Can This Desk Gadget Make You More Productive? | Megalodon Macropad

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The Megalodon 3 Knob Macropad looks great on my desk, but can this gadget really make me more productive? In this video I will show you how a macropad can improve your desk setup.
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  • @ASingleToast
    @ASingleToast Жыл бұрын

    They just released a wireless version a few days ago! Your video was so well made and helped me decide that this was the right macropad for me. Thank you so much, you've definitely earned a sub! 😄

  • @warrenbrotherstudios2166
    @warrenbrotherstudios2166 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is gonna get big

  • @justingolden21

    @justingolden21

    Жыл бұрын

    Agree

  • @SydneyLevy20

    @SydneyLevy20

    Жыл бұрын

    Ditto.

  • @Maradnus

    @Maradnus

    Жыл бұрын

    Not if he keeps his diet and check. If he eats pizzas and fried food then he’s going to get a real big real fast.

  • @SabrE_XVII

    @SabrE_XVII

    Жыл бұрын

    very underrated

  • @barbietripping

    @barbietripping

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds like AI. I don’t think so

  • @Riddlemaster_
    @Riddlemaster_ Жыл бұрын

    absolutely underrated channel, was stunned to see this video didn't come from some big tech youtuber!! I'll be sure to pick one of these up for myself too, thank you for this video :)

  • @TheLeader171
    @TheLeader171 Жыл бұрын

    I would love a video on all the ways to use a macro pad because for someone like me who is conpletely new to macro pads idk where to start plus it seems like something you can put together very nicely

  • @coreo881
    @coreo881 Жыл бұрын

    Would love a run through of your entire desk setup. You've got some cool stuff there!

  • @diazvideoNJ
    @diazvideoNJ Жыл бұрын

    Love it man, found your other video today by chance. I'm subbed, gonna see how you progress. I have a very similar WFH setup, and edit from home so I feel like I'm right in the demographic.

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate the sub man. Thanks for coming along for the ride.

  • @explodingseapig5300
    @explodingseapig5300 Жыл бұрын

    I swear all the products you’re reviewing are ones I’ve been looking at. Thank you for the great content and overviews. Easy sub.

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    Great minds think alike. Welcome!!

  • @Robinmpzzy
    @Robinmpzzy Жыл бұрын

    Just got the same DOIO macro pad month ago and I'd like to say it really gives me a boost in creative process. Love the wheels.

  • @jakesutcliffe9208

    @jakesutcliffe9208

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey mate I just got mine and it doesn’t work when I plug I into VIA

  • @MrNarikatu
    @MrNarikatu Жыл бұрын

    Your production quality and narration is absolutely top notch. Keep it up.

  • @rickdeckard1075

    @rickdeckard1075

    10 ай бұрын

    except i still dont see how its programmed

  • @_hellogan
    @_hellogan Жыл бұрын

    I definitely wanna see more macropad reviews from you! I've been considering like a 9-key one as a sort of low profile gaming peripheral to WASD and use a couple alternate keys. Not sure what to get tho!

  • @NV-NS
    @NV-NS Жыл бұрын

    This channel and the videos are made so great keeps you intrigued and yet giving you great quality information and devices to daily use.

  • @RoseDillinger90
    @RoseDillinger90 Жыл бұрын

    Pretty swank looking! One device that you might want to check out is the Huion KD100. I've been using it for the past couple months, and I've been blown away with how efficient it could be. It doesn't look as nice as this, the keys are only scissor switch, and it only has one dial, but it can be used wirelessly via USB receiver. I'm able to make different shortcuts for the various software I can use via the driver Huion uses. I haven't configured it in DaVinci Resolve and Audacity, but that dial it uses looks like it'll be useful there as well.

  • @alex-chicago-80
    @alex-chicago-80 Жыл бұрын

    I don't have this particular one, but I tried using another competitor version. Pros: shortcuts and mapped keys are great. It reduces the amount of mouse clicking. Cons: It's just another device on your desk. Eventually in my experience, I went back to just plain old keyboard and mouse. You really have to be committed to using it and memorizing all the set keys in order for it to be a part of your workflow. For me, I edit photos and the best shortcut I have are presets, one click and I'm off to the next set of photos.

  • @hezvandermeij

    @hezvandermeij

    8 ай бұрын

    For me as gamer who's always running like 8 of 10 keys short to bind to, this might just be game changing

  • @nanotechnos
    @nanotechnos Жыл бұрын

    Man, the production quality of your videos is just insane! (and now I bought Spotify Thing + Macro pad ahah)

  • @alanpelton2598
    @alanpelton2598 Жыл бұрын

    this is a great video...totally doesn't seem like a 200 subscriber channel video! quality is great! Keep up the good work and you got a new sub!

  • @justingolden21
    @justingolden21 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video quality, honest take on pros and cons, with tips and examples. Most of the videos in this genre just aim to sell something and come off as elitist and narcissistic but you feel more genuine and down to earth.

  • @briefgamerup
    @briefgamerup Жыл бұрын

    Found this channel today! Seriously can't wait for more!

  • @redacted8092
    @redacted8092 Жыл бұрын

    Just received the Megalodon 16 key pad. A little disappointed that it didn't come with a manual and the Doio website doesn't seem fleshed out. I really appreciate your video so I can learn more about my newest little gadget.

  • @jakesutcliffe9208

    @jakesutcliffe9208

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey mate. I’ve just got mine and VIA doesn’t recognise it. Did you have to flash yours?

  • @MTVKrips
    @MTVKrips Жыл бұрын

    Very clear and quality video man! Just stumbled upon your video and im for surely gonna stick around!

  • @rithika_reddy_
    @rithika_reddy_ Жыл бұрын

    What a great video, helps A LOT in the beginning.

  • @kevinturnr
    @kevinturnr Жыл бұрын

    I’m so hooked. I dont even want one of these and I’m watching this video. Great work.

  • @alvinc1545
    @alvinc1545 Жыл бұрын

    Overall reviews that he did is perfect showing the pros and cons. Not bias at all. this guy will gonna get big hopefully not his head keep it up I trust in you. 😎👍🏻

  • @deadwood21plus
    @deadwood21plus6 ай бұрын

    I've got Keychron V10 with extra 5 macro button and it's very useful. Copy, paste, select all, find, and alt+tab are now just one click button, just 5 button but bring more speed and happiness 😅. Macropad is my next investment for my desk setup.

  • @Kenny.BPI_inc
    @Kenny.BPI_inc Жыл бұрын

    I've never heard of a macro keyboard until today. Once I get a good setup, and some muscle memory, I think this will make programming CAD/CAM & NC way more fluid.

  • @wolfymaster
    @wolfymaster Жыл бұрын

    You, my friend, have just earned my subscription. Get sponsorships cuz I will support these awesome gadgets.

  • @itsmaxmint
    @itsmaxmint Жыл бұрын

    Thank you a lot for this high quality review. I have a small desk and when painting digitally i always had to bend over in order to reach the keyboard. I just now got the Macropad and am really exited to see how smooth it will integrate in my workflow. What i‘ve tried so far is working brilliant (basic windows shortcuts). I‘ve seen people worrying about not being able to remember the keybinds, but once you used it a few times you should be able to do it blindly, as everyone also does type without looking at the keyboard, right?

  • @cameronjones4229
    @cameronjones4229 Жыл бұрын

    Great video, I have this on order with Drop and just waiting on mine to ship.

  • @bisd836
    @bisd836 Жыл бұрын

    such a well made video. you deserve more subs and views

  • @raihanzainudin6655
    @raihanzainudin6655 Жыл бұрын

    Finally another cool video.

  • @Mgr1st
    @Mgr1st Жыл бұрын

    What a clean video and presentation. 🤯

  • @Phlipinator
    @Phlipinator Жыл бұрын

    Nice video man! Insane quality for such a small channel, keep it up! Could sou do a setup-tour video or sth like that? I would love to know what this pop-filter for the yeti mic is. I have been trying to find good accessories for it but havent been successful…

  • @mrbekong
    @mrbekong Жыл бұрын

    Great video dude! Very engaging.

  • @anuragdhanvijay4139
    @anuragdhanvijay4139 Жыл бұрын

    Here before this guy reaches 1 mil subs awesome content keep pushing more

  • @DorZ1983
    @DorZ1983 Жыл бұрын

    great idea, can build it much cheaper but for productivity this product as a whole looks great and I believe the price is totatly worth it

  • @Dvrko
    @Dvrko Жыл бұрын

    crazy good quality and entertaining came from you other video and had to watch this one too

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support, and I'm thrilled to hear the content is entertaining. When you start something new it's difficult to predict how it will land. Cheers!

  • @CalvinPurnomo
    @CalvinPurnomo Жыл бұрын

    Very well made video mate.. Easiest subscribe button I’ve clicked since ages, keep it up!

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the support!

  • @thefilmjerk901
    @thefilmjerk901 Жыл бұрын

    Love this. Just got one in this week for premiere/davinci. How do you setup these macros?

  • @LoiteringReaper
    @LoiteringReaper Жыл бұрын

    The Megalodon's minimal and finished nicely w/ useful keys.

  • @boomboombaby9140
    @boomboombaby914011 ай бұрын

    This perfect to use on my mpc 2 software. It will make my MacBook work like a mpc .

  • @Fumecropnut
    @Fumecropnut Жыл бұрын

    Nice detail, and quality video :) and a great desk setup! Where did you get the nice little tray in the back left corner of your desk, around 2:37 ?

  • @caseycleveland6342
    @caseycleveland6342 Жыл бұрын

    the videos are sick man

  • @johnjohnson76830
    @johnjohnson76830 Жыл бұрын

    Bumped into your channel today. Excellent video content. My cluttered, disorganized desk will thank me for tuning in.

  • @julia_aman
    @julia_aman6 ай бұрын

    Thank you for the review! Could you please tell us more, about how you set up a knob to work as the scrubber in Premiere? I couldn't find any advice anywhere. Thank you!

  • @antonhan4815
    @antonhan4815 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review I've been looking into this. I got the same mouse. What brand is that sliding wrist rest? Thanks

  • @Uncomfortable
    @Uncomfortable Жыл бұрын

    While the macropad is very cool, what's got my attention is that beautiful monitor arm. I've got a similar monitor - could you share what kind of arm you're using to hold it up? I've got one already but honestly it feels like it's barely able to hold the damn thing up so I've got it resting on some speakers as well to distribute the weight.

  • @charcomojado
    @charcomojado Жыл бұрын

    Your channel is awesome. subbed and liked. looking forward for future content.

  • @darknessblades
    @darknessblades Жыл бұрын

    The "fanmade" VIAL firmware is much better. especially as it shows the knob and rotation direction. Sadly its not mirrored, otherwise it would be great to use as a lefthanded macropad. [I know this from building my own 4x4 macropad with a RP2040] Which has room for 10 layers, and over 50 macro's [tapdance, combokey's etc]

  • @rbnhd1976
    @rbnhd1976 Жыл бұрын

    I've been using a razer tartarus for years so the idea is good. I'd like one more vertical row of keys and some sort of space bar for thumb. That would get you ctrl shit esc on the left row, WASD the rest, and can add macros to that. That's the way I use the tartarus for everything

  • @celsoaz2
    @celsoaz2 Жыл бұрын

    I personally love my shuttle pro v2, it is less known but most powerfull than many macro keyboard

  • @simpaticode
    @simpaticode Жыл бұрын

    I'd be curious to know how it works from the software side. I thought it might look like a second keyboard, but how do applications feel about getting input from more than one keyboard? Do they care? If they do care, then you'd to "inject" keypress messages from device 2 into device 1. This can happen at any point before the application receives the event. On first principle it's worth exploring the productivity gains macros themselves give you before buying a new piece of hardware. However in my experience specialized hardware definitely encourages different behavior so its probably still worth getting. This can also point you in the direction of an interesting category of software, which are the keyboard enhancers. These utilities give you "universal shortcuts" that work in any application that accepts text input - like Karibiner or to a lesser extent Hammerspoon (both macOS, I'm sure there are equivalents for the others).

  • @g4meboy13
    @g4meboy13 Жыл бұрын

    hope you get a bunch of followers! from the channel name to the content it caught my eye right away great job!

  • @tanookimarketing
    @tanookimarketing Жыл бұрын

    Streamdeck can be priced similarly and actually shows you what you're about to push instead of you having to remember 120+ keys yourself.

  • @alpha56
    @alpha56 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, what's your mapping for having effects applied with a macro? I see it searching in the effects panel, but I have no found a way to get it on the clip itself.

  • @Shortsfilm1123
    @Shortsfilm1123 Жыл бұрын

    Can we set the knob into forward and reverse program when editing videos? Thanks

  • @MediumQuality
    @MediumQuality Жыл бұрын

    I got my hands on the Xencelabs Quick Keys, and I really like using it for video editing.

  • @TheLexikitty
    @TheLexikitty Жыл бұрын

    I may have missed it in the review or in the comments, but can the rotary encoder be used to scrub the timeline?

  • @jorryluz9659

    @jorryluz9659

    22 күн бұрын

    it can, it just stands in for pressing the left and right keys

  • @elex545
    @elex545 Жыл бұрын

    Subbed! Great content bro, getting a lot of inspiration for my own setup. Wanted to ask, are you able to swap out the keycaps for this?

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! Yes you absolutely can swap the key caps. I just didn't want to scare people away who are new to mechanical keyboards lol.

  • @unstopology
    @unstopology3 ай бұрын

    The Contour Design - Shuttle Pro and Shuttle Xpress are like this, but look nicer (too me). They are older, so compatibility might be iffy. I love these kind of devices because they can boost productivity/efficiency.

  • @ZaidanMhmood
    @ZaidanMhmood Жыл бұрын

    Does it have app specific profiles that change automatically when the app window is active?

  • @Mrdionoz
    @MrdionozАй бұрын

    Hi - Great video, can you please explain the macro for opening then minimising a program? I'm struggling with my macro just opening a new version of the program and can't get it to maximise/minimise after opening. thanks.

  • @TayMont217
    @TayMont217 Жыл бұрын

    I just bought this model and it came in but i was struggling eith the customization soo bad on via. Do you have a video how you do it or can you make one.

  • @joejam174
    @joejam1745 ай бұрын

    Only 1 min into video but the editing is great. Good cuts, and I like the "slideshow esque" transitions

  • @publicsalad218
    @publicsalad2188 ай бұрын

    Please make a video about the stream deck for productivity, really interested on how you would use it since its really versatile

  • @penguin9952
    @penguin9952 Жыл бұрын

    Is the large encoder smooth turning or notched? Great video btw.

  • @r5photography
    @r5photography3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for this! What is the thing for the heel of your mouse hand?

  • @diankuncoro1400
    @diankuncoro1400 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, I just buy Megaladon. But I really struggling setup on VIA. The knob setting with Macros is not working, like Zoom in out or scrubbing on the Premiere pro. Can you teach me how to setting it?

  • @Cocaina92
    @Cocaina92 Жыл бұрын

    Damn, companies should pay you. You're a master sales man.

  • @natchurldisaster
    @natchurldisaster Жыл бұрын

    It would be amazing to see another video where you break down how you set yours up, for those of us brand new to VIA.

  • @volodymyrkozliuk6811
    @volodymyrkozliuk6811 Жыл бұрын

    Nice device! What is the type of keycaps on your main keyboard by the way?

  • @chinvictor667
    @chinvictor6678 ай бұрын

    How did create a macro to apply a Premiere Pro effect with 1 click? Is it a premiere pro shortcut or is this something with in the software?

  • @AlexandraYume
    @AlexandraYume Жыл бұрын

    Mine just shipped and I cant wait to try it along my keyboard Decided to get it in pink

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    Nice!! You're really going to like using it, and the pink looks super clean. I wanted to go yellow but played it safe haha.

  • @SLMK-rk7ht
    @SLMK-rk7ht Жыл бұрын

    What is the mouse wrist support you use?

  • @Viewkreative
    @Viewkreative3 ай бұрын

    Hey, does VIA/VIAL support profile per software / auto-detect which software you're on?

  • @lucasnijssen
    @lucasnijssen Жыл бұрын

    Wow this video is so so good

  • @sergiugelustoica6569
    @sergiugelustoica6569 Жыл бұрын

    Good One was looking the other day for a Solution. Thank you @youtube for the Alogo. Fine Content Quality. Can you tell me where to get this Keyboard Hand Rest ?

  • @emicecca96
    @emicecca96 Жыл бұрын

    Nice video and supercool object

  • @teedzay
    @teedzay Жыл бұрын

    I am interested in your keyboard around 4:30 and the clear rest. Where to get them?

  • @d-floe
    @d-floe Жыл бұрын

    Dont forget that VIA writes directly to the board so it saves your macros even if youre using a different PC. VIA also doesnt run in the background and now has a web app so you dont need to install anything

  • @phanhaininh96

    @phanhaininh96

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the info. I been looking everywhere for this, since my work required me to log in to multiple different computers that are company-controlled, so it important to be able to use the device the way I set it up without having to reinstall and reconfig the whole thing everytime. I was about to just give up searching and ask about it in this comment section. Thank again.

  • @Double00zeven
    @Double00zeven Жыл бұрын

    Have you tried using it in OBS/Streamlabs/Prism in place of Stream Deck or Loupedeck?

  • @user-qb5ky4qw1i
    @user-qb5ky4qw1iАй бұрын

    nice. Can this knob be dynamically used to control values in any levers like brightness, contrast within an app like Photoshop?

  • @_inno
    @_inno Жыл бұрын

    love this channel

  • @MiguelGaribay909
    @MiguelGaribay909 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video and 1M subscriber channel quality. Hope to get my production like this soon!

  • @weezyf775
    @weezyf7756 ай бұрын

    do the key update shortcut when you change apps? i don't want to be constantly changing "profiles"

  • @V3gaz0502
    @V3gaz050211 ай бұрын

    How do add keypress to open and hide software? I can't figure it out via VIA

  • @rybfish76
    @rybfish76 Жыл бұрын

    I'm craving more videos! Cool Channel!

  • @justinoronos
    @justinoronos Жыл бұрын

    A keyboard that uses VIA could have the spacebar programmed for spaceFn, which would access extra layers for macros without moving your left hand. But I get it, macro pads are pretty cool. Great video!

  • @WorkFromHype

    @WorkFromHype

    Жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely right. I was really going for "macropads 101" with this video. I appreciate the comment because I'm sure some people reading this will want get started with macros but not buy a dedicated macropad. Thanks for watching.

  • @UltraFarturas

    @UltraFarturas

    Жыл бұрын

    How does one accomplishes this?

  • @justinoronos

    @justinoronos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UltraFarturas If you use VIA, go to layers and assign the space key to "space Fn"

  • @UltraFarturas

    @UltraFarturas

    Жыл бұрын

    @@justinoronos I didn't find it on VIA. There is no space Fn. Could my kb not be compatible?

  • @justinoronos

    @justinoronos

    Жыл бұрын

    @@UltraFarturas Yea, your keyboard probably isn't supported. True customs will most likely be qmk/via supported, but those from drop/glorious/razer will have propriety software.

  • @carltongamble
    @carltongamble2 ай бұрын

    Great video ❤.

  • @BoostOrgins
    @BoostOrgins3 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this video! I’ve seen a few of your reviews now and they’re very helpful. However I was wondering, out of the XENCELABS Quick Keys and Megalodon Macropad which one would you say is best for color grading? My main goal with buying a control surface like this is to have a knob that can give me good tactile control over adjusting highlights/shadows/color wheels, etc. Do these control surfaces allow the knob to be used for that in Premiere?

  • @williammclean6594
    @williammclean659414 күн бұрын

    Do you know if there's like a macro pad that works with iOS or iPad? I've been looking one for one forever just to make digital painting on iPad faster

  • @suyakiwang
    @suyakiwang Жыл бұрын

    I love your video❤ Compare to tourbox elite which more expensive three times, which one you prefer to buy? megalodon macropad could totally replace tourbox? If not, why not?

  • @Alex-dq2yg
    @Alex-dq2yg Жыл бұрын

    I just don't understand. How is it possible to have 150 subs and such quality content?

  • @PeacePham1991
    @PeacePham1991 Жыл бұрын

    Can you program the knob to change the slide(s) in Photoshop/Lightroom/Camera Raw?

  • @bensmirmusic
    @bensmirmusic Жыл бұрын

    can it send midi CC ? Can you map the wheel to scrubbing inside cubase ( a daw )

  • @JoeContrerasGenesisJoeC
    @JoeContrerasGenesisJoeC Жыл бұрын

    You mention 'premier' around 3:50, what program is that?

  • @abhishek271288
    @abhishek271288 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video 👍

  • @paularps6224
    @paularps622411 ай бұрын

    hi , can we program it to write text when pressed?

  • @nikolleouf
    @nikolleouf Жыл бұрын

    Hi ! This macropad works on Ipad pro? Thank you for your clarification

  • @timf2533
    @timf25334 ай бұрын

    Can you use the knobs as an audio controller? Using one for main pc volume, one for discord, and one for music?

  • @amzharpyro
    @amzharpyro Жыл бұрын

    Hey Nick, what's the keyboard that is with the ALICE layout?

  • @mauree1618
    @mauree16187 ай бұрын

    first macro pad I've seen that's actually worth the price.

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