Introducing MX Creative Console, streamline your creative workflow with intuitive and customizable backlit LCD keys and tactile controls for precise adjustments on the dialpad. MX Creative Console lets you quickly access shortcuts and actions on your favorite apps with recommended profile configurations, or customize it to fit your own workflow.
Q: How many customizable keys does the keypad have?
A: The MX Creative Console Programmable Keypad has 9 customizable keys.
Q: Can the keypad be used with other applications besides the recommended profiles?
A: The MX Creative Console allows for customized use beyond the recommended profiles to fit your workflow.
Q: Does the keypad require any special software to operate?
A: The Logi Options+ App is available for recent versions of Windows and macOS at app.logi.com.
Q: What is the length of the cable connecting the keypad to the computer?
A: The cable length is 4.92 feet long.
Q: Is the keypad compatible with both Windows and macOS?
A: The MX Creative Console is compatible with Windows 10 or later and macOS 13 or later.
Q: What is the purpose of the control dial on the keypad?
A: The control dial allows for making precise adjustments.
Q: How many customizable keys does the MX Creative Console have?
A: The MX Creative Console Programmable Keypad has nine customizable keys.
Q: Is the MX Creative Console compatible with Bluetooth?
A: The MX Creative Console uses Bluetooth low energy technology for wireless connectivity.
$199.99
Introducing MX Creative Console, streamline your creative workflow with intuitive and customizable backlit LCD keys and tactile controls for precise adjustments on the dialpad. MX Creative Console lets you quickly access shortcuts and actions on your favorite apps with recommended profile configurations, or customize it to fit your own workflow.
$149.99
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Pros for Logitech - MX Creative Console Programmable Keypad with 9 Customizable Keys & Control Dial for Graphic Design, Video Editing, more - Graphite | |||
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Customization, Dial, Battery Life | Ease of use, Customization, Quality, LCD Keys, Software | Ease of use, Customization, Quality, Knobs, Volume Control | Audio Quality |
Cons for Logitech - MX Creative Console Programmable Keypad with 9 Customizable Keys & Control Dial for Graphic Design, Video Editing, more - Graphite | |||
Bluetooth, Software | Stand | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
Customers have good things to say about the MX Creative Console's customizability. They appreciate the ability to create unique templates for each software and customize the keys and dials to their liking. The console's functionality is also praised, with customers saying that it has improved their workflow and is a game-changer.
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I got this MX Creative Control after seeing a video about it online. The more I saw it, the more I thought this might help speed up my process. It has definitely made my photo editing a little faster and even more enjoyable. This is highly recommended.
Posted by JaimeM
I love it, it really simplifies my workflow. Highly recommended
Posted by DavidT
If you’re a user of Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and Audition, this is what you need! It can save you some time and make editing easier. However, I think that you will need to customize the function buttons and dial pad beyond the default profiles to get the most out of it. Not a user of the aforementioned apps? You can set it up to control many Windows functions and it does support some other apps too. I’m not a Mac user, but I would assume the same goes for Macs in that area. As for Affinity suite, Resolve and other popular editing software, there are profiles listed for them, however, they are empty. I’m assuming that’s going to change in the future. At least I hope so, as I use Affinity too. The keypad connects via USB and is powered by your computer. A USB C to C cable is included. There’s also a stand for the keypad, giving you the option to have it lying flat or standing up at a high angle. The dial is powered by two AAA batteries that are included and pre-installed. If you are already using any Logitech products that use the Logi Options+ app, then the Creative Console is pretty much plug and play as far as the app finding the new hardware. Getting it setup and customized to your liking will take a little time to do. The knob on the dial pad is metal, rotates very smoothly and has no play in it. It has a premium feel to it. Same for the buttons that surround it. They have a nice tactile feel and soft click to them. However, they don’t have much travel. Maybe 1.25 mm at the most. I wish they had a little more travel. The roller at the top right also has a very solid feel. It has ridges that go across it to improve traction with your finger, and it’s made in such a way as to be able to be cleaned when needed. No rubber on it to get sticky or dry rot over time. An indention for a finger would be a nice addition to the top of the knob. Most of the time the roller is used for scrolling or zooming in and out, however, you can assign it other functions as well. You can also set the step resolution of the dial and roller. Although this isn’t that easy to find in the Options+ app, but it’s there. The keypad is plastic and has nine transparent buttons over the top of a color LCD screen. I don’t know the resolution, but it looks pretty clean and easy to read the small text it displays. These buttons have a unique feel to them and I’d say about 3 to 3.5 mm of travel. There are also two Page buttons below it. They feel like the dial pad’s buttons and switch between the function button pages. They are not assignable. You can assign a function to each keypad button and you can have up to 15 pages per profile. The keypad has rubber rail shaped feet on the bottom the grip well to keep it from sliding around on your desk when you use it. So does the dial. The entire bottom of the stand has a rubber foot. For how I use LRC, I go down the list of setting white balance, then the slider list of adjusting exposure, contrast, highlights, ECT as needed. What I did was set up the pad to each of those functions in preferred order, so that I hit the button and I get the knob to do the adjustment. While it might seem silly to some, it can be pretty handy if you’re working with a very large screen. Less time moving the mouse across the screen to get to the slider you want to use. On a small screen, think a laptop being used on location as opposed to your studio, where even small movements can make a large change in the value of the parameter that you’re adjusting because everything is so small on the screen. I also customized my keypad setup for Ps for the tools I use the most and in a way that it makes the most use of the dial. I think that getting the most use out of the dial is what can really speed up your workflow. I have followed Photoshop guru, PIXIMPERFECT, on YouTube for several years, He posted a short video that goes over the MX Creative Console. He doesn’t dive into detail on setup and such, but gives a good idea of what all it will do. I can’t include a link, but you can look him up on YT. He talks about and shows things, like using macros and some custom stuff that I didn’t get into because I’m not sure how you do it. I looked. This is where I think the documentation could be better. Or, maybe I just overlooked it... Pros: Dynamic setting will switch the console’s functions to whatever app you are using. So, if you’re bouncing back and forth between Ps and LRC, it will keep right up with you. Comes with Adobe Pr, LRC and Lr profiles ready to use and modify to your liking. Other profiles, including for more Adobe apps, available in the Options+ Marketplace section. You can make all the profiles you want for supported apps. Cons: When in Ps and in camera RAW. using the dial, anything on it, grays out adjustment panel and the device does nothing. Not enough support, yet, for other popular apps. Support for Capture One is only available for Mac users. The instructions and documentation on using the set could be better. Some things, like connecting and setup, are explained well, while others are not explained as well, which left me figuring out some things by trial and error. Even though Options+ shows certain app icons, such as Affinity Photo, it’s not “yet” supported and you can’t create a profile for it the same way you can for Ps. The app’s functions are not there to select. Conclusion: To repeat the title, if you’re and Adobe user, this is a must. Even if you just use Ps and LRC. The product is made very well and there’s a lot you can do with it. I’m hoping they will add more app profiles in the future. A solid recommendation even with a few shortcomings.
Posted by MrLowNotes