Frame Buffer Memory Functions

Memory Palace includes uncompressed video memory which stores a stack of the most recent frames it has processed.

• Delay selects the number of frames to delay the image within its feedback loop, allowing complex echoing.  While the image is frozen, delay can be used to scan the output across frames in the recent past using the slider or external voltage control.  [Designer Note: We have not yet determined the maximum length of frame delay, but it will likely be 2-3 seconds.  Since the delay reiterates into the buffer, the actual visual effect of the delay is much longer across time.]

• Feedback controls the amplitude of the buffer memory as it is fed back into the background of the Soft Keyer.  Above its center point, the image will blow out to white, and below its center point, the image will fade to black.

• Freeze button freezes the entire buffer, disabling any writing into it. The frozen image will be held at the output until the frame is unfrozen.  Freeze frames can be strobed with the external trigger input.

• Clear button clears the image to black.  Useful in painting mode when you want to erase the current drawing and start a new one.

Front Interface

• DVI-D/HDMI video output supporting 480p/576p SD progressive output. DVI-D to HDMI connector adapter included. [Designer Note: We plan to enable other output video format options on the DVI-D connector.] 

• USB input for firmware update and future expansion.

• Composite & S-Video (Y/C) video output supporting 480i/576i SD modes.

• Five 1V DC patchable video inputs for Aux, Alpha, Red, Green & Blue channels at 480i/576i SD resolutions.  The alpha input is an external soft key input for external masks and shapes, and the aux channel may be used as a modulation source.

• Four 1V DC patchable video outputs for Luma, Red, Green & Blue channels at 480i/576i  SD resolutions.

• All video inputs and outputs can be used simultaneously.

• External trigger/gate input with assignable function via settings menu.

•  Standard MIDI in and MIDI thru via 3.5mm TRS connectors.  Switches on module rear support both Type A and Type B MIDI TRS connections.

• 1.5 inch RGB OLED display for settings menu, with four tact switches for settings adjustment and navigation.

• 13 external voltage control inputs with buffered attenuators for all primary parameters.  Switchable from LZX 1V DC to EuroRack 5V DC voltage scales from the settings menu.

• 13 high quality ALPS slide potentiometers, dedicated for each main parameter primary control.  Response curve and lag time user adjustable via settings menu.

• 13 high quality NKK illuminated pushbuttons to control performance modes and functions.  

Rear Interface

• Video Sync/Genlock input and loop thru on RCA connectors.  Loop through/terminate switch located near these connectors.

• Video Sync/Genlock output for on RCA connector for use as system master video sync generator.

• Switches for MIDI in/thru pinout mode, for use with alternate pinout connectors.

• EuroRack power connector for standard +/-12V power supplies.

• 2.1mm barrel 12V DC auxiliary power connector optionally supplies power to Memory Palace’s onboard computer to reduce drain on your EuroRack power supply.  This can be used with the LZX Vessel case, or with a 1A 12V DC wall-wart power adapter in cases which will not support Memory Palace’s power load.