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★★★★★
This thing is Awesome for Adobe CC
Ordered from Amazon and Downloaded and Installed software before package arrived. I run an older but capable PC: Asus M51ac i7 4770 32gb 1600 ddr3 Kensington SSD Toshiba HDD Windows 10 Home I set up LR and PS folders to root level, then program launch with module shortcuts on next level and finally all my desired shortcut functions. For my uses, as a shortcut/hotkey trigger, this thing just blows anything else away. Nothing compares. X-Keys stick with 16 buttons is like 100! And no 2nd options. This thing can run over 200 hotkeys/commands! When the unit arrived, i was surprised at the size as i thought it would be larger. And i had read complaints on the screens resolution... but i can say, the screen is awesome! You feel the quality in your hands. And the buttons are responsive! Maybe too responsive. I did plug it in to a usb 2.0 port instead of 3.0 as i've heard some hardware like keyboards prefer 2.0. Windows instantly recognized the unit and my icons were up as soon as i looked down at it. Beautiful! The only 3 cons/opportunities for improvement are: 1. Windows 10 and MAC software ONLY. Which doesn't affect me as i always upgrade and only use for Adobe CC, but can see if you are heavily invested in software for older versions of Windows that don't have upgrade routes/options, this could be cost prohibitive and you're just out of luck here and have to spend more on an Optimus Popularis or something of that sort. 2. The buttons are SENSITIVE! I double launched a few times. But after you get used to them, you learn how much pressure to apply and how fast. So for manufacturer, take a look at adjusting sensitivity. 3. No replaceable USB cord. I feel that after a year or so, there might be problems with the cable, but that is yet to be seen. Most devices nowadays have replaceable cables. But at this price point and for what you get, it's a non issue. I'll just buy another if i tug it too hard. So my conclusion, as a hotkey/shortcut trigger, there is NO better option. I don't stream, so for its intended purpose, i can't say how good it is, but for creatives in the Adobe ecosystem, it would mesh well with Palette Controllers or give you the few extra buttons that the Loupedeck lacks.
November 2017 · Video Games · verified purchase
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