I have been using one for years with Lightroom and I love it. It really speeds up editing wedding photos. I haven't used it much with PS but I certainly will after this video. FCPX is my latest endeavour and I can see how the Loupedck could be a game-changer. Great review as always, Rafael, very informative. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! I avoided it for so long thinking it wouldn't make a difference I was wrong it's not a permanent tool on my desktop! Thanks for watching and the comment!
is there a hotkey for activating keyframes with the Loupedeck? That’s the one thing slowing me down drastically, when I have to move the mouse to get there. There is none from FCPX for the keyboard, sadly. So basically, does the LD only emulate the FCP shortcuts or does it add new macros on its own? cheers!!
4/12/2024 - BlackMagic just released the NEW DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel at NAB today! B&H has it listed for $495.00 USD Which is cheaper than the Loupedeck CT which is $605 USD. And with the Loupedeck you will have to fight to get it working with Davinci Resolve while the Micro Color Panel is designed to work out of the box! The other problem with the CT is that the 3rd party plug, it Will have to be updated for every new version of Davinci Resolve. Blackmagic, at NAB, just Announced Davinci Resolve version 19. It may take a while for small third party plugins to get updated to work with version 19 and beyond. Being that I just received my CT 10 days ago I returned it for a FULL refund and purchased the micro color panel! Hope this helps someone.
I received my new Loupedeck CT on 4/2/2024 and it is running version 5.9.0.19175 of the software. I just wanted to let people know that it does NOT come with ANY Pre-installed profiles for DaVinci Resolve!!! There are only two da Vinci profiles in the marketplace, one for the Color Page which cost $45.00 USD and one which is free and "It contains an extensive set of important editing functions, options for audio post as well as basic functions for Fusion". Just a note, I have not had time to work with either profile yet but I just wanted everyone to know that it does NOT come with a built in profile for Davinci Resolve so don't expect to be up and running out of the box!
I'm trying to update my Loopedeck with FCP XI, and I cannot get the software to work with the Loopedeck. My computer is a Apple Imac 2020, OS 14.5- Sanoma. Please contact me with any information that you are aware of.
I didn't decide between Elgato Stream Deck + (w KNOBS) , just 15 Key Stream Deck or Megalodon Triple Knob Macro Pad or maybe this new device?. I'm thinking to buy the nob Controller too to make a Combo. Which one you will choose base in your experience?
The Elgato stream deck with the knobs was going to be my first choice, but I found it too limiting, the 15 key was I have for the longest time, but never used it for anything but streaming. This device for me has the best of both worlds and adaptable to lot's of apps that I use. Ultimately you have to try them for your self. And see if it improves your work flow. That is what I did, and settled on the Loupedeck for me and how I work. Thanks for watching and the question!
Loupe folks should link this from their website 🙂 I love my Stream Deck XL but see the brutal potential of the CT here. It's been on my wishlist for ages now. A steep pricetag, €349 would be more realistic, and imho they'd sell more. But but, it's saving up time for an Elgato Prompter that's definitely more needed in my own setup, then the office chair, and... a Stream Deck+ was on the list as well. We'll see...
Bought one of these years ago and stopped using it. Yes, you aren't doing keyboard contortions anymore, but you've traded that for glancing down at this panel every time you want to perform a command.
I find it INCREDIBLY LAME that there are no options anywhere, including in the SDK/API, that allow for momentary buttons. You can't set up an action that happens on button-down and stops or performs something else when button-up happens. ... at least as far as I've found yet.
Logitech are hell-bent on ruining the Loupedck since they bought the company. Do. not update the software above version 5.9 if you want to keep the functions of the CT.
Yeah, they bought it (apparently) to make their own version with the MX consoles - and it's kinda of hard to work with now. 🤷 Thanks for watching and the comment!
If you use Premiere Pro DO NOT BUY THIS. The latest update doesn't work with it anymore. I have a useless expensive piece of kit now... The fix is apparently to uninstall and re-install the previous version, which will not be supported.
I have been using one for years with Lightroom and I love it. It really speeds up editing wedding photos. I haven't used it much with PS but I certainly will after this video. FCPX is my latest endeavour and I can see how the Loupedck could be a game-changer. Great review as always, Rafael, very informative. Thank you.
Thanks for sharing! I avoided it for so long thinking it wouldn't make a difference I was wrong it's not a permanent tool on my desktop!
Thanks for watching and the comment!
Does it work with the latest version of Lightroom (I think its called Photoshop Lightroom 7.3)?
@@williamj8349 I use it with the lastest version of Lightroom Classic V 13.2
Amazing video Raf! I am a hardcore keyboard and mouse only kind of guy.. But this has got the wheels turning. Maybe I need to change my ways..
Thanks DB for taking the time to watch and comment! The loupedeck is now a nice part of my desktop and workflow.
is there a hotkey for activating keyframes with the Loupedeck? That’s the one thing slowing me down drastically, when I have to move the mouse to get there. There is none from FCPX for the keyboard, sadly. So basically, does the LD only emulate the FCP shortcuts or does it add new macros on its own? cheers!!
4/12/2024 - BlackMagic just released the NEW DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel at NAB today! B&H has it listed for $495.00 USD Which is cheaper than the Loupedeck CT which is $605 USD. And with the Loupedeck you will have to fight to get it working with Davinci Resolve while the Micro Color Panel is designed to work out of the box! The other problem with the CT is that the 3rd party plug, it Will have to be updated for every new version of Davinci Resolve. Blackmagic, at NAB, just Announced Davinci Resolve version 19. It may take a while for small third party plugins to get updated to work with version 19 and beyond. Being that I just received my CT 10 days ago I returned it for a FULL refund and purchased the micro color panel! Hope this helps someone.
Yeah it looks pretty slick! The New DR is another banger as well! Thanks for watching and the comment!
Good info, thanks
I have the smaller one and it's made my work flow so much faster. Even though I still rely on most of my keyboard short cuts.
I received my new Loupedeck CT on 4/2/2024 and it is running version 5.9.0.19175 of the software. I just wanted to let people know that it does NOT come with ANY Pre-installed profiles for DaVinci Resolve!!! There are only two da Vinci profiles in the marketplace, one for the Color Page which cost $45.00 USD and one which is free and "It contains an extensive set of important editing functions, options for audio post as well as basic functions for Fusion".
Just a note, I have not had time to work with either profile yet but I just wanted everyone to know that it does NOT come with a built in profile for Davinci Resolve so don't expect to be up and running out of the box!
The download link does not work.amymore
I'm trying to update my Loopedeck with FCP XI, and I cannot get the software to work with the Loopedeck. My computer is a Apple Imac 2020, OS 14.5- Sanoma. Please contact me with any information that you are aware of.
I didn't decide between Elgato Stream Deck + (w KNOBS) , just 15 Key Stream Deck or Megalodon Triple Knob Macro Pad or maybe this new device?. I'm thinking to buy the nob Controller too to make a Combo. Which one you will choose base in your experience?
The Elgato stream deck with the knobs was going to be my first choice, but I found it too limiting, the 15 key was I have for the longest time, but never used it for anything but streaming. This device for me has the best of both worlds and adaptable to lot's of apps that I use. Ultimately you have to try them for your self. And see if it improves your work flow. That is what I did, and settled on the Loupedeck for me and how I work. Thanks for watching and the question!
Im on Windows 11 and need a profile for Figma for Loupedeck CT
ya once you have a stream deck or loupe deck ….that will help eliminate the tiger claw on most functions.
Does it work on a Mac Studio M1 ULTRA? Is it compatible with Apple Silicon?
Yup! I am using it with an M1 Max Mac Studio. Thanks for watching and the comment Joan!
Loupe folks should link this from their website 🙂 I love my Stream Deck XL but see the brutal potential of the CT here. It's been on my wishlist for ages now. A steep pricetag, €349 would be more realistic, and imho they'd sell more. But but, it's saving up time for an Elgato Prompter that's definitely more needed in my own setup, then the office chair, and... a Stream Deck+ was on the list as well. We'll see...
I got mine for 375 UK pounds this week. There are deals to be had if you look around at some of the places in Europe that are selling them.
Bought one of these years ago and stopped using it. Yes, you aren't doing keyboard contortions anymore, but you've traded that for glancing down at this panel every time you want to perform a command.
You still have to look down at the keyboard….
I find it INCREDIBLY LAME that there are no options anywhere, including in the SDK/API, that allow for momentary buttons. You can't set up an action that happens on button-down and stops or performs something else when button-up happens. ... at least as far as I've found yet.
Logitech are hell-bent on ruining the Loupedck since they bought the company. Do. not update the software above version 5.9 if you want to keep the functions of the CT.
Yeah, they bought it (apparently) to make their own version with the MX consoles - and it's kinda of hard to work with now. 🤷
Thanks for watching and the comment!
I really want one of these, but at this price point it should be wireless.
I hear that! It's a fun tool to have though!
Thanks for watching and the comment!
If you use Premiere Pro DO NOT BUY THIS. The latest update doesn't work with it anymore. I have a useless expensive piece of kit now... The fix is apparently to uninstall and re-install the previous version, which will not be supported.
2025?
@@BoboMedia007 ya just have to download an older version mate don’t worry
@@HaywireFanPage That's crazy still, they list Premiere on the website, they should make the software compatible .