![]() While there are standard cutouts like play, record, etc, there are also some blank cut-outs in case you want to assign more advanced functions to these buttons. Inside the box, there's a helpful sheet of cut-outs to stick under the plastic caps for the 10 buttons on top, depending on what function you have assigned to them. It has no power supply, just connect to the USB port on your PC or Mac and the device driver will automatically load. There's more: the device sports a jog wheel as well as a spring loaded shuttle wheel with two buttons on the left and right of it and four buttons below it. Just about perfect to lay your hand on at an appropriate position to control the top row of five buttons and a second row just below that of five buttons. I was expecting something the size of a mouse, but it's far larger, maybe the length and width of four standard USB mice side by side, though far less thick. The ShuttlePro V2 was a lot bigger than I thought it would be when I took it out of the box. And it might help you avoid carpal tunnel syndrome to boot. It's not just limited to audio software, it has a lot of functionality with video editing too. The ShuttlePro V2 is a handy device that will help speed up the process of recordng, editing and mixing your music. Consumers might shy away from the $130 price tag, but anyone who does any video editing for long periods of time will find this a helpful accessory.Nothing can be more inimical to smooth work flow in your DAW than having to disrupt an operation in order to point and click on a tool, audition a segment or pull up the mixer. Professionals wanting to complete their setup should purchase the ShuttlePro v2. Once familiar with it, we were able to customize existing settings and create our own, allowing better web browsing with Safari, improved graphics editing with Photoshop, and more. The software, although intimidating at first, is explained with an included fold-out diagram. Editing is a lot easier and more convenient, as is scrolling (for those who do not have a scroll-wheel mouse. The controller feels very solid, and is comfortable to use for long periods of time. The buttons located below the jog/shuttle control are easy to press with the thumb, allowing frequently used tasks to be chosen quickly. Buttons located on either side of the jog/shuttle control can be used for marking points on clips. As a nice touch, Contour Design included an entire sheet of inserts, both blank, and with many common commands printed on them for easy use. Looking down at the ShuttlePro v2, 9 silver buttons above the jog/shuttle control have removable caps, allowing the user to place paper inserts to label their custom controls. The included buttons can be used for almost anything, although the placement of some make them better suited for certain tasks. The spring-loaded ring returns to a center position when not being turned. ![]() The further turned in either direction, the faster the control. The outer rubberized shuttle ring only turns part way in each direction, facilitating fast forward and rewind controls. Three indentations allow a good finger grip when spinning. The center alloy jog dial can be used for frame-by-frame cursor movement, or some sort of continuous movement, such as scrolling. The included utility also allows users to create settings of their own.Īnyone who’s used professional audio or video equipment would immediately recognize the jog/shuttle dial. The ShuttlePro v2 works with OS 9, OS X, and Windows, and includes pre-configured settings for many popular applications (including many non-A/V apps). Priced at $99, this ergonomic device communicates with your computer via a USB port. The ShuttlePro v2 allows the best combination of both controllers allowing you to keep one-hand on it for editing and the other free for adjusting sound levels, using other controllers, or using the keyboard. A keyboard gives quick access to certain commands, but it is rather difficult for moving the “cursor”. While a mouse might be good for pointing, clicking, and scrolling in most applications, it is pathetic for video and audio editing.
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