Using a multimedia controller

VEGAS Pro supports several multimedia controllers that you can use for mouse-free editing and playback. Now you can increase your productivity and still have a free hand for your coffee mug.

This topic is intended to show you how the VEGAS Pro interface interacts with several multimedia controllers that we're familiar with and have tested. Other controllers may also work.

For specific information about your multimedia controller, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

Contour ShuttlePro default settings

Default setup

ShuttlePro .pref files are included with your VEGAS Pro installation. You can use these files to configure the Contour ShuttlePro or ShuttlePro v2 for use with VEGAS Pro.

TIP If you have version 2.5 or later of the Shuttle Pro driver, you can use the driver's Export Settings Info feature to create a graphical representation of your current settings.

Contour ShuttleXpress default settings

ShuttleXpress .pref files are included with your VEGAS Pro installation. You can use these files to configure the Contour ShuttleXpress for use with VEGAS Pro.

TIP If you have version 2.5 or later of the ShuttleXpress driver, you can use the driver's Export Settings Info feature to create a graphical representation of your current settings.

Navigating the timeline with a ShuttlePro or Shuttle Xpress

Use shuttle ring and jog dial to navigate the timeline. If you're using a ShuttlePro, you can also use the buttons in the top and bottom rows to navigate.

You can set the speed of the shuttle ring using the JKL / shuttle speed drop-down list on the Editing tab of the Preferences dialog.

Navigating the timeline with a PowerMate or other controller

If you have a multimedia controller such as the Griffin Technology PowerMate, you can map your controller to the F3/F9 jog/edit keys.

Map the single-button function to the Enter key for Play/Pause functionality. When paused, the knob will jog by frame.

When you use the [ or ] keys to enter event edge-trimming mode, the knob will trim the event:

  • Turn the knob left or right to trim the selected event edge.

  • Hold Alt while turning the knob to perform a slip trim.

  • Hold Ctrl while turning the knob to change the event's playback rate.

  • Hold Ctrl+Alt while turning the knob to perform an adjacent trim.

During playback, the knob will function as a variable-speed shuttle control. You can set the speed of the shuttle control using the JKL / shuttle speed drop-down list on the Editing tab of the Preferences dialog.

Editing events with a ShuttlePro or ShuttleXpress

You can use the second row of buttons and the jog dial to make the keyboard-based event edge-trimming method even better.

  1. If you want downstream events to ripple as you trim, click the Auto Ripple button to turn on Auto Ripple mode. For more information, see Post-edit ripple

  2. Press the Deselect All button on the ShuttlePro to deselect all events.

  3. Select a track and position the edit cursor over the event you want to edit.

  4. Press the Select Event Start or Select Event End buttons and move to the edge you'd like to edit. A red bracket is displayed in the timeline to indicate which event edge will be trimmed.

  5. Edit to your heart's content:

    • Turn the jog dial left or right to trim the selected event edge.

    • Hold Alt while turning the jog dial to perform a slip trim.

    • Hold Ctrl while turning the jog dial to change the event's playback rate.

    • Hold Ctrl+Alt while turning the jog dial to perform an adjacent trim.