Now taking orders for Vidiots shipping in Summer 2019.

A Complete Visual Instrument

Vidiot is a complete instrument for analog video synthesis and processing. Everything you need to connect to a display and create video art is in the box.

Past Tech Made New

We worked with video synthesis visionary Dan Bucciano to bring the design philosophy of the 1970's into a totally new and groundbreaking device for video artists.

Modular Synthesis Compatibility

Vidiot is fully compatible with all existing LZX EuroRack video synth modules. Like our modules, any audio or control voltage source can be patched to any of its 13 patch inputs.

Video Oscillators

2 analog discrete-core VCOs, one dedicated to horizontal pattern elements, and the other dedicated to vertical pattern elements. 3 waveshapes from each oscillator: Sine, Triangle and Square. Dedicated sync inputs and bypass switches.

Noise Generator

Noise output includes ultra-wide spectrum white noise for television static and snow effects.

Dual Controls

Dual concentric control knobs provide CV level and offset in the same footprint as a single knob.

Luminance Processor

Process the grayscale range of external video or internally generated patterns, with dedicated voltaged controlled sections for Brightness, Contrast and Detail. Keyer controlled functions include negative and solarize effects. Dedicated video output.

Colorizer

Colorize external video or internally generated patterns, with dedicated voltaged controlled sections for Red, Green and Blue. Keyer controlled functions include full color negative and selectable single color negative effects. Dedicated composite video and 1V RGB outs.

Key Generators

2 hard key generators with adjustable threshold levels, each dedicated to the Luminance Processor and Colorizer effect sections.

Shape Generator

Symmetry knob controls the mix of horizontal and vertical VCO outputs. Three two dimensional shape outputs: Circle, Diamond and Crosshatch.

Modulation Routing

Dual 8 position rotary switches select modulation sources for the Luminance Processor and Colorizer, enabling quick access to most of the instrument’s features without patch cables.

What's in the box?

Vidiot, 16-page User Manual, Vinyl Sticker, 5VDC 1.2A Universal Input Voltage Power Adapter (includes plugs for US, UK, EU, Australia and China), Video RCA Cable (5 ft / 1.5M length), 2x Patch Cables (6 inch lengths, 1 red, 1 blue, Stereo Audio RCA Input Adapter, Official Vidiot Birthday Party Hat

Dan Bucciano: The Lone Vidiot

Dan Bucciano is one of the early pioneers of video synthesis as an art form. At the age of 14 he began experimenting on broken TVs to create visuals that entertained himself and his friends. He took this experience with him to New York City in the 1970s where became one of the players in the original renaissance of video synthesis. Vidiot is the culmination of his dream to develop a versatile and affordable video synthesis instrument with powerful colorization, luminance processing and waveform generation functions, designed with live performances in mind. Dan currently lives in Maine on an 11-acre plot of woods where he continues to create video art as well as teach workshops about essential oils.

Vidiot EU Declaration of Conformity for DC Power Adapter (PDF)
Vidiot Info Sheet (PDF)
Vidiot User Manual (PDF)
Vidiot User Manual (Spanish) (PDF)

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