Designed for the Mac version of Avid Media Composer, the Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 PRO Backlit Keyboard for Avid Macfrom Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 PRO Backlit Keyboard for Avid Macfeatures a 108-key US English layout that includes a full-sized F-row and multimedia keys, as well as a shortcut keyboard with color-coded split keys, offering video editors time saving functionality by featuring multiple functions on each key. This design that simplifies complex tasks and makes the process more intuitive by visualizing 135 shortcuts for a more efficient and productive video editing workflow.

Thanks to five levels of dimmable backlighting, the ASTRA 2 PRO may be used in a variety of lighting conditions, from bright to dark and day to night. Also featured is a USB-A 3.0 port, which may be used to connect a mouse, contour shuttle, or a USB dongle. Connectivity with your host system is achieved using a cable with two separate USB-A connections. Use the gray connector to power the keyboard, and use the black connector for the USB hub.

LogicKeyboard built the ASTRA 2 with plug-and-play connectivity, meaning that no additional drivers are required for use. It also draws power from the USB bus, so no additional power is needed. In the event that you need this to serve as a replacement keyboard for another system, all letters, numbers, and symbols can be found just as they would be on a standard keyboard.

For Avid Media Composer    Wired USB-A Connection    108 Keys with Full-Sized F-Row    135 Shortcuts    Scissor-Switch Key Mechanisms    Color-Coded and Labeled Shortcut Keys    Multimedia Keys    1 x USB-A 3.0 Port    5 Levels of Backlighting    Mac Compatible

Designed for Avid Media Composer

PRO version with 135 shorcuts

Compatible with macOS

Backlit keys with five levels of dimmable backlighting

One built-in USB-A 3.0 port

Scissor-switch keys

Color-coded and labeled shortcut keys with graphical commands

108 keys

Manufactured for over 10 million keystrokes per key

USB cable with separate keyboard and hub connections

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. is this version still 3?

A: The keyboard I have is Tactile Pro4 for mac.

Q: 2. How long is the strap? Could I use it as a crossbody strap?

A: The strap of the Logickeyboard LogicGo Keyboard Bag is about 53", and it could potentially be used as a crossbody strap; however, I can't guarantee it would be a universal fit.

Q: 3. Is Windows *required*? Running DR on Linux here, with a standard Windows keyboard layout.

A: Windows isn't required. This is still just a keyboard but on the keyboard are commonly used shortcuts to improve your workflow. It should still work Linux.

Q: 4. do the keys feel/sound more like cherry brown or cherry blue switches?

A: Its hard to compare exactly, however this is a very tactile keyboard and each key is built on an individual Alps Mechanical Switch.

Q: 5. Is there a way to control the volume on your computer from the keyboard?

A: There doesn't appear to be a way to adjust volume through the keyboard directly.

Q: 6. does this keyboard working with davinci resolve 15?

A: I am running 15 and it is working fine.

Q: 7. Not sure when i ask this if I will be clear. Is the keyboard soft like and quiet. Using a mechanical now and it is hard and loud? Hope this make sense.

A: Scissor-switch keys for lighter, quieter keystrokes.

Q: 8. Is this the Tactile Pro 4 or the Tactile Pro 3? The 4 was released Jan 1, 2013, but these screenshots appear as though it were the 3.

A: This item is the Matias Tactile Pro 3.

Q: 9. is this compatible with Ipad pro 12.9 generation 4 (2020)??

A: Yes this will work with both 3rd and 4th Gen iPad Pros.

Q: 10. Why does the item title say DaVinci Resolve 16, but the space bar is clearly marked DaVinci Resolve 15. Which is it?

A: The promotion images are from before 16 came out. The keyboard does not actually say the version number, only Davinci resolve.