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August 2, 2016

vMix 18 Live Streaming Software- Activators

In case you missed the most recent vMix Fun Time Live Show, a new feature was unveiled for vMix 18! Check out the snippet of the show below.

Activators

The new vMix 18 feature is called Activators. Activators will allow you to activate functions on a MIDI or X-Keys device. Basically users will be able to send a signal to a device to say that an action is happening in vMix.

For example- If I transition a vMix input into the Output window, I can send a signal to the control device to turn on a light or change it’s colour! This will allow users to create their own control surfaces and add even more customization to their live production workflow.

The great thing is that it will also work with some motorised faders for audio on devices such as the Behringer X-Touch!

vMix is doing it’s best to set the standard in creating totally customisable workflows and user experiences!

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July 4, 2016

Even more X-keys support! vMix announces support for XK12 Joystick AND XK12 Jog & Shuttle.

With the latest update of vMix 17 (17.0.0.99), users can now fully utilise the X-keys XK12 Joystick AND XK12 Jog & Shuttle in their live video productions!

The X-keys XK12 Jog & Shuttle is a great little device that is excellent for instant replay. The programmable buttons within vMix open up a ton of opportunities to control replay features or even add functions like scoreboard properties.

XKeys XK12 Joystick

Looking for a PTZ joystick controller for vMix? Well the X-keys XK12 Joystick would be a great addition to your workflow. Use the joystick to maneuver your cameras and then use the buttons to shortcut their positions!

If you’re looking for ways to control your vMix production check out the full range of X-Keys products on their website.

The support for the X-keys XK12 Joystick AND XK12 Jog & Shuttle are available in the latest version of vMix 17. This update is 17.0.0.91 and can be updated directly from your vMix installation in the bottom left of the interface. vMix 17 also includes other ground breaking features such as NDI support, PTZ camera control and Web Browser inputs.

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May 26, 2016

vMix and X-keys Support

X-keys has been supported within vMix for quite some time and they’re great controllers to use in your live video production. They provide you with a blank canvas to set up your production control in any way that you want. vMix is extremely versatile, as are X-keys products so it’s a great match!

At NAB 2016 they released a new 124 button model that included a T-bar. We received one from X-key’s not long after NAB and on May’s edition of the vMix Fun Time Live Show, we were able to review it!

As with other controller devices (keyboards, MIDI devices, xbox controllers), X-keys can be programmed directly from the Shortcuts section of vMix. It’s as simple as adding a new shortcut, selecting the button you want to use and then the function you want it to perform! This allows you to simplify your entire live streaming production. You can use it to cut to cameras, load videos, control audio…you name it, you can do it with vMix shortcuts!

X-keys controllers vary in size and price depending on what you are looking to do and how many keys you need! For a full list, check out the X-keys website.

K-keys XKE 124 Tbar review-