What can it do?Anything.
And I totally want one.
Elgato just announced the Stream Deck MK.2, a 15-button unit that sells for a very reasonable $150.
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But once you doso its fans sayyou wont want to go without it ever again.
If nothing else, this little wedge will look really cool on your desk.
Or its like a touch-screen controller, only with physical buttons you’re able to press.
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You use the companion software to customize the keys, linking them to macros.
These, in turn, trigger actions on your rig.
Configuration is easy, using first- and third-party plugins.
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To illustrate, lets look at some examples.
“Its made my time tracking data much more consistent.
I also like the Zoom controls for Mute, Share, Video.”
“It has a web interface.
But to quickly stop and start music, thats a bit clumsy.”
My end call button clicks the end call button in the app, and turns off the lamp."
Klines example seems typical, in its way.
The Stream Deck attracts the kinds of people who like to tinker, and who like to automate things.
Who can remember keyboard shortcuts?
The Stream Desk is the ultimate tweakers playground.
And another button to switch it all off when youre done.
Why Bother?
Much of this can be done with keyboard shortcuts, so why bother with a hardware unit?
Precisely because its hardware.
And for some people, the little screens make the Stream Deck way more approachable than old-fashioned keyboard shortcuts.
“Who can remember keyboard shortcuts?”
userDanny Reinfeld told Lifewirevia MPU forums.
“Not me!”
In the end, the Stream Deck is just cool.
And at $150, its an affordable way to add remote controls and automation to your box.
