AJA Video Systems

Driver Software

KONA 3 Driver Version 7.5, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 2/9/2010, zip archive)

This release provides double speed transfer from supported VTRs, time lapse capture, VPID part of SDI output, new 10-bit RGB output for 1080i/PsF/P, Apple ProRes 4444 RGB support, IMX30/IMX40 codec support, multiple AJA products in a system, plus additional features and improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 NDD Driver Version 7.5, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 2/9/2010, zip archive)

This release provides double speed transfer from supported VTRs, time lapse capture, VPID part of SDI output, new 10-bit RGB output for 1080i/PsF/P, Apple ProRes 4444 RGB support, IMX30/IMX40 codec support, multiple AJA products in a system, plus additional features and improvements. Please read the included release notes for complete details. Note: the 7.5 NDD version is the same as driver version 7.5, but without the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.5 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.5 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 Driver Version 7.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 11/5/2009, zip archive)

This release provides improved DMA performance and black level in blanking for 1920x1080 RGB 4:4:4 SMPTE range. Please read the included release notes for complete details.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.1 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

KONA 3 NDD Driver Version 7.1, Control Panel, and Notes

(Release Date 11/5/2009, zip archive)

This release provides improved DMA performance and black level in blanking for 1920x1080 RGB 4:4:4 SMPTE range. Please read the included release notes for complete details. Note: the 7.1 NDD version is the same as driver version 7.1, but without the Macintosh Desktop Display feature.

AJA Driver Compatibility as of KONA Version 7.1 is as follows:
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 7.1 (Snow Leopard and Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 7 - 6.0.x - KONA Driver version 6.5 (Leopard OS compatible version)
   FCP 6.0.x - KONA Driver 6.0.3 (Leopard and Tiger OS compatible version)

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Go to KONA 3 Software Archive Page for older versions

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Utilities and Optional

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 7.1

(Released 11/5/2009)

This release is required for use with KONA and Io Express drivers version 7.1. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4 Version 6.5

(Released 8/20/2009)

This release is required for KONA Driver version 6.5. This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). Click here for the related release notes.

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS4

(Released 4/19/2009)

This release provides CS4 AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download).

AJA Mac Plug-ins for Adobe CS3

(Released 9/3/2008)

This is the first release of the AJA Mac Plug-Ins for Adobe, which include application plug-ins for Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Photoshop (user manual included in the download). This initial release is version 6.0, keeping parity with required KONA driver software (also version 6). AJA's Mac Plug-ins for Adobe offer capabilities to the Mac Adobe user not found anywhere else, for use with industry-best AJA KONA products. Some of the many powerful new features include:

• Native QuickTime, DPX, CIN, TIFF, TGA file support, within Adobe Premiere Pro CS3, After Effects and Photoshop
• Native real-time 10-bit RGB editing in Premiere Pro CS3
• Unique and powerful application interfaces within supported Adobe CS3 applications
• Free for all KONA users

Please read the release notes for further information. This software works only with KONA LSe/LS, KONA LHe/LH, and KONA 3/3X and requires minimum version 6 KONA driver software to use.

AJA Control Panel application for LUT support under OS X 10.5.x

(Release Date 7/2/2008, ZIP archive)

This alternate version of the AJA Control Panel (for versions 5.1 and 5.1 NDD) addresses an issue where the Custom LUT window will not allow the user to load a LUT. This version of the AJA Control Panel application is only necessary for users working with LUTs and the KONA 3 under the Leopard OS. After downloading and unzipping the application, simply drag and drop it into the Applications folder on the boot drive, and when prompted, replace the older version of the application with this version. NOTE: This alternate version of the AJA Control Panel is not required for version 6.0 or later of the AJA Control Panel software.

AJA VTR Xchange Application Version 4.1.1—Universal Binary for Intel and PowerPC Macs

The application allows users to capture, playback and record video/audio to any deck that can be interfaced. The software provides RS-422 deck control via a user-supplied cable connecting the KONA or Io and VTR. New features for this release include "Grab"scripting command, closed captioning support, and other features and improvements. This .zip archive includes the software application, release notes, and user manual.

KONA 3 Additional Easy Setups (ZIP archive) for Final Cut Pro version 6 and KONA Driver software version 6 or newer (required)
These setups are not supplied on the currently shipping KONA installation CD. These Easy Setups provide support for Apple ProRes 422.

AJA KONA System Test Version 6.0.1
A Macintosh utility for measuring system performance with AJA KONA Video Capture cards. The application includes disk drive speed tests and Macintosh video data copy (DMA) speeds. The disk speed tests differ from standard disk I/O performance applications in that they specifically test the system under conditions typically encountered with video capture, playback and editing. Note: most of the disk performance tests are generic and don't require an AJA KONA Video Capture card. The DMA performance tests do require a KONA card and AJA KONA Driver software to operate. The DMA tests are not compatible with AJA Io products.

AJA Data Rate Calculator Application Version 6.0.1
This OS X software application calculates data rates and storage requirements for a given video size, format, and frame rate. It's great for both KONA and Io users as a resource for configuring systems and determining storage requirements.

AJA TV Version 6.0.1
An application for playing KONA QuickTime movies directly to the KONA VideoOutput. It's a quickie way to put clips "on-air" without having to launch Final Cut Pro, make a sequence, etc.

AJA KONA QTToDPXTranslator Version 6.0.1
takes a 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie (e.g. one that was captured via KONA 3 DualLink) and turns it into a series of DPX files (the DPX file format is a common interchange format for high-end film and graphics workstations).

AJA KONA DPXToQTTranslator Version 6.0.1
does the opposite of the above: it turns a folder full of DPX files into a KONA 10-bit RGB QuickTime movie.

AJA Macintosh QuickTime™ Codec v4.0
If you do not have a KONA card in your Macintosh, but need to access AJA QuickTime media files, you can use this AJA QuickTime codec to work with the files.