Logitech MX Creative Console Review: The Ultimate Editing Tool? | Metaverse Planet

For years, I’ve relied entirely on a complex web of keyboard shortcuts to muscle my way through Premiere Pro and Lightroom. While fast, it’s rarely intuitive. When Logitech acquired Loupedeck and subsequently announced the MX Creative Console, it caught my attention. Promising a streamlined, modular approach to creative workflows at a relatively accessible price point, it seemed like the perfect bridge between a standard keyboard and a massively expensive, specialized editing suite. I integrated this two-piece system into my daily production setup to see if it could genuinely speed up my editing or if it was just another piece of desk clutter.

Pros & Cons

✅ Modular Freedom: The split design allows you to place the dial unit on one side of your keyboard and the LCD keypad on the other, maximizing ergonomics.✅ Deep Adobe Integration: Works seamlessly right out of the box with Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom, and After Effects through native plugins.✅ Premium Tactile Feel: The solid aluminum dial and smooth roller provide excellent, granular control for timeline scrubbing and color grading.❌ Battery Operated Dial: The wireless Dialpad runs on two AAA batteries rather than utilizing a modern, built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.❌ Wired Keypad Requirement: The Keypad module with the LCD screens requires a constant wired USB-C connection, which adds a cable to your desk.❌ Software Learning Curve: While setting up basic tools is easy, building complex, multi-layered macros in Logi Options+ requires patience.

My Experience

Unboxing the MX Creative Console, the Logitech design language is immediately apparent. It perfectly matches the aesthetic of their MX Master mouse and MX Keys keyboards. The decision to split the console into two separate modules—a wireless Dialpad and a wired LCD Keypad—is a stroke of genius. Unlike monolithic editing boards that force your hands into specific, often cramped positions, I could place the Dialpad on the left side of my keyboard to handle timeline scrubbing with my left hand, while keeping my right hand free for mouse work and tapping the LCD keypad. This ergonomic freedom completely eliminated the shoulder strain I usually feel after a long editing session.

The physical hardware is a joy to interact with. The oversized aluminum dial on the wireless module has a satisfying weight to it. When color grading in Lightroom, assigning the dial to exposure or contrast adjustments felt significantly more precise than dragging sliders with a mouse. The roller wheel, situated just above the dial, became my go-to for adjusting brush sizes in Photoshop. Meanwhile, the wired Keypad features nine incredibly bright and sharp LCD display keys. Having my most-used tools dynamically update with visual icons based on whichever app I currently have open is a massive time-saver, completely negating the need to memorize obscure key combinations.

The software backbone, Logi Options+, clearly benefits from Logitech’s acquisition of Loupedeck. The native integration with the Adobe Creative Cloud suite is incredibly deep. Without any complicated setup, the console knew exactly what to do the second I opened Premiere Pro. However, stepping outside the Adobe ecosystem requires a bit more effort. While you can map standard keyboard shortcuts to the console for applications like DaVinci Resolve or Final Cut Pro, you lack the deep, API-level integration found in the Adobe suite. Setting up custom profiles for these apps is totally doable, but it requires spending some serious time in the software.

There are a couple of hardware quirks that irked me. First, while I appreciate that the Dialpad is wireless, the reliance on AAA batteries instead of USB-C recharging feels a bit dated for a modern, premium device. Second, because the LCD Keypad requires substantial power to run its screens, it must remain tethered via USB-C, meaning your desk will never be entirely cable-free. Despite these minor complaints, the MX Creative Console has fundamentally smoothed out my daily workflow. It brings the high-end tactile experience of professional studio equipment to a surprisingly accessible price point.

Who is this for? / Alternatives

The Logitech MX Creative Console is designed primarily for photo and video editors, digital artists, and power users deeply entrenched in the Adobe Creative Cloud ecosystem. If you just need simple macro buttons for streaming, an Elgato Stream Deck might be more straightforward. If you want a more compact, all-in-one tactile controller, the TourBox Elite is a formidable competitor, though it lacks the dynamic visual feedback of the MX’s LCD keys.

Quick FAQ

Does the console only work with Adobe software?Not at all. While the native integrations are built for Adobe, you can map standard keyboard shortcuts and multi-step macros to the device for absolutely any application using the Logi Options+ software.

Can I use both modules wirelessly?No. The Keypad with the LCD screens requires a continuous wired USB-C connection for both data and power, while the Dialpad operates entirely wirelessly via Bluetooth.

Are the screens on the keypad customizable?Yes, highly customizable. You can utilize Logitech’s expansive built-in library of icons or upload your own custom graphics for complete personalization of your workspace.

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