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Posted by evo8 on Oct-07-2016 22:59:

Mice in the studio

No not the 4 legged things

what ye all using out there? I want to try something new as current one is actually dissuading me from making music as getting pains in the back of my hand, its an old Logitech G3

maybe i should try a trackball or something? i had one of those vertical joystick mice but it didnt really help

boring topic i know but appreciate any help!

Posted by Constantin on Oct-08-2016 07:54:

I got a mouse from Mad Catz, despite that is a gaming mouse is kinda shit at that task, but is the most ergonomic mouse I got so far, I like that my thumb and pinky are rested on it.

Posted by tehlord on Oct-08-2016 09:54:

Logitech MX Master

I resisted wireless mice for years, but this one truly has zero lag.

The lack of cable gives a surprising about of extra ergonomic freedom.

Posted by aquila on Oct-08-2016 14:22:

I used to have a Logitech M500 mouse, it had everything I needed with a good comfortable size, sidescrolling wheel and multiple programmable buttons. Might get another one in the near future.

Posted by evo8 on Oct-08-2016 15:55:

nice im veering towards Logitech again - keep em coming!

Posted by cryophonik on Oct-08-2016 18:02:

I know this isn't helpful, but I wish I could have my Apple Magic Mouse in a PC version for my desktop PC/DAW. It's like a mouse and touchpad combined into one and supports a ton of gestures.

Posted by MSZ on Oct-09-2016 00:05:

I recommend the combination of claw and fingertip grip and not palming it if you are. you basically control the mouse with your fingers, seems to cause less stress on the wrist.

The difference of grips are somewhat explained here, but my claw is at the mid of the mouse and my fingertip movement has much more slide and use the thumb/pinky to slide further horizontally as well, works for me. I love mice like the g3, its perfect for claw/fingertip action.

Posted by evo8 on Oct-09-2016 13:54:

quote:
Originally posted by MSZ
I recommend the combination of claw and fingertip grip and not palming it if you are. you basically control the mouse with your fingers, seems to cause less stress on the wrist.

The difference of grips are somewhat explained here, but my claw is at the mid of the mouse and my fingertip movement has much more slide and use the thumb/pinky to slide further horizontally as well, works for me. I love mice like the g3, its perfect for claw/fingertip action.

cool thanks - yeah its more the back of my hand where i get the pain, i lowered my armrest down so its more level with the mouse and that seems to help, i think i will still get a new mouse anyway, would like to get a wireless one

Posted by Raphie on Oct-09-2016 19:06:

Logitech MX1000 for many years, serves me still very well.

Posted by Storyteller on Oct-10-2016 05:54:

Logitech M705 here. Works well. Probably has a wired option as well.

Posted by evo8 on Oct-10-2016 20:02:

looks like Logitech all round, thanks everyone

Posted by Looney4Clooney on Oct-26-2016 23:47:

you have to kinda learn how to hold your hand so you don't develop carpel tunnel syndrome. Or use a trackball. Some of you guys must work in offices with HR that can actually bring an expert in.

Posted by evo8 on Oct-27-2016 10:25:

quote:
Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
you have to kinda learn how to hold your hand so you don't develop carpel tunnel syndrome. Or use a trackball. Some of you guys must work in offices with HR that can actually bring an expert in.

yeah in my last job i actually had a mouse for each hand so I could switch, im using MSZ's tip on holding the mouse differently, seems to work!

Posted by DJ RANN on Oct-28-2016 17:48:

quote:
Originally posted by Looney4Clooney
you have to kinda learn how to hold your hand so you don't develop carpel tunnel syndrome. Or use a trackball. Some of you guys must work in offices with HR that can actually bring an expert in.

Oh fuck not a trackball. Anything but that. After doing a 18 hour straight session for a TV show (every fucking monday) I learnt to hate that thing like French women hate shaving. No carpel but you're hand will forever be welded into the Stephen Hawkin deathgrip.

Magic mouse all the way.

Posted by TonkaButt69 on Nov-24-2016 20:44:

I use an amazon mouse, does the job.

Posted by alanzo on Dec-08-2016 04:47:

Great mouse, feels so nice in the hand, very responsive. The rubber coating is awesome.

https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-raw

Posted by DJ RANN on Dec-08-2016 05:02:

quote:
Originally posted by alanzo
Great mouse, feels so nice in the hand, very responsive. The rubber coating is awesome.

https://steelseries.com/gaming-mice/sensei-raw

That actually looks really nice but at $75 with shipping and taxes, is not quite a steal.

Welcome back by the way!

Posted by Woony on Dec-08-2016 09:01:

I was using Razer for years but my favorite model went out of production so I just use a cheap Logitech M100 now.

Posted by evo8 on Dec-08-2016 13:34:

i ended up getting a Logitech M330, basic but does the job