The I.F.D., A semi-modular audiovisual synthesizer // Model No. GVS006 // Gleix Devices Gleix 2020-12-03 | The I.F.D., or Industrial Feedback Device, is an audiovisual synthesizer based around a no-input video feedback loop, video RAM and buffer manipulations, simple oscillator functionality, audio reactivity, CV implementation to allow easy integration into an existing modular ecosystem (esp. eurorack), and a visual method for building unique waveforms and sounds. The I/O includes two composite video outputs, a VGA output, an external audio input (1/8” and 1/4”), and a standard 2.1mm barrel jack for a 5v power supply. 0:00 // Promo01:00 // Introduction02:22 // Rear i/o, powering up03:16 // Basic controls (color mixing, image shifting)04:35 // LFO, oscillator usage06:48 // CV implementation10:32 // Patchbay (basic usage)13:02 // Patchbay quick notes and other footage13:29 // Audio output, generating unique sounds18:08 // Additional basic controls18:30 // Audio input, amplifier20:35 // Audio input explained further, tips n' tricks22:16 // Simple one-patch audio reactive glitches23:29 // Wrap-up, additional tips26:17 // hoarseDevice page: gleix.net/ifdExtended demo performance (CRT TV): youtu.be/4bnX4lrx3ZcExtended demo performance (Capture card): youtu.be/Pj2v4KDqseUPrevious video synth (100PFB): gleix.net/100pfbSimilar builds can be custom made - feel free to reach out via my website where I have a contact form, as well as a dedicated form for video synthesizer requests. All music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via gleix.netgleix.netinstagram.com/gleixpatreon.com/gleixModel no. GVS006#videosynthesizer #analogvisuals #videomodular
All Day I Dream of Endless Summer • 9/18/2022 • Brooklyn Mirage Timelapse Gleix 2023-06-03 | gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-2022-1/2022/9/18/all-day-i-dream-of-endless-summer-lee-burridge-sebastien-leger-lost-desert-
Gleix - Lenntrak Blue 88 (Official music video) // Dirtywave M8 Tracker Synthwave Gleix 2023-03-31 | Join Lenntrak Blue 88 on a synthwave voyage through space as it heads toward inter-dimensional shapeshifting monolithic enemies of the 16bit era.Composed on the Dirtywave M8 tracker. The M8 project file for this song is included with the Bandcamp download! Link below.Released through Liminal EditionsTrack on Bandcamp: gleix.bandcamp.com/album/lenntrak-blue-88Gleix Bandcamp: gleix.bandcamp.comGleix Instagram: instagram.com/gleixGleix Website: gleix.netLiminal Editions Bandcamp: liminal-editions.bandcamp.comLiminal Editions Instagram: instagram.com/liminal_editions#m8tracker #synthwave #chillwave
Broken Alias - Commuter Focus (Album Stream + Visualizer) Gleix 2023-03-03 | Picking up where 'FM in the B4' left off in 2020, 'Commuter Focus' is a return to form exploring melodically driven lofi synthwave, bitpop, and chiptune sounds with a focus on FM synthesis. Tracklisting: 00:00 - Eggshells02:57 - Double Engine Hyperlane06:14 - Imbiber09:31 - Exist 4 Cute 13:01 - Frost Kill15:09 - The RunaroundIn an homage to video game music stylings, 'Commuter Focus' pulls inspiration from a number of disparate genres, but blends them together into a cohesive package by utilizing a similar set of voices.Tracks like 'Eggshells' and 'Exist 4 Cute' pull in classic chiptune-esque sounds and melodies. Meanwhile, tracks like 'Imbiber' pay respects to psychedelic dub, and 'Frost Kill' explores Jazz, Rock, and DnB.Music written during travels and commutes using Caustic 3 for Android. Visuals in TouchDesigner.Composed, Produced, Mixed, Mastered, Album Art, Visualizer by George Gleixner. Released through Lagom Audio/Visualbrokenalias.bandcamp.com/album/commuter-focusbrokenalias.cominstagram.com/brokenaliaslagomaudiovisual.bandcamp.comBandcamp codes (redeem at brokenalias.bandcamp.com/yum)s2xn-gbbbxxw4-y38yjejj-bxuf6rfr-cqamnxdd-w83gmeqe-h2lu98rb-5cqp3nll-bcg255pq-xxrhr697-e5cvdn3d-brd8pavp-x4x2jjwe-7nlh7bhg-5mv5xdcn-bggrqqjl-xuflfbbh-j5jjldds-gr8yeqqp-34ufgbrb-cmam2xlw-wt3gaqpq-hblu88ff-5wqph6r6-j5eah3x2-grrbjdea-u4hxf46b-jmaplc3w-yt32ejxq-77lhbfc9-5jv5gleix.net
Broken Alias - Eggshells (Official MV) Gleix 2023-02-03 | 🥚Commuter Focus EP out 3/3/2023brokenalias.bandcamp.com/track/eggshellsbrokenalias.cominstagram.com/brokenalias
1/20/2022 • Ruinous Empaths Single Gleix 2023-01-11 | gleix.bandcamp.com/album/ruinous-empathsHope you've all had a good start to 2023~
Electric Zoo 2022 NYC // The Landing Gleix 2022-09-10 | Scenes from Electric Zoo 2022, held from September 2-4 on Randall's Island in NYC, which I'm very grateful to have had the opportunity to help run visuals at. These shots are from Stage 2, 'The Landing', which featured a stage design utilizing five LED walls, rounded out to appear as portals. This video shows a few moments from sets by Carl Cox, Dimension, DJ Diesel (Shaq), Loco Dice, and others. Full lineup available at electriczoo.comCustom visual content for this event was provided by Sila Sveta (https://silasveta.com). Additional VJing by Erin Wajufos (https://www.erinwajufos.digital/)gleix.netinstagram.com/gleixhttp://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-2022-1/2022/9/4/electric-zoo-nyc-2022-the-landingelectriczoo.com/2022/08/25/electric-zoo-presenting-our-all-new-stages-for-3-0
Live generative visuals // Nina Kraviz + Cityfox Live 2022 (Touchdesigner) Gleix 2022-09-10 | Scenes from 3/4 & 3/5/2022. Some live controllable patches built in Touchdesigner. Events held at The Great Hall @ Avant Gardner in Brooklyn, NY.Music is an unreleased M8 tune. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Gleix // Broken Alias Live Set @ STILLSUITE • 7/31/2022 • Brooklyn Chiptune & Synthwave Gleix 2022-08-15 | Brief recap shots from a performance at STILLSUITE, an A/V showcase held at Millennium Film Workshop in Brooklyn the other week. I was asked to perform as part of the showcase and opted to focus on music this time around, and to give my chiptune focused project Broken Alias some attention, with Erin Wajufos (of Never Knows Better) providing some stellar accompanying visual projections. This 1 hour set was a sort of 'mobile music showcase' for me, utilizing unreleased material from 3 upcoming albums which were written and performed using LSDJ on the Nintendo Gameboy, the Dirtywave M8 portable tracker, and Caustic 3 - a DAW for mobile. I also decided to lug six of my CRT Scopes across town to display the music's waveforms (and, subsequently, think a lot about that exhausting choice).Thanks so much to Erin and Anto who curated the showcase for having me, Erin for the custom live visuals, Dolphinuppercut who shot and cut together this video (during the event!), and all those who had kind words or just stuck around 🕹🎵Be sure to check out all the other talent that was a part of this fantastic live A/V showcase, as well as the host of the event, Millenium Film Workshop in Brooklyn! gleix.netinstagram.com/gleixbrokenalias.cominstagram.com/brokenaliasErin Wajufos: instagram.com/erin_wajufosNever Knows Better: instagram.com/neverknowsbetterAnto: instagram.com/antopoiesisDolphin Uppercut: instagram.com/dolphinuppercutMillennium Film Workshop: millenniumfilm.org
All Day I Dream @ The Brooklyn Mirage • 6/5/2022 • Live TouchDesigner Generative Visuals • Recap Gleix 2022-08-15 | Custom generative visual system performance for All Day I Dream @ The Brooklyn Mirage on 6/5/2022 featuring Lee Burridge, Tim Green, Double Touch & Tommy Raffa.More + photos: http://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-2022-1/2022/6/5/all-day-i-dream-lee-burridge-tim-green-double-touch-tommy-raffaI'm very grateful for the opportunity to have played a part in All Day I Dream at The Brooklyn Mirage for the first time this year, as this is an event that's typically been without a visual accompaniment in the space. For use on this season's new LED wall, a custom controllable generative visual system was built out for the show and performed with over the course of the 10 hour event.It was an exciting challenge to bring such a large new creative element to the show that stayed fairly unassuming and scenic in nature, so as not to detract from what the show is meant to be, while still staying dynamic and evolving throughout the event - especially during the shift from day to night. Some live network editing in TouchDesigner throughout the show helped to keep things exciting, and allowed the backdrop to truly grow and evolve spontaneously as the show went on.*Unfortunately my widest lens just didn't cut it for this one - hence the panning and whatnot. Lesson learned, wider fish-eye lens acquired! I'd recommend checking out the photos in the post linked above.Many thank yous to Billy for the opportunity, the whole ADID team for the trust afforded me while working a new creative element into the show, and those with reassuring kind words post-show. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Testing Bed // Sync Eater Analog Glitch FX Processor by Gleix Devices Gleix 2022-07-13 | Post-build function tests (CRT).gleix.net/synceaterinstagram.com/gleix#glitchart #videoart #analogvideo
TouchDesigner Essentials 101 Tutorial - corndog Gleix 2022-06-01 | The stuff they won't teach you at meetups or summits because it would make you too powerful. corndogcity.comgleix.netinstagram.com/gleixBest practice I didn't mention due to it being negligible in this case - use a texture SOP on your dog components post-merge for proper texture application. The fine-grain noise made it look fine without bothering. I don't know why I do these things. Is there an audience for dry long-form touchdesigner 'humor?'
Analog video feedback (CCTV Camera, CRT TV, Sync Eater), glitch art Gleix 2022-05-31 | Some moments from a session tinkering with some old school feedback loops using a Panasonic WV-CP464 CCTV Camera with a Sync Eater in line.Music made on the Dirtywave M8 Tracker, channeling my inner Com Truise a bit. synceater.comgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Boris Brejcha @ The Brooklyn Mirage 5/22/2022 • Visuals Recap Gleix 2022-05-25 | Visuals for Boris Brejcha @ The Brooklyn Mirage. Custom controllable generative visual system built in Touchdesigner. http://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-2022-1/2022/5/24/boris-brejchagleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Copacetic 001: DJ Seinfeld (Analog visuals installation / event recap) Gleix 2022-05-25 | Quick recap of the first edition of Copacetic on 5/13 at Avant Gardner. Very grateful to have been part of this; seeing things come together after a couple months working out the visual & analog tech side of things was extremely rewarding. The night featured some intimate, groovy sets by DJ Seinfeld, Black Loops, and Haruka. My role was to help plan & develop the visuals & analog tech, and integrate them into the venue's show-specific installations:• DJ booth backdrop contained 8x modded CRT TVs receiving audio feeds, each displaying real-time waveforms via the internal deflection circuits. (gleix.net/crtscope)Massive 40+ CRT wall installation by CRT superheroes Smooth Canoe (instagram.com/smoothcanoe_) being fed: • Analog visuals generated via the DIY video modular + mx12 feedback loops• Audience facing analog camera feed + glitch processing via the Sync Eater + custom breakout box in front of the wall to give the audience some basic physical controls over the glitch processing• Custom real-time branded visual systems in Touchdesigner + live glitch processing via the Sync Eater• Wall projection displaying a collection of analog CCTV Cam + Sync Eater + CRT TV feedback loopsPhotos by instagram.com/jamie.jarhttp://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-2022-1/2022/5/13/copacetic-001-dj-seinfeld-black-loops-haruka-installationgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Sasha and John Digweed @ The Brooklyn Mirage 9/24/2021 • Visual Recap Gleix 2022-05-24 | Custom controllable generative visual system built in Touchdesigner to supplement provided VJ clips, incl. recreations of the poster logo.http://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-avant-gardner-brooklyn-mirage-2021/2021/9/24/sasha-amp-john-digweedgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Boris Brejcha @ The Brooklyn Mirage 9/13/2021 • Visual Recap Gleix 2022-05-24 | Custom controllable generative visual system built in Touchdesigner utilizing Boris Brejcha's logos. http://gleix.net/live-visuals-event-archive-avant-gardner-brooklyn-mirage-2021/2021/9/12/boris-brejcha9/12/2019gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Gleix - Anxiety Dreams (OFFICIAL ALBUM STREAM) Gleix 2022-05-18 | Tracklisting:00:00 • 01. Anhedonics Anonymous04:06 • 02. Hallway (transition)04:40 • 03. Next Room Over06:00 • 04. Your Family is Wrong07:42 • 05. Your Family is Wrong (Piano Reprise)08:34 • 06. Jerry Beans10:58 • 07. Anxiety Dreams14:15 • 08. Ant Colony15:49 • 09. Data Will Call18:46 • 10. Soundtrack to Chase19:44 • 11. Search Query21:43 • 12. Occasional Cave22:38 • 13. Gravity Soon (The Q@2)27:11 • 14. Thought Grid29:52 • 15. How to Weather a Light Storm31:55 • 16. Only Halfway32:39 • 17. Skimmed MessagesBandcamp: gleix.bandcamp.com/album/anxiety-dreamsSpotify: open.spotify.com/album/35dE8s4sa70eSlMjsYRMlKApple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/anxiety-dreams/1619027098gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Anxiety Dreams • 5/18/2022 Gleix 2022-05-03 | On 5/18/2022 I'll be self-releasing my album Anxiety Dreams.This is an album I focused on heavily over the course of a few years. I funneled all of myself (and free time) into it, and it's taken a lot of time for me to finally release it, having finished it 3-4 years ago. This ~40 minute gapless album is my largest and most personal work, and I'm still very proud of the material.Part of me thought there would be some perfect scenario & accompaniment for its release, but unrealistic expectations only allowed me to continue delaying it while becoming more detached from the material. Part of me also had trouble building out a bigger release scenario for it after completing the music due to the associations that I have with it.I can't put it off any longer, though. It's a thorn in my side I'm ready to yank out; I'm excited to share it with the world and move forward.This album explores elements of IDM, ambient, breakcore/drill n' bass, classical, and a series of other genres while drifting through a patchwork of melodic atmospheres and excessively detailed rhythm sections. Composed using hardware synthesizers, home built machines, soft synths and a collection of personal recordings, Anxiety Dreams oscillates between emotions - a series of calm moments are punctuated by intense, fast-paced psychedelic dysphoria in an attempt to navigate a sonic landscape which has been primarily informed by hardships and nightmares.To all of those who provided feedback and supported me during its long development, who've heard nearly every iteration, and who know how long this album was in the works - thank you.Two singles from this release, 'Data Will Call' & 'Anhedonics Anonymous' are currently available @ gleix.bandcamp.com & on streaming services. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Anxiety Dreams • 5/18/2022 Gleix 2022-04-28 | On 5/18/2022 I'll be self-releasing my album Anxiety Dreams.This is an album I focused on heavily over the course of a few years. I funneled all of myself (and free time) into it, and it's taken a lot of time for me to finally release it, having finished it 3-4 years ago. This ~40 minute gapless album is my largest and most personal work, and I'm still very proud of the material.Part of me thought there would be some perfect scenario & accompaniment for its release, but unrealistic expectations only allowed me to continue delaying it while becoming more detached from the material. Part of me also had trouble building out a bigger release scenario for it after completing the music due to the associations that I have with it.I can't put it off any longer, though. It's a thorn in my side I'm ready to yank out; I'm excited to share it with the world and move forward.This album explores elements of IDM, ambient, breakcore/drill n' bass, classical, and a series of other genres while drifting through a patchwork of melodic atmospheres and excessively detailed rhythm sections. Composed using hardware synthesizers, home built machines, soft synths and a collection of personal recordings, Anxiety Dreams oscillates between emotions - a series of calm moments are punctuated by intense, fast-paced psychedelic dysphoria in an attempt to navigate a sonic landscape which has been primarily informed by hardships and nightmares.To all of those who provided feedback and supported me during its long development, who've heard nearly every iteration, and who know how long this album was in the works - thank you.Two singles from this release, 'Data Will Call' & 'Anhedonics Anonymous' are currently available @ gleix.bandcamp.com & on streaming services. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Scope Trixx // CRT Oscilloscope Music Gleix 2022-04-18 | Music for a modded CRT TV.Build info: gleix.net/CRTscopegleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Undertale OST - Megalovania // Dirtywave M8 Tracker cover Gleix 2022-03-03 | M8galovania buhbuhbbuhgguhgubhOriginal composition by Toby Fox. Covered on the M8 using internal synth engines 'cept the samples for the drums & voice intro. Project bundle available on request.gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix#dirtywavem8 #m8tracker
Dirtywave M8 Display App // Key press viewer, touchscreen control, OBS overlay, visual effects Gleix 2022-02-21 | Additions to the M8 Display app built in TouchDesigner, could be a good option for headless users.Download here: github.com/Gleix/M8DisplayTouchdesigner_Viz_and_Keypress_OverlayThere have been updates to this project after this video was released, including audio & touchscreen support. See most recent commit notes here: github.com/Gleix/M8DisplayTouchdesigner_Viz_and_Keypress_Overlay/commit/70f3837f05b3f2d4a395d5c80066c36176ef1cfd0:00 - Intro0:31 - Features4:00 - Lightweight version for overlays / OBS5:10 - Blabbering about the project file7:20 - possible additions9:25 - Wrap up M8 came last week and I haven't been able to put it down - the hype around this thing is completely warranted. This project started as me wanting to make a quick key-press viewer and I got kinda sucked into it, thought I'd share the project in case other M8 users are interested. Additional features may be added and noted on the github.Please note that this isn't an official version of the Dirtywave M8 Display App - just a personal project built on top of the original that I wanted to share. Functionality is not guaranteed.Dirtywave: dirtywave.comJoin the Dirtywave Discord: discord.gg/WEavjFNYHhOfficial M8 Display app: github.com/Dirtywave/M8DisplayTouchdesignerOBS: obsproject.comSpout for OBS: github.com/Off-World-Live/obs-spout2-pluginTouchdesigner: derivative.caBG music from an upcoming Broken Alias release (brokenalias.com)gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix#m8tracker #touchdesigner #dirtywavem8
Subpixel Trudge // 🎶 Dirtywave M8 Tracker (Chiptune, Synthwave, DnB) Gleix 2022-02-20 | First track on the M8. Haven't been able to put it down since it came last week, I'm absolutely in love with this little machine. Keypress viewer: youtube.com/watch?v=FMR5dIHkMnYgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Sync Eater, an analog video glitch FX processor // Gleix Devices Gleix 2022-01-27 | More @ gleix.net/synceaterThe Sync Eater is an analog video effects processor which boasts a series of knobs, switches, buttons, and CV inputs making it suitable for both studio & live use. With a focus on glitch visuals achieved through experimentation, it easily slots into any composite video workflow where a classic distorted analog style is desired. This release model utilizes custom PCBs, PCB mounted controls, and a silkscreen printed front panel.00:00 - Promo shots01:00 - Background info, intro01:50 - Video capture info03:03 - Enclosure layout, i/o, control scheme03:42 - Simple signal processing 1, basic tweaks, luma shift05:35 - Simple signal processing 2, Primary modulation, processing07:30 - Simple signal processing 3, colors, experiments11:51 - Complex signal processing, AI generated faces13:03 - CV inputs & modular integration15:50 - Extended experiments w/ faces20:27 - Wrap up, references Twin Peaks through Sync Eater demo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ieTQT...Prototype model: http://gleix.net/synceater-prototypeCapture methods used in this video:• CRT (top left): Sony Trinitron 13” CRT TV KV-13M42 shot with a Panasonic G85, 12-40mm F2.8• Direct composite capture card (bottom right): Elgato Video Capture• Hdmi capture (top right): Sync eater into a Panasonic WJ-MX12 video mixer, into a Rasfox Composite to HDMI converter, into an Elgato Cam Link 4k HDMI capture cardAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via my website, bandcamp, or common streaming services as Gleix or Broken Alias. If released, my music is typically made available under Creative Commons Licensing. 2022gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Twin Peaks analog glitch visuals // Sync Eater by Gleix Devices Gleix 2022-01-24 | Twin Peaks processed with the Sync Eater, captured directly via a composite video capture card, no TBC. The Sync Eater, which was started as a personal prototype (youtu.be/rwGbV4e8B6s) has a proper release model I've wrapped up and will be sharing soon.synceater.comgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Tommy Trash Live Jaguwawa Tour 2022 // Visuals Promo Gleix 2022-01-24 | I had the opportunity to put together a pack of visuals for Tommy Trash's 2022 Jaguwawa tour this year, just wanted to get a little video cut together to show a few. If you get the chance you should stop by one of his shows to groove and maybe catch some visions of the world as a melting glitchy psychedelic mess (assuming the venue has video capabilities :p). Track is Tommy Trash - hiiighThanks to Tommy, Derrick, & the rest of the team for the opportunity to work on cool projects like this the past few months. Note: Any ads being run on this video are not my own choice, but are being run by the copyright holders of the music used. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Touchdesigner Tutorial // Recreating the bouncing DVD Logo Screensaver Gleix 2021-12-15 | One of those quick projects that was just a "I wonder if I know how to do that" type thing. This is a quick & dirty recreation of something simple that a lot of people are familiar with using some core concepts. Not a lot of math to get things pixel perfect, but could be a nice quick project if you're learning.00:00 - Intro01:14 - Basics, importing the logo05:30 - Making the logo move08:22 - Fine tuning the movement10:35 - Random color on bounce15:05 - We did it! quick tinkering w0w death grips16:29 - WrapupThe exact logo I used: http://www.clipartbest.com/cliparts/nTE/X7b/nTEX7bxyc.pngLike I mention in the video, I think trying to recreate things you're familiar with is a fantastic way to learn new software - especially in the case of Touchdesigner! Once you start to understand how the building blocks work, and learn a few different techniques, you can start to easily break things down into combinations of simple functions. If you have any requests for 'recreation' tutorials in Touchdesigner let me know, I love tackling things like this!gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Gleix - Ablation Cutie (Official Music Video) Gleix 2021-12-12 | Music video for the titular track off of the Ablation Cutie EP, out today on most streaming services.Bandcamp: gleix.bandcamp.com/album/ablation-cutie-epSpotify: open.spotify.com/album/6wZAQyO5RoM7upRFRDwGES?si=sid5LtDyTP2OW-BvuFurkgApple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/ablation-cutie-ep/1596528294This piece originally premiered 11/8/2020 at Lightbox NYC as part of the Creative Code Festival.gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
12122021 Gleix 2021-12-07 | Ablation Cutie EP • Out 1̶2̶/̶1̶2̶/̶2̶0̶2̶1̶ now! Bandcamp: https://gleix.bandcamp.com/album/abla...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6wZAQy...Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/abla...gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Gleix - 60Hz (Live AV performance) // NKB x Ars Electronica NYC (Live video modular, Touchdesigner) Gleix 2021-09-23 | Performed live on September 9th, 2021 at Culture Lab LIC in NYC as part of a showcase put together by Never Knows Better at the Ars Electronica Festival Garden.This performance utilizes a fully DIY modular audiovisual synthesizer, a collection of custom controllable systems built in Touchdesigner, and a CRT TV which has been modified into an pseudo-oscilloscope receiving dedicated audio & video feeds to generate colored waveforms.Three 60Hz tones are generated by the AV modular representing the three RGB color channels, panned left, center, and right respectively. These three underlying tones, which the piece is fully built around, have harmonics which shift depending on the shape of the individual color channels in the image, with peaks of amplitude being built for each color's pixels as the image is scanned through on each refresh of the video signal. Additional waveform generators and simple oscillators are injected into the color channels and 'played' in tune with the underlying tones by dialing in exact frequencies, which at multiples of 60Hz, will also form stable scanlines in the receiving color channel. Touchdesigner serves as a collection of controllable systems for handling & manipulating audio, video output from the modular, as a standalone visual system, to introduce generative elements and contained-randomness when triggering external audio elements and visual subsystems, and for general data & MIDI processing. Percussive elements, rhodes, and additional audio processing in FL Studio. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleixBuild info: DIY Modular: gleix.net/modularCRT Scope: gleix.net/crtscope----Check out other performances from the showcase: youtube.com/channel/UCILHhSMpBj2onCoIrq98a5wEvent page: xrensemble.com/ars-electronica-festival-garden-nycThank you NKB & Ars Electronica for the opportunity. instagram.com/neverknowsbetterinstagram.com/arselectronicaThank you Erin Wajufos & Ulisespal for providing additional footagehttps://www.erinwajufos.digital/http://www.ulisespal.com
TouchDesigner Tutorial - Simple pixel art drawing pad that converts to voxels, pixel stacking Gleix 2021-08-10 | Here's my first TD tutorial - tried to keep the video beginner friendly. This gets into how to make a simple tool for drawing pixel art and converting it into voxels in real time - then I talk a little bit about how to expand it for pixel stacking, and experiment with a few different ways that could turn this into a more functional little tool!Timestamps (actual tutorial part is about 30 minutes) 00:00 - Intro01:22 - Getting started04:27 - Making the drawing pad19:50 - Converting our drawing into voxels25:22 - brrrr brrrrrr big contest brr brr29:20 - Expansion idea: Basic brush tools 29:58 - Expansion idea: Layers for pixel stacking34:14 - Expansion idea: Instance data manipulation for interesting voxel placement/movement37:00 - Expansion idea: Importing external pixel art39:04 - Expansion idea: Brush spacing, opacity & alpha stuff42:47 - Expansion idea: Drawing feedback manipulations & external TOP dataBasic set up file: drive.google.com/file/d/19singcn2pp0iaiKdp8nMqfzycZcOj0_6/view?usp=sharinggleix.netinstagram.com/gleix#touchdesigner #tutorial #touchdesignerlearning
Vimana Semi-modular Video Synthesizer & FX Processor // Model No. GVS010 // Gleix Devices Gleix 2021-07-20 | This device is model no. GVS010 and is the first in the series to feature a fully revised internal design & silkscreen printed front panels. All additional circuits have been consolidated into a proper PCB, and all controls are now PCB mounted as well. More @ http://gleix.net/gvs010GVS010 as a loopback with a video mixer: youtu.be/f9PX3O0NOeg00:00 - Promo00:53 - Intro, basic info & updates to the build02:52 - I/O panel04:00 - Basic image & color controls05:33 - LFO/Oscillator06:15 - Strobe/Slit-scan effect08:29 - Audio amp/input10:51 - CV inputs13:30 - Glitchy patchbay16:37 - Patch saver / 'favorites'17:11 - Additional menu items, notes on resolution & refresh rates19:24 - Processing an external composite video source25:11 - Wrap-upAdditional demos mentioned in this video: GVS006 / The I.F.D. (Audio input, audio output) - youtu.be/cYII54V4unU GVS008 (External video processing) - youtu.be/xWDUdOO7ow8 DIY Video Modular (Making shapes with signal generators) - youtu.be/Par8239TqfI Extended demos (Tons of patchbay glitching & audio output) - youtu.be/Pj2v4KDqseU [Capture card] & youtu.be/4bnX4lrx3Zc [CRT]Commissioned by Avinash Kumar at https://www.quicksand.co.inAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via https://www.gleix.net under Creative Commons Licensing. Video synth commission request form: http://gleix.net/video-synth-commission-request2021gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Making analog video feedback with GVS010 & a Panasonic WJ-MX12 composite video mixer Gleix 2021-07-20 | In this video I get into some experiments with an old Panasonic WJ-MX12 composite video mixer & GVS010. This was a loose and sleepy shoot that goes off the rails a little bit halfway through, with it being shot (and eventually edited) at the end of some long days, so enjoy the ramblings, pretty colors, and maybe learn something? GVS010: gleix.net/gvs010GVS010 demo: youtu.be/G5ekQ992HAI00:00 - Intro thoughts, signal flow01:00 - Gettin' started, basic experiments04:12 - BE CAREFUL CAPTAIN04:30 - Using an external image as a 'starting point' 06:55 - Getting lost, experiments12:05 - Keying16:06 - finger thing, final keying experiments18:58 - wrap upAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via https://www.gleix.net under Creative Commons Licensing. 2021gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
My DIY Modular Video Synthesizer! // Gleix Devices Gleix 2021-06-03 | Been a long time coming! Happy to finally get a basic demo together for this build I made over the course of a few months last year. Hope you enjoy! Might make more videos or stream about this thing in the future to explore some of the things I glossed over and show some other things it can do. More info: gleix.net/modularMore on how the audio output works: youtu.be/cYII54V4unU?t=810Live performance: youtube.com/watch?v=ztVUZ1W4IzQ00:00 - Intro shots00:36 - A little info & background02:24 - Quick module rundown03:37 - Let's start making a patch! Video signal path, simple glitch06:52 - Basic dual LFO/Oscilllator use08:02 - Signal generators, making shapes13:28 - Explaining how shapes are made more in depth using Touchdesigner15:24 - Developing the patch further 17:14 - Freeze function & slit-scan19:30 - Changing things up a bit20:50 - Sound! 🔊 Making the patch audiovisual25:52 - Getting lost28:03 - Repatching a few things28:47 - Extended audiovisual experiments and having fun32:34 - Wrap-up (progress photos, thoughts, updates)33:51 - Patreon?33:26 - Links n' stuffAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via gleix.net under Creative Commons Licensing.Website: gleix.netInstagram: instagram.com/gleixPatreon poll: patreon.com/posts/public-poll-what-51742944#diymodular #videosynthesizer #eurorack
Analog visuals // DIY Modular Video Synthesizer + Panasonic WJ-MX12 Video Mixer Gleix 2021-05-11 | Some analog video experiments from a few weeks ago after I picked up the MX12. A video on my DIY modular is on the way! gleix.net/modularMusic is a vaporwave remix of an in-progress collab with instagram.com/philadellfiagleix.netinstagram.com/gleixpatreon.com/gleix
Squarepusher - Theme From Ernest Borgnine (condensed synth cover) Gleix 2021-05-11 | A highly condensed/quick live cover of one of my favorite Squarepusher tracks, "Theme From Ernest Borgnine." That main melody still makes its way into my head every so often and the 303 line is nuts (I think I got it pretty close!)Sub Phatty // SH-101 leadx0xb0x // 303 lineMother-32 // pseudo padsDrum loops lifted from originalgleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Sync Eater (Prototype) // Analog video glitch effects processor Gleix 2021-04-09 | The Sync Eater is an analog video effects processor with a focus on glitches and visual experimentation. This abomination of a personal prototype was made using the first round of prototype boards. I'm currently finishing up revisions for the final version which will have a standardized front panel & CV implementation, and will be released for sale sometime soon-ish.Not reinventing the wheel here to be sure. This started as a personal side project, but I ended up really enjoying putting together my own take on this sort of device and it'd grown in scope enough for me to feel comfortable releasing it once I finish it up. gleix.net/synceater-prototype for more info. You can also drop your email there if you want updates on its release.gleix.netinstagram.com/gleixAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via gleix.net under Creative Commons Licensing.
Synth foolin // Gear Spotlight: Circuit Bent Roland TR-626 Gleix 2021-04-04 | Been awhile since I did anything like this. Minimal set up, lots of garbage, but there were some nice moments. Streamed live 4/3/2021. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Gleix - Aurora (Migration) // Live Touchdesigner Performance Gleix 2021-03-22 | One of two pieces originally premiered at Lightbox in NYC as part of the Creative Code Art festival last November. "Aurora (Migration)" is an extra wide real-time render that was performed utilizing a controllable particle system & processing effects chains. It's also a variation on previous performances with a similar system.The music in this piece is "Pretend You're Not," a track curated from a collection of live ambient rehearsal recordings made in the run up to a live performance at Avant Gardner in February, 2020.Thank you to the space, organizers, and all involved in the Creative Code Festival: Lightbox: lightbox.ioCreative Code Art: instagram.com/creativecodeartNew Media Art: instagram.com/new_media_artNever Knows Better: instagram.com/neverknowsbetterIx Shells: instagram.com/ix.shellsErin Wajufos: instagram.com/erin_wajufosExtended Reality Ensemble: instagram.com/xrensemblegleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Vapor Dream Video Synthesizer // Model No. GVS009 // Gleix devices Gleix 2021-03-17 | My most recent video synthesizer is Vaporwave themed, CV enabled, and utilizes a magnetically attachable customized mini LCD monitor. For more info check out http://gleix.net/vapordreamTimestamps00:00 - Promo 01:00 - Intro01:55 - I/O02:30 - Basic image controls, color mixing03:20 - Dual-mode oscillator & brief demo04:23 - Freeze05:12 - Audio amp, noise generator + experiments06:35 - CV integration (RGB mix) + experiments08:57 - CV integration (Image shift & zoom controls)10:02 - Menu B11:16 - Wrap-upCommisioned by & custom built for Perte De Signal: perte-de-signal.orgAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via https://www.gleix.net under Creative Commons Licensing. Intro/promo track: gleix.bandcamp.com/track/stickerscrub-symphony-vapor-dream-editAdditional BG music taken from: gleix.bandcamp.com/album/circle-lawn-patchworkgleix.bandcamp.com/album/welcome-to-the-team-epVideo synth commission request form: http://gleix.net/video-synth-commission-request2021gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Glitch Hornet Video Synthesizer & Visual FX Processor // Model No. GVS008 // Gleix Devices Gleix 2021-02-05 | This device is model no. GVS008 and is the first in the series to feature an external video input, and custom CNC’d front & rear panels. This machine is similar to The I.F.D. in terms of feature set, minus CV implementation and + the video input. The input allows this model not only to function as an audiovisual synthesizer and internal feedback generator, but as a loopback for use with video mixers, and as a standalone glitchy video FX processor similar to the VGS35 & GVM002. This machine's page: gleix.net/gvs008Timestamps00:00 - Promo thing00:40 - Intro02:15 - I/O, basic img controls, menu options04:08 - Freeze control, alt pixel mode demo05:14 - Color controls, oscillator07:10 - Audio input (abbreviated, see IFD)08:23 - Noise generator09:50 - Additional menu10:22 - Patchbay for glitches, audio out, signal in (abbreviated, see IFD)12:20 - Processing an external video source 14:15 - Using GVS008 as a loopback with a video mixer for more complex feedback within a compositing chain (basic setup)15:43 - Classic lofi luma-keying technique for video feedback on an external source16:08 - Extended experiments (Kepler 🐈)18:00 - Extended experiments (thumbs up business man 👍)20:00 - Extended experiments (Alt-pixel mode using the freeze function to create a mosaic effect on an external video source 🛷)20:42 - Wrap-upExtended demo (Capture card): youtu.be/Pj2v4KDqseUExtended demo (CRT): youtu.be/4bnX4lrx3ZcGVS006 "The I.F.D.": youtu.be/cYII54V4unU/// MusicAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via gleix.net and brokenalias.com under Creative Commons Licensing. 00.00 Gleix - Therapy Boat (currently unreleased)00.30 Gleix - Talk About It All (youtube.com/watch?v=uJSxfQhdj4c)04.00 Gleix - Cut It Out (currently unreleased)08.25 Gleix - Snowdrift (currently unreleased)15.20 Broken Alias - Brooklyn Bridge in Twilight 18.21 Broken Alias - Power Thru20.42 Broken Alias - New CrownThose last three Broken Alias tracks are available on the album "Travelchip" on streaming platforms & cassette via lagomaudiovisual.com and on Bandcamp.///Shout outs: Yovozolyovozol.com instagram.com/yovozolyoutube.com/yovozolLofi Futurelofifuture.cominstagram.com/lofi_future (Accidentally left out the underscore in the video!)youtube.com/lofifuture///2021gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Glass Curtain // Video bending, analog glitch visuals Gleix 2021-01-25 | Continued experiments with a glitch circuit in progress.Audio from the circuit bent Casio SK-1 & Modbox-37: http://gleix.net/modbox-37gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Reaction Diffusion // Analog Glitch Circuit Gleix 2021-01-18 | Simple reaction diffusion system in Touchdesigner being processed by a glitch circuit I'm working on. It started out as the Archer Video Enhancer circuit and has been slowly growing over the past few days. That original circuit was traced and kindly provided by Psyingo here: electro-music.com/forum/topic-55059.html Music is Shrine by Miel off of the album "Tourist Season" which I highly suggest checking out.gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Broken Alias - Maneater (Hall & Oates 8-bit Gameboy chiptune cover, LSDJ) Gleix 2021-01-13 | This is my cover of Maneater by Hall & Oates written in LSDJ 8.5.1 for the Nintendo Gameboy. Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/3ppPZndUB2h5EanVmVKuZwBandcamp: brokenalias.bandcamp.com/track/maneaterThe visuals on the left monitor were performed by sending the original music video through my DIY video modular: http://gleix.net/modular (Primarily through GVM002)And the visuals on the right came from this: http://gleix.net/crtscopebrokenalias.cominstagram.com/brokenalias
Custom CNCd frontpanel // 3018 Gleix 2021-01-10 | In the never ending quest to learn new things and increase my home manufacturing capabilities I picked up a little desktop CNC. I've spent the past few weeks learning my way around G-code, breaking end mills, troubleshooting weird quirks and cursing at the thing, but I finally reached my first goalpost: a custom engraved aluminum front panel. Tons of ideas in my head & looking forward to experimenting with this thing further. This one will be on the next video synthesizer.To be more specific here, it's a 3018 ProVer which is made by Sainsmart which, yes, can engrave aluminum with some effort. And this wasn't soft aluminum either. Just took a bit of effort and patience in testing different bits, speeds & feeds to get the desired result. This one was done by painting & clear-coating the panel and then engraving the paint away. A manual height map was made as well. I had done an automatic probed height map before painting it, but the panel warped during the process of getting the component holes drilled out.I might consider making a step-by-step video on how I got to this point in the future for anybody curious about doing their own front panels at home - I think this machine is fairly capable for this sort of thing.gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix
Stress Machine [LOUD] // Touchdesigner Gleix 2020-12-25 | gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix#glitchart #creativecoding #touchdesigner
Winter Freeze Feedback-centric video synthesizer // Model No. GVS007 // Gleix Devices Gleix 2020-12-22 | This device is model no. GVS007 and is a continuation in this series of feedback-centric video synthesizers. This video doesn't go in depth since the functionality is similar to previous machines, but outlines a couple unique features.The enclosure was customized based on client requests in dark green with white splatters. Sort of a minty vibe. The name “Winter Freeze” comes from the enclosure theme, and also the feature which this is the first to utilize - image freezing. This device also refines the "alternate pixel mode" mod from previous versions. 0:00 - Intro0:40 - Freeze & glitch functions1:40 - Alternate pixel mode2:28 - Brief experimentation in alternate pixel mode3:49 - Brief experimentation in regular mode with glitches & thresholding4:33 - Freeze functionality differences between Composite and VGA5:38 - Side tracked, what were we talking about? 6:06 - Basic functions6:50 - Wrap up, what's up nextDevice Page: gleix.net/gvs007Other video synths: The I.F.D. (complex, very in depth video) - youtube.com/watch?v=cYII54V4unU100PFB - youtube.com/watch?v=EexCanLriNsAll music in this video is my own and is either unreleased or available via gleix.net and brokenalias.com under Creative Commons Licensing. Similar builds can be custom made - feel free to reach out via my website where I have a contact form, as well as a dedicated form for video synthesizer requests. gleix.netinstagram.com/gleix#videosynthesizer #analogvisuals #videofeedback
Broken Alias - Shifty City (Official MV) Gleix 2020-12-09 | Bandcamp: brokenalias.bandcamp.com/track/shifty-citySpotify: open.spotify.com/track/3PjsS9f9XfAmShlMqmdF7Tbrokenalias.cominstagram.com/brokenalias
