• Shop Loupedeck+, the creative editing console for photo and video editing. Compatible with major software like Adobe Premiere, Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
• Capture One Pro Pack for loupedeck. This collection of icons made specifically for Loupedeck for Capture One 21 and earlier, gives you over 520 icons plus pre-built Loupedeck CT and Loupedeck Live profiles with 340 pre-programmed buttons.
• Page 20 After selecting a button or dial group, a lit box will appear on top of Loupedeck software, allowing specific button configurations (e.g. Selecting L1-L3 & C1-C6 group to be configured): 1. Group of buttons or dials that are assigned (e.g. C1 -button acts as Pick-flag) 2.
• SETUP YOUR LOUPEDECK. Before you connect your Loupedeck, Loupedeck+, Loupedeck Live or Loupedeck CT you must download and install the Loupedeck software. If you’re new to Loupedeck we highly recommend you visit our product-dedicated setup pages below for a smooth onboarding process.

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Ever had this happen to you? During a Lightroom editing spree, you completely blank on that keyboard shortcut meant to keep your hand from cramping up. Perhaps you’ve wondered why editing has to be so counterintuitive. Isn’t there an easier way? There is: Loupedeck Plus.

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Loupedeck Plus is a USB editing device that looks more like a DJ mix board. It has 22 dials and 40 buttons laid out on a deck the size of a standard keyboard. I was a little intimidated by it at first, but having gotten used to it, I love how Loupedeck Plus makes editing in Lightroom a breeze.

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The 22 dials and 40 buttons have overlapping uses, giving you access to all the Lightroom editing functions

Getting Started

Unlike some editing control panels, Loupedeck Plus comes ready to use. You don’t have to program any buttons to get started. Just be sure to install the software before plugging Loupedeck Plus into your USB port.

Loupedeck Plus comes with a user manual, which is chock-full of so much helpful information that I wasn’t sure where to start. First, I made a test catalog in Lightroom so I could make mistakes without jeopardizing my real catalog. Then I sat down, ready to experiment, and realized it was time to consult the user manual to learn how the buttons work. Upgrade 1password 5 to 7.

My first goal was to flag and cull images in Lightroom. I started in Library mode. I loved how easy it was to switch screen modes at the click of a button. Next, I tried Loupedeck Plus in Develop mode, where I experimented with adjusting exposure, temperature, tint, and the like.

I spent at least 15 to 20 minutes pushing buttons (sometimes the wrong ones) and experimenting with functions and settings in my test catalog. And through this process of trial and error, I began to get a feel for the interface.

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Function and Customization

The Loupedeck Plus design is clever and efficient. Rather than creating a single button or dial for every function, there are overlapping uses. For example, the six color dials are used for Hue, Saturation, or Luminosity depending on which button you push. And Loupedeck Plus uses the same buttons for rating and color labels. A nearby button toggles between functions.

Though the keys and dials are clearly labeled, you’ll need to consult the user manual to get familiar with the keys that have more than one function depending on their mode.

Loupedeck Plus has dedicated custom controls so you can maximize the efficiency of your workflow. Two custom dials and 17 custom buttons are located in various places on the interface. What’s more, there’s a custom mode that lets you assign purposes to all the basic dials.

A few of the features really stood out for me because of the type of photography I do. For example, Skin Color and Nature Colors tools adjust the tone of the red and green channels, respectively. And the Copy and Paste buttons that sync Develop settings from one image to others were great for making that process fast and easy.

Layout and Ergonomics

If you’re short on desk space, keep in mind that Loupedeck Plus is the size of a computer keyboard. You might initially wonder why there’s so much empty space between the dials and buttons. But when you start using it, you’ll understand how the dials and buttons are spaced for ergonomics and comfort. There’s room to use the dials without bumping other controls.

About the ergonomics: I spent an hour or so using Loupedeck Plus to rank images and then edit them. During that time, my hands felt no strain or tension. In Develop mode, Loupedeck Plus virtually eliminated my need to scroll up or down to access all the exposure controls; they are all laid out front and center on the interface. Talk about a reduction in repetitive motion.

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In Short

It seems like Loupedeck Plus has something for everyone: Novice users can get started pretty easily, while power users can customize to their heart’s content. It’s hard to put a finger on what I like best when the interface is so well designed with everything at your fingertips.

Loupedeck Plus boasts numerous improvements from the original Loupedeck. New user-requested features include better mechanical keys, dedicated custom controls, and a full custom mode. While Loupedeck Plus retails for $229, current Loupedeck owners may be eligible to get $50 cash back in a limited time offer.

Loupedeck Plus is currently compatible with Adobe Lightroom Classic 7.4+, Lightroom 6, and Aurora HDR; integration with Phase One Capture One is in beta testing.

Betsy Finn, M.Photog.,Cr., is a portrait photographer in Michigan.

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PUSHING AND TURNING THE RGB

I am (probably like you also) one of those who is interested in how to get a faster workflow or how to be enabled to edit photos quickly and in a more intuitive way.

I was looking for a way to control the various settings in Capture one without have to move the mouse/pen around to much in. This page shows how I got to where I am at this moment.

TANGENT

Quite soon I read about Tangent, Phase One’s supported hardware for having a controller on your desk.
Tangent got me interested, I found a dealer with a webshop. But after seeing the pricing I realized this was a bit over my budget.
These devices look like they are high quality and the communicate very sophisticated with C1.

LOUPEDECK

Then I came across Loupedeck, a controller that gives you access to certain parameters very swiftly.
At that time it was only available for Lightroom so that didn’t fly either. Loupedeck became available for Capture One though a bit later.
After having seen and feeling one, I honestly don’t like the build “quality” because it feels like a toy (compared to the Beatstep).
Recently Loupdeck CT has surfaced and it seems lik it’s a great tool. I really hope Phase One will make an API available to develop on further because translating keystrokes is too lag-sensitive compared to direct controllers.

THEN THERE WAS MIDI

On Phase One’s forums and I came across a post that explained the usage of a MIDI controller to translate keystrokes in Capture One.
I had a dodgy old USB MIDI controller lying around (a relic from the PNP era) and started experimenting.
After some time I got it quite worked out and I decided to share my experiences and base-files (hoping for feedback and improvements from the other users).
I hope the “Project” page will help to get set up the way other guys helped me, good luck and I hope you have fun on this exploration!

The manual is a more like a how-to, I’m sorry but writing a complete manual would simply be too much work. I expect you’ve got some level of technical insight, so don’t give up when you see all these parameters! (just start with one or two)

ALTERNATIVES

This page is based on how I got Capture One to work with the Beatstep MIDI controller. Other hardware like the Midi Fighter Twister or Behringer BCR2000 might also work (and of course other software of too) so there’s no reason not to be ‘creative’. The important (required) thing concerning the MIDI controller is that the rotary controls must be capable of sending ‘relative values’.
This means the controller’s rotaries are able to change values (adding or subtracting) starting from what they are on when you open a photo.
If the controller is keeping it’s values when switching photos this will mess the values up you start from after every change of selected photo.

I’m we very proud / glad we (yes:”we”) got to where we are now.
After all this is a hobby-project but in my opinion it can certainly compete with some of the “pre-fab” alternatives out there.
You just have enjoy to use your own creativity and technical skills to get it done.

Have fun!

MEET THE CONTROLLER

TIMELINE & CREDITS:

2016-11:
Started the search for a controller
Alain Decamps, Avery Ting Wong, thank you guys!
It took me less than a few hours to get to a working setup, thanks to your pointers 🙂

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2017-01:
first version of this article

2019-01: Layered controls by using “shift”
Willem Blancke brought to my attention that it is possible to assign a “shift” function to one of the pads which will enable you to double (layer) the number of translators.

2020-01
Gebhard was so kind to share his files in order to get the Mac users among us started.
I have not tested these files and unfortunately I can’t support them but I did not want to keep them from you, you’ll find them in the archives.

2020-03:
I decided to take this project out of my photography website and created the dedicated page you are visiting now.

2020-04: “Rotary timer”
Steve from BOME‘s support team provided me an example to constrain the behavior of the sliders that are powered by the rotaries.
We are now using a timer (which you can set to your preference) to prevent the sliders from jumping too much.

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DISCLAIMER

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I am not able to provide support in any form, the manual should get you going.
Of course I am open for suggestions but consider the provided info “as is”.