Chromagnon Synthesis Concepts

Ahead of a demo video to show what Chromagnon can do, and in response to questions about how it works, here are some notes from Lars about the new LZX standalone synthesizer. So to explain it compositionally, in a no-input case, it starts with ramp shape selection as the “scen...

LZX Gen3 Primer & FAQ: The Future With Chromagnon & LZX Modular

As we transition into a focus on our third generation of EuroRack video instrument products with Chromagnon, TBC2, ESG3, FKG3, SMX3, DSG3 and DWO3, we agreed it would be good to publish a primer about differences between what we are doing now and what we have done in the past....

LZX Status Update 6/25/2022

It has been a busy Summer for us here at LZX, with both R&D and our in house workshop! Here’s the state of all current projects at the end of this past week. During the last half of Q2, ESG3, DSG3, and TBC2 hardware units have been assembled, but waiting for a production f...

Using ESG3, TBC2, or Chromagnon in HD sync modes: Compatibility with earlier LZX modules and instruments

Here are some guidelines for using ESG3, TBC2, and Chromagnon with earlier generations of LZX modules and instruments: ESG3 has 15 different video sync modes. 2 of those modes are NTSC and PAL. ESG3 is fully backwards compatible with all previous LZX modules, because it retain...

Can you do as much with a Chromagnon as you can do with a Vidiot?

I’m not talking in terms of specs, because I know the chromagnon has the Vidiot beat, but in terms of versatility and the complexity of the patterns that the instrument can produce on it’s own. I ask this because the Vidiot seems to have a much more extensive patch bay than th...

LZX Modular docs: official documentation website

We have moved our web documentation for current instruments and modules to a new website at: https://lzxmodular.readthedocs.io Looking for legacy product docs? GitHub - lzxindustries/lzxdocs: LZX Industries Product Documentation Looking for firmware binaries? GitHub - lzxindus...

Vectrex Hack for Chromagnon

Hello, I’m getting ready to X-Y hack my Vectrex in preparation for Chromagnon and I’m wondering if it’s best to add 3.5 mm jacks or RCA jacks for pairing with Chromag? Any other useful retrofits that will help it pair better?

Is all Vidiot functionality replicated in the Chromagnon?

That’s it. Is all Vidiot functionality replicated in the Chromagnon? I know it has a lot more but does it have all the same functionality as well?

Control Voltage in Tachyons+ Gear: Chromagnon, Korg SQ1 Step Sequencer, or MakeNoise Wogglebug?

Hello! I currently have a Tachyons+ Psycheniser, which has two CV inputs (-5V, +5V) which I would like to make use of. Logan recommends the MakeNoise Wogglebug ($450AUD) for some wild, crazy signals to animate the gear’s glitch effects. I saw someone used the Korg S10 step seq...

KnobCon ‘23 Chromagnon news or first look

Any footage to share of the prototype or just news in general on lzx at knobcon 23 ? Getting excited for nov-dec release and read an email about the prototype debuting at the show, just checking here to see if anyone attended and knows more than I do.

Preorder Logistics question

I preordered the Chromagnon and the TBC2 via Perfect Circuit. The updated TBC2 estimated delivery times are stated to be not complete until early 2022. So my question is are there any TBC2 modules from a recently completed batch going to be shipped to Perfect Circuit along wit...