Pikix

Pikix is a free VJ software for the GP2X

It features all the classic VJ softwares options.

Pikix is a popular software among 8-bit VJs such as VJ Kissdub, Otromatic and Jean Kim.

What is a GP2X?

The GP2X is an open-source, Linux-based handheld video game console and media player created by GamePark Holdings (South Korea) in 2005. It has an open architecture, allowing anybody to develop and run software.
The GP2X has been declined in two versions : "F100" and "F200". The second model features a touchscreen, among other changes.
(source: gp2x wikipedia article)

The GP2X is not sold anymore but you can easily find a second hand one on auctions websites.

GP2X key features:

• Fits into your pocket!
• Powered by two AA batteries or AC adaptator
• S-video output (PAL and NTSC)
• Screen resolution 320x240 pixels
• Uses SD card for storage

Pikix key features:

• Supports two video layers
• Plays footages using a dedicaced video codec: kouky2x
• Supports playlists
• Special effects and filters
• Video resolution: 320x240 pixels
• scratch video using the touchscreen

Using windows XP

Extract the "pikix_v10_megalomaniac_panda.zip" archive on your hard drive and execute "Pikix.exe".

Using the GP2X

Extract the "pikix_v10_megalomaniac_panda.zip" archive on your hard drive and copy its content into your GP2X SD card. Via the "game" menu of your console, launch "Pikix".

Quick use

The archive includes a few demo footages, it is ready for a quick test.

On the title screen, choose "mix" to reach the the playlist selection screen.

Press B to load the first playlist, and mix!

Using windows XP

Now you've tried the demo footages of Pikix, you'd problably like to mix with your own footages. To do so, they need to be converted to a .k17 file using the Kouky v17 tool you downloaded with Pikix.

Prepare your footage

Choose a video loop of maximum 250 frames. Convert it to a .bmp, static .gif, or .png files sequence, or to a quicktime movie. Dimensions must be 320x240 pixels. Quicktime movies framerate must be 25 frames per second. Virtualdub, a free software, can help for this conversion.

Compress your footage to the k17 format

Download the Kouky compression tool for windows / OS X

Edit your playlists

From Pikix Start screen, choose "edit playlist" and press B.

If you're using windows XP, press TAB to open the menu. If you're using your GP2X, press the Y button.

Tips

Use the help bar (select button or enter), it's very usefull as it shows you the available shortcuts.

Don't use Batteries during a gig, use an AC adaptator. I mixed one time using brand new batteries, and they died after just 40 minutes of mix!

Pikix is drunkproof, I can tell ;)

On the white GP2X (F200), the joystick click is replaced by touching the upper left corner of the screen

On the white GP2X (F200):
Touch the top right of the screen for a white flash
Scratch the video by touching the lower half of the screen!