synths operate on 0-1 volts for everything, including their modulation. Standard eurorack functions on a 0-5 volt standard, which is too much for video rigs. Enter the Video Downer. Simply run your eurorack modulation into the input, and run the output to your video synthesizer. The video downer automatically adjusts the voltage as needed! This is the 3U version, which packs 4 fixed attenuators into one 3U package. If you need a little less of a downer in your life, check out the 1U version!
This module is passive and requires no power - or rack, for that matter!
2HP
20mm depth
Panel Design by Robots Are Red
Automatically adjust eurorack-level voltage to video-synth levels x4
The concept of the Video Downer (VD) is pretty straightforward. Most video synths operate on 0-1 volts for everything, including their modulation. Standard eurorack functions on a 0-5 volt standard, which is too much for video rigs. Enter the Video Downer. Simply run your eurorack modulation into the input, and run the output to your video synthesizer. The video downer automatically adjusts the voltage as needed! Need more than one video downer in your rig? Check out the 3U version, which packs 4 video downers into one 3U, 2HP module.
This module is passive and requires no power - or rack, for that matter!
1U (Fits Intellijel or Pulp Logic)
2HP
20mm depth
Panel Design by Robots Are Red
Automatically adjust eurorack-level voltage to video-synth levels