Wow this update is kick-ass! I went ahead with the lifetime purchase. I've been using a 3x5 streamdeck. Gonna unplug it and free up a USB port. Gotta say, 64 buttons for $50 is liberating!
I had to pause this video halfway through to purchase the lifestime version. I use the streamdeck for work as a graphic designer, but lugging my XL to and from the office is a pain and takes up space in my backpack. Now I can run my deck and take notes at the same time and it's absolutely the answer I've been looking for. Huge thank you to Elgato but even BIGGER thank you Nutty for showing this!!
I also hate subscription fees, so there being an option to only have to pay once is nice. I personally would like to see you do a video about "things to put on a stream deck". I think it would be fun and you have cool ideas when it comes to things like that.
Looking forward to the android version. I think it is a good option for people who travel and don't want to bring their Stream Deck with them. Use the tablet which you will probably be bringing regardless.
Still hasn't come yet. Got tired of waiting and just got a cheap ipad. Even though I hate Apple......The reviews on the Android version are horrible. So it seems Elgato wants to really support one platform over the other, which is sad....
Here's my take on the whole Stream Deck vs Touch Portal thing, as a guy who's used TP for years but just switched a week ago: The Stream Deck app and software is 1000x easier to use. If it was a user experience contest, Elgato would win every time with their app. Everything is streamlined. Adding buttons, changing their functions, and even installing plugins. It's all just a couple clicks, and it does exactly what you want with minimum effort. Highly recommend for anyone who just needs a dedicated way to control their stream easily with no thought put into it. Touch Portal on the other hand, DEFINITELY has it's place in the world and shouldn't be discounted. If you're someone who doesn't mind taking the time to tinker and get things right, this should be your choice for COMPLETE control over not just OBS, but your entire PC. Getting the pro license is relatively cheap but worth it because there's an entire dedicated community of passionate people developing plugins for TP. The team behind Touch Portal are still updating it all the time and adding new features. They added sliders not too long ago, and you can probably imagine how that'd be useful on a stream deck. I must reiterate though, there IS a very steep learning curve. If you get all frustrated looking at technical mumbo jumbo, it might not be for you. TLDR: Both are good and have their place, albeit for slightly different audiences.
My only issue with Touch Portal is that their support ACTUALLY blamed me for something their update did. When asked if they were actually stating I went back in time and somehow broke something that was working until they updated and stopped after, they stated Yes. Like... actually stated Yes, I somehow broke something that was obviously not broken and got fixed with their next update. Their "Discord support" can screw right off. Their application is great when it works, but I just feel that Streamdeck is first when it comes to any good plugin any good design. And as Nutty said, TouchPortal definitely has some limitations when it comes to user experience. Lack of ability to just type in and search, lack of ability to force alphabetical order, Twitch constantly needing to be re-keyed, and the prices for things like button colors. For Elgato, It's just a pain to splash out the cash for a system and not have the options to display how many buttons I want, or has physical buttons that might break and acts as a point of failure. So I'll need to consider a lifetime license.. maybe a couple and get one for a friend as well (who I just setup with TouchPortal).
This is an INSANE game changer for streaming / recording users that don't sit at a PC. I'm thinking like TTRPG games, or even people that do a news deck setting. That's amazing.
Thanks for this! I own an XL so I just sort of ignored the Mobile update when the (desktop) app showed me the update message, and I mostly ignored it on the basis of the subscription, but the option for a lifetime sub is huge news. I don't think I'll be changing over just because I love the tactile feel of the deck itself, but if I ever happen to get a hand-me-down ipad or the android update goes through when I change phones, I'm a lot more tempted than I was before for having extra secondary keys.
the update is tempting me, but the last time i used it, the connectivity issues with it made me not especially inclined to use it :( hopefully they've fixed that :(
I definitely would love to see a "what to put on a stream deck" video. I get overwhelmed by the amount of options available as a beginner user. I know I'm probably scratching the surface of what I could do with one so seeing more ideas would seriously help!
When they get around to Android, this lifetime fee will be for me (though I don't possess freedom dollars, just convict penal colony dollars). It's something that will make my Z Fold phone make even more sense, and will free up a bit of real estate on my desk (which is rapidly filling up with elgato stuff...).
ideas video YES! always great to see the way u (an experienced steamer who makes it his business to be very aware of all tools available to you) organize and optimize your systems. tour of your obs/streamerbot and best practice tips for organizing these would be great too since i'm sure you've had to redo it many times as your systems became larger to keep them sustainable.
Its cool, but I kinda been using TouchPortal App to do all of this for a while, If the Plugin settings and app compatibility are better on Elgato's StreamDeck App, I may consider to change
I downloaded the mobile version right when I saw the announcement and have been looking for videos on what to use that would better help my stream, or just be nice to have. A video on some of the better things and plugins to use would be great!
Android Users getting screwed again. (And I dont mean features, they have said thats "coming") - They should have also released a lifetime payment option as a bare minimum for Android too.
I'd love to see a video comparing various options for audio interfaces since the GoXLR is no longer going to be supported... Not that it was really supported before. I have a two PC setup and use an XLR mic. I would also love optical input since that's primarily how I connect my gaming PC to my GoXLR now.
4D chess move from elgato. This cements their place in the market and blows their software competition, like touch portal, out of the water. The competition won't be able to compete and elgato has a physical stream deck with nobs so the physical option still offers something more. The software allows you to have extra real estate for annoying buttons you don't want on your physical deck. Using the app will also make you think of buying a physical deck at some point in the future when it's convenient. Lastly it invites and funnels in newer users into the ecosystem with a free-ish utility that will almost become a staple for any pc because of accessibility, with lack of nursing it, like a subscription. It's something I thought they'd never do but this was a good choice.
Is it worth investing in an iPad to have 128 buttons? Do you think an iPad 9 generation is a good option? Congratulations on the work, I've been following you for many years now
I'll be honest, Nutty... when I first saw this I thought you were going to troll us with a 42" refurbed touch screen kiosk, which would have been really funny. Buuuuut I am only *slightly* disappointed that I was wrong. This update is pretty awesome and I am very glad that Elgato have brought such great new features. I am really impressed.
I hate the subscription service they had because I paid for a year and then they were charging me once a month. Also 6 free keys are not available to android
Great review. I already have three Stream Decks so was interested in the iPad version which I am currently trialing for a month, before I will then buy a one off lifetime licence. My only comment so far is that it is a great pity that you can only connect via Wi-Fi (on a same network) and not as an alternative to Wi-Fi via USB which Metagrid alows you to connect either by Wi-Fi or USB. Essentially it means that I can't use the iPad version whilst travelling for the lack of USB connection support. Apart from that, very happy ...
yes i downloaded this and bought the lifetime when I saw your video as I was looking at a stream deck XL. im not a streamer, just want for productivity. you should definitely doa video for things you can put on your stream deck.
All the changes and additions are super exciting, but there's a part of me that's just glad they finally gave a free version with the 6-key setup. I have an OG StreamDeck but I might still give this a shot for addtional buttons!
Hey Nutty, I have the Stream Deck and the app. I use the app when I'm on my laptop. Definitely interested in a "more things to do with your Stream Deck video"
I've been using the SD App for a while I android and besides occasionally having it disconnect it's wonderful. I use a 2 Android tablet set up on a real nice stand. When this launches for Android I'd love to have more ideas for what to put on my streamdeck! Love the videos Nutty, I've used alot of your content over the years and I'll be using alot more one this launches. Tell us more oh wise streaming guru!
Knowing I can pay one price to turn my old phone into a stream deck for my gaming PC while using my physical stream decks to control my streaming PC makes me all sorts of giddy :D
Thanks - your video was awesome - and in my case the timing was perfect, because I was thinking about purchasing a stream deck + >> infos about the perfect setup for the stream deck (app) would be really appreciated
Hey. What’s up? Cool, cool. Me too. I have a question: How can I assign a mic effect on/off to a single SD key? I like to do silly voices for fun and I want to have a key that makes the mic sound like someone is next to the couch or in the other room. 😂 Something simple to start is adjusting the volume instantly. I think I’d know how to set it up for a _second_ mic, but for the same mic…struggling, and I need a Stream Deck Shrink!
I use touchportal but this would make me switch this + streamer bot is just way better, touchportal killer.. Only would love to see it on android, way to go Elgato!
i love the idea of doing a video on what to put on your stream deck... i have "revamped" mine several times and it never seems right to me so i always end up changing it again :( same with my obs and streamer bot... (maybe its me)
Honestly an amazing move by elgato , they should have done it way sooner ! Actually really excited to use this in IRL streams chat pinned on one side, stream deck on the other
Another easy add that's missing is a Title on top (sure I could probably just upload a background) so I could differentiate which of my 9 computers I'm trying to control while routing my video through a triple stack of Atem minis... Is there an integration to control a StreamDeck interface with a Companion command, through Satellite for instance?
I made a GTA wasted scene for my Zoom calls. Using a multi-action to freeze my cam, display Wasted (correct font), and play the GTA sound. Then undo all of them. Added delays and such. This is just one way I do it, but I think you can get really creative with a Stream Deck. I am all for you showing some ideas on the unlimited possibilities of using a Stream Deck. BTW, I don't do the virtual.
Hey Nutty! I have a two PC set up. I'm trying to find a way to activate my Streaming PC Elgato from my gaming PC Via a hotkey combo on my gaming PC. What options are out there? My ideal world would be able to bind hotkeys to my Xbox Elite2 paddles to control my camera while I game while never taking my hands off the controller.
This is awesome, now, if they have a button that can open up wavelink with sliders, or other things with sliders. Im saying if they had touch screen sliders that would be unreal amazing
Do you need to have a Streamdeck to use the software on your iPAD? If not , I am buying it right away!! I already have an iPad mini and this would be perfect for my recording studio.
Using Split View is NOT allowing me to run two instances that are BOTH connected to the same Mac. I can only connect to one instance at a time on my iPad. Can you please clarify how you did that?
I've never cared for touch screens when it came to typing or using them in place of actual buttons. This, however, might be good reason to at least try to be ok with it. 96 fucking buttons on one display is NUTS.
I just bought a Stream Deck. The old iOS app was utterly pointless. Now they have a real winner, for $80 AUD. Even cheaper than a Stream Deck, and much more useful.
i have a ipad pro and it dont find any pc's on the network. The Qr code also just sits there never connects. Any clue to why this is? Yes both are on same network. Both are updated. It just isn't connecting