🎛️ Elgato Stream Deck Plus (+) for OBS & Final Cut Pro¶
Status: 💡 Idea | Priority: 🟡 Nice to Have | Category: 🎬 Content / 🎓 Learning
The Idea¶
Purchase an Elgato Stream Deck Plus (+) to streamline OBS recording workflows on Surface Laptop 7 and Final Cut Pro editing on MacBook Pro.
Why the Plus (+) Specifically¶
| Feature | Value for Sutheesh |
|---|---|
| 8 LCD keys | Scene switching (4 OBS scenes), recording controls (start/stop/pause/mute) |
| 4 rotary dials | Timeline scrubbing in FCP, audio level adjustment, zoom control |
| Touch strip | Quick navigation between profiles |
| Auto-profile switching | Shows OBS controls in OBS, FCP controls in Final Cut — automatic |
Comparison That Led to This Choice¶
| Model | Keys | Dials | Price (NZ~) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini | 6 | 0 | ~$130 | Too few buttons |
| Neo | 8 | 0 | ~$180 | Entry level |
| MK.2 | 15 | 0 | ~$260 | Best value if no editing |
| Plus (+) | 8 + 4 dials | 4 | ~$330 | Best for recording + editing |
| XL | 32 | 0 | ~$430 | Overkill |
Key Insight¶
The dials aren't essential for OBS recording (levels are set once), but they're a game changer for Final Cut Pro editing — timeline scrubbing with a physical jog dial is dramatically faster than keyboard/mouse.
Planned Button Layout¶
OBS Profile¶
[Screen Rec] [Talk Head] [Circle PiP] [Tall PiP]
[Record] [Stop] [Pause] [Mute Mic]
(SM7B Vol) (Desktop Vol) (Cam Zoom) (System Vol)
Final Cut Pro Profile¶
[Blade] [Trim] [Color] [Audio]
[Export] [Undo] [Marker] [Titles]
(Timeline) (Clip Vol) (Zoom) (Speed)
Purchase Links¶
- Elgato Stream Deck + — Official
- Check NZ pricing on PBTech, Mighty Ape, or Amazon AU
When to Buy¶
Not urgent — current keyboard hotkeys work fine. Buy when: - Recording workflow becomes frequent (weekly+) - Starting to edit videos regularly in Final Cut Pro - Good sale or bundle deal appears