NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark announced the VJ01 DVD/MP3/CD Media Player. With a compact, tabletop form factor that fits anywhere, the VJ01 enables DJs to incorporate rich multimedia as part of their performances. With a front loading disc tray and the ability to play DVDs, MP3 discs, and standard CDs, the VJ01 enables DJs to… Read More Numark Intros VJ01 DVD, MP3, CD Media Player
NAMM 2006 Winter Show: Numark introduced the AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer. Designed for mobile DJs and clubs, the AVM02 offers a range of features for live audio/visual performances, including separate replaceable DJ crossfaders, a variety of video mixing options, two video effects sections, joystick control, multiple color background options, plus PAL and NTSC compatibility. The AVM02’s… Read More 2006 Winter NAMM Update: Numark Intros AVM02 Audio/Video Mixer
Holly Daggers, a video/media artist and live VJ, has add VJ Comix to her site. Superstar VJ follows her travels with Busta Rhymes, Miri Ben Ari, the All Mighty Senators and Scratch Makananiks. Superstar VJ is a sort of blog in graphic novel format. Daggers delves into her setup, including a section on dealing with… Read More VJ Comix: The Life of a VJ in Graphic Novel Form
Livid has released the Tactic model “m2”, a hybrid hardware-software design. Tactic Pro 1.5 runs on almost any Macintosh computer. “With the Tacitc m2 we’ve introduced a more powerful set of tools while keeping our hand-crafted instrument design,” states Jay Smith, President of Livid Instruments. “Our set of software tools, effects, and hardware integration further… Read More Livid Intros Tactic m2
Livid has updated Union, a leading Mac VJ and video performance application. The update adds “Elements”, plug-ins built to extend the capabilities of Union. Elements can be developed by end users using the supplied (SDK) Software Development Kit. There are four types of elements in Union, Sources, Layers, Effects, and Controls. They can be used… Read More Livid Union 1.5 Update Adds Elements
Korg has introduced the kaptivator Dynamic Video Station, an instrument that allows VJs and video artists to create unprecedented live video performances. The kaptivator is completely self-contained, and allows the user to sample, store, mix, process and play back hundreds of video clips — plus live video — in real time, without the need for… Read More Korg Intros Kaptivator Video Station
NAMM Winter Show: Edirol demonstrated the PR-80, a real-time digital video performance and editing system designed for video display/performances in concerts, churches, tradeshows, hotels, retail, conventions centers and seminars. The PR-80 builds on the Edirol DV-7PR, which has become a standard in many concert tours and live worship applications. Designed for use in any live… Read More Edirol PR-80 Real-Time Video Editor
Korg introduced the krossfour video mixer at the NAMM 2004 Summer Session. The four-channel video mixer/switcher offers realtime video performance. The krossfour provides intuitive, DJ-friendly video mixing in a sturdy and compact package. Focused on the needs of live performance, the krossfour is ideal for VJs (performing video artists) as well as anyone who wants… Read More Namm – Korg krossfour Video Mixer
