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Time for an Avid keyboard upgrade?

Time for an Avid keyboard upgrade?

LogicKeybaord recently published some handy information to help you choose the right keyboard upgrade. 

 

 

Discover the newest Avid Media Composer shortcut keyboards

Our Avid Media Composer shortcut keyboards combine the familiar color coded shortcut layout with a choice of modern keyboard models, including wireless, backlit and wired options.

Compare at a glance

Whether you prefer dual connectivity, a backlit wired keyboard or a straightforward wired setup, there is an option to match your setup.

Choose the keyboard model that fits your setup

Choose the keyboard model that fits your setup

TITAN
Wireless and wired USB-C • Backlit • Rechargeable • Chiclet key chassis

Astra2
Wired USB-A • Backlit •
Built in USB-A 3.0 port hub

NERO Slimline
Wired USB-A • Low profile • Two built in USB-A 2.0 ports

Built around the Media Composer workflow

The layout groups Media Composer commands into coloured categories directly on the keyboard, including Play, Edit, Trim & Edit, FX & Tracks, Move & Workspaces and Marker.

It also provides shortcuts for tasks such as marking In and Out points, frame navigation, track selection, trimming, transitions and multicamera angle switching and many more.

 

Classic or Pro?

Choose the layout that fits the level of shortcut access you want.

Classic features 62 Media Composer shortcuts in a simpler layout.

While Pro expands the layout to 135 shortcuts by placing multiple commands on selected keys. The Pro layout uses colour coded modifiers to show which key combination activates each command.

Free Media Composer Shortcut Cheat Sheet

Start with the free stuff. Download our free Media Composer Shortcut Cheat Sheet for a quick overview of commonly used commands for Windows and Mac.

More Avid Shortcut Logickeyboards

We also offer shortcut keyboards for other Avid applications, including Pro Tools for music and audio production, NewsCutter for professional news editing, and Sibelius for music notation and score creation.

Check out our other Avid shortcut keyboards here.

If you have any questions, please get in touch with the Altered Images team and we will be happy to advise.