Drastic together with NASA has integrated 44 frame synchronized Drastic DDR recorders and 10 DrasticDDR players at the Orbital Sciences/Cygnus Mission in Virginia to implement the world’s largest HD DDR event recorder.

MediaReactor Workstation is a direct plugin version of Drastic's MediaReactor file translation system.  Rather than having to use a separate translation step, the artist can work with incoming footage directly in their preferred creative software. MediaReactor Workstation is available on Windows (XP, Vista, 7 - 32/64), Macintosh OS-X Intel (10.5+) and Linux x64.  It provides plugins for Assimilate Scratch/Lab, Digital Vision Nucoda, Autodesk Flame/Flare/Lustre, Avid Media Composer, Adobe CS5.x/6.x/CC, EasyDCP, QuickTime and DirectShow.  Many other applications that utilize the QuickTime and DirectShow interfaces are also supported. There are MediaReactor versions from $99.00 US (plugin specific lite versions) to $895.00 US (the full MediaReactor Server with support for all platforms).

The Krayken is a multi-channel compressed HD digital disk recorder solution with up to 12 single rack unit input/output heads.  Files are created in standard formats available for replay or editing on a shared NAS.  The Krayken features comprehensive local, network and serial control for ease of integration.

MediaReactor Workstation Plugin for Assimilate is a plugin which adds wide file format read functionality, and wide industry standard write formats to your Assimilate products. This plugin allows you to read many file types directly within Assimilate Scratch and Lab with no out-of-application transcoding step, saving time and streamlining your workflow. This plugin specific version is available for only $495.00 US. The same support is included in the full MediaReactor Workstation plugins for Adobe, Apple, Avid and Microsoft version for $895.00 US.

The Kitsune digital disk recorder is an uncompressed HD capture and playout system for high end post production SAN applications.  The Kitsune may be equipped with internal drives for local cache and use the network to share and deliver files, or set up with a Fibre Channel HBA for integration within a SAN collaborative environment. Use the Kitsune for recording and playout, import/export, signal review, metadata maintenance and timeline/EDL creation.

MediaReactor Server is Drastic's full transcoding package.  MediaReactor Server transcodes Drastic's entire range of formats and standards, and it includes all the components of MediaReactor Workstation including plugin functionality and MR Lite, plus DTSentinel watch folder and the MediaReactor SDK. MediaReactor Server is $895.00 US.

The Typhon digital disk recorder is a single or dual headed capture, transcode and playout system for high end post productions applications ranging from SD and HD to 4K workflows, with industry standard SAN support including Bright, SGI, CXFS, MetaSAN or StorNext. This high end DDR provides the most powerful hardware set and supports the widest range of features, formats and standards offered in a Drastic DDR.

Net-X-Convert is a scalable file conversion system for automated creation of proxy, thumbnail, broadcast and post production file formats. Designed to work anywhere from a command line plugin to a multi server distributed conversion system for the enterprise, Net-X-Convert can grow to support any size organization.  Based on the features of Drastic's MediaReactor and Net-X-Code products, Net-X-Convert supplies the file transform glue used by ESPN, the NBA and other major content producers.  There is also a proxy/thumbnail only version, Net-X-Proxy for cost sensitive, media asset management use.

The Mini3D is a portable stereo RAW and HD-SDI uncompressed digital disk recorder and viewer designed for economical on set capture. It encodes in real time to all major uncompressed and compressed 2D and 3D formats including DPX, MOV, and CineForm. Access all the tools with the touch screen, including clip selection and playback, signal monitors, metadata, setup, view system performance and more.

The Media File Scanner for Net-X-Code is an add on that can scan local, network, Amazon S3 and Google Cloud Storage drives and help to organize and make best use of all of your post production and broadcast media.  The Media File Scanner will provide a complete, logical view of your audio/video/still assets, and generate a list of available media so you can catalog, proxy, thumbnail, metadata extract and call third party rest interfaces, executables and scripts.

MediaNXS offers a comprehensive range of capture, playback, import and export features for the digital intermediate workflow.  Integrate easily with industry standard automation and controllers, and control external VTRs for pull-ins and laybacks.  Use onscreen monitoring including signal analysis tools to complement your hardware I/O. Create the files you require from collaboration to delivery with our extensive broadcast and production file format support.

Drastic's Net-X-Code system includes a partial file restore system, that is available as a standalone server system.  The partial file restore system includes indexing, restoration with minimum source access, proxy file generation, thumbnail generation, proxy/primary file playback, metadata extraction and an HTTP/RESTful API.  Drastic's PFR supports slow/nearline storage, traditional tape, LTO/LTFS, CXFS, HTTP(S), FTP and cloud based file access for local/private cloud, Google Cloud and Amazon S3 AWS.  Only the requested audio, video, captions and metadata are accessed from the source file.  They are used to wrap into a new local file with minimal access to the storage to allow the fastest and lowest cost restoration of original material possible.  Net-X-Code works directly with your original file formats, no mezzanine file is needed.

Net-X-Code is a group of IP capture, control, convert and output applications designed to run on one or more servers on your LAN, in the cloud, or as a hybrid. The major functions of the Net-X-Code suite include Net-X-Cmd communication infrastructure and RESTful API, Net-X-Code unicast and multicast IP video capture and conversion, Net-X-Stream IP video streamer, Net-X-Copy transcoding/clipping/partial file restoration and Net-X-Play real time player and clipping software.  Net-X-Code supports a wide variety of video IP protocols including SMPTE-2110, SMPTE-2022-6, SRT, RTP, UDP, RTMP, RTSP, HTTP(S) and most file sharing protocols.  Most file formats are supported, including MXF, MP4, MOV and TS.

SyncControl Pro v2 can control multiple Drastic DDRs over a network for frame accurate synchronized capture or playback.  Record multiple streams for stereo or multi-camera recording and play back multiple sources for panoramic, live event and wall display applications. SyncControl Pro can also control multiple dTouch systems for inexpensive on set capture.

The Drastic DDR SDK is a multi-platform SDK that allows the developer to create a custom function, client branded DDR from Drastic's extensive digital disk recorder technologies.  The SDK is available as a direct link, or ActiveX component.  The video board, file I/O, control (network, RS-422, VTR) and OS connections are all handled by Drastic DDR under the control of your application.  Drastic DDR provides the functionality to allow you to focus on the workflow specific elements.

Drastic HDRScope is the world's most powerful 8K through SD software signal monitoring tool and HDR image analyzer.  It includes waveform (luma, YCbCr, RGB), vectorscope, histogram, chromaticity, and data/picture monitor for video. Audio histogram, phase, RMS, peak and loudness monitoring for up to 16 channels.  Raw hex views of the video and OP-47/CEA-708/CEA-608 closed caption decoding, with support for CCIR-601, Rec.709 and BT.2020 color spaces and HDR10/ST2084/PQ and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support.  Designed to take advantage of AJA's 8K/SUHD Quad HD, 2SI, and 4K 60p capture modes in both Rec.709 or BT.2020, HDRScope provides the most cost effective SD/HD/4K/8K signal monitoring solution available.

The Drastic MediaCmd SDK is the mechanism by which all the elements of Drastic's DDRs communicate with one another. The control features provided within the SDK include the following:

VTR Emulation - Receiving commands from 9 pin Serial Controllers via Sony, Odetics or VDCP protocol. Receiving commands from Drastic GUIs, Servers and Controllers

Controller - Controlling VVW or Titan Series DDR Servers, Drastic DDR software locally, and Drastic DDR software licensed to support network option remotely. Controlling 9 pin serial VTRs and Servers via Sony, Odetics or VDCP protocol 

HTML/Ajax - Building HTML/Ajax status and control pages

ndiScope is the world's most powerful NewTek NDI^® signal monitoring tool.  It includes waveform (luma, YCbCr, RGB), vectorscope, histogram, chromaticity, and data/picture monitor for video.  Audio histogram, phase, RMS, peak and loudness monitoring for up to 8 channels.  Raw hex views of the video and support for CCIR-601 and Rec.709 color spaces.  Designed to take advantage of NewTek NDI^® but also supports Bluefish444, AJA, Matrox, and Blackmagic's SD and HD (up to 60p) capture cards.  ndiScope provides the most cost effective SD/HD signal monitoring solution available.

The Drastic DDR HTML/Ajax SDK provides complete access to all the functions for controlling all of Drastic's DDRs. An abstraction of the MediaCmd SDK, commands can be sent from any web browser or web page.  The HTML/AJAX version supplies all the same commands as the Drastic DDR MediaCMD SDK used by all Drastic applications.  This means that it is possible to provide the exact same functionality from a web browser as is available in user interfaces like MediaNXS, DrasticDDR and SyncControl Pro.

Drastic's Network Video Analyzer is the world's most powerful 4K through SD software signal monitoring tool and network image analyzer.  It includes waveform (luma, YCbCr, RGB), vectorscope, histogram, chromaticity, and data/picture monitor for video.  Audio histogram, phase, RMS, peak and loudness monitoring for up to 16 channels.  Raw hex views of the video and OP-47/CEA-708/CEA-608 closed caption decoding, with support for CCIR-601, Rec.709 and BT.2020 color spaces and HDR10/ST2084/PQ and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support. Designed to work directly with a 10G+ network card or to take advantage of an AJA or Matrox IP Video IO board, The Network Video Analyzer provides the most cost effective SMPTE 2110 signal monitoring solution available.

The MediaCMD Emulation SDK allows your application to be controlled as if it were a professional production VTR via 9 pin serial control. Standard industry protocols are supported including Sony, Panasonic and Pioneer with extensions.  Server protocols like Odetics and VDCP are also supported.  The SDK is designed to insulate your application for the demands of individual emulations by providing a consistent, shared interface.  All the application needs to provide is frame accurate state information and frame accurate record and playback for completely frame accurate machine control.

sdiScope is the world's most powerful HD/SD software signal monitoring tool.  It includes waveform (luma, YCbCr, RGB), vectorscope, histogram, chromaticity, and data/picture monitor for video.  Audio histogram, ppohase, RMS, peak and loudness monitoring for up to 16 channels and raw hex views of the video, with support for CCIR-601 and Rec.709 color spaces.  Designed to take advantage of BlueFish444, AJA, Matrox, NewTek NDI^® or Blackmagic's SD and HD (up to 60p) capture modes in both CCIR-601 and Rec.709, sdiScope provides the most cost effective SD/HD signal monitoring solution available.

The MediaCmd Control SDK allows your application to control external VTR and DDR devices  via network or RS-422 serial protocols. Your application can act as a controller to direct playback and capture operations on external devices such as VTRs using Sony, Panasonic and other related protocols, as well as Odetics, VDCP/Louth and similar protocols.  

Drastic 4kScope is the world's most powerful 4K through SD software signal monitoring tool and HDR image analyzer.  It includes waveform (luma, YCbCr, RGB), vectorscope, histogram, chromaticity, and data/picture monitor for video. Audio histogram, phase, RMS, peak and loudness monitoring for up to 16 channels.  Raw hex views of the video and OP-47/CEA-708/CEA-608 closed caption decoding, with support for CCIR-601, Rec.709 and BT.2020 color spaces and HDR10/ST2084/PQ and HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) support.  Designed to take advantage of BlueFish444, AJA, Matrox, NewTek NDI^® or Blackmagic's Quad HD, 2SI, and 4K 60p capture modes in both Rec.709 or BT.2020, 4kScope provides the most cost effective SD/HD/4K signal monitoring solution available.

Drastic software includes extensive file read capabilities.  With the DTMediaRead SDK, these capabilities can be built right into your software.  DTMediaRead can be accessed on Windows, macOS/OS-X and Linux in 32 or 64 bit.  All the Drastic supported formats are available including everything from internet level mp4/webm/flv to F65/HDCam/XDCam/P2 MXF, Cine/DNG/DPX and most other post production and broadcast formats.

Drastic Technologies' free TcCalc timecode calculator has been a part of Drastic's software since 1995.  It is also available as a free standalone utility for personal or corporate use.  The latest 4.0 release includes support for Windows 32/64, OS-X, Linux 64 and Google Android.  A previous version is also available for Windows 95/98/ME, NT and 2000.  TcCalc is also ideal in conjunction with Drastic's post and broadcast file previewer, HD-SDI player/recorder and Digital Disk Recorders.

Build the extensive file translation capabilities of MediaReactor directly into your application.

MediaReactor Lite is a direct AMA plugin version of Drastic's MediaReactor file translation system. No transcoding step is required to work directly in Avid with camera raw formats, Sony XAVC-S, Panasonic 10 Bit MP4, and MOV without needing QuickTime. The plugin also lets you output to MOV/MP4 files, including ProRes and XAVC-S. MediaReactor Lite works within Avid MediaComposer and any other plugin compatible Avid product.  MediaReactor Lite is available for $99.00 US.

Drastic software includes extensive file write capabilities.  With the DTMediaWrite SDK, these capabilities can be built right into your software.  DTMediaWrite can be accessed on Windows, Mac and Linux in 32 or 64 bit.  All the Drastic supported formats are available including everything from internet level mp4/webm/flv to F65/HDCam/XDCam/P2 MXF, Cine/DNG/DPX and most other post production and broadcast formats.

MediaReactor Lite is a direct PRM plugin version of Drastic's MediaReactor file translation system. No transcoding step is required to work directly in Adobe with camera raw formats, and read MOV without QuickTime. The plugin also lets you output to MOV/MP4 files, including ProRes. MediaReactor Lite works within Adobe Premiere, Media Encoder, After Effects and any other plugin compatible Adobe product.  MediaReactor Lite is available for $99.00 US.

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MediaReactor Workstation Plug-in for Autodesk is a plugin which adds wide file format read functionality to your Autodesk Flame, Flame Assist, Lustre and Flame Premium products. This plugin allows you to read many file types directly within Autodesk software with no out-of-application transcoding step, saving time and streamlining your workflow. This plugin specific version is available for only $495.00 US. The same support is included in the full MediaReactor Workstation plug ins for Adobe, Apple, Avid and Microsoft version for $895.00 US.

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ccConvert Suite is a suite of tools for converting, verifying and visually displaying closed captions.  The ccConvert suite consists of:  ccEmbed/ccExtract, verifyCC and ccReview.  It can read standalone caption formats like SCC, MCC and AAF as well as subtitle formats like STL, EBU, SRT, XML Final Cut, YouTube and iTune formats are supported as well as most media embedded captions in MXF (SMPTE 436, compression embedded), MOV/MP4 text track, MPEG-2/h.264 user data, transport stream SEI, Sony IMX embedded, LXF and GXF files. Cross conversion from any type to SCC, MCC and .N0 for use in editing programs is provided, as well as up convert from SD captions to HD MCC and 436 formats.  Embed sidebar formats into MXF and MOV files for final distribution. Auto verify and visually check captions either in-stream, independently, or as a sidebar replacement of existing captions.