Entropy & Sons - Recursion Studio

Recursion Studio by Entropy & Sons is a Video Digital Feedback All-In-One Unit made for Live Performance or Just Simply for the Joy Of Visual Exploration

The Recursion Studio reimagines the interaction with digital feedback through an interesting blend of fractal mathematics and video synthesis. Drawing from classical Mandelbrot and Julia sets, it creates evolving visual landscapes that respond intuitively to performance gestures. Each stage - from seed generation through feedback processing to final colorization - can be sculpted in real-time.

The semi-modular architecture opens up deep possibilities while maintaining a unit that feels accessible. The five macro knobs and matching button set provide immediate tactile control, while the touchscreen interface reveals more nuanced parameters. Visual transformations flow through distinct stages: procedural texture generation, spatial transformations within the feedback loop, and a comprehensive color engine with lighting controls.

For live performance, Recursion Studio should integrate easily with external gear through CV inputs, MIDI, and audio reactivity. The modulation system allows parameters to vary across the screen using four independent patterns — great for adding subtle movement or creating dramatic shifts. Video input via USB expands the palette further, incorporating external sources into the feedback system.

A thoughtful patch management system lets you build and tag a library of states. Combined with the quick-access macro controls and responsive modulation options, Recursion Studio offers a special space for visual exploration, allowing users to experiment freely and discover unexpected patterns through hands-on interaction with visual elements, a different way to dream visually.

Features:

• Semi-modular video synthesis architecture
• Responsive touchscreen interface
• 8 CV inputs (0-10V)
• Comprehensive MIDI integration
• Audio reactivity with beat detection
• Multiple video input options via USB
• Four independent modulation patterns
• Save/recall complete patch states
• 5 macro knobs and 5 buttons for live control
• Kaleidoscopic symmetry transformations
• Procedural texture generation
• Color and lighting engine
• Patch library with tagging system
• HDMI output
• USB-C power