Most modern keyboards, even the smallest ones, come with at least 100 keys. But for streamers and digital artists, this often isn’t enough. That’s where the macro pad, popularized by the Elgato Stream Deck, comes in. These handy devices let you avoid keyboard shortcuts entirely, mapping commonly used actions that would usually require multiple clicks or button presses to a single button instead. The best ones include extra features like dials or buttons with screens for custom icons. Today, PC accessory maker Logitech is throwing its hat in the ring with the MX Creative Console, a macro pad aimed at professionals first, especially those that use Adobe products.
At first glance, the MX Creative Console looks like a slightly expanded Stream Deck Mini: It comes with nine full-color LCD keys at a $199 price point—a significant jump from the Mini’s $59 (although that device only comes with six keys). But underneath
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