The Loupedeck CT (as in Creative Tool) is around for a while now but if you think this device is a one-trick-pony, only serving a bunch of carefully assorted apps, think again! Loupedeck (the company) just issued a software update which increases the capabilities of the CT, big times. The buzzword here is Loupedeck Profile Creator. This opens up the console for literally every app out there. Sounds creative? It is! Loupedeck came a long way. With their first console, which was purpose-build for Adobe Lightroom, a second, plus-labeled iteration, which expanded the support across several NLEs and now the third and most versatile version yet: the Loupedeck CT. This device has one purpose: making it easier and more intuitive for you, the user, to interact with certain applications. Rather than relying on good ol’ keyboard and mouse, the Loupedeck CT offers dials, a wheel, virtual buttons with touchscreen capabilities and haptic feedback and, still mandatory, lots of clicky buttons. Since we’re talking a very well-made product, it certainly deserves a nice packaging as well and the packaging is, again, very well-made indeed! Not that this is overly important but it is a nice touch, no question about it. The Loupedeck CT The whole device is a treat to look at. Its upper surface is made out of aluminum while the bottom shell is made out of plastic (for a reason, we’ll come to that later). The whole thing isn’t huge, 15cm x 16cm, but this feels about the right...
Published By: CineD - Thursday, 26 March, 2020