ArKaos VJ DMX 3.5.1 review

With the launch of ArKaos's new version of its well-known VJ software, ArKaos VJ 3, the creation of real-time and recorded visuals is now even simpler.

License: Demo OS: Mac OS X File size: 116361K Developer: ArKaos Buy Now Price: $335.00 Updated: 30 Jun 2006

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With the launch of ArKaos's new version of its well-known VJ software, ArKaos VJ 3, the creation of real-time and recorded visuals is now even simpler. ArKaos VJ 3 is offering an innovative way to edit and manipulate a visual performance while it is running - something that has not been possible before.

Each of the effects has changeable parameters, allowing infinite customization of each one. The application supports full MIDI suites, both on-screen and off, as well as such music authoring applications as Cubase ,E-Magic, ReWire. It is equally at home on Macs and PCs and can be learned in minutes, with drag & drop and key-punch functionality at all levels. Through the purchase of special license codes, the application can be fully integrated within a DMX or Medialon environment.

Version 3 is now able to render in 32bit colors: it provides a much better visual quality. This mode also allows working with an alpha channel from the source. Also you can now connect all your favorite video sources (USB / FireWire (web)cams / video acquisition boards / …) and display them through ArKaos VJ (even with an effect).

Here are some key features of "ArKaos VJ DMX":
More than 60 totally customizable effects
Allows any MIDI keyboard or device to control images, movies and effects
Built-in recorder to create visual remixes
Multiple keyboard mapping to trigger images and effects
Powerful automatic beat-matching technology
Unlimited number of simultaneous video layers, sophisticated Transfer modes
MIDI latch on/off for live performances
Supports video loops and flash animations
Support for full video streaming of camera (USB, FireWire…)
Enables full-screen usage for events, e.g. concerts, presentations
High optimization for fast frame rate
Allows real-time video loops
Engine integrable with any MIDI sequencer (OMS, ReWire, ...)

Limitations:
20 days demo without limitations.

What's New:
New Hardware Accelerated video engine (HW Mode)
Core Image support (Mac OS X 10.4 and above only)
Support for additional FreeFrame effects (comes with 40 effects pre-loaded)
Improved per-layer control in Fixture Control Mode
Improved DMX Classic mode
New Automation mode
Direct DV output through FireWire
New Automatic Fade option
New resolutions for export
New 3D Surface effect
Position & size settings now works with all effects
Remote Patch selection
Exclusive new content and sample .kos files.