Rupture is a compact analog video glitch effect device (similar to a distortion pedal but for video!). It takes any composite video signal as input and destroys the signal in many interesting and unpredictable ways – due to the nature of analog video glitches for best results you should output this signal directly to a crt tv.

The design is adapted from a circuit created by Karl Klomp. This is a perfect beginner project for anyone getting started with video-art making instruments (but also powerful as part of a larger and more complex signal chain.
This project is fully open-source hardware. No soldering experience or tools required, this is a great first build.

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Saturday, November 7th 2026
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Synth Library Portland
@ 123 NE 3rd Ave Suite 012 (view map)

(on 2nd avenue side, parking in lot during this time is free but see email sent shortly before workshop for details on parking validation procedure to ensure you don't get a ticket)

$60

(Workshop fee includes all tools and supplies to build the device. A small portion of the fee also goes to support Synth Library Portland so we can continue to host events like this one)

Tickets are required to attend. No waitlist, if it's sold out then no more tickets are available.