Mac Audio Editor’s Productivity Soars with Custom Keypad Setup
A professional audio editor has revealed a workflow upgrade centered around a specialized macro keypad, claiming it’s become indispensable to his macOS-based editing process. The setup, initially sparked by a proposal from 9to5Mac‘s Gui rambo, combines the keypad with a Logitech MX Master mouse to dramatically accelerate tasks within Adobe Audition and system-wide controls.
The editor initially customized keyboard shortcuts within Adobe Audition, leveraging the Logitech MX Master for quick access. However, the addition of a 12-key, 3-knob macro keypad – available on Amazon – unlocked a new level of efficiency. While setup on macOS required utilizing a GitHub project by kriomant and assistance from chatgpt, the resulting configuration allows for layered shortcuts tailored to specific applications.
“When using adobe Audition, using this macro keypad combined with the MX Master makes switching between tools, exporting files (or just specific segments), applying effects such as normalization, compression, deReverb, deEsser, ripple delete, and much more, orders of magnitude faster and more streamlined than with regular keyboard shortcuts, or, God forbid, no shortcuts at all,” the editor stated.
Beyond audition, the keypad’s multiple layers enable system-level controls like audio input selection, volume adjustment, display brightness control, and microphone muting. Despite an initial learning curve, the editor reports the setup has become so ingrained in his workflow that working without it feels disruptive. Numerous macro keypad options are available, offering diverse configurations in terms of size, keys, knobs, and aesthetics.
