Arkaos offers various versions so you can choose which version suits you best. Mediamaster Express, Mediamaster Pro and Grand VJ are available as license or as a boxed license. With the license you only get an activation code via e-mail. With the boxed license you get, neatly packed, the activation code, a complete printed manual, a USB stick with software plus documentation ánd extra visual content. A separate Backup license (as activation code) for Mediamaster Express or Mediamaster Pro is also available but this can only be purchased if a Mediamaster license is already owned and it is limited to one Backup license for each Mediamaster licenseGrandVJ addresses the needs of novice and demanding VJs and DJs as well as musicians, visual artists, film makers and others looking for a real-time video mixing and authoring tool.
Powerful video made easy
Manipulate, trigger and mix video clips, animated text strings or live cameras in much the same way as mixing music to create a spectacular visual show. GrandVJ can mix up to 8 layers with a vast library of video effects and sound driven video generators.
Works with all setups
GrandVJ runs on both PC and Mac and accepts all common video and image formats. Its intuitive interface lets you turn your keyboard into a super controller for zipping through the functions. Need more? GrandVJ’s learn mode makes it a breeze to set up any MIDI controller. Hook it up and start the show!
Easy as 1, 2, 3,…
GrandVJ is very easy to customize to each user’s preferred setup. The interface can be quickly modified to fit individual needs and preferences. Mapping MIDI controllers is a breeze thanks to the new MIDI learn mode and you can even import predefined presets for specific MIDI controllers.
Supports almost everything
On the mixing side, GrandVJ comes with an updated ArKaos effects library and a long list of automated video generators. GrandVJ also offers an extensive support for various media including most video and image formats, flash text and animations and multiple camera inputs.
Need some footage?
The software installer that you can download from this web site already comes with some video loops to get you started.. Okay, you need high quality? The boxed version comes shipped with an additional DVD-ROM containing 2.8 GB of high quality video footage ready to be mixed with the software.
These additional loops are exclusively available with the box and can’t be obtained separately, they have been made especially for VJ-ing purpose by professional VJ’s and Visual Artists from all over the world, check the GrandVJ Artists page for more info.
High performance for both PC and Mac
Behind the scenes, GrandVJ speeds up with a state-of-the-art multi-threaded hardware-accelerated graphical engine that supports multiple screens and very high-resolution video. Like all other ArKaos products, GrandVJ runs on both PC and Mac.
GrandVJ comes with 2 serial codes. One serial can be used on a system to prepare the show and the other license can be used on the live machine at the gig. You can also use one serial for a Windows machine and the other for a Mac.
The new license system also allows you to “de-activate” a serial so it can be used on a new or other system.
Full compatibility with OS X Yosemite, El Capitan and Windows 105 new effects – including Beat glow, Hue masking, Earthquake, Colour CyclingNew Blend ModesAuto Play modeRandom jump play modeInternational text font effectsTimecode synchronization supportSupport for new Akai controllers with light feedback (APC40 MKII and APC Key 25)Support for AlphaSphere and Korg NanoPAD 2 MIDI controllerNew Audio Sync time referenceImproved playback of Quartz composer effects and moviesModernized architecture and frameworks for new Mac OS X)Recommended minimum system configuration for smooth performancesPCOSWindows™ XP or Vista.ProcessorPentium™ IV 2 GHz recommended.RAM512MB, 1GB recommended.Media ComponentQuickTimeTM 6.5.x (and up), Adobe FlashPlayerTM 9.0 (and up), DirectXTM 9.0c (and up).MACOSMac OS X 10.4 (and up).ProcessorAny Intel Mac, G4/1GHz (and up).RAM512MB, 1GB recommended.Media ComponentQuickTimeTM 6.5.x (and up), Adobe FlashPlayerTM 9.0 (and up).PLATFORM INDEPENDENTGraphics processor3D accelerated graphics card required: nVidia GeForceFX 5200 (and up), Ati Radeaon 9200 (and up), Intel GMA 950 (and up), …Free Space80MB – 1.5GB depending on the installer options.
