The Hotkey Matrix is a custom USB controller for Pro Tools that features a matrix of 144 dedicated keys that are color-coded and mapped to the most commonly used ProTools commands and functions.
The underlying principle of the Hotkey Matrix is that each key is dedicated to a single function or command.
Features:
- 144 dedicated keys laid out in an 8 x 19 matrix. Each key is mapped to a specific ProTools command or function.
- Built on an commercial grade keyboard manufactured by Cherry: Each key is rated at over 50 Million presses.
- USB plug-and-play, no software is required. Full functionality is enabled through your Mac OS X system settings.
- Keys are color-coded and grouped by functionality for quick and ergonomic access.
- Specific functions have been carefully selected to be the most useful and reflect years of real world production at DNA Music Labs.
- Shortcuts are optimized to cover a major areas of functioning in Pro Tools including:editing, selecting, nudging, windows and layout, zooming, file menu functions, track and playlist, MIDI composition.
- Compatible with all versions of Pro Tools 9 on Mac OS. (Pro Tools 8 is supported except for two shortcuts).
- One year warranty.
Windows support is ‘coming soon’.
The Hotkey Matrix is $259.99 at the DNAMusicLabs site.
Looks like it would be handy, but wouldn’t something that was dynamic, like a custom iPad MIDI controller or a touchscreen controller, be easier to use and offer more flexibility?
What do you do when they add features to that aren’t on your keyboard?