Utilization

How do you use your X-keys?

The infinite possibilities presented by X-keys result in a wide range of uses with an equally wide range of software applications. Here are just a few examples of how experts, professionals, and enthusiasts have customized their X-keys for use with popular applications.

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3DS Maya

Jesper Colding submitted this nice article and pictures of his two X-keys Professionals configured for 3DS Maya.

Assistive Technology

X-keys and Y-mouse devices open a wide range of possibilities to computer users of all abilities and skill levels. Here we present tips and tutorials for the AT professional and home user alike.

Auction Bidding

X-keys XK-24 serves as the live auction bidding control for the United Flower Growers Cooperative Association. Dennis Lawson tells us about this impressive project for the largest "Dutch Style" commercial auction in North America.

Audio and Sound Engineering

Their ability to replace complex and repetitive tasks with a single keystroke coupled with instant and intuitive reprogramming capability makes the X-keys an invaluable tool for the audio engineer. J.C. Richardson from Magick Lantern shares his installation of the X-keys Stick for Pro Tools and Chuck Moore of Firehouse Sound shows us how to harness the power of Nuendo with an X-keys.

Audio Control and Mixing - SAC Software

Tony Harvey shares his X-keys XK-24 setup for controlling SAC (Software Audio Control) software to mix his band, Heads on Stamps, in rehearsals and live performances.

Audio Synthesis - SoundCollider Software

Tony Harvey shares his X-keys XK-24 setup for controlling SAC (Software Audio Control) software to mix his band, Heads on Stamps, in rehearsals and live performances.

Broadcasting

Broadcasters use the X-keys to streamline their processes with easy control solutions. Grass Valley and Chyron are two of the many companies integrating X-keys into their software.

CAD Tools and Hotkeys

Pre-programmed layouts for AutoCAD, DataCAD, DesignCAD and Protel.

DJ Controls

From a simple transport control, to a fully functional cueing console, X-keys can make the live DJ and VJ look more professional and less like a computer jockey.

Flight Sim

Many examples of simulation pilots using X-keys in their home cockpits.

Gaming

Every step away from the keyboard is a step closer to virtual reality. In this area you will find everything from simply putting shortcuts and triggers on a basic X-keys, to full sized simulation cabs and cockpits using our Switch Interface and Matrix Board devices.

Image Processing

Prem Mukherjee featured our X-keys Pro in his presentation titled How to Process a Wedding in Six Hours using shortcuts for PhotoShop and Lightroom.

KVM Control

How to use an X-keys PS/2 Stick to control a KVM.

Sketchup

A layout for Sketchup 8 including some nifty keys with multiple functions.

Sports Data Recording

Vital Stats Sports Data Recording Software relies on a custom X-keys Professional as a dedicated real time statistics input panel.

Theater

Sean Smallman, Resident Lighting and Sound Designer for the Kalamazoo Civic Theater sent us this article of his X-keys layout for QLab. His X-keys triggers sound effects and playback for live performance.

Trading

X-keys offer fast, accurate input of commands and strings of numbers. This makes them ideal for the fast paced world of trading. Here are a few examples of X-keys layouts for RealTick, CyberTrader, and AB Watley.

 

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