See the Contour Design website for details. Tech support is offered for the life of the Shuttle. When connecting two shuttles, Macs and Windows operate differently. NOTE: Up to two shuttles can be connected to the same computer at the same time, with each programmed separately. Aside from the number of buttons, the operation of both units is the same. If size or cost is an issue, get the Xpress. The Xpress also comes in black and silver.īoth the ShuttlePRO v2 and the ShuttleXpress use the same software and work the same way. (Yay!) And the unit is light enough that you’ll never notice the weight. It is in the shape of a circle, roughly four and a half inches in diameter and an inch and a half tall, with an attached six-foot USB cable. About half the size of the ShuttlePRO, the Xpress has five large buttons spaced around the circumference, along with a jog wheel and spring-loaded shuttle ring at the center. The ShuttleXpress (MSRP $59.95) is a smaller version of the ShuttlePRO, designed for traveling editors or those for whom space is at a premium. The ShuttlePRO comes in black and silver. It has a six-foot USB cable, which I think is excellent because it can easily reach computers that are not sitting right next to the keyboard. It weighs just a few ounces, has a very nice feel and sits solidly on a desk with no slipping around. The unit is about 7.5 inches high, 4.5 inches wide and about 1.5 inches tall. The top two rows of buttons have removable caps so you can add keyboard labels (72 printed labels are included, along with another 72 blank labels) for quick reference. All buttons have presets, but every button can be custom-assigned a keyboard shortcut using the Contour application, which I’ll get to a little later in this review. The ShuttlePRO v2 (MSRP: $109.95) has 15 programmable buttons, jog wheel, and spring-loaded Shuttle ring. (Basically, it supports any software that uses keyboard shortcuts - for instance, just now, I idly twisted one of the wheels and the cursor started moving in my word processing program. And, since the Shuttle has been around since forever, it supports virtually all the software we use on a daily basis. The Shuttle is specifically designed for multimedia content creation – editing video, audio, and images. This isn’t really a keyboard replacement, rather, it is designed to minimize the number of times your hands need to jump to the keyboard. The basic idea behind the Shuttle is to make audio and video editing more efficient by combining a jog wheel and a spring-loaded shuttle ring, both of which are programmable, with buttons linked to essential keyboard shortcuts, so that your hands stays in one spot, with easy access to the keys you need the most. So, earlier this month, Matt loaned me a brand-new ShuttlePRO v2 and ShuttleXpress to review. * Easily add/edit your own custom settings Hardware Features* Fifteen (15) fully programmable buttons on ShuttlePRO V.2 * Super smooth jog knob for frame by frame navigation and control - * ShuttlePRO V.2 features new alloy knob for professional feel * Spring-loaded and rubberized shuttle knob * Comfortable, ergonomic shape and design System Requirements :Macintosh Apple Powerbook, iBook, iMac, G3 or G4 running Mac OS 8.6 through 9.x or OS 10.It’s been a while since I wrote about the Shuttle Pro from Contour Design – So, when Matt Ouellette, Account Manager for the Shuttle, asked if I wanted to take a look at their latest version – the V2 – I said “Yes!” immediately. You can also use the jog and shuttle for many other purposes such as scrolling, volume control, and sequencing.Features:Software:* Pre-configured for dozens ofapplications * Monitors the application you are in and automatically switches settings * Multiple settings per application. The outer black ring or "shuttle" is rubberized and spring-loaded. The inner ring or "jog" rotates through 360 degrees and provides precision frame by frame control. Nine (9) of the buttons have removable keycaps for easy labeling and referencing. You can also easily customize the ShuttlePRO V.2 for virtually any application.The ShuttlePRO V.2 is designed for ergonomic integrity and maximizing productivity, allowing one-hand access to the fully programmable buttons and jog/shuttle knob. The ShuttlePRO V.2 even comes pre-configured for many of the leading Audio and Video applications. in short, the perfect marriage of form and function.Short Description:The ShuttlePRO V.2 is a powerful productivity enhancement tool for video and audio editors. Sleek innovative design, pre-configured for many of today"s popular applications, advanced programmability, and ease of use. Contour Design Shuttle Pro 2 Multimedia ControllerMulti-button Jog & Shuttle Multimedia Control Surface.
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