AMPP

K-Frame CS X

Scalable Production Switching with Grass Valley Precision for Any Deployment Environment

Grass Valley’s Renowned Switching Power Meets AMPP

K-Frame CS X
Overview

Grass Valley’s K-Frame CS X delivers the precision and creative power of its legendary production switchers, now seamlessly integrated with the AMPP platform. Designed for deployment on-premises, in private, or public cloud environments, it ensures flexibility for live productions of any size.

Operators can rely on a familiar, intuitive workflow with full compatibility across Grass Valley’s Kayenne, Karrera, Korona, and KSP control surfaces, enabling easy transitions between setups. With frame-accurate control and high-end creative tools, K-Frame CS X provides the quality and reliability that broadcasters expect from Grass Valley.

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Familiar Grass Valley Workflow Across All Environments

K-Frame CS X allows technical directors to continue using Grass Valley’s trusted control surfaces, including Kayenne, Karrera, Korona, and KSP panels, for a consistent, reliable workflow across on-premises or cloud-based setups.

With the same responsive, frame-accurate control operators are accustomed to, K-Frame CS X enables seamless production management without retraining, making it ideal for teams transitioning to AMPP.

Scalability and Elastic I/O for Dynamic Production Demands


Built on AMPP, K-Frame CS X offers scalable flexibility, letting broadcasters spin up additional resources to meet evolving production needs. The elastic I/O within the AMPP fabric ensures access to any input source across environments, supporting distributed and collaborative workflows.

This adaptability provides a cost-effective, future-proof solution that adjusts to any event’s demands without requiring additional hardware investment.

High-End Creative Capabilities for Polished Broadcasts

K-Frame CS X is equipped with three M/Es, six keyers per M/E, and extensive eMEM and macro functionality, allowing complex visual compositions for professional-grade production. It supports fill and key with transparency, animation playback, and still images, delivering all the creative resources needed for compelling, multi-layered storytelling.

Operators can also share show files between K-Frame CS X and other K-Frame engines, ensuring efficient production consistency.

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Features

Flexible AMPP Deployment Options

Operate K-Frame CS X on-premises, in private, or public cloud environments, offering adaptable deployment for any production setting.

Compatible with Grass Valley Control Surfaces

Supports Kayenne, Karrera, Korona, and KSP panels, enabling TDs to maintain their familiar, intuitive workflow.

Frame-Accurate Control for Live Production

Ensures precise, low-latency transitions and real-time responsiveness essential for live events.

Three M/Es with Six Keyers per M/E

Provides advanced production capability for creating multi-layered, visually rich broadcasts.

Animation and Transparency Support

Playback of animations with fill and transparency enables polished, professional visuals.

Extensive eMEMs and Macro Functionality

With up to 1,000 eMEMs and 999 macros, operators can easily recall complex setups for streamlined workflows.