Category Archives: VJ

MixEmergency 2.0 Lets You ‘Cut Video Like Vinyl’

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Inklen has released MixEmergency 2.0, an updated version of their VJ software that lets you ‘cut video like vinyl’.

MixEmergency is a real-time video and visualization mixing application that can also be controlled by Scratch Live (versions 1.9.2 – 2.3.3). Over 120 built-in and add-on effects and transitions are included.

Here’s what’s new in MixEmergency 2.0:

  • Added Blend Modes for effects.
  • Added Grid/BPM control mode for effects and transitions.
  • Added automatic border-fill overlays.
  • Added MIDI output.
  • Added video camera input as an overlay.
  • Added effect and transition change notification system.
  • Added Advanced Output options (with basic projection mapping and output size control).
  • Added pop-up editor for the effect Mapping Graphs.
  • Quartz Composition Overlays can now be saved and triggered as presets.
  • Added layer/shift modifiers for MIDI controls.

A full list of changes can be found in the Release Notes.

MixEmergency is available for US $199 from the Inklen site. A time-limited demo is available for download.

Serato Video Now Available

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Serato has released Serato Video – a software plug-in for Scratch Live and ITCH that lets you manipulate video playback with Serato Control Vinyl, CDs or an ITCH Controller.

Features:

  • Add video clips to your Scratch Live or ITCH performance.
  • View loaded clips and output from your computer.
  • Manipulate playback with Serato control records, CDs or with your ITCH controller of choice.
  • Use built in transitions and effects including text and image effects.
  • Enrich your set with audio responsive effects, including bass zoom and splits, that are controlled by analyzing the music signal.
  • Preview and manage video files in both the ITCH and Scratch Live offline players.
  • Use Video Instant Doubles to play the same video and effects on a second deck.
  • Store effects within each video file for instant recall.
  • Setup different output configurations (Output Only, L/R prefader or all 3 outputs) for greater flexibility when video mixing externally.
  • Utilize 3rd party controllers with Serato Video’s MIDI control in Scratch Live.

Continue reading →

Video Generator With Max & Max For Live (Sneak Preview)

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This is a sneak preview of Julien Bayle’s Video Generator for Max & Max For Live:

I’m currently designing a video generator core structure able to react to my music.

The architecture will include a basic structure (again simplicity) and will be provided with music, probably.

You can get more on the Video Generator project at Bayle’s site.

Video Synthesis From LZX Visionary Modules

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Michael Matos‘ Cusp – A Remembrance of the Forgotten is a short film synthesized using LZX Visionary modules, ‘my dearest Eurorack pals’ and an oscilloscope.

Matos explains:

A small basic lzx system using the vsg, into the tvp, into the video ramps to boost the signal straight to the oscilloscope.

I used a variety of euro, especially the WMD gamma wave, Maths, anti-oscillator, and the piston honda. I’m trying to explore a more primitive palette, than the one you usually see from the lzx. It’s a highly flexible system, and one that easily adapts to your vision.

For more info on these modules, see our LZX Industries posts and the LZX site.

TouchViz Turns iPad 2 Into MIDI VJ System

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TouchViz

Hexler has introduced TouchViz – a new app that turns an iPad 2 into a VJ system.

Features:

  • Import up to 125 videos into your set via iTunes File Sharing or from the iPad’s library
  • Playback and mix two channels of video with independent playback speed control
  • Display the output on an external screen or projector using any iPad-compatible video-out adapter
  • Use the iPad’s front and back-facing cameras as input to integrate live footage into your set
  • Apply one of 17 effect filters to each channel and the master output
  • Control effect parameters using the multi-touch enabled preview area
  • Preview the output in full-screen on the iPad
  • Save and load your set to recall, backup or transfer sets between iPads using iTunes File Sharing
  • Configure the interface layout to your preference
  • 10 demo clips by Hexler and Pixeldelay included
  • CoreMIDI support allows full control of TouchViZ wirelessly using OS X CoreMIDI Network sessions, using iPad MIDI interfaces such as iRig MIDI, iConnectMIDI, MIDI Mobilizer II, Yamaha i-MX1, or by connecting a compatible USB MIDI-controller using the iPad Camera Connection Kit
  • Open Sound Control support allows full control of TouchViZ over WiFi from any application that supports OSC such as Max/MSP, PureData, Max4Live, TouchOSC and others

Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like there’s a video demo of this yet. Which seems pretty important for a VJ system.

TouchViz is $9.99 in the App Store.

VJ Mode 1.5

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Stavros from the Sonic Lab team sends word of an update to VJ Mode:

I would like to inform you about a project we have been working called VJ Mode 1.5. It is a VJ software that enables full control and automation for a complete visual show.

Here’s the full description:

VJ Mode is a software application intended for visualists and VJs for creating stunning visuals in clubs, venues, dance parties and festivals, The program has many tools and features implemented to control and automate all the visual process that is needed for a complete performance.

An audio analysis engine creates control parameters that are linked to the visual processing units of the software, allowing the user to specifically set a time-based control that is needed to create a show that is desired.

Pre-installed VFX units allow the user to design visual styles and also is given the opportunity to upgrade the current effects database by using the Freeframe protocol. Moreover, the user may find selections for setting different transition modes between files and events, automatic configuration and interpolation of the user settings and intuitive storage and selection of files and folders.

Other basic features include a real-time audio visualizer that displays a number of different visual-styled waveforms, multi-screen support with up to four screens, total control of the output screens (size, position, keystone, etc), and communication with internal and external hardware and software devices with MIDI, OSC, and TouchOSC protocols.

VJ Mode is available for Mac & Windows for 139.90 €. A demo version is available.

New Video Sequencer For iOS, MovBeats

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It looks like a new class of mobile applications is emerging, focusing on the idea of video sequencing.

Earlier in the week, we introduced Smule’s MadPad, which lets you trigger video sequencers using an MPC-style grid.

Now developer Casual Underground has introduced MovBeats (App Store link), a new video sequencer for iOS.

MovBeats is designed as an entry-level tool for sequencing video. It lets you:

  • Record short clips with the iPhone camera.
  • Put the clips on the sequencer line to create video beats.
  • Play with the patterns and record a movie.
  • Share created movie with your friends on your favorite social networks.

It’s an entry-level app and, at $.99, is priced accordingly. We’d like to see something like this with features that would let you fit it into a music performance, like MIDI and HD video output – but MovBeats is a taste of what’s coming.  Continue reading →

Bleep Labs Intros Hard Soft Synth 3i – A New Audio + Video Synthesizer

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Bleep Labs has introduced the Hard Soft Synth 3i is an audio + video generator by ‘noisemaker extraordinaire’, Gieskes.

Features include:

  • 16 Audio & video modes + 8 video only modes.
  • RCA, S-video, and VGA video out.
  • Audio, IR, and CV trigger input as well as CV out. IR with Handmade Music Austin or Gieskes devices, hook it up to a modular via CV or use the audio input to control the sounds and video of the HSS3i.
  • Analog low-pass filter controlled via photocell.
  • MIDI input controls device parameters.
  • Optional circuit bent video device for even more visual insanity.

More info including different code versions and PCB layouts on Gieskes’ HSS page.

It’s available now in the Bleep Labs store, in several kit and pre-built formats, starting at $95.

Realtime Music Visualization With TouchDesigner

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Realtime visual system for the album Martes by Murcof.

This project explores ‘the possibility of synesthesia in the format of audiovisual performance. The audio triggers the mechanism of lines that flows according to the frequency spectrum.’

Featured tracks: Mir, Memoria, Maiz & Mo.

Made with TouchDesigner.