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Posted by Eric J on Oct-23-2007 16:14:

Custom computer keyboard for your DAW?

OK, so I'm sure we've all seen the custom Pro Tools keyboard, but if not here it is:



Has anyone seen custom keyboards for other DAW solutions such as Cubase or Logic?


Posted by Eric J on Oct-23-2007 16:18:

Never mind, found it for Cubase:

Logickeyboard Cubase SX/Nuendo Keyboard


Posted by foil on Oct-23-2007 16:40:

Has anyone around here actually used one of those custom keyboards? I've not, but I dont know that I'd care much for them since you can configure your own hotkeys and such in most DAWs today (I think). Is there some other advantage that I'm missing? I'd be interested in hearing from someone with hands-on experience.

What I do find helpful are gaming keyboards - they have all those extra buttons and macro-recording software that come with them that I've taken advantage of for not just games but also audio production and graphics work. I use a Logitech G15 and saves me loads of time.

http://images.google.com/images?q=l...20&sa=N&ndsp=20


Posted by Eric J on Oct-23-2007 17:49:

I'm definitely planning on ordering one ASAP. I like the advantage of having an at-a-glance view of the default shortcuts. I am not a big fan of customizing my shortcuts beyond the defaults. Its easier work on someone elses setup if the keyboard shortcuts are all the same.


Posted by Magnus on Oct-23-2007 18:56:

I just got a set of Editor Keys for Cubase yesterday. I bought a brand new keyboard so it was fresh and put these on so it looks like this:


Posted by Eric J on Oct-23-2007 19:06:

I think thats also a great alternative Magnus, especially for those who don't want to shell out cash for the LogicKeyboard one.


Posted by kopi_luwak on Oct-23-2007 19:53:

lol, I just see a normal keyboard!

Kopi =o.


Posted by wrzonance on Oct-23-2007 20:06:

I am using editors keys for Cubase. It's easy.

http://www.editorskeys.com/cubasekeyboard.asp

It's a pain putting all the stickers on, but whatever. It's worth it, and once you learn all the shortcuts anyway, you eventually won't even look at the keyboard.

A good idea though is to NOT use your editors keys-keyboard when using your computer normally...

...yea my WASD keys wore off... guess why?

---Adam


Posted by Kid_presentable on Oct-24-2007 00:17:

I noticed BT using one of these and thought he had just colored in his keys

I want one for reason! anyone seen one?


Posted by wrzonance on Oct-24-2007 00:33:

Same website dude:

http://www.editorskeys.com/reasonke...sp?currency=usd


<---- new username! djfreaq is dead.


Posted by Kid_presentable on Oct-24-2007 00:48:

thanks


Posted by echosystm on Oct-24-2007 01:00:

Those keyboards are a waste of money IMO. Some very important shortcuts are not mapped...

These are much better:

http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProd...oduct_Id=157024


They have 3 "pages" for the controls with full on screen display and everything. The little digital game pad can be used for zooming and navigating, which is awesome. The Cubase zoom tool is a piece of shit, but if you get a Nostromo it's bareable!


Posted by Magnus on Oct-24-2007 13:31:

quote:
Originally posted by wrzonance
I am using editors keys for Cubase. It's easy.

http://www.editorskeys.com/cubasekeyboard.asp

It's a pain putting all the stickers on, but whatever. It's worth it, and once you learn all the shortcuts anyway, you eventually won't even look at the keyboard.

A good idea though is to NOT use your editors keys-keyboard when using your computer normally...

...yea my WASD keys wore off... guess why?

---Adam


A total pain it was! I kind of laughed because when I read up on the EditorKeys, they were like use the handy tool to apply the stickers perfect each time. I'm expecting some kind of like tool or something and all it is, is the edge of the sticker page! LOL! It works, but calling it a tool was kind of silly.


Posted by wrzonance on Oct-24-2007 18:53:

quote:
Originally posted by Magnus
but calling it a tool was kind of silly.


Lol. Exactly.



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