[sdiy] Ming Mecca = videogame synth?!

[cheater00 .]

Had a closer look. Love the idea and the possibilities.

One way I would improve upon it: part it out into separate modules.
Have a module to add sprites, have one to add parallax, one to mix
layers, one to do textures that can later be put into the parallax...
lots of fun could be had this way! You could have an image input into
the sprite module, so that you can put anything on a sprite. For
example, a video animation playing from youtube.. Or the output image
of the positioned sprite itself, for that recursive "fractal" effect
:) Another module for world geometry and collision.. another for just
positioning stuff, and so on.

Also, another thought: notice the part where he creates "world
geometry". I would love if we could put the output on a touchpad, and
have this geometry respond to touch, and send out voltages. Voltage
controlled user interfaces... fun or fun?

D.

On Sat, May 4, 2013 at 1:04 AM, Dan Snazelle <subjectivity at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Wow!!!!
> Arcade synth
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 3, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Jason Nanna <jasonnanna at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Perhaps you're not familiar with LZX Industries:
>>
>> http://lzxindustries.com/
>>
>> They've been putting together a modular video synthesis platform for a
>> couple of years now.
>>
>> I'm excited for the Ming Mecca, I think it's an interesting take on
>> synthesis in general...  Modular video game development system would
>> be one way to put it.  It has gravity, collision detection,
>> voltage-controlled tiles and maps, and can interface with NES-style
>> controllers.  Runs on a Parallax Propeller.
>>
>> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 10:56 AM, cheater00 . <cheater00 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> Noah,
>>> this is majorly cool. Possibly the first commercial modular video
>>> synth since the 80s? I gotta say, wow.
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>> D.
>>>
>>> On Fri, May 3, 2013 at 5:37 PM,  <nvawter at media.mit.edu> wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A friend just forwarded this to me...  I don't know what it is really yet,
>>>> It just looks like a EuroRack modular but is a videogame development
>>>> system?!?
>>>>
>>>> No idea, but forwarding for massive potential / crossover inspiration.
>>>>
>>>> http://www.specialstagesystems.com/system-overview/
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