Customer Reviews for Elgato - Stream Deck + - White
Customer Rating
5
Macro Magic
on April 1, 2021
Posted by: Anonymous
Gender:Male
I bought the Stream Deck about 3 weeks ago. I am always looking for new ways to speed up my video editing workflow. The interface is incredibly simple and programming each button takes about 10 seconds. I've started to use my Stream Deck for Outlook and Word as well. It's great for any repeatable process.
I own a lot of other Elgato stuff and when I saw they made this device I needed one to help me with my productivity fewer clicks of the mouse one tap of a button can do multiple things at once the stream deck can do so much more glad I bought it worth every penny
If you're like me, you probably think the Stream Deck is an overengineered device that could be easily replicated by a numpad (or a custom bespoke macropad with your preference of switch). Unfortunately, I would have to tell you that I've become a believer after taking the plunge and using a Stream Deck.
First and foremost, the fact that you don't have to deal with awkward macros and/or custom keybinds is real handy -- ie: you don't have to start finding f13-f20 keys or thinking of random key combinations to use.
Second, the amount of support that the Stream Deck has from the community is mindboggling. As something with a bit of processing power behind it, there is a wide array of 3rd party "plugins" which can really let you use the Stream Deck for just about anything you want. It's hard to describe the feeling with just words, but it's definitely a "you love it when a plan comes together" kind of moment.
Lastly, the fact that the buttons aren't on mechanical switches and rather just a membrane isn't the end of the world and you still have a tactile push which is great. What also makes up for the lack of a "click" is the ability to show a button's state which is super handy if you're running a production and want to visibly see if something is hot.
I got this about a week ago and it has changed my streams for the better. I am now able to swap scenes with a press of a button and clip videos on the fly easily. As a new streamer with 1 mod the help when he/she can it makes it difficult to clip videos on the fly. I normally had to clip my vids the next day on my off time. With stream deck its super easy and quick.