@@robertpage8094 He is missing nothing. I bought it and after 4 very frustrating hours, I sent it back for my money back. Everything you can do on this garbage thing you can already do on your keyboard. It is pure overpriced garbage.
Sorry Ted but this sounds just like an advert for an over-priced gimmick. I've watched many reviews of this device but never been convinced. I've customised my Wacom menus for all the apps I use and find that this does all I need so I'll not spend money on what I view as a gimmick!
I wanted to use my intuos side buttons but i never got to do that. Nor, i don't know anyone who does (probably cause of their placwment isn't near the keyboard. Will these buttons do macros? Or you can just assign them as Ctrl/ Alt etc..?
Yeah, I just watched Taran's review on ShortCircuit of this thing and he made several good points and demonstrations why this thing is really not worth the money. Also, they have now had time to fix many problems that plague it but they haven't. I'm here because I wanted to see which UA-camrs are shilling for it so I can add them to my "paid advertisers" list.
@@gfriend2015 I'd rather throw 600$ in a garbage can and light it on fire lol. It would serve about the same purpose as this thing since I already have a keyboard and mouse
Yeah for $200 this would be an awesome product, but at $600 no thanks, that's just got the creator tax on it and there's no way its actually worth that much
Ted, I love the product, I know its kinda pricey, but can help if you are serious about video editing. I have one observation though. When I see UA-camrs promoting the product, and then not use it in one of their future videos, proving to me that the product was just a promotion and not something one truly believes in, I feel that I can no longer trust the UA-camr. I would really like to know, if you feel if this is a long term product that you will use, or if this is a candy that you use now, and forget about it in a few days or weeks. Your comment would highly be appreciated so that we can take a good decision.
The thing stopping me from buying this is the inked labels on the buttons. It would be MUCH more attractive if all the buttons were unlabeled, used the same generic LED-style as the round numbers, or had customizable displays. I have a hard time getting used to pressing the Undo button to, say, trigger a Keyboard Maestro macro in Audition, Premiere Pro, or Photoshop. The same thing with the other pre-labeled buttons.
Just got mine. Mine had major QC issues. Two SAVE buttons instead of an Undo. Right function key popped off after a day and a half of use. Also the magenta lights behind the square keys are way too bright (put tape over them). You're not color correcting anything after looking down at it. I really really wanted to love it, but the basic QC issues are a bummer.
For the people complaining about the price; if every action saves a fraction over using the keyboard and mouse, that could add up to a considerable amount of time over the course of a project, or a year.
@@magicalsnek haha what are you talking about. When I use this with LR I barely touch the mouse! 😂 I turn the knob for all the sliders. It's much easier. Is it essential.. Nope. But it's way better. Use it before slamming it.
Don't be so cheap on yourself. You won't always be buying glass and if you stop to think how much money you waste in a lifetime on pizza, beer, weed, and junk, $600 is nothing.
I must admit that I wasn’t convinced at first Ted because one does have access to all the tools via the given software. But as you moved along, I understood how one can configure any software with his own user interface. This gives you a certain freedom you from the suggested default interface proposed by the software. It goes much beyond personalizing function keys. It liberates you from a way to work that you pre-established when using the software interface and gives you the possibility to question the limits you’ve imposed on yourself when working that way. Sure enough this hardware can simplified your workflow but its power comes with its Creativity potential. It gives you the ability to rethink how you are in control. Working within the boundaries of a software interface limits you to see all controls as independent and ultimately guides you towards pre-established ways of adding one control over another just like one follows a recipe. I do believe that you can get much more creative with this tool using newer blends of control that you never thought before. That said, I find it quite expensive and I agree that this is a luxury tool. But if everything goes well the price might go down. And yes, I believe that it’s time to toss aside our keyboards and mice. Great review Ted!
The level of mastery of this brand new device is amazing and leaves me wondering how long you have been involved with ths item. That said, I'm a bit puzzled by all the negative comments. Certainly adjustments by turning physical wheels and knobs seems infinitely preferable to moving sliders with my mouse. The price may or may not be high depending on the build quality, and how relevant the device will be in the future through firmware updates. All in all, I found this an impressive and intriguing demonstration even if I'm not convinced that I need it. But this will remain on my radar and I will keep an open mind about it.
The negative comments amaze me too. Lol. People have never used it but crap all over the device. I'm a sports photographer and shoot anywhere from 1500-2000 images for a game and Loupedecks have been great for me. Sure, I agree that I wouldn't call this "essential" but it's a luxury if you can afford it. Twisting a knob is much easier and quicker that using a mouse IMO. How much easier is up to each individual. I know when I'm culling and rating Loupedeck is awesome. This looks like a super upgrade!
After thinking about it more, I don’t think I process enough pictures that the increase in speed matters much to me, but the idea of physical controls appeals to me for the same reason they appeal to me on cameras - they make me feel more directly attached to the process. I don’t like wading through menus and I think I would feel more connected to editing if I were using knobs and wheels instead of clicking and dragging a virtual slider. Now that I’m aware of the less sexy but cheaper previous version of this tool I am seriously contemplating getting that one.
This system currently is limited to supporting only the Adobe suite of products and little beyond. For other professionals who choose to have little to do with Adobe but prefer to align their support with other professional developers such as Phase One's Capture One, the Affinity suite and DXO etc as examples there is little or no support with this product and unlikely to be. Buyer be ware we say.
I take it all back! I tried the device today, and I am actually REALLY impressed. Its WAYYYY more useful than the Loupedeck+, feels great, and is highly customizable (and yes, its gonna take some time to customize) but it actually feels good in the hand, and now that dials are not dedicated to a singular program its actually seems like it could be hugely helpful. I just cant wait till Capture One has support. The price is really steep that my only complaint, what isn't in this field. And its really made for a power user. If you are casual user of any of the supported programs, its a be cost to eat. A power user knows shortcuts, but this device works so well.
I want to see someone burning through some edits with this thing to be convinced. I can already edit very fast using combination of ALT, CTRL and SHIFT with my mouse and keyboard.
It looks interesting, but pretty sure it would slow me down. The UI on our softwares are designed to work so well with keyboard and mouse/tablet. This just seems more difficult than it should be. Especially after building years of muscle memory on traditional input devices.
I have had it for over a week now and id say im about back to speed as prevously - but i also fiddle with things more and really push them to be just as i want them - where i would let it slide before i now make the adjustments perfect :)
Sounds like it's pretty bound to Adobe. Does this mean you're over Capture One? Me, I'm still getting used to dealing with computers rather than with chemicals.
$550?! And no Capture One Pro support. I’m all set. The Tourbox is good enough. But $550 is a bit too high class for my basic needs. If money was no option I’d buy this now, just for PS.
Great bit if kit BUT...only if you happen to use one of the supported software editing programs. If you don't (like me) it's next to useless. I use Powerdirector and you cannot colour grade or use the shuttle wheel on the Loupedeck CT. Basically I spent a lot of money on a very expensive desk ornament. Check the supported software before you get your money out. I wish I had.
"Editing" is a selection process not a retouching or corrective process. In the photography world "editing" was making selections from your film back in the analog world. Somehow as many things it got turned around. A retoucher isn't an editor!
I have a question can i use in different pcs keeping the same configuration? The macros can be create and save in a cloud? I have a razer tartarus and sabe my macros for use in another pc It possible do the same in loopdeck software?
Wow, there are some negative people commenting here. I am a wedding photographer in Australia and the Loupedeck CT is costing me in excess of $800. If it saves half the time I believe it will, the Loupedeck will pay itself off in a few months! So excited to be able to save so much time on editing! :-)
got one, can't wait for it to come in. i actually just wanted a macro controller, found out about the stream deck. looked at it, decided it was too basic and found the "live" then this. im ready
Mine does not do any of this stuff. I can't flip my dial controls the way you show. I can't drag them off to remove them. I can't drag a new one on to replace it. Once I start a new workspace and add something to a blank spot, it seems to be stuck forever. I can't reprogram my square buttons either. They just don't accept anything. It just doesn't work.
I also bought a Logitech keyboard with a knob that I never use because it has a f*cking lag on Mac in Lightroom... so why bother with this devices that make things even more complicated
Mario Ruiz This device do not have lags as it is linked directly to the software. It does not generate a keyboard shortcut responsible for certain action but it is calling this action within the software.
It looks similar to an Elgato stream deck with extra buttons and that scroll wheel. I'd absolutely love this! I'm assuming you can't plug it into the iPad Pro and use it?
Holy crap, Ted. A 20 minute video to tell me all the options for a device. I have enough to learn in just the menus and functions of any piece of software. I don't have the brain cells to then try and translate that to a totally unfamiliar input device. Not sure who is going to view this as less work or more efficient. Also, I much rather see exactly how you use it, not get a general overview of what the product can do.
There has been many, and much conversations about how this work with Ableton / PHOTO SHOP / **** LIGHTROOM***, but now will you take the time to do / make a video to show has this works with ( ** ADOBE AUDITION **… but you have it on your site that It does, why is the focus such on just Ableton. There is the 48min Video on ** ADOBE AUDITION **…
the big issue is !!!! it doesn't works very well with iMac especially when your iMac wakes up from sleep, this devices cannot wakes up together, you need to unplug and replug again to get it works
Khm.. Khm... AVID makes audio specific controllers for years, as many other audio companies... Microsoft presented a programmable jog wheel few years ago... And there are many devices like Contour Xpress, DaVinci Resolve controller, Powermate, etc.. So hardly first device for creators...
"for music" you know for music you have controllers that ar 500x so efficient as this for less than €200 Also this is just a basic midi controller, there are so many midi controllers for €50 that can link knobs to random parameters.. The brand pretends they invented this kind of controlling but.. man they are late and way to expensive
No more space on my desk - can't do anything without a keyboard; and a mouse with small wacom tablet take up the rest of the space. And being left handed with a tablet on the left I would find using this more than difficult. And towards the end here you say you can use loupedeck so it works like a mouse or can replace keyboard shortcuts - if you have those already, doesn't seem much point. I could see this being useful perhaps if you employ an un- / semi-skilled assistant in your photo work - quite a few of the "clerical tasks" managing a LR collection, sorting images etc might hive off to this. But it's not cheap.
I hope you were payed really well for this Ted. I’ve seen mostly bad reviews for this product. And as a Loupedeck+ owner, I can relate. Materials are low quality and performance is pretty poor. Really disappointing execution of a good idea.
I have been looking for reasons to buy this device. But I don't think it will replace my tablet and razer orbweaver keypad set-up for Photoshop. And for Lightroom, my Loupedeck+ is so much superior than this. I have to pass on this although it looks so cool...
Pricey for photo and video hobbyists or amateur enthusiasts.. but I can see the time savings for someone who spends a “lot of time” in front of a computer editing photos and video.. like.. if it’s their primary job.. then $600 may be worth it to save a hour or more a day of editing time or to prevent carpal tunnel..
I have a Loupedeck+ and while it's quite nice add-on to lightroom, their support is quite rubbish and the quality of this product is really miserable. I've paid full price for it and definetly won't go for any device from them.
Hi, I really like the way you've set yours up! Anyway you can put up your Loupedeck profile or presets to be able to set mine up the same way? Thanks and have a great day.
Hey Ted, I noticed on the Loupedeck website that they've only got "beta support" for Capture One Pro with the Loupedeck+, will they be planning any support in the future with the Loupedeck CT?
If it performs as well as described, I can see why it costs what it does, just hard to justify in my case - especially without full Capture One support. I could see maybe $300 in value to someone like me if built well, but I get that quality hardware with all these touch screens is not cheap to build.
Interesting. I don't really understand why one would use it. As far as I can tell, it just duplicates what my keyboard, mouse and Wacom tablet do, but in a more complicated manner. Thanks, anyway.
For video Editing the Avid Transport was very useful and programmable. The software is no longer supported so the hardware which was wonderful is no a paper weight. I am very interested in this device, especially do do something as simple as scrubbing and cutting.
It's a lot easier to use the CT than it is to memorize 100+ editing shortcuts, especially if you're colouring and editing video. The CT is also more efficient than moving your hand back and forth from the keyboard to the mouse. It's literally a one-stop-shop for editing. I don't own one yet, but I'll be buying one.
I'd like to give nice feedback, but have a hard time to come up with that. So, I can assign UI functions to Loupedeck CT (LDCT) controls, through the matching LDCT app. But I already have those functions in the creative application in the first place. And I'd have to spend some €600 including sales tax (wild guess) to get this all in HW/SW and next spend hours assigning original functions to the LDCT. Let's say this is a raspberry pie with touch control displays that we find in many devices - the round one in smart watches. Bundled into a very sophisticated package. Does not sound very expensive. Several issues. (1) User interface functions of, say, Lightroom Classic (LRC) are listed in the LDCT app. Imagine Adobe puts a new function in LRC, then how much time before LD integrate that into a new version of the LDCT app? (2) The demonstration of the UI function assignment in itself is not sexy but rather repulsive. I would like to see what happens when you use it. (2a) Edit a shot in LRC with the regular UI versus (same actions or rather result) with the LDCT. (2b) And then some work with layers in Photoshop with and without the LDCT. Long time ago, at an institution where I taught we had scanning and laser-printing photocopiers for us to produce lecture handout. The first brand had a very transparent UI that was designed from the user's process or task. You could punch a few things in mindlessly. Which can be handy, even for a university teacher. Then "purchasing" negotiated the replacement and we got another brand. Here, the technical designers had made sure every function had either a button or knob, or an entry in a menu. The logic was hard to appreciate. This goes back to application development in the 1970s, when engineers started with a database and wrote a program to create, read, update or delete a record in a table in the database. These programs had a screen associated with a code and a user's application was a bunch of programs with screen codes that they needed to work through. When user interface design took flight in the 1980s, some people started to wonder, why do we need a user guide? Adobe does not do a lot better than this and what I see from LDCT does not sell it to me. Show me this is intuitive because it can be set up in an intuitive way that has been well thought through (and for me to be able to change that is a separate story). Then, when I like it, I may think of spending those 600 currencies because I now have an idea that it makes my life so much easier that it is worth it.
I've always been a bit dubious of Loupedeck products but they're quite popular. I had been using the MIDI2LR plugin with a musician's MIDI controller (Behringer X-Touch Mini) and it's fine if you want customisability and such.
Too many specifics, too quickly for folks who don’t have any experience with such a piece of equipment. I would rather have seen more examples with fewer details of all the features. Perhaps a series with this would have been better from my point of view. Seems interesting but don’t have enough to see whether it might be useful to me.
It's an introduction video, not a detailed teaching course. If you want more info you can download the CT software and go through it without having to buy a unit. There is a user guide on their website as well.
Great Video. We can see here the potential.. If it can spare me time while working on the Computer i‘m very interested. I love my actual loupedeck+ and this one seems even more powerfull. Will it change the picture quality: no Will it simplify the part of the photography that i like the less: yes
Appreciate the video but it feels like I’d have to spend a lot of time with this thing before it will actually/ maybe save me time (and money).. don’t feel it would be worth the hefty price tag.
Could you do a video on your work flow processes and how you actually work. This sounds a great device but you’ve also said how great an I pad is work on. I think it would be hard to go back and forth from system to another
I wouldn’t call something like this essential, it’s a luxury not essential
£500 ?!?!? ...... I'll wait for the knockoff from Hong Kong!
Read my comment above, it's not even a luxury item, it's a hindrance to your work.
It's essential when you're a LoupeDeck affiliate haha
@@websitesthatneedanem did you find a knockoff? i'm really considering into buying some hardware to help me with my editing
Nope....
For $200 I would have totally picked it up.
Maybe even for $250.
But $550 is just crazy !!!
u do not now what you are miising
@@robertpage8094 He is missing nothing. I bought it and after 4 very frustrating hours, I sent it back for my money back. Everything you can do on this garbage thing you can already do on your keyboard. It is pure overpriced garbage.
YOu do not miss anything. I bought it and returned it after 4 very frustrating hours trying to make it work.
@Tucker Samuel wow, so you have a bot account to respond to your bot account. LOL
I paid $550 for the ct version
Sorry Ted but this sounds just like an advert for an over-priced gimmick. I've watched many reviews of this device but never been convinced. I've customised my Wacom menus for all the apps I use and find that this does all I need so I'll not spend money on what I view as a gimmick!
All this hardware that this youtube be promoting that is all it is promotion they getting pay or a free device
I wanted to use my intuos side buttons but i never got to do that. Nor, i don't know anyone who does (probably cause of their placwment isn't near the keyboard.
Will these buttons do macros? Or you can just assign them as Ctrl/ Alt etc..?
eladbari no macros, only key driven functions e.g. program shortcuts.
Yeah, I just watched Taran's review on ShortCircuit of this thing and he made several good points and demonstrations why this thing is really not worth the money. Also, they have now had time to fix many problems that plague it but they haven't.
I'm here because I wanted to see which UA-camrs are shilling for it so I can add them to my "paid advertisers" list.
i cant imagine spending almost 600$ on this
I rather buy a new lens
@@gfriend2015 I'd rather throw 600$ in a garbage can and light it on fire lol. It would serve about the same purpose as this thing since I already have a keyboard and mouse
then don't
@@Pnoysneakerhead24 don't worry. I won't
I thought it’ll be around 200$, but oh my! It’s way too over priced.
harsha A yeah 300 tops
Yeah for $200 this would be an awesome product, but at $600 no thanks, that's just got the creator tax on it and there's no way its actually worth that much
It sounds a bit confusing, I think I’ll stick to my keyboard and mouse 🐁
Stick with your keyboard. I bought it and returned it. It is just overpriced not work as advertised.
Ted, I love the product, I know its kinda pricey, but can help if you are serious about video editing. I have one observation though. When I see UA-camrs promoting the product, and then not use it in one of their future videos, proving to me that the product was just a promotion and not something one truly believes in, I feel that I can no longer trust the UA-camr. I would really like to know, if you feel if this is a long term product that you will use, or if this is a candy that you use now, and forget about it in a few days or weeks. Your comment would highly be appreciated so that we can take a good decision.
It's quite nice hardware, software is buggy and laggy. The fact that he hasn't replied to you is quite telling, these are just paid ads.
For $550? Yeah I'll stick to my autohotkey + custom keyboard setup
$549.00 - for advanced keyboard ? lol...
Its not even advanced, it has less keys than any keyboard but is more expansive.
The thing stopping me from buying this is the inked labels on the buttons. It would be MUCH more attractive if all the buttons were unlabeled, used the same generic LED-style as the round numbers, or had customizable displays. I have a hard time getting used to pressing the Undo button to, say, trigger a Keyboard Maestro macro in Audition, Premiere Pro, or Photoshop. The same thing with the other pre-labeled buttons.
.....yesterday.....a good camera....good lenses.... a good enlarger....and that's all...
....today....lots of weird things....like this one....
I could get a good enlarger for this money, and I'm still planning to add 4x5 to my kit sometime.
Just got mine. Mine had major QC issues. Two SAVE buttons instead of an Undo. Right function key popped off after a day and a half of use. Also the magenta lights behind the square keys are way too bright (put tape over them). You're not color correcting anything after looking down at it. I really really wanted to love it, but the basic QC issues are a bummer.
For the people complaining about the price; if every action saves a fraction over using the keyboard and mouse, that could add up to a considerable amount of time over the course of a project, or a year.
@@magicalsnek haha what are you talking about. When I use this with LR I barely touch the mouse! 😂 I turn the knob for all the sliders. It's much easier. Is it essential.. Nope. But it's way better. Use it before slamming it.
I appreciate the review Ted, I really do. At 5:50 I stopped looking -- I'd rather put my money into glass!
Don't be so cheap on yourself. You won't always be buying glass and if you stop to think how much money you waste in a lifetime on pizza, beer, weed, and junk, $600 is nothing.
This is not even close to essential. I'd say completely pointless. Tablet is the only accessory beyond mouse + kb I'd recommend.
what's the difference with loupedeck plus,can anybody tell me?
Just ordered mine today for Adobe and also live streaming videos
Let’s be real. This isn’t replacing anyone’s wacom tablet.
The ESSENTIAL tool (in capitals). Nah, a camera is fairly essential. This looks like a boy’s toy, and an expensive one at that. Sorry.
Sadly no Capture One support :(
This device does work with Capture One
I must admit that I wasn’t convinced at first Ted because one does have access to all the tools via the given software. But as you moved along, I understood how one can configure any software with his own user interface. This gives you a certain freedom you from the suggested default interface proposed by the software. It goes much beyond personalizing function keys. It liberates you from a way to work that you pre-established when using the software interface and gives you the possibility to question the limits you’ve imposed on yourself when working that way.
Sure enough this hardware can simplified your workflow but its power comes with its Creativity potential. It gives you the ability to rethink how you are in control. Working within the boundaries of a software interface limits you to see all controls as independent and ultimately guides you towards pre-established ways of adding one control over another just like one follows a recipe. I do believe that you can get much more creative with this tool using newer blends of control that you never thought before.
That said, I find it quite expensive and I agree that this is a luxury tool. But if everything goes well the price might go down. And yes, I believe that it’s time to toss aside our keyboards and mice.
Great review Ted!
Can you customize it to work with Capture One?
I guess not?
If this can connect to ipad pro it would be a must get
The level of mastery of this brand new device is amazing and leaves me wondering how long you have been involved with ths item. That said, I'm a bit puzzled by all the negative comments. Certainly adjustments by turning physical wheels and knobs seems infinitely preferable to moving sliders with my mouse. The price may or may not be high depending on the build quality, and how relevant the device will be in the future through firmware updates. All in all, I found this an impressive and intriguing demonstration even if I'm not convinced that I need it. But this will remain on my radar and I will keep an open mind about it.
The negative comments amaze me too. Lol. People have never used it but crap all over the device. I'm a sports photographer and shoot anywhere from 1500-2000 images for a game and Loupedecks have been great for me. Sure, I agree that I wouldn't call this "essential" but it's a luxury if you can afford it. Twisting a knob is much easier and quicker that using a mouse IMO. How much easier is up to each individual. I know when I'm culling and rating Loupedeck is awesome. This looks like a super upgrade!
After thinking about it more, I don’t think I process enough pictures that the increase in speed matters much to me, but the idea of physical controls appeals to me for the same reason they appeal to me on cameras - they make me feel more directly attached to the process. I don’t like wading through menus and I think I would feel more connected to editing if I were using knobs and wheels instead of clicking and dragging a virtual slider. Now that I’m aware of the less sexy but cheaper previous version of this tool I am seriously contemplating getting that one.
No thank you Loupedeck, I love my $30 logitech computer mouse.
if you have time to spare, it is not essential and expensive, but for those who need to race with the clock, this is essential
Bet its still slower than memorizing your short cuts
This system currently is limited to supporting only the Adobe suite of products and little beyond. For other professionals who choose to have little to do with Adobe but prefer to align their support with other professional developers such as Phase One's Capture One, the Affinity suite and DXO etc as examples there is little or no support with this product and unlikely to be. Buyer be ware we say.
I take it all back! I tried the device today, and I am actually REALLY impressed. Its WAYYYY more useful than the Loupedeck+, feels great, and is highly customizable (and yes, its gonna take some time to customize) but it actually feels good in the hand, and now that dials are not dedicated to a singular program its actually seems like it could be hugely helpful. I just cant wait till Capture One has support. The price is really steep that my only complaint, what isn't in this field. And its really made for a power user. If you are casual user of any of the supported programs, its a be cost to eat. A power user knows shortcuts, but this device works so well.
I want. I don't need. But I want. I have the money. but I don't need. I just want.
I want to see someone burning through some edits with this thing to be convinced. I can already edit very fast using combination of ALT, CTRL and SHIFT with my mouse and keyboard.
It looks interesting, but pretty sure it would slow me down. The UI on our softwares are designed to work so well with keyboard and mouse/tablet. This just seems more difficult than it should be. Especially after building years of muscle memory on traditional input devices.
I have had it for over a week now and id say im about back to speed as prevously - but i also fiddle with things more and really push them to be just as i want them - where i would let it slide before i now make the adjustments perfect :)
Sounds like it's pretty bound to Adobe. Does this mean you're over Capture One? Me, I'm still getting used to dealing with computers rather than with chemicals.
$550?! And no Capture One Pro support. I’m all set. The Tourbox is good enough. But $550 is a bit too high class for my basic needs. If money was no option I’d buy this now, just for PS.
Happy Thanksgiving Ted...
You too Dennis!
Great bit if kit BUT...only if you happen to use one of the supported software editing programs. If you don't (like me) it's next to useless. I use Powerdirector and you cannot colour grade or use the shuttle wheel on the Loupedeck CT. Basically I spent a lot of money on a very expensive desk ornament. Check the supported software before you get your money out. I wish I had.
"Editing" is a selection process not a retouching or corrective process. In the photography world "editing" was making selections from your film back in the analog world. Somehow as many things it got turned around. A retoucher isn't an editor!
I have a question can i use in different pcs keeping the same configuration?
The macros can be create and save in a cloud?
I have a razer tartarus and sabe my macros for use in another pc
It possible do the same in loopdeck software?
Loupedeck is nice but way too expensive, there is also Touch Portal, that runs on your tablet or smartphone, just try it out!
Very nice $200 control surface.
I would pick this up for $200. Maybe the company will see all of these comments and actually drop the price.
Wow, there are some negative people commenting here. I am a wedding photographer in Australia and the Loupedeck CT is costing me in excess of $800. If it saves half the time I believe it will, the Loupedeck will pay itself off in a few months! So excited to be able to save so much time on editing! :-)
You really do have nice eyes so I guess you convinced me to get this product.
got one, can't wait for it to come in. i actually just wanted a macro controller, found out about the stream deck. looked at it, decided it was too basic and found the "live" then this. im ready
I’m so excited. I’m getting one of these in the next few weeks! Color grading in video is going to be a whole new ball game now 😊
Very Fancy but It's quite a hassle actually. A touchscreen is more intuitive.
Adobe fanboy. People use other software (and should). I'll never be an Adobe cash slave.
Mine does not do any of this stuff. I can't flip my dial controls the way you show. I can't drag them off to remove them. I can't drag a new one on to replace it. Once I start a new workspace and add something to a blank spot, it seems to be stuck forever. I can't reprogram my square buttons either. They just don't accept anything. It just doesn't work.
Is your software/firmware version up to date?
It's Adobe mostly, not very versatile.
Cool...but the price...way not cool...rather use an X touch Mini for each application .
I also bought a Logitech keyboard with a knob that I never use because it has a f*cking lag on Mac in Lightroom... so why bother with this devices that make things even more complicated
Mario Ruiz This device do not have lags as it is linked directly to the software. It does not generate a keyboard shortcut responsible for certain action but it is calling this action within the software.
It looks similar to an Elgato stream deck with extra buttons and that scroll wheel. I'd absolutely love this! I'm assuming you can't plug it into the iPad Pro and use it?
Great content! Masterful pacing in your videos!
Awesome and great review, greetings from Canada 🇨🇦
Holy crap, Ted. A 20 minute video to tell me all the options for a device. I have enough to learn in just the menus and functions of any piece of software. I don't have the brain cells to then try and translate that to a totally unfamiliar input device. Not sure who is going to view this as less work or more efficient. Also, I much rather see exactly how you use it, not get a general overview of what the product can do.
universal remotes were a bust too. this thing us uber complicated
There has been many, and much conversations about how this work with Ableton / PHOTO SHOP / **** LIGHTROOM***, but now will you take the time to do / make a video to show has this works with ( ** ADOBE AUDITION **… but you have it on your site that It does, why is the focus such on just Ableton. There is the 48min Video on ** ADOBE AUDITION **…
Excellent review/tutorial. Clear, concise and not a frame wasted on needless drivel. Very refreshing!
the big issue is !!!! it doesn't works very well with iMac especially when your iMac wakes up from sleep, this devices cannot wakes up together, you need to unplug and replug again to get it works
For 80 bucks US even a hundred I would get it but $554.00 no sorry.
LOL $80 doesn't even cover manufacturing costs on an item like this. I would imagine Loupedeck is probably making $100-$150/unit.
Khm.. Khm... AVID makes audio specific controllers for years, as many other audio companies... Microsoft presented a programmable jog wheel few years ago... And there are many devices like Contour Xpress, DaVinci Resolve controller, Powermate, etc.. So hardly first device for creators...
Interesting device! Thanks for the review. Shame it doesn't include a tablet/ pen as part of it unit.
"for music" you know for music you have controllers that ar 500x so efficient as this for less than €200
Also this is just a basic midi controller, there are so many midi controllers for €50 that can link knobs to random parameters..
The brand pretends they invented this kind of controlling but.. man they are late and way to expensive
No more space on my desk - can't do anything without a keyboard; and a mouse with small wacom tablet take up the rest of the space. And being left handed with a tablet on the left I would find using this more than difficult. And towards the end here you say you can use loupedeck so it works like a mouse or can replace keyboard shortcuts - if you have those already, doesn't seem much point. I could see this being useful perhaps if you employ an un- / semi-skilled assistant in your photo work - quite a few of the "clerical tasks" managing a LR collection, sorting images etc might hive off to this. But it's not cheap.
Sorry, I usually admire your youtube, but I really could not understand what is this.
It's an editing panel. It's a pretty straightforward video.
i have watched 6-7 EXPLANATIONS of loupedeck ct and yours is BY FAR THE BEST!! was on the fence about purchasing this but you made the sale!!
I hope you were payed really well for this Ted. I’ve seen mostly bad reviews for this product. And as a Loupedeck+ owner, I can relate. Materials are low quality and performance is pretty poor. Really disappointing execution of a good idea.
If it's 300 (USD), I might consider it.
I have been looking for reasons to buy this device. But I don't think it will replace my tablet and razer orbweaver keypad set-up for Photoshop.
And for Lightroom, my Loupedeck+ is so much superior than this.
I have to pass on this although it looks so cool...
Pricey for photo and video hobbyists or amateur enthusiasts.. but I can see the time savings for someone who spends a “lot of time” in front of a computer editing photos and video.. like.. if it’s their primary job.. then $600 may be worth it to save a hour or more a day of editing time or to prevent carpal tunnel..
I have a Loupedeck+ and while it's quite nice add-on to lightroom, their support is quite rubbish and the quality of this product is really miserable. I've paid full price for it and definetly won't go for any device from them.
$250 max and I'll consider it.
Hi, I really like the way you've set yours up! Anyway you can put up your Loupedeck profile or presets to be able to set mine up the same way? Thanks and have a great day.
Really hope they bring Capture One support to this soon.
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According to Loupedeck's website, you can use it with Capture One, but it is still on a beta versión.
loupedeck.com/en/software/capture-one-pro
Hey Ted, I noticed on the Loupedeck website that they've only got "beta support" for Capture One Pro with the Loupedeck+, will they be planning any support in the future with the Loupedeck CT?
If it performs as well as described, I can see why it costs what it does, just hard to justify in my case - especially without full Capture One support. I could see maybe $300 in value to someone like me if built well, but I get that quality hardware with all these touch screens is not cheap to build.
Interesting. I don't really understand why one would use it. As far as I can tell, it just duplicates what my keyboard, mouse and Wacom tablet do, but in a more complicated manner. Thanks, anyway.
Sorry Ted, but for $600 "No Way"
Sorry, just can't see any advantage to this. It's just a different way of working, why bother? Use the the money on a new lens or a trip somewhere
For video Editing the Avid Transport was very useful and programmable. The software is no longer supported so the hardware which was wonderful is no a paper weight. I am very interested in this device, especially do do something as simple as scrubbing and cutting.
Agreed not essential and certainly not $500 +
watching for second time, but this time I have one in my hands!! thanks!!
im already bored and don't want this.. sorry
yay
Just use short cuts on a keyboard
Erik Leypoldt and that without looking at the keyboard or mouse...
@@yay-cat exactly
It's a lot easier to use the CT than it is to memorize 100+ editing shortcuts, especially if you're colouring and editing video. The CT is also more efficient than moving your hand back and forth from the keyboard to the mouse. It's literally a one-stop-shop for editing. I don't own one yet, but I'll be buying one.
I'd like to give nice feedback, but have a hard time to come up with that. So, I can assign UI functions to Loupedeck CT (LDCT) controls, through the matching LDCT app. But I already have those functions in the creative application in the first place. And I'd have to spend some €600 including sales tax (wild guess) to get this all in HW/SW and next spend hours assigning original functions to the LDCT. Let's say this is a raspberry pie with touch control displays that we find in many devices - the round one in smart watches. Bundled into a very sophisticated package. Does not sound very expensive. Several issues. (1) User interface functions of, say, Lightroom Classic (LRC) are listed in the LDCT app. Imagine Adobe puts a new function in LRC, then how much time before LD integrate that into a new version of the LDCT app? (2) The demonstration of the UI function assignment in itself is not sexy but rather repulsive. I would like to see what happens when you use it. (2a) Edit a shot in LRC with the regular UI versus (same actions or rather result) with the LDCT. (2b) And then some work with layers in Photoshop with and without the LDCT.
Long time ago, at an institution where I taught we had scanning and laser-printing photocopiers for us to produce lecture handout. The first brand had a very transparent UI that was designed from the user's process or task. You could punch a few things in mindlessly. Which can be handy, even for a university teacher. Then "purchasing" negotiated the replacement and we got another brand. Here, the technical designers had made sure every function had either a button or knob, or an entry in a menu. The logic was hard to appreciate. This goes back to application development in the 1970s, when engineers started with a database and wrote a program to create, read, update or delete a record in a table in the database. These programs had a screen associated with a code and a user's application was a bunch of programs with screen codes that they needed to work through. When user interface design took flight in the 1980s, some people started to wonder, why do we need a user guide? Adobe does not do a lot better than this and what I see from LDCT does not sell it to me.
Show me this is intuitive because it can be set up in an intuitive way that has been well thought through (and for me to be able to change that is a separate story). Then, when I like it, I may think of spending those 600 currencies because I now have an idea that it makes my life so much easier that it is worth it.
All user functions are already built into the LDCT, you just have to decide which buttons and knobs you assign them to.
It could be useful, but this thing costs much more than an iPad. Really overpriced.
Nice clear review about a complex product/subject. The explanation and demonstration of custom workspace creation has me sold. Thanks
Waay to much ! I will stay with my shuttlepro v2 The same thing ,only cheaper...
I've always been a bit dubious of Loupedeck products but they're quite popular. I had been using the MIDI2LR plugin with a musician's MIDI controller (Behringer X-Touch Mini) and it's fine if you want customisability and such.
Does this work on ios to allow me to create custom maps in LumaFusion or GarageBand?
Too many specifics, too quickly for folks who don’t have any experience with such a piece of equipment. I would rather have seen more examples with fewer details of all the features. Perhaps a series with this would have been better from my point of view. Seems interesting but don’t have enough to see whether it might be useful to me.
It's an introduction video, not a detailed teaching course. If you want more info you can download the CT software and go through it without having to buy a unit. There is a user guide on their website as well.
what if i have a Wacom Intuos Pro, will the loupedeck shortcuts mess with the Wacom shortcuts?
Great Video. We can see here the potential..
If it can spare me time while working on the Computer i‘m very interested.
I love my actual loupedeck+ and this one seems even more powerfull.
Will it change the picture quality: no
Will it simplify the part of the photography that i like the less: yes
Would this work on the ipad pro?
Does it work with Capture One?
Attila Hardy will do
@@attilahardy3448 Not yet
Cool video, but this device is confusing as hell for a dumb and old fashioned guy like me.
Will it be compatible with capture one? I know it is not yet. Need help an thanks
Appreciate the video but it feels like I’d have to spend a lot of time with this thing before it will actually/ maybe save me time (and money).. don’t feel it would be worth the hefty price tag.
Could you do a video on your work flow processes and how you actually work. This sounds a great device but you’ve also said how great an I pad is work on. I think it would be hard to go back and forth from system to another