Control Lightroom with Physical Buttons & Knobs: X-Touch Mini Tutorial

Today I walk through how I use the X-Touch Mini by Behringer to control Lightroom with buttons and Knobs. Follow along on my blog for more details on how to set-up:
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I broke down a list of all the equipment I ended up buying. Please if you plan on purchasing any of this equipment use these affiliate links and hook me up. I also recapped all the download links at the bottom.
Behringer X-Touch Mini
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Color Coding Labels Dot Stickers Round Circle Stickers, 16 Sheets, 6528 Pieces in Total
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Yamaha Wireless USB to Host MIDI Adapter
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Polanfo M50000 Portable Power Bank 12000mAh External Battery Charger, Ultra Slim Design
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USB Right Angled 90 Degree Cord
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Glass Riser Save Space Desktop Stand
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Brother P-touch Easy Hand-Held Label Maker (PT-H100)
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Brother Replacement Label Tape White on Clear 12mm Label Maker Pack of 2
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Wall Door Stops, Self adhesive Clear Door Knob Bumpers. 0.5 inch thick - 0.9 inch diameter.
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My other Controllers:
ShuttlePRO V.2
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Wacom Intuos Pro Medium
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Other LR Controllers:
Loupedeck
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Pallet
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Tangent
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X-keys
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Download Links:
Midi2LR App:
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Midi2LR My Presets:
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X-Touch Editor App:
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X-Touuch Profiles:
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X-Touch Excel Doc for Button Layout:
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  • @JustinRoland
    @JustinRoland6 жыл бұрын

    Excellent Video and even better walk through on your site. Highly recommend this build out, totally stoked with my setup. I made a few modifications to my buttons that go more with my work flow.

  • @meerdeadpool
    @meerdeadpool7 жыл бұрын

    Coming in CLUTCH with the links in the description. Thanks! Just ordered mine after watching this!

  • @thestamsvideoproduction7427
    @thestamsvideoproduction74273 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid man! Really helpful you spending time to talk about your journey to creating the keyboard and insight into your workflow!

  • @DavidsFocus
    @DavidsFocus6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this great video Dan! I am going to have to check this out. This looks like it would really speed up my workflow, thanks!

  • @laurentg2904
    @laurentg29047 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks for sharing. I just got the panel. It is fantastic!

  • @davejohnson585
    @davejohnson5855 жыл бұрын

    Just got one, love it so far!

  • @michaelbruchas6663
    @michaelbruchas66635 жыл бұрын

    You are a smarter man than I. Like your take on using the midi controller. Thanks!

  • 6 жыл бұрын

    great video, I will definitely steal some ideas from you when setting up my midi controller!

  • @maltieri361
    @maltieri3616 жыл бұрын

    Thanks I have been looking for an affordable controller for a while now. Great video

  • @photomaster1
    @photomaster15 жыл бұрын

    First off thank you for this, I"ve been looking for a product like this but most are just for lightroom and having something that I can reprogram is a boon. Second I'm a Linux user and this would work well with Linux style software and yes they have drivers for Linux. I just ordered my via Amazon only because it's global and if I have any issues I can return it unlike some of the E- stores who have better prices but sometimes by the time you get the product someone walked all over it... Please keep up the good work, "I'm a fan or yours now"

  • @jimmyhybrid
    @jimmyhybrid4 жыл бұрын

    Daaaamn good tutorial + diy tip with the wireless system using power bank is crazy!!!

  • @LORRE21
    @LORRE216 жыл бұрын

    thx for the presets, it took some time before i understood i had to lood the .txt file.... but now it works great > making stickers now ;-)

  • @MarkWright75
    @MarkWright754 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Dan! Hugely helpful! Three years later, would you still recommend the same model?

  • @saysay8693
    @saysay8693 Жыл бұрын

    its priceless. the slickness and the passion of the devs. priceless. what is cheaper and better than soft? Piracy is NOT the answer if you

  • @SkyforceStudios
    @SkyforceStudios6 жыл бұрын

    Guess I'll be setting these two up that we have :) thanks for the guide

  • @jeyfloh
    @jeyfloh2 жыл бұрын

    Cool project! I'm going to use this for streaming.

  • @erbofotografie7155
    @erbofotografie71555 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan, awsome video you made of the X Touch Mini and how to use it with Lightroom! I wonder if you have anywhere a full screenshot of your X Touch Mini with lay-out of label tape for the knobs and buttons. Thanks for answering

  • @DimitriLouis
    @DimitriLouis6 жыл бұрын

    great video. What about the sensivity of the knobs ? I mean is it possible to change value very slightly, like picking .001 increments in White Balance or .01 in exposure for example ? This would be my main concern with this kind of device, have some fine tuning possible with the sliders/knobs.

  • @sydneygawlik397
    @sydneygawlik3974 жыл бұрын

    Could you update the profiles link? It seems to be broken... Great video and the best presets I have seen for the X-Touch!

  • @danielzee
    @danielzee6 жыл бұрын

    Glad you found that little green sticker that was stuck on your finger ... :) But seriously, thanks for the video, MUCH APPRECIATED!

  • @Elliottebbs
    @Elliottebbs6 жыл бұрын

    Great review. Looks really good. I'm guessing you could edit video with it just as well or better as one of those ugly shuttles. Nice customisation too!

  • @impossiblecolor
    @impossiblecolor5 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the review/workflow! Does this work for Adobe Camera Raw as well?

  • @gorkaurraluthier5345
    @gorkaurraluthier53456 жыл бұрын

    Hello, great tutorial, could you tell me how can I use more than the 2 profiles (A & B) for the knobs?

  • @BowMediaBanff
    @BowMediaBanff4 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much! You're the best

  • @MrTrojangraphics
    @MrTrojangraphics6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome review and showing of this device. I purchased one myself after watching this. With the colour changes (around the 5:12 mark) you go to layer b then go to hugh (another button) then your dials up the top change function. How did you do this? I am trying to program mine and everytime i push layer b than the button (top row 3 in) then use the dial it just goes back to show me what i have already set it to in the standard layer b. What am i missing?

  • @RamMohandasRao
    @RamMohandasRao6 жыл бұрын

    Hi Dan, how would you suggest going about the Crop ? Would you map something to "Crop Key" and then use the mouse for actual crop ?

  • @PaddlesPathsandPixels
    @PaddlesPathsandPixels5 жыл бұрын

    Hi I have a few questions about this set-up. I'm comparing it to the Loupedeck+ which has some specific functions that interest me and I would like to know if Midi2LR can do the same 1 Can any of the buttons be set to CTRL and ALT? 2 If a local adjustment is opened such as gradient or brush, would the dials function be restricted to the local adjustment or does it revert back to the whole image? 3 Do the adjustments only work in Develop or are they active in Library Mode? Many Thanks for your great video and blog

  • @andreatran2993
    @andreatran29936 жыл бұрын

    thanks really really helpfull!!!

  • @emmanuelafriat750
    @emmanuelafriat7504 жыл бұрын

    Hi my friend im looking for older version on my mac now the update is just for catalina version. You new were i can find oldwr version

  • @maciekzmijewski1281
    @maciekzmijewski12815 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing. Great idea. Much cheaper than loopdeck. Does it work with Capture One?

  • @noeldoizi3357
    @noeldoizi33574 жыл бұрын

    So many thanks Dan ! Just a question, how do you configure SYNC function to a button? Have a nice day !

  • @MagoAlbertTV
    @MagoAlbertTV6 жыл бұрын

    Hello, will you know how to make x Touch mini work in Final cut pro?

  • @VictorZubakin
    @VictorZubakin5 жыл бұрын

    Cheers Dan for an interesting vid. Can you program this MIDI controller to do local edits like brushes & radial filters?

  • @pkaali
    @pkaali6 жыл бұрын

    Great video Dan! Is there a way to use it for local adjustments as well? I am planning to use the Behringer X Touch Mini along with a Wacom tablet. Would it be possible to create the mask with the tablet and then adjust it with the X Touch Mini?

  • @lechj9351
    @lechj93516 жыл бұрын

    Hello, thanks for an excellent video. Would X-Touch work with Lightroom 5?

  • @kdclt
    @kdclt6 жыл бұрын

    Awesome thanks!

  • @danhaber
    @danhaber4 жыл бұрын

    hey man, love the vid, just got my Behringer, but not sure where to get the software to set it up...do i have to pay for it?

  • @MarkLevantPhoto
    @MarkLevantPhoto6 жыл бұрын

    Cool video i stumbled on it while looking on how to set up Midi2lr. My question is do you still use this controller? I've been using it for the past few days and still keep going back to the mouse especially for local adjustments

  • @jonnathanmuse1787
    @jonnathanmuse17875 жыл бұрын

    Hi, I like many of your videos, they are clear and you are helpful. Just ask us a question. Behringer X-Touch Mini can also work with premiere CC and I imagine that also with phoshop CS6 greetings from Mexico

  • @redcouchguy
    @redcouchguy6 жыл бұрын

    I just got my board in and when I try to load the bin files on the X-touch editor it crashes the program. Anyone know what's up? I'm using a Surface Pro 3 for that.

  • @therealjackfisher
    @therealjackfisher4 жыл бұрын

    Pretty cool. I didnt know it can control that.

  • @litticgn
    @litticgn6 жыл бұрын

    Hi, do you know, if this will still work with the new Lightroom CC? I understand that this tutorial is for Lightroom Classic CC. Thanks, Chris

  • @OscarSlapp
    @OscarSlapp5 жыл бұрын

    @Dan Marker-Moore . I am using this with Ableton live on a mac.Since the X-touch mini doesn't come with a editor for mac/windows only,Do you or anyone else have any ideas on how to make a editor for mac?

  • @jamiljiral
    @jamiljiral6 жыл бұрын

    hello. I would like to know if this device really makes it a lot easier to edit in lightroom or if there is no much difference editing using a keyboard? Editing in the device is so much better that it makes it worthwhile buying it? I really apreciate your replay

  • @briinums

    @briinums

    6 жыл бұрын

    it sits in my storage. i downloaded "KEYS" or "vsco keys".. along with logitech g602 mouse it makes my setup great. what i didnt like about xtouch mini is i cant edit photos right from grid view - every touch jumps to develop mode which is slow. with "vscokeys" i can adjust general tones etc right from grid view which is amazing

  • @laurentiusofineti2806
    @laurentiusofineti28066 жыл бұрын

    hi. i configured just as you made it, i cant change colors hue and some more. cau help me ?

  • @josefoshizzle
    @josefoshizzle5 жыл бұрын

    whats increase current button do?? trying to copy your setup, the excel sheet sorta helps.

  • @remiglobetrotte4573
    @remiglobetrotte4573Ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot ! How do you affect a button to the delete action, I can't find it !? Thanks !

  • @pppp-ld8zf
    @pppp-ld8zf2 жыл бұрын

    GREAT VIDEO. thanks and could you please make the link accessable without approval?

  • @quickstrike209
    @quickstrike2095 жыл бұрын

    How would you compare this to loupedeck?

  • @miroperez613
    @miroperez613 Жыл бұрын

    How did you map the buttons to effectively allow the knobs to have multiple modes/layers in addition to the Layer A/B? I sent an access request to the link above to your profiles. Maybe that might provide some clarity if I can access them too. Thanks

  • @aespejolc
    @aespejolc3 жыл бұрын

    Can you adjust how much of a change every dial rotation makes? .05, .1, .5 etc?

  • @itsmepreston89
    @itsmepreston894 жыл бұрын

    Does this work for premier pro? can you use the same software to program the controller to say make changes to lumetri in premier?

  • @raionpk
    @raionpk10 ай бұрын

    Nice video. Please reupload your MIDI2LR presets. The link in the description is down

  • @buenono
    @buenono2 жыл бұрын

    Nice vid! But could you please reupload your MIDI2LR presets? The link in the description is down...

  • @contatonewfacefotos663
    @contatonewfacefotos6636 жыл бұрын

    can I make the increase the slider steps of 1 even in PC ?

  • @onlyvids
    @onlyvids6 жыл бұрын

    it works at any ligthroom version rigth?

  • @marcinszumowski6382
    @marcinszumowski63825 жыл бұрын

    Hi! I bought the behrhinger and Ive got a problem, that whenever i press button that does a keyboard shorctcut like command alt v, the app crashes... It worked for a few times and then it just stopped after a few restarts it crashes when i press that buttons. can you help me ?

  • @felix120369
    @felix1203694 жыл бұрын

    Hi, is it possible to program/set more than two layers?

  • @chavlji1
    @chavlji16 жыл бұрын

    Hm. I can't see any xml files in this Google docs folder? Only layer A and B .bin... Shouldn't there be xml settings files for Midi2LR?

  • @viniciuslopes7923
    @viniciuslopes79235 жыл бұрын

    You know with works in premiere CC LUmetri?

  • @shawnelphproductions
    @shawnelphproductions6 жыл бұрын

    Is there a software to make this compatible with Photoshop, too?

  • @tedz2000
    @tedz20004 жыл бұрын

    Can us show how to HSL by having a button switch to each and use the top knobs to adjust each color level

  • @moremg14

    @moremg14

    4 жыл бұрын

    have the same problem, did you fixed it?

  • @ericsmithmm
    @ericsmithmm5 жыл бұрын

    Has anyone else had an issue switching back to Profile 1? Every time I switch to it MIDI2LR crashes.

  • @Twin2Lens
    @Twin2Lens5 жыл бұрын

    Will this work with old LR5 or LR6

  • @jvmusicph
    @jvmusicph3 жыл бұрын

    What is the other dongle connected to that powerbank other than the yamaha?

  • @HowToCraft123
    @HowToCraft1234 жыл бұрын

    Can it be used to control Photoshop??? I have no idea of this stuff and I want to gift this to my friend. Help pls

  • @MengL33
    @MengL335 жыл бұрын

    Will this work on Resolve?

  • @JacReviewsStuff
    @JacReviewsStuff4 жыл бұрын

    I havent used it for a few months.... now its not working.... what version of midi2lr do i use for the latest version of lightroom classic?

  • @k.o.7405
    @k.o.74053 жыл бұрын

    question, what would be a Left and Right scroll? i cant find the assignemt any idea what tab under?

  • @DreamRoadpl
    @DreamRoadpl3 жыл бұрын

    Hi. The link to the presets/settings is broken. IS ther eany way you can help us?

  • @DasNevesArt
    @DasNevesArt4 жыл бұрын

    Does it work with premiere pro?

  • @Lofirider
    @Lofirider5 жыл бұрын

    Need help. My settings used to show the changes i make on the bottom center of the screen like in the video. Now It doesnt show the no.'s anymore and i find it hard to look at the panel and back to the screen unlike if it shows the changes on the actual photo.

  • @marsieloscanu2175
    @marsieloscanu21752 жыл бұрын

    hey Dan for your preset , tha page don't exist , how i do for download ???

  • @onlyvids
    @onlyvids6 жыл бұрын

    hi,i follow your way from your site.thank's.i believe you have a mistake at the steps.your file wich you have to download at the moment wich choose the profile folder.you have to download the presets no the profile folder.And now i have a question.how can i make my set up at midi2lr to customize my own style?sorry for my english.thank's for the help

  • @ajcincollabs21
    @ajcincollabs2111 ай бұрын

    Hello Dan! The google drive link for your X-Touch profile displays "Page Not Found". Can we please have an updated link for that? Thank you very much!

  • @Brianwearsglasses
    @Brianwearsglasses6 жыл бұрын

    So you said some of the buttons controlled the same function and you have to change that in the behringer software, you can’t change that in midi2lr. I want to get this but I currently only have access to Mac and you say the software for the controller isn’t compatible

  • @johnvicente796
    @johnvicente7964 жыл бұрын

    Can you use this with Final Cut Pro?

  • @Demonods
    @Demonods3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Genius!

  • @danorst
    @danorst7 жыл бұрын

    Would a physical controller make your workflow faster?

  • @guitardude0909

    @guitardude0909

    6 жыл бұрын

    Dude thank you for this video - I am sold..

  • @JacobTompkinsPhoto

    @JacobTompkinsPhoto

    5 жыл бұрын

    Srsly great vid, lots of information, and you made it fun. Have you tried out the Loupedeck yet? I just saw those today and wanted to get one but after diving down a websearch rabbit hole I found this video. Now I'm totally buying this instead.

  • @billymead2011
    @billymead20112 жыл бұрын

    low key clever to post seperate link for timestamp for more views lol. thanks dude good tutorial.

  • @BryanMiraflor
    @BryanMiraflor4 жыл бұрын

    i can't figure out the Get A, Dump A, Get B, Dump B part. in the X-touch editor, am I supposed to click Load and then select the layer A bin file, thne get a, then dump A. & then after that, do I click Load again and load the B .bin file. Then Get B, then Dump B? help would be gratly appreciated!

  • @philindeblanc
    @philindeblanc5 жыл бұрын

    By the time you learn these keys, dont you find the KB shortcuts to learn maybe as fast?

  • @bendailey6070
    @bendailey60704 жыл бұрын

    Will the full size X-touch work too?

  • @billrhea
    @billrhea Жыл бұрын

    Can you use the profile from windows on a mac?

  • @hejboel
    @hejboel3 жыл бұрын

    Hi. Thanks for an easy to follow video. Your Preset link is broken, could you provide the preset txt files? Tnx in advance. Best regards.

  • @cameron010
    @cameron0102 жыл бұрын

    If money wasn’t an issue Loupedeck+, Loupedeck CT or Behringer X touch mini?

  • @hobbyholic_LoveLive
    @hobbyholic_LoveLive6 жыл бұрын

    Lightroom only ??

  • @job2k6
    @job2k64 жыл бұрын

    This looks like a great setup. I'm curious if do anything in LR to change the settings without adjusting the knobs on the x-touch, will its light indicators reflect the changes? Say you are scrolling through different pictures, will the indicators on the x-touch knobs properly update to indicate the current settings in the develop panel?

  • @antesoles

    @antesoles

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, it actually changes the indicators. Also if you switch to another photo, that photo's settings will be represented by the indicators.

  • @yogisgl
    @yogisgl Жыл бұрын

    Sir, How to use this in premiere pro.?

  • @mmd90
    @mmd902 жыл бұрын

    drive link broken for presets can you remake it?

  • @chromedome62321
    @chromedome623213 жыл бұрын

    is it possible at premiere pro?

  • @diegopalomino8108
    @diegopalomino8108 Жыл бұрын

    Did you get fruity or producer edition? Im looking to buy soft soft but i dont know if Producer edition is worth it...

  • @dksdarkness
    @dksdarkness6 жыл бұрын

    Why is x-Touch-Editor needed? Can't you configure it from zero without it? Thanks!

  • @DeepakVerma-ls6co
    @DeepakVerma-ls6co Жыл бұрын

    I have mp3 format s and i want to make it puncNice tutorialer plzz help buddy

  • @cipri562
    @cipri5623 жыл бұрын

    Anyone can save me and tell what to do with the new lightroom classic? I can't upload the profiles..

  • @vovkandreev
    @vovkandreev Жыл бұрын

    Cool!

  • @kayblabla
    @kayblabla7 жыл бұрын

    Hey, please help me. How do you enabled to show value on screen when you make an edit? Example when you move a slider left/right it's showing on the downside of the screen Shadow 3.3221 Thank you!

  • @Egersunder1

    @Egersunder1

    6 жыл бұрын

    It's under File-Plug-in extras-MIDI2LR-Options, and then under Others...

  • @MrChow

    @MrChow

    6 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for that. I was looking for that too.

  • @demonq86
    @demonq86 Жыл бұрын

    You are a legend , could you reuplaod Midi2LR My Presets somewhere ? please Thank you .

  • @sajk
    @sajk4 жыл бұрын

    Profiles link is dead.. the one link that is alive only has the presets ie 2 bin files. (no xml) .any chance of posting an updated link to the profiles please

  • @mrdavidmelvinable
    @mrdavidmelvinable3 жыл бұрын

    Awesome vid, please can you update your priest link..