Logitech MX Artistic Console
Logitech is increasing its line of digital creator peripherals with the MX Artistic Console, a Stream Deck-like setup for Mac to assist in imaging and video manufacturing workflows.
Whereas the keyboard and mouse are the standard instruments of digital creators, peripherals have been launched over time that promise to enhance workflows. Following units just like the Elgato Stream Deck and the Loupedeck sequence, Logitech is providing its personal take, within the type of the MX Artistic Console.
A two-part system, the MX Artistic Console consists of a Keypad and a DialPad. The Keypad is comparable in idea to the Stream Deck, in that it’s a compact keyboard with 9 full-color LCD show keys.
The LCD show keys, working at as much as 600 nits of brightness, are designed to alter the picture based mostly on what utility the person’s utilizing. These could be programmed to carry out macros or particular duties in apps.
There are two paging buttons that allow you to swap between as much as 15 pages of customizable actions obtainable per utility.
Logitech MX Artistic Console
The second half, the Tactile Dialpad, is the same sq. unit that has a big low-carbon aluminum dial, with a tailor-made friction bearing. It additionally has a complicated curler and 4 customizable buttons, making it helpful as a management for issues like navigating a video timeline in an editor.
Whereas the Keypad connects over a USB-C 2.0 cable, the Dialpad makes use of Bluetooth LE or a Logi Bolt dongle. Powered by two AAA batteries, it would run for as much as 18 months earlier than needing new batteries.
The companion app, Logi Choices+, is used to handle the controls, in addition to enabling a graphical display overlay known as the Logi Actions Ring.
Working with many Adobe Artistic Cloud functions utilizing tailor-made plugins, the package deal additionally features a three-month All Apps membership to the Adobe suite.
The system necessities on Mac embrace {hardware} working macOS 13 or later, a USB-C port, and Bluetooth LE help.
Transport in October in a alternative of Pale Gray and Graphite, the Logitech MX Artistic Console is priced at $199.99.