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RE: video switcher controlled via midi (or better then midi)



thankyou for your response!
ill check into the products you suggested-

i found a program called ArKaos that seems to be purdy damn awesome, but im still waiting to get into the forum so i can ask my specific questions--

you can download a free trial of arkaos is anyone is interested in messin around with it

fro

> From: stringfling@gmail.com
> To: Loopers-Delight@loopers-delight.com
> Subject: Re: video switcher controlled via midi (or better then midi)
> Date: Thu, 8 Jan 2009 12:15:48 -0800
>
>
> A lot of video apps use key commands. So if you're trying to use your
> feet to switch, you may be able to use this wireless pedal operated
> keyboard. (Link below.) I use it with Livid Union to apply affects to
> a live feed, switch between clips on the other channel, even apply
> effects while I play but I haven't fully set it up yet. I think you
> can get a third camera into union, but I know for sure you can have two.
>
> The X-Tempo POK: http://www.x-tempozone.com/
> Livid Union: http://www.lividinstruments.com/
>
> Key commands via my feet is WAY easier to set up and use (in my
> opinion) than midi. And the POK's been completely dependable in terms
> of staying connected, battery life, etc., so... no wires no hassles.
>
> Good luck. I'd love to hear what you end up going with and see a
> performance once you have one posted.
>
> (I'm still a ways out from posting mine... probably a year before I
> produce something I'd be happy posting... too many projects, but it's
> coming and I will post it someday.)
>
> Zoe Keating, if you're reading this, I'd love to know what your video
> setup is like. Congratulations on your grant!!!
>
>
>
> On Jan 3, 2009, at 8:55 PM, Emile Tobenfeld (a.k.a Dr. T) wrote:
>
>> At 10:25 PM -0600 1/3/09, J Johans wrote:
>>> aloha
>>>
>>> im looking for a way to have 3 lipstick cams going into a video
>>> switcher thats controlled via midi-
>>> it would be nice to have some built in transitional effects/visual
>>> effects as well- anyone know of such a box?
>>>
>>> my pipe dream is that i could send this "magical box" the same midi
>>> message and have it choose a random camera/transitional effect/
>>> visual effect each time
>>>
>>> i know absolutely nothing of the subject, so even some good
>>> websites or product possibilities would be appreciated -
>>>
>>> would this definately be a thing to run on a CPU? or do they make
>>> hardware devices that may do this?
>>
>> The Edirol V4 comes closest, though it does not do randomness and
>> can only have 3 different transitions and 4 different effects active
>> at one time. (Why the bleep they didn't let us choose these via midi?)
>>
>>>
>>> mucho thanks
>>> fro
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
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>> --
>>
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>>
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>


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