PixelFX Morph
PixelFX Morph
https://www.pixelfx.co/content/morph_roadmap.html
This looks amazing. I am most excited for the HDMI input to handle 480p upscaling.
No price info posted yet.
This looks amazing. I am most excited for the HDMI input to handle 480p upscaling.
No price info posted yet.
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That seems more ambitious than I was expecting. This focus confuses me:
Not that I'm complaining.Film Mode (VCR/LD/DVD)
Full frame Time-Base Correction.
3D Comb Filter.
Cadence detection.
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This sounds too good to be true! Buying this as soon as available.
If any of the PixelFX team members are around, could you please confirm that the VGA input will also accept RGBS 15khz? That way we don't need to touch the SHART connector at all![Very Happy :D](./images/smilies/icon_biggrin.gif)
Also, will the HDMI scaling options include 1080p -> 1080i, if not on launch then at least eventually?
If any of the PixelFX team members are around, could you please confirm that the VGA input will also accept RGBS 15khz? That way we don't need to touch the SHART connector at all
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Also, will the HDMI scaling options include 1080p -> 1080i, if not on launch then at least eventually?
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Nothing in the current architecture would prevent progressive to interlaced conversion from being implemented, I'll add it to the list of things to look into.fernan1234 wrote:This sounds too good to be true! Buying this as soon as available.
If any of the PixelFX team members are around, could you please confirm that the VGA input will also accept RGBS 15khz? That way we don't need to touch the SHART connector at all
Also, will the HDMI scaling options include 1080p -> 1080i, if not on launch then at least eventually?
Right now the VGA input isn't setup for 75ohm sync, but I'll see what can be done to support it.
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Will the Morph offer some basic white balance adjustments? The Dreamcast with original Sega VGA box (maybe all VGA boxes?) has a slightly too green image. This can somewhat be corrected on the OSSC. I expect the OSSC Pro will offer the same options but it would be great if the Morph did too.
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Thanks for putting the P/I conversion on your list! As you can imagine it would be very helpful for HD CRTs, Multisyncs, etc.Woozle wrote:Nothing in the current architecture would prevent progressive to interlaced conversion from being implemented, I'll add it to the list of things to look into.
Right now the VGA input isn't setup for 75ohm sync, but I'll see what can be done to support it.
And if the VGA input can still take SDTV RGBS even if only with TTL sync that'd still be a plus, since we could use an Extron interface or some other sync processor to bring the sync level up. But of course it would be ideal for the VGA input to work on its own as an alternative RGB (and even YPbPr) analogue input for those with DB15 or BNC based RGB setups and sources.
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Konsolkongen wrote:Will the Morph offer some basic white balance adjustments? The Dreamcast with original Sega VGA box (maybe all VGA boxes?) has a slightly too green image. This can somewhat be corrected on the OSSC. I expect the OSSC Pro will offer the same options but it would be great if the Morph did too.
The DCDigital has color expansion and gamma adjust options, so I wouldn't be surprised if this came with similar features. If I remember correctly, the color expansion option was part of a firmware update to address the green hue.
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The Morph has an even more comprehensive gamma correction setup than DCDigital, with per color channel adjustments, and two gamma stages to allow for linear light processing in the scaler. I'm sure some green correction can be loaded into the table since custom tables can be loaded from an SD card or over wifi from a PC.Ruprit wrote:Konsolkongen wrote:Will the Morph offer some basic white balance adjustments? The Dreamcast with original Sega VGA box (maybe all VGA boxes?) has a slightly too green image. This can somewhat be corrected on the OSSC. I expect the OSSC Pro will offer the same options but it would be great if the Morph did too.
The DCDigital has color expansion and gamma adjust options, so I wouldn't be surprised if this came with similar features. If I remember correctly, the color expansion option was part of a firmware update to address the green hue.
We might also bring over the color correction matrix module from my GBA Consolizer project, which would provide even more tuning knobs in that area.
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This is looking like the scaler for me- any info you all can share about the auto phase detection? Do you select a console like the Retrotink 5x?
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Sounds good!Woozle wrote: The Morph has an even more comprehensive gamma correction setup than DCDigital, with per color channel adjustments, and two gamma stages to allow for linear light processing in the scaler. I'm sure some green correction can be loaded into the table since custom tables can be loaded from an SD card.
We might also bring over the color correction matrix module from my GBA Consolizer project, which would provide even more tuning knobs in that area.
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AFAIK, in the PC space, SMAA replaced FXAA as the post-processed anti-aliasing filter of choice. It's more computationally intensive, though.
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Looks really good. If its support for quirky old computer formats (24.8 kHz 640x400@56.4, 18.4 kHz 720x350@50, RGsB, etc.) is as good as the OSSC's, it sounds like it'd be basically perfect for my needs.
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It's a PixelFX product though so the choice is clear
The name Morph is also really great for this product.
I imagine that for optimal phase detection the user will have to select the console-resolution profile. The OSSC Pro will also work like that, at least initially. If any scaler comes up with a way to auto select optimal settings without any user input, that would be kind of unbelievable.
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The name Morph is also really great for this product.
I imagine that for optimal phase detection the user will have to select the console-resolution profile. The OSSC Pro will also work like that, at least initially. If any scaler comes up with a way to auto select optimal settings without any user input, that would be kind of unbelievable.
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When using low lag/direct modes, it really depends on what refresh rate is accepted by your TV. The output can be triple buffered to help with compatibility.Sirotaca wrote:Looks really good. If its support for quirky old computer formats (24.8 kHz 640x400@56.4, 18.4 kHz 720x350@50, RGsB, etc.) is as good as the OSSC's, it sounds like it'd be basically perfect for my needs.
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Wow! That is one amazing feature list. Even with calling it a spiritual successor to the Framemeister, the road map is way more ambitious than expected. Day one purchase for sure.
Can we not? It has been run in to the ground. It's like the people who call Bestbuy Worstbuy and Walmart Walfart.That way we don't need to touch the SHART connector at all
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We've had the cable discussion a million times. I do, however, love the idea of a video processor (and this will be a true video processor) that accepts proper TTL sync and allows me to feed signal directly to the video processor (from a pro gear switch) using HD-15/DE-15 or 5 BNC. Lots of machines do that and I appreciate it. I'm not looking forward to combining sync and attenuating to feed the Retrotink5x. I think the product looks marvelous, but that won't be fun.
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I realize I am way down the rabbit hole, here. I think some people will be using multiple units simultaneously. (Okay, maybe just me. So, it might not be worth it.) Will it be possible to select a remote control design that allows for multiple units and multiple remotes to coexist? That would also help for users that use multiple units to drive a video wall. At the very least, I would like an button or microswitch to disable remote control input.
I would also really like to feed composite and svideo over the HD15.
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I realize I am way down the rabbit hole, here. I think some people will be using multiple units simultaneously. (Okay, maybe just me. So, it might not be worth it.) Will it be possible to select a remote control design that allows for multiple units and multiple remotes to coexist? That would also help for users that use multiple units to drive a video wall. At the very least, I would like an button or microswitch to disable remote control input.
I would also really like to feed composite and svideo over the HD15.
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My monitors don't care one bit, so if the Morph is fine with unusual sync rates, then that's great news.Woozle wrote:When using low lag/direct modes, it really depends on what refresh rate is accepted by your TV. The output can be triple buffered to help with compatibility.Sirotaca wrote:Looks really good. If its support for quirky old computer formats (24.8 kHz 640x400@56.4, 18.4 kHz 720x350@50, RGsB, etc.) is as good as the OSSC's, it sounds like it'd be basically perfect for my needs.
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This is quite easy now though?orange808 wrote: I'm not looking forward to combining sync and attenuating to feed the Retrotink5x. I think the product looks marvelous, but that won't be fun.
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I don't know. I haven't used any sync combiner circuits. I appreciate the suggestion. I'll check it out.strayan wrote:This is quite easy now though?orange808 wrote: I'm not looking forward to combining sync and attenuating to feed the Retrotink5x. I think the product looks marvelous, but that won't be fun.
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This is amazing! I love that you integrated a DAC already. This might be a day one purchase for me.
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Don't forget Micro$oft.Gara wrote:Can we not? It has been run in to the ground. It's like the people who call Bestbuy Worstbuy and Walmart Walfart.That way we don't need to touch the SHART connector at all
At any rate, I agree. This is a technical forum. Stop using made up terms that can confuse people.
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1. Absolutely no one will get confused about what SHART means. 2. SHART is the technically correct term for SCARTZellSF wrote:At any rate, I agree. This is a technical forum. Stop using made up terms that can confuse people.
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Back on topic, I don't see any mention of scanline options on the roadmap, but I'd bet we can assume a basic scanline filter for both 240p and most likely also 480i sources with bob for a "CRT-like" appearance. How about finer scanline settings like the hybrid and vertica/horizontal options on the OSSC?
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The Morph implements scanlines through modifying the interpolation kernel, so there's a lot of flexibility in that area for thickness, brightness-dependency (hybrid), and controlling the roll off from active lines to darkened lines. Custom scanline kernels can be uploaded from the SD card or wifi. The Morph supports loading the Mister filter files, so if you like those scanline effects you can use them on the Morph.fernan1234 wrote:Back on topic, I don't see any mention of scanline options on the roadmap, but I'd bet we can assume a basic scanline filter for both 240p and most likely also 480i sources with bob for a "CRT-like" appearance. How about finer scanline settings like the hybrid and vertica/horizontal options on the OSSC?
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Would it be possible to take the 'composite blend' mode from the Genesis core too? It would be nice to apply that to consoles via RGB so you get the blend but not some of the other negatives of real composite.Woozle wrote:The Morph implements scanlines through modifying the interpolation kernel, so there's a lot of flexibility in that area for thickness, brightness-dependency (hybrid), and controlling the roll off from active lines to darkened lines. Custom scanline kernels can be uploaded from the SD card or wifi. The Morph supports loading the Mister filter files, so if you like those scanline effects you can use them on the Morph.fernan1234 wrote:Back on topic, I don't see any mention of scanline options on the roadmap, but I'd bet we can assume a basic scanline filter for both 240p and most likely also 480i sources with bob for a "CRT-like" appearance. How about finer scanline settings like the hybrid and vertica/horizontal options on the OSSC?
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Wonderful! Thanks for confirming.Woozle wrote:The Morph implements scanlines through modifying the interpolation kernel, so there's a lot of flexibility in that area for thickness, brightness-dependency (hybrid), and controlling the roll off from active lines to darkened lines. Custom scanline kernels can be uploaded from the SD card or wifi. The Morph supports loading the Mister filter files, so if you like those scanline effects you can use them on the Morph.
Really hyped for this device. Life without CRT seems more than acceptable now.
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That's incorrect. Last time I saw SHART mentioned, I was confused about what it was, googled it and found out nothing and when I google it now I find a Twitter post, by another person confused by it.fernan1234 wrote: 1. Absolutely no one will get confused about what SHART means.
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That should be possible, I think it's just a horizontal pixel averaging.Gunstar wrote:Would it be possible to take the 'composite blend' mode from the Genesis core too? It would be nice to apply that to consoles via RGB so you get the blend but not some of the other negatives of real composite.Woozle wrote:The Morph implements scanlines through modifying the interpolation kernel, so there's a lot of flexibility in that area for thickness, brightness-dependency (hybrid), and controlling the roll off from active lines to darkened lines. Custom scanline kernels can be uploaded from the SD card or wifi. The Morph supports loading the Mister filter files, so if you like those scanline effects you can use them on the Morph.fernan1234 wrote:Back on topic, I don't see any mention of scanline options on the roadmap, but I'd bet we can assume a basic scanline filter for both 240p and most likely also 480i sources with bob for a "CRT-like" appearance. How about finer scanline settings like the hybrid and vertica/horizontal options on the OSSC?
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Excellent, that's going to be a lot of fun to play around with.Woozle wrote:That should be possible, I think it's just a horizontal pixel averaging.
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Do some implementations have some logic to determine where it needs to be applied vs averaging on the whole screen?Woozle wrote:That should be possible, I think it's just a horizontal pixel averaging.
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