VJ

ArKaos has announced GrandVJ, an entirely rebuilt and redesigned replacement of its ArKaos VJ app.
GrandVJ is a live video performance tool that allows visual artists to trigger, mix and manipulate videoclips, animations or live cameras.
Key features:

Dual Synth / Mixer mode
State of the art multi-threaded hardware accelerated graphical engine
Real-time access to all mixing parameters
Intuitive customizable user […]

Demo of the Vixid video mixer.

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Audio interfaces don’t have near the sex appeal that a hardware synth has, but MOTU’s V3HD Firewire audio and video interface comes close.
It’s Mac. It’s PC. It turns either into a powerful HD/SD video production workstation.
And at $2750, it’s as unobtainable as it is sexy.
Features:

HD/SD FireWire video interface for Mac and Windows
Supports Apple Final […]

i Promise 2 Be You is a new Internet-based experimental electonic music video show that is available online and also as a video podcast.
Finally, something really cool to put on my iPhone!
The show is a creation of Geoff Farr. According to Farr, he frequently spent long nights in European hotel rooms in the 90’s, […]

Livid Instruments has introduced Cell, a real-time video app designed for instant playback and performance. Cell is designed to make VJ performance a breeze, and is available directly from Livid Instruments for only $99.
Description:
Cell provides users an intuitive, touch-screen friendly interface with stunning effects and control, making video performance incredibly simple. Features include, real-time […]

DubSpot located in NYC’s Meatpacking District. offers a wide range of electronic music courses in a brand new facility, outfitted with cutting-edge equipment and software.
Sessions are limited to a maximum of six students. Each student’s workstation is outfitted with the latest technological gear and software including: Serato Scratch Live, a 17-inch Intel iMac, two Technics […]

Numark introduced one of the sexiest new computer music tools shown at Winter NAMM, its new VM03MKII three-screen video display monitor.
The VM03MKII is a three-screen / six-input LCD video display monitor designed for any video monitoring application. Video producers, engineers, DJs and VJs can position the viewing angle of the unit up to 96 degrees. […]

Numark Industries has announced that its NuVJ product will be showcased by Los Angeles VJ artist, Momo the Monster during his upcoming tour of Apple stores across the U.S.
The NuVJ is a new video mixing console and performance tool designed to enable VJs and DJs to mix, scratch, and apply effects to video clips and […]

2007 Winter NAMM Show: Open Labs announced the Gen 3 series of MiKo Mobile ProductionCenter products, with powerful upgrades to the MiKo SE and MiKo LX.
Open Labs had these on display at the NAMM show, and a little hands-on time revealed that they were more than the sum of their parts. The […]

Livid , the dudes behind the Tactic VJ controller and the insane RGB guitar, has introduced respond-r, an interactive video system that creates immersive multimedia experiences through responsive physical interaction and audience participation. Yes - its a sexy interactive reactive tough thing.
According to Livid, the respond-r transforms floors, walls and screens into an immersive media […]

NAMM Update: Livid Instruments, a video performance software and hardware company, introduced Octav-4, software that lets you control up to eight of the popular Edirol v-4 video mixers for synchronized and centralized control. Octav-4 opens the door for multi-screen control by linking multiple v-4 video mixers, with up to thirty-two video inputs and eight unique […]

Livid has introduced new video clip refills for vjs and others looking for royalty-free video clips for mixing and presentation.
Livid provides the options of an instant download of the 320×240 or full-resolution video available on DVD.
Features:

High quality loops
36 loops per collection
Instantly download
800×600* (30fps) on DVD
320×240 (30fps) DOWNLOAD
4:3 Aspect Ratio
Perfect for video productions
QuickTime .mov format with […]

Livid has introduced two new video Refills, collections of royalty free video clips for mixing and presentation. Livid Refills are offered as collections of 36 clips ready to place into your Livid Clip Bank or use in your video productions.
Livid offers an instant download of the 320×240 resolution for immediate download and mixing or full […]

Livid, a maker of VJ hardware and software, is looking for beta users to help test a new product.:
We are working on a release of a brand new AV application and need competent testers to become part of our testing team. This is a hybrid audio/video application for MAC and PC. If you have the […]

NAMM Update: Edirol introduced a new hardware/software combination that they call “a breakthrough product that integrates the flexibility of software with the hands-on ease of hardware.”

Edirol’s “motion dive .tokyo performance package” consists of the visual software “motion dive .tokyo” bundled with Edirol’s MD-P1, a dedicated control console that connects via USB. Together, this package takes […]