ElgatoStream Deck Classic – Discontinued and No Longer Supported by ELGATO

The XL version is absolutely great, although I started with two 15 key stream decks. Whatever size you go for, these are amazing little devices, that are versatile, fairly easy to set up, and can add value to so much more than streaming.I haven't stopped finding this invaluable. It's one of the best gadgets I've ever bought. I don't use this for streaming at all. With some basic functionality, I'm able to create custom buttons for anything that can have a keyboard shortcut. I was even able to work out how to get it to do more complex things. For example, I highlight a phrase in a digital book, hit one of my buttons, and it will do a search for that exact phrase. So incredibly useful and powerful.The XL version provides 32 keys, but it's easy to run out. But there are so many ways of organising to give you more (e.g. different profiles).The only thing I don't much like, is that it doesn't start up when the computer starts, despite being on the list. When I start it manually, it opens up in configure mode, which prevents it from switching profiles automatically depending on the app I'm using. Just closing the config screen resolves this.It's cool that it can be associated with a specific program and switch automatically. As I usually set up a few profiles for some complex apps, I have to go to the Streamdeck menu to switch manually. It would be great if I could tell it which profiles are associated with which apps, then configure a key to automatically cycle through these profiles, so I don't have to go to the menu each time.Overall this is an absolute lifesaver. I just wish I had time to create beautiful icons for ever function rather than do a quick copy and paste from the app I'm using.

There are people out there who will tell you the stand is rubbish, the buttons aren't to their liking and a hundred and other complaints.I bout the stream-deck to help me speed up my audio and video editing and because I have always wanted a separate programmable keypad so I could open programs cut / copy / paste with the click of a single button. It covers this perfectly, even better still, it allows you to assign text or an image to the buttons - this means that you can be in Adobe Premiere for example and just glance down to see the actions you have available. In Word it is perfect for complex commands like Format Copy / Paint. Whatever you can do on your keyboard or with the mouse can be assigned to a single, identifiable button and it's very simple to do.You can create profiles and have each one appear when a certain program is open so once it's set up the whole thing works seamlessly.As far as using it for streaming goes - I don't at the moment BUT I can see that it is the perfect partner for online streamers.Why people are picking on the stand is way beyond me, it works well and has numerous angles and heights.The LCD display is a single LCD panel - not individual screens as most people seem to think. The buttons just appear to have their own screen as the frame masks the LCD that way.I bought this on Black Friday for a knockdown price but even at full price, if you know what you want it for, it is worth every penny.The case is a nice, sturdy metal and the buttons have a stiff gel feel to them.Personally, I love it and use it all the time now.

The Stream Deck is such an amazing tool! I cannot believe how useful this item is. Before buying it, I never understood why getting it since its mainly for streaming and I don't happen to stream. I can gladly confirm that this *Doesn't* just work for streaming, I have used this for literally everything I used my computer for such as: Photoshoping shortcuts, Premiere Pro shortcuts, After Effects shortcut, Google shortcuts, Nanoleaf switch, media shortcuts (next, previous, pause) and other app shortcuts. This has significantly increased the rate at which I work on in any projects and has made the usage of opening apps for typical PC usage such a pleasure.In addition to the functionality of the Stream Deck, the looks of it is absolutely amazing on any desk when customized to your liking. The small icons that you use are very appealing with absolutely mind blowing detail - no the screen isn't like a monitor or high quality screen, however you can definitely put somewhat detailed images as icons and still clearly see them.Lastly the software, I must say, very good but Very confusing at the start! I highly recommend watching a YouTube video on how to customize it to your liking. I say it's confusing because they express their streaming compatibility on a highly overwhelming level which makes it hard to spot where all the other compatibility's are. What I mean is that the other uses to this item outside of streaming is going to require some digging in the app to find them.Overall, I extremely recommend using this for Everything that maybe easier to use with macro's. I really believe that this is something everyone Needs to increase productivity. *Highly Recommend*