Elgato has just unveiled an exciting new device called the Stream Deck Paddle. As the name implies, this device is powered by your feet to perform an action using one of three given paddles, for example, to change the tool currently in use or to start a rendering. So let’s take a closer look at this exciting tool!
When it comes to video editing, we all know traditional controllers to speed up our workflow, such as the DaVinci Resolve Speed ​​Editor, the Loupedeck CT that we reviewed, or the Elgato Stream Deck and Stream Deck Mini.
Most content creators who do live streaming, video game streams or even regular photo and video editing probably have a stream deck on their desk, including me. So we can say that this product was a real “game-changer”. The company continues to innovate, and they’ve just released a unique controller: the Elgato Stream Deck Paddle.
Elgato Stream Deck Paddle Features
The Stream Deck Paddle is a very simple device that connects to your computer via a USB Type-C cable. With a size of 24.4 x 17.5 x 4.9 cm and a weight of 930g / 2.05lbs, it will fit perfectly under any desk and stay in place.
On the device itself, you’ll find three pedals: one on the left, one large in the middle, and one on the right. Once you’ve built muscle memory, you’ll have no problem finding the right paddle without looking at it.
Also, each paddle has an anti-slip / grippy surface feature and it comes with different springs to adjust the pressure of each paddle. You can disable the middle pedal by installing a given stopper. Thus, the middle pedal turns into a footrest when the two outer pedals are still ready to push.
Customization
Like the desktop stream deck model, the paddle can be configured via the Windows / Mac app to assign any shortcuts, macros, or actions depending on the software currently running on your computer.
This means that if you are in the Music app, you can use the pedal to play / pause your song, go to the next one or listen to the previous track again. Once you switch to Premier Pro, the pedal automatically cuts, renders, moves to another set of shortcuts to create a sequence, to set your in / out points, for example.
I think this could be a simple addition to any editor’s tool set, especially if you have health issues – such as Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – or if you edit the same type of content every day.
Of course, the app lets you set up not only individual actions, but also complex macro-like commands that chain many individual commands together. So even though the stream deck paddle is equipped with “cable” three paddles, you can use it to trigger quite complex commands.
Price and availability
The Elgato Stream Deck Paddle is now available at $ 89.99 / € 89.99.
Please visit for more information Elgato’s website is here.
What do you think of this new type of controller? Do you think this can be helpful for video editing? Feel free to let us know in the comments below!