Critter & Guitari - EYESY Video Synthesizer [Epilepsy Warning!] 

The EYESY is a close relative to our older ETC video synth, and adds some cool new features: • Composite Video Output (in addition to the HDMI output) • Improved processor speed and RAM (uses Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+). • Updated programming and file management functions over WiFi. (To be sure, the ETC is no longer in production. The EYESY takes its place in our product line.)

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Epic Friend

Sonic Obsessions getting ready for my next seizure.

Plaff hallucinogenic convulsions are fun

That’s it exactly what I was gonna say to man that would be some trippy shit

It hasn't

It sure is

My question is: why is this not simply software? I could still hook up a cheap midi controller to my laptop to perform live. Edit: $295??? Who are all these people spending so much on what can be easily done in free software?

damn I expected 150-180$

I think it's justified. I spent a good couple of weeks about a year ago trying to get a video synth going using free software. The results were underwhelming and I just felt like I wasted time either getting stuff to work or coding up a solution. Critter and guitari stuff is never cheap but it's always really good quality. For a well put together package like this, I can see how the markup can be justified (Remember also that 300$ is not outside the price range for a lot of modular stuff!). If you fancy a DIY solution you can just take the scenes from their previous video synth and hook it up to a raspberry pi - github.com/sylatupa/Video_Synth-ETC_Mother_and-Modes. Personally if I had the money, I'd rather support the company and end up with a nice package that I'll actually use - but that's just me! (edit: I should just clarify. I tried to run my version on a RPI4 but had a lot of latency. I spent a lot of time faffing around trying to reduce the lag, but ended up getting fed up with it. That's another reason why I'd prefer to let someone else deal with the engineering :-) )

small market + r&d costs. you can replicate most consumer audio gear for like a sixth of the cost if you know what you're doing unless it's getting produced in behringer quantities, you pay a premium so the devs can eat.

C&G don’t build junk. It will be gigworthy and durable.

This is what I’ve been wondering, you think it’ll play nicely blending with other gear??

Is winamp a similar thing? I'm interested in this type of thing but this price is kinda steep

@@lucassurgeon4122 no, its not lol

You mean Milkdrop? Thats the only visualizer I use for winamp. Shits a straight acid trip if you configure it right find old configs for it. Plus the rating system used right can make it perfect everytime

@@socks7545 ah yes maybe, didn't know the visualizer had a separate name. It's been a long time since I used it to be honest. Cool memories

@@socks7545 this weird santa Claus man..

Thank you so much!

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Nurture live leaked footage

You really think someone with epilepsy would buy this?

I'd definitely prefer some smoother visuals myself haha, looks like some setting tweaks and post-editing could probably allow that though

Well, considering it needs an audio in from an input jack. I'll let you answer that question. If you're asking about individually adjusting visuals upon what frequencies/instruments are playing. Probably not.

Thanks for your interest! There isn't a video input jack. We have been experimenting with OpenGL on the EYESY! More here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/critterandguitari/eyesy-video-synthesizer/posts/2808835

Yes, you can use a camera input: patchstorage.com/webcam/

Not necessarily - just need long enough cables to reach!

Thanks for your interest! We updated the FAQ about this spec: www.kickstarter.com/projects/critterandguitari/eyesy-video-synthesizer/faqs

The ETC is no longer in production. The EYESY takes its place in our product line

Only one video format can be generated at a time - so you'll have to choose one or the other.

@@CritterGuitariInc Thank you!

Of course! The EYESY is a video source just like your VHS player. The EYESY has video output jacks for HDMI and Composite video.

No, its running different software. But the general idea is the same - the EYESY can do different behaviors depending on the modes (like Organelle 'patches') it runs. Modes can be customized to suit your sounds and presets can be saved.

If you want to record the HDMI output: 1. A video game capture card like the Elgato HD60 lets you record the HDMI output to your computer via USB. It comes with its own software. You can record the same audio that the EYESY is responding to if you send the same audio to the capture card's mic input, 2. A capture card like the Blackmagic Intensity Shuttle has HDMI and analog input so you could record the EYESY's HDMI or composite outputs to your computer. The Intensity Shuttle has its own software but will also work as an input device within Adobe Premiere and Quicktime. Alternatively, you could record the composite video output on a VHS tape.

Hi - yes it is a stand alone unit and reacts to audio input. It is available here: www.critterandguitari.com/eyesy Thanks for your interest!

Cool! This is the ETC's replacement.

@@CritterGuitariInc Awesome! Have a couple of quick questions from your Kickstarter page: (1) What is the resolution of the HDMI output? (2) Does the Early Bird discount only apply up until the 21st April?

The HDMI output resolution is 720p for sure. We're looking into 1080p too. The Early Bird deal will end when the Kickstarter campaign ends.

The EYESY is a close relative to our older ETC video synth, and adds some cool new features: • Composite Video Output (in addition to the HDMI output) • Improved processor speed and RAM (uses Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+). • Updated programming and file management functions over WiFi. (To be sure, the ETC is no longer in production. The EYESY takes its place in our product line.)

The Kickstarter pre-sale has ended unfortunately. If you'd like to be notified when they're or sale again, please follow the contact link here: www.critterandguitari.com/eyesy Thanks!

filipe994 like make the daw an input to it?

It's running on a pi, so I imagine that either someone will just rip the binary off of it or they'll end up open sourcing at some point

I know there was a project with an oscilloscope and a software to make "visual music" using a simple oscilloscope. There is also, a visual oscilloscope album that use music to draw cool pictures

Yes - we're looking into utilizing more of the MIDI data. RE: responding to specific MIDI notes: It's probably going to be an aspect of EYESY Modes that users customize for themselves.

Yes - this is more or less the 2.0 version. Thanks!

The EYESY is a close relative to our older ETC video synth, and adds some cool new features: • Composite Video Output (in addition to the HDMI output) • Improved processor speed and RAM (uses Raspberry Pi Compute Module 3+). • Updated programming and file management functions over WiFi. • We are experimenting with OpenGL for 3D imagery by using openFrameworks: www.kickstarter.com/projects/critterandguitari/eyesy-video-synthesizer/posts/2808835 To be sure, the ETC is no longer in production. The EYESY takes its place in our product line.

We're exploring higher resolution and 3D visuals with OpenGL: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7MnCPUci85I.html

Critter & Guitari It’s still not Unity, which the OPZ does. And even so, your unit costs more than half of the OP-z and it ONLY does visuals. Your overhead speaks to an insane level of greed considering the cost of a Raspberry Pi 3. At bulk cost, you can’t be paying more than $35 per Pi and an additional $20-$30 on parts. It’s almost a 400% markup.

@@edmontontech2008 To my knowledge the op-z needs to be paired with a computer to run Unity. That said I'll own all of the above by June if I'm lucky. Thanks C&G for your work on this it looks great!

Tom Benson Nope. Just a monitor or Bluetooth tablet.

@@edmontontech2008 geez, so entitled. build your own then and sell it lol

The Kickstarter pre-sale has ended unfortunately. If you'd like to be notified when they're or sale again, please follow the contact link here: www.critterandguitari.com/eyesy Thanks!

Thanks for being a great customer! As you noticed, the EYESY is very similar to the ETC. We will be sharing the modes we create for the EYESY and hopefully users will do the same. One big difference in the EYESY is that we are beginning to explore higher resolution (1080p) and 3D imagery using OpenGL/openFrameworks. We just posted some experiments of this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7MnCPUci85I.html . (The ETC won't be able to do these improved graphics)

Yes, the EYESY is much more than the original Video Scopes. With the EYESY, you can save presets (colors, sizes, etc.) from Modes, upload new modes, program new modes, etc. You can add images to Modes too.

Hi, yes - the EYESY can respond to audio as well as MIDI notes and MIDI clock. This video explains more about audio and MIDI reactivity: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-n7TaJT4EA6M.html

The manual will be available when the EYESY Kickstarter orders begin to ship.

Hi - thank you for your interest! Our Kickstarter campaign is a presale. If you pledge, you are purchasing one.