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Videomancer

Technical documentation, setup guidance, and patching workflows.

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Videomancer Manual

Reference documentation for the Videomancer performance video instrument. Every section here is complete technical reference — use the sidebar to jump between topics.

For a curated path through the material (quick-start, learning sequence, deep-dive picks) visit the Videomancer Learn page. This page is the manual’s table of contents, not the product landing.

Pre-release firmware (beta)

Firmware 1.0.0 is in beta soak — the current pre-release build is 1.0.0-rc.43 (27 embedded programs, LZX Connect). Enable Show pre-releases in Connect or install from Downloads. Legacy stable 0.1.8 (~8 programs) remains available for units that have not upgraded.

Manual sections

  • Quick Start Guide — connect, power on, and explore your first program.

  • User Manual — complete reference for controls, connections, menus, and system settings.

  • Modulation Operators — full catalog of the 24 active modulation operator types (plus Disabled).

  • Program Guides — in-depth walkthroughs for each built-in effect program.

  • Fault Codes Reference — diagnostic codes displayed on the LCD and how to resolve them.

  • Serial Command Guide — USB serial interface for program management, presets, and MIDI monitoring.

  • Downloads — firmware files, program library archives, and manual update instructions.

  • LZX Connect Guide — guided firmware updates and program library management for firmware 1.x.x.

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