Oscilloscope visualisations

[Tubetec]

I guess most who've used a scope are familiar with X-Y mode which creates a swirling corona on the CRT .
Using my ARB gen Im able to create all kinds of different paterns , AM modulation gives a 3d globe like image on the phosphor ,
The lack of any kind of kind of aliasing/artifacts due to digital and super sharp screen definition make it very absorbing to watch ,
Ive been thinking about making a camera box that sits on the front of the scope so I can big screen up the visuals .
The Shenzen Arb allows you create and store presets so you can program a series of different visual moods to the touch of a button .

 

[JohnRoberts]

I've heard of people putting X-Y displays on top of the meter bridge while recording/mixing.

The Lissajous patterns are almost as cool as looking at VU meters.

JR

 

[Tubetec]

The Germans and the Danish seem to be quite fond of Goniometers .

Good video of oscilloscope sound and visuals from Ausitria .

 

[Gold]

There is a Japanese artist who makes music for oscilloscope’s. I forget his name.

I keep a lissajous meter active in my studio. Stereo correlation is important when cutting lacquers. I used an HP 1200A or B for many years. They have a very sharp trace and mesmerizing display. They are also big and old. I recently went to a Surface Pro running Nugen Visualizer. I’m happy with it although the display doesn’t match the crispness and resolution of the HP1200.

 

[Tubetec]

Lissajous , Im a little curious about that word , it sounds like something very very bad
Lissajous - Wikipedia .
phase differences in the LF on vinyl can cause the stylus to jump out of its groove . I remember reading about Hendrix playing with phase shift panning , it seemed to give the vinyl cutting engineer a major headache from what I remember.
I took a look at the HP1200 , thats quite a beast alright .

 

[JohnRoberts]

Lissajous , Im a little curious about that word , it sounds like something very very bad
Lissajous - Wikipedia .

just a fancy name for a simple display

phase differences in the LF on vinyl can cause the stylus to jump out of its groove . I remember reading about Hendrix playing with phase shift panning , it seemed to give the vinyl cutting engineer a major headache from what I remember.

early vinyl cutters shorted L and R together with an inductor to suppress stereo at very LF.

JR

I took a look at the HP1200 , thats quite a beast alright .

 

[Gold]

I took a look at the HP1200 , thats quite a beast alright .

Great for professional audio. The only scope I've ever seen with a balanced input. It makes it easy to integrate in the studio. I think the 500K bandwidth makes for extra sharp traces in the audio band. The switches and pots were starting to go so I wanted to replace it. I kept it on the meter bridge of my Studer A80 1/2". I had to turn it off when running the 1/2" because the PSU of the scope would inject noise into the channel it was sitting over.

 

[Lee_M]

This guy on Instagram makes some nice art and visuals using his oscilloscope.

https://www.instagram.com/jfitzmanmusic/
Sometimes Instagram won't allow you to view content without an account. If that happens, search for "Jfitzmanmusic" on the site linked below and you'll be able to see the videos.

https://inflact.com/profiles/instagram-viewer/

 

[Tubetec]

I did see a couple of TEK 7000 series scopes up for grabs , went for a song in the end ,
I'd imagine theres probably a balanced module available for those units .