Since the Loupedeck’s reinvention of the Loupedeck into the Loupedeck+ the support for software besides Lightroom has been expanding nicely. At launch, it offered integration with Capture One and Aurora HDR. This was then extended to include Photoshop, as well as breaking into video editing with Adobe Premiere Pro and After Effects. Now Loupedeck has announced a couple more software integrations, adding another video editor, Final Cut Pro, and taking the leap into audio with Adobe Audition.
Loupedeck says that adding Final Cut Pro and Adobe Audition integrations is “the next step in delivering an increasing level of functionality and flexibility the video and audio editing communities require”. They also say that customers have been eager to see Apple integration and that “Final Cut Pro X was the logical choice”. Final Cut Pro users using Loupedeck+ will be able to:
Utilize faster and more intuitive video editing and color correction; all basic tools for color grading are simply labelled on the consoleTotal flexibility to create their own configurations to fit their workflowExport/import an editor’s personal Loupedeck configuration setups and easily transfer them to another computerUse Color Wheel workspace compatibility for color gradingLeverage flexible timeline navigation, content trimming and clip adjustmentHave the option to customize console buttons to preferred Final Cut Pro shortcut demands or use preinstalled functionsTake advantage of 400+ additional functions available
Adobe Audition users using Loupedeck+ will be able to:
Create a faster and more intuitive workflowCreate analogous use with digital projectCreate and manage single track and multitrack projectsUse more accurate track control and navigationUse all edit tools including trim and nudgeUse volume adjustments for all channelsAdd Fades and Effects to projects
The integrations are available in all regions for Loupedeck+ owners, and if you don’t already own one, they’re available to buy now for $249. Being able to use the same hardware to control either Premiere Pro or Final Cut Pro along with After Effects, Photoshop and Audition certainly will be a nice boost to many editors out there using several of those applications in their workflow. Personally, I’m still holding out for DaVinci Resolve.
