Source: Razer
Razer wants to take on the likes of the Elgato Stream Deck with its newest accessory. The Stream Controller, which the company co-developed with Loupedeck, is a touchscreen device designed to quickly launch shortcuts and control software and hardware on a PC. Twitch streamers use Elgato's accessory to control all parts of their stream. And Razer's new accessory is built mainly for live content creation.
It has 12 haptic LCD touchscreen keys and three tactile analog dials on either side of the display for adjusting audio levels for mic, music, and more. You have eight programmable buttons at the bottom that can toggle between different layouts or launch commands. You can program its primary 12 switchblade keys to trigger commands or macros, with customizable icons and the ability to adjust haptic feedback from pressing a touchscreen key. Swipe gestures are also available to access more keys. The extra dials on the Stream Controller make this a unique device.
If you think it looks like the Loupedeck Live, it's basically a rebranded version of that. The Stream Controller is even powered by Loupedeck's software instead of Razer's Synapse. It supports both macOS and Windows. Nativ plug-ins for apps like Adobe Premiere Pro, Photoshop, and After Effects are available. You will get the option to control Philips Hue lights and even Spotify.
On the software side, the Stream Controller can automatically switch profiles based on your active application. So, if you're using Photoshop, it could show you the shortcuts you use. And if you switch to Twitch, it'll instantly change your controls. Preorders for the Stream Controller started in the US, but here it's still listed as coming soon. It retails for $349.99.