Roundup

Video editing controllers and consoles, compared

Updated 2026-11-03 · by the mouzeclick team

The best video editing controller depends on the editor you cut in. For DaVinci Resolve, get Blackmagic's Speed Editor. A TourBox puts a knob, a dial and a scroll wheel under one hand across Adobe apps, Resolve and Final Cut Pro. A Stream Deck gives you labelled keys, and a shortcut keyboard gives you printed keycaps. If you want no new hardware, mouzeclick puts shortcuts and wheels on the mouse you own.

Every price and spec was checked on each maker's own page on 3 November 2026.
The Speed Editor and Editor Keyboard each include a DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key. Studio on its own showed US$236 (was $295).
Blackmagic designs the Speed Editor for Resolve, and its pages do not say it works in Premiere Pro.
Loupedeck stopped selling its product line on 28 March 2025. Support continues.
We make mouzeclick. Its mouse app and wheels run on Windows and Mac. Its workspaces and captions are Windows only.

How did we pick these video editing controllers?

We covered the kinds of hardware editors use with Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, After Effects and Final Cut Pro. That means dial consoles, key decks, Resolve's own keyboards and panels, printed shortcut keyboards, small dials and a DIY build. Every price, platform and spec comes from the maker's own page, checked on 3 November 2026, and is linked under Sources. Where a maker shows nothing, we write Not published.

Disclosure: we make mouzeclick, the software-only option near the end. It is not ranked first, and its section is labelled as ours.

Two things are left out. Small one-hand keypads from other makers are out because we could not verify their pages in this check. Logitech's MX Creative Console is out because we could not read its product page. The Loupedeck section covers what Logitech has said about it.

Which video editing controller fits which editor?

Match the controller to the editor you cut in. Blackmagic hardware is built for Resolve. General dial and key consoles cover Adobe apps and more. Prices are as shown on 3 November 2026: Blackmagic's from its US store, Editors Keys' in rupees from its India store.

Product	Price as shown	Platforms	Host apps	Best for
TourBox (Elite Plus, Elite, NEO, Lite)	Not published (no model prices on the USD store page)	Windows, macOS; Elite Plus also iPadOS and Android; no Linux	Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Capture One; any shortcut	A knob and dial under one hand
Elgato Stream Deck (15-key, +, XL)	Not published (no prices shown in our region)	15-key and +: Windows 11+, macOS 13+	Per open app, via Smart Profiles	Labelled LCD keys
DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor and Editor Keyboard	Device price not recorded; box includes a Studio key (Studio alone US$236, was $295)	Mac 13 Ventura+, Windows 10 Creators Update / 11 / 11 for ARM, Rocky Linux 8.6	DaVinci Resolve	Cutting in Resolve
DaVinci Resolve colour panels (Micro, Mini, Advanced)	Not recorded in this check	Micro Color Panel: Mac 14.3+, Windows 11, Rocky Linux 8.6	DaVinci Resolve	Colourists
Tangent Ripple and Wave2	Not published	Windows, macOS (Warp Engine)	Ripple: DaVinci Resolve via Warp Engine; Wave2 not published	Remapping a Ripple in Resolve
Logickeyboard	Shown only after you pick a delivery country	Separate Windows and Mac models	Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve	Printed default shortcuts, no drivers
Editors Keys	From Rs. 10,900.00 (Slimline); Apple Magic Keyboard editions Rs. 34,100.00	Mac and PC; Final Cut Pro models Mac only	Premiere Pro, Resolve, Final Cut Pro, Media Composer	Printed shortcuts, India pricing
Contour ShuttlePRO v2	$109.00, out of stock	Not published	Not published	Checking back once in stock
Ulanzi D100H and D200X	D100H from $39.99; D200X not shown	Not published	Not published	A low-cost dial test
Loupedeck CT, Live, Live S, Loupedeck+	No prices on the shop page; sales ended 28 Mar 2025	Not published	Not named	Owners keeping one running
DIY macro pad (QMK)	Not published (you buy parts)	Not published	Your own key map	Builders
mouzeclick (we make it)	$25 a month, $249 a year, or $499 once for one of the first 100 lifetime keys	Windows 10/11, macOS 12+; workspaces and captions Windows only	Any app; Tool wheel in Premiere Pro and After Effects	No new hardware

Is TourBox a good controller for Premiere Pro and Resolve?

Yes, if you want a physical knob, dial and scroll wheel under one hand in more than one app. TourBox says it integrates with Adobe Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Final Cut Pro and Capture One. You can also map any keyboard or mouse shortcut to it.

Range: Elite Plus (including the Arctic Series), Elite, Lite Bluetooth, NEO and Lite.
Controls: the Elite Plus, Elite and NEO have a knob, a dial, a scroll wheel and buttons. The Lite drops the dial.
Depth: the Elite Plus, Elite and NEO have over 150 button combos and over 400 functions per preset. The Lite has over 50 combos and over 200 functions.
Connection: the Elite Plus and Elite connect by Bluetooth or cable and have adjustable haptics. The NEO and Lite are wired.
Platforms: macOS and Windows, with no Linux. The Elite Plus also works with iPadOS and Android tablets, over Bluetooth only.
Terms: 30-day returns and exchanges, a one-year warranty and free global shipping. The Presets page has user-shared presets.

Best for: editors who scrub, zoom and nudge all day. Start with our TourBox setup guide, read what TourBox owners say on Reddit, or see our TourBox alternative comparison.

Is a Stream Deck a good macro pad for video editing?

It suits editors who want to see what each key does, because every key is a small LCD you label. The 15-key model is keys only. For dials, Elgato makes the Stream Deck +.

Stream Deck (15 keys): 15 customisable LCD keys, connected to a USB-C port. It needs Windows 11 or macOS 13 or newer, and the software is a free download.
Stream Deck +: 8 LCD keys, 4 multifunction dials (360° encoders that also push) and a 108 × 14 mm touch strip. It needs a USB-C 3.0 port.
XL and Pedal: the XL has 32 keys. The Pedal has 3 pedals for hands-free control.
Mobile: 6 keys free on a phone, or up to 64 with Pro. It needs iOS 15.0 or Android 9 or newer, Stream Deck 6.3 or newer on the computer, and Wi-Fi.
Smart Profiles: the key layout switches with the app you have open.

Not published: prices in our region, and any official Premiere Pro or After Effects profile. Best for: many fixed commands you trigger without looking. See Stream Deck setup for Premiere Pro and our Stream Deck alternative page.

Is the DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor worth it, and does it run Premiere?

For Resolve editors, yes. It is Blackmagic's own editing controller, with a large search dial and only the keys needed for editing, and the box includes a DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key. For Premiere Pro, don't buy it. Blackmagic designs it for Resolve, and its pages do not say it works in Premiere Pro or any other editor.

Speed Editor connection: USB Type-C or Bluetooth BLE, with a battery for wireless use. Its one USB-C port is also used for software configuration and updates.
Editor Keyboard: a full-sized QWERTY keyboard in metal, with a metal search dial with clutch and extra edit, trim and timecode keys. It can be installed inset for flush mounting. It connects by USB-C and has a hub with 2 × USB-A ports for a mouse and other USB devices. Most keys work as a standard USB keyboard.
Systems for both: Mac 13.0 Ventura or later, Windows 10 Creators Update, Windows 11, Windows 11 for ARM, and Rocky Linux 8.6.
Licence: both boxes list a Studio activation key. On the US store, Studio alone showed US$236, down from $295. Blackmagic does not say whether the bundled key is perpetual.

If the Studio key decides it for you, read DaVinci Resolve free vs Studio. Learn the keys first with our DaVinci Resolve shortcuts list.

Which DaVinci Resolve colour panel or console should a colourist buy?

Start with the Micro Color Panel. Move up to the Mini Panel if you want screens and node keys. The Advanced Panel is for full grading suites.

Micro Color Panel: a row of direct control knobs, three trackballs with rings and transport keys. It connects by Bluetooth or USB-C and runs on Mac 14.3 Sonoma or later, Windows 11 and Rocky Linux 8.6.
Micro and Mini knobs: both have 12 primary knobs (contrast, saturation, hue, temperature, tint, midtone detail, colour boost, shadows, highlights and more), and you press any knob to reset it.
Mini Panel: three high-resolution trackballs and an upper deck with two 5-inch screens, 8 soft knobs and 8 soft buttons. It has keys for switching tools, working with nodes, grabbing stills and moving along the timeline.
Advanced Panel: Blackmagic says it gives direct access to every DaVinci colour correction feature, for film, television and commercial suites.

Tangent Ripple and Wave2 appear on Tangent's support page with manuals and firmware. The page does not say whether they are still sold. Resolve's native support doesn't let you change a Tangent panel's layout or add functions. Tangent's Warp Engine adds and remaps controls for Ripple in Resolve. It keeps the fixed map, lets you jump between it and your own, and runs on Windows and macOS.

Best for: colourists who grade in Resolve every day.

Are shortcut keyboards worth it for Premiere Pro and Resolve?

They are the simplest way to see shortcuts at a glance, as long as you keep the default keys. Logickeyboard says its printed labels show the software's default shortcuts. It also says its keyboards work as standard keyboards and need no drivers.

Logickeyboard

Premiere Pro: the TITAN (Mac or Windows) has 62 shortcuts, Bluetooth and USB, a 5-level backlight and a rechargeable battery. The ASTRA2 (Windows) has 60+ shortcuts and a USB 3.0 hub. The NERO and Silver Slimline (Windows) and the ALBA (Mac) have 60+ shortcuts and two USB 2.0 hubs.
DaVinci Resolve: the TITAN and ASTRA2 carry 160+ shortcuts. The NERO and Silver Slimline carry 60+.
Prices appear only after you choose a delivery country.

Editors Keys

Over 150 shortcuts, icons and text on colour-grouped keys, with models listed for Mac and PC.
India store prices: the AB10 Backlit (wired and wireless) is from Rs. 16,400.00, and the Backlit is Rs. 13,700.00 (regular Rs. 15,000.00). The Slimline is from Rs. 10,900.00, and the Apple Magic Keyboard editions are Rs. 34,100.00.
Editions for Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve, Media Composer and Final Cut Pro (Mac). Keyboard covers also come in an After Effects layout.
A free 2-year warranty and 30-day returns.

Best for: editors learning the default shortcuts. Our best keyboard for video editing guide goes further.

Are the Contour ShuttlePRO v2 and Ulanzi dials worth buying?

Only after you check stock and platform support. Neither maker publishes supported systems or editors on the pages we checked.

Contour ShuttlePRO v2: listed at $109.00 on Contour's shuttle collection page and marked out of stock on 3 November 2026. Platforms, connection and named host apps are not published there.
Ulanzi D100H: the Dial Creative Controller is listed from $39.99 on Ulanzi's home page. What the "From" price covers is not stated. Ulanzi Studio, the maker's app for its desktop devices, lists the D100H as a dial editing assistant and the D200X as a desktop creator console.
Ulanzi D200X: the Creative Deck is marked as a new release, with no price shown. Keys, dials, supported systems and editor integrations are not published for either Ulanzi model.

Best for: the D100H has the lowest dollar price on this page, so it is a cheap way to test whether a physical dial suits you. The ShuttlePRO v2 is one to check back on when it is in stock.

Should you still buy a Loupedeck?

Only if you find one at a fair price from an authorised retailer. Loupedeck stopped selling its product line on 28 March 2025 to focus on the Logitech MX Creative Console, which launched in October 2024. Remaining stock is sold through authorised retailers while supplies last.

Warranty claims and technical support continue as usual.
Because of a shared backend introduced in software 6.0, Loupedeck says owners can use future updates and plug-ins made for the Creative Console.
Loupedeck calls the CT its most powerful and highly customisable editing console. The Live is for content creation and streaming, the Live S for streaming and productivity, and the Loupedeck+ for retouching, grading and fine-tuning.
The Marketplace offers free plugins, profiles and icon packs, with over 200 downloadable items. The shop offers free international shipping and 45-day returns.
If a Razer Stream Controller isn't detected, update Loupedeck to 6.4.1 or later.

For owners weighing what comes next, see our Loupedeck alternative guide.

Can you build a DIY video editing keyboard or macro pad?

Yes. QMK is an open source community that develops input devices such as keyboards, mice and MIDI devices. It maintains QMK Firmware, QMK Configurator and QMK Toolbox. The Configurator is a graphical tool that needs no programming.

The Configurator does not support rotated keys or non-rectangular shapes such as ISO Enter.
A split board uses two controllers. One plugs into USB, and the second connects over serial or I2C through a TRRS or similar cable. You need 2 × TRRS sockets and 1 × TRRS cable. I2C needs at least 4 wires and two 4.7kΩ pull-up resistors.
Both halves must use the same MCU family, because mixing AVR and ARM isn't possible. Enable the split with SPLIT_KEYBOARD = yes in rules.mk.
The TRRS line carries power, so unplug USB before you connect or disconnect the halves. Otherwise you can short the controller.

Best for: editors who want exactly the keys they use and enjoy building hardware.

Where mouzeclick fits (we make it)

mouzeclick is the zero-hardware option: it turns the mouse you already own into the controller. It is software, so it has no physical dial or labelled keys. What it adds is per-app buttons, gestures and on-screen wheels.

Any mouse, Windows and Mac. The mouse app runs on Windows 10 and 11 and on macOS 12 or newer. It works with any wired, wireless or Bluetooth mouse your computer sees, using up to five buttons plus scroll and tilt. There is no driver.
Per-app buttons. Each button has eleven slots: tap, hold and move in four directions, a chord, or hold and scroll. Mouse 4 can cut in Premiere and switch tabs in Chrome.
Options wheel (F8). It holds 48 favourites per app on rings of 12, 16 and 20. There are ready-made wheels for Premiere Pro, After Effects, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop and CapCut. F9 opens the Orbit switch for your open apps.
Tool wheel (F10 or a held right button). It works only in Premiere Pro and After Effects, with 112 and 114 tools. See the After Effects radial menu.
Shortcut library. 309 built-in shortcuts on Windows, ready for a button, gesture or wheel.

Limits, plainly:

It needs an internet connection while it runs. If the connection drops, shortcuts pause and the mouse acts normally.
The After Effects and Premiere Pro workspaces, captions, Retakes, cloud sync and in-app updates are Windows only.
There is no Resolve or Final Cut panel, though the mouse app works in both.
Apple has not notarized the Mac app yet, so you allow it once: see installing on a Mac.

Where hardware is the better pick: a dial for scrubbing (Speed Editor, TourBox), trackballs for grading, labelled keys (Stream Deck), and offline or Linux machines. mouzeclick costs $25 a month, $249 a year or $499 once. The 3-day trial needs no card: see pricing and the free trial.

How do I choose a video editing controller?

Pick by the editor you spend the most hours in, then by the control you miss most: a dial for scrubbing, labelled keys for commands, or printed keycaps for learning shortcuts.

For Premiere Pro

Pick a TourBox, a Stream Deck, or a Premiere keyboard from Logickeyboard or Editors Keys. Skip the Speed Editor and Resolve panels. To start with buttons you already have, see Premiere Pro mouse shortcuts.

For DaVinci Resolve

Use the Speed Editor for cutting, the Editor Keyboard for a full metal QWERTY with a dial, and the Micro or Mini Panel for grading. Both Blackmagic keyboards include a Studio key.

For Final Cut Pro

TourBox lists Final Cut Pro among its integrations, and Editors Keys sells Final Cut Pro keyboards for Mac.

At the desk

OSHA says there is no single correct posture for everyone, but it sets goals. Keep wrists and hands in line with the forearms and elbows close to the body and supported. Leave adequate room for keyboard and mouse, and put the top of the monitor at or just below eye level. Place a controller where your wrist stays straight.

Turn the mouse you own into an editing controller, free for 3 days. One plan with everything included, $25 a month, or $249 for a year.

See the price

Questions people ask

TourBox or Stream Deck: which is better for video editing?

TourBox suits you if you scrub, zoom and nudge a lot, because the Elite Plus, Elite and NEO have a knob, a dial and a scroll wheel. A Stream Deck suits you if you fire many fixed commands, because every key is a labelled LCD and Smart Profiles switch with the open app. The Stream Deck + mixes both, with 8 keys and 4 push dials.

Does the DaVinci Resolve Speed Editor work with Premiere Pro?

Don't count on it. Blackmagic designs the Speed Editor for DaVinci Resolve, and its pages do not say it works in Premiere Pro or any other editor. For Premiere, choose a TourBox, a Stream Deck, or a Premiere keyboard from Logickeyboard or Editors Keys. You can also put Premiere shortcuts on your mouse.

What is the cheapest macro pad for video editing?

The cheapest start is free. Stream Deck Mobile gives you 6 keys on a phone at no cost, and Pro raises that to 64. It needs Stream Deck 6.3 or newer and Wi-Fi. The Ulanzi D100H dial is listed from $39.99. A QMK build costs whatever your parts cost, and mouzeclick's 3-day trial needs no card.

Do shortcut keyboards for Premiere Pro need drivers?

No. Logickeyboard says its keyboards work as standard keyboards with no drivers, and Blackmagic says most Editor Keyboard keys work as a standard USB keyboard. The catch is the labels. They show the software's default shortcuts, so if you remap your keys in Premiere, the keycaps stop matching.

Is Loupedeck still supported after the end of sales?

Yes. Loupedeck stopped selling its line on 28 March 2025 but says warranty claims and technical support continue as usual. Thanks to a shared backend from software 6.0, owners can use updates and plug-ins made for the Logitech MX Creative Console. If a Razer Stream Controller isn't detected, update Loupedeck to 6.4.1 or later.

Which video editing keypads and controllers work on a Mac?

Most of them. TourBox lists macOS, Stream Deck needs macOS 13 or newer, and the Speed Editor lists Mac 13.0 Ventura or later. Editors Keys and Logickeyboard both sell Mac models. mouzeclick's mouse app and wheels run on macOS 12 or newer, but its workspaces, captions, Retakes, cloud sync and in-app updates are Windows only.

Does the Speed Editor come with DaVinci Resolve Studio?

Yes. Blackmagic's what's-included list for the Speed Editor shows a DaVinci Resolve Studio activation key, and so does the Editor Keyboard's. On 3 November 2026, Studio alone showed US$236 on the US store, down from $295. Blackmagic doesn't say whether the bundled key is perpetual, so check before you buy for a team.

Can I use my mouse as a video editing controller instead?

Yes, with mapping software. mouzeclick, which we make, puts per-app shortcuts, gestures and three wheels on any mouse with up to five buttons, on Windows and Mac, with no driver. It has no physical dial, and it needs an internet connection while it runs. The free trial lasts 3 days, so you can compare it with a hardware controller first.

How hard is it to build a DIY video editing keyboard?

A basic pad needs no programming if you use QMK Configurator, QMK's graphical tool. Split boards are harder. You need two controllers from the same MCU family, TRRS sockets and a cable. You must also unplug USB before you connect the halves, or you can short the controller. The Configurator can't handle rotated keys or ISO Enter.

Sources

Checked on 2026-11-03. Prices and features change: each link goes to the maker's own page.