XPPen has introduced a new gadget for video editors, the Pilot Pro editing console (ACC02-A). It offers quick access to frequently used tools and shortcuts through a joystick, 16 programmable buttons, and three rotary dials. The device carries a suggested price of $209.99/€199.99/£169.99 and can be bought from XPPen stores around the world in the US, UK, DE, FR, IT, ES, or via Amazon.
Design and inputs
The Pilot Pro features an eight-way joystick with an OK button and four-way touch buttons atop the unit. A rotary dial sits around the top of the stick, with a larger dial encircling the base. A small dial sits in front of the joystick, and all dials provide haptic feedback that can be disabled. Four buttons lie on the left and right sides of the raised base, and a 4-way directional pad is placed in front. The mixing of controls suggests a layout intended for quick, tactile edits during fast-paced workflows.
Compatibility and customization
The Pilot Pro works with computers running Windows 10 or newer and macOS 10.12 or newer, offering both wired USB-C and wireless Bluetooth connections. Every input control is customizable, with individual profiles for popular video editing apps such as Adobe Premiere and Blackmagic DaVinci Resolve. Because the Pilot Pro is designed for left-handed use, editors can gain efficiency by using it simultaneously with a mouse or touchpad to keep essential tools within reach.
Versatility and dimensions
Since the controller is fully customizable, it can be adapted to other software like Microsoft Word, though its primary focus remains video editing. The console measures 130.25 x 92.5 mm x 66.9 mm (5.13 x 3.64 x 2.63 in.) and weighs 251 g (8.85 oz.). This size and weight place it in a portable range while still providing a substantial tactile surface for complex workflows.
Source: www.xp-pen.com