Designed for the Mac version of MakeMusic Finale, the Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Backlit Keyboard for Finale (Mac, US)from Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Backlit Keyboard for Finale (Mac, US)features a 104-key US English layout that includes a full-sized F-row and multimedia keys, as well as color-coded and labeled shortcut keys with graphical commands. Thanks to five levels of dimmable backlighting, the ASTRA 2 may be used in a variety of lighting conditions, from bright to dark and day to night. Also featured is one USB 3.0 Type-A port, which may be used to connect a mouse, contour shuttle, or a USB dongle. Connectivity with your host system is achieved using a 5.9' cable with two separate USB Type-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 MakeMusic Finale    Color-Coded and Labeled Shortcut Keys    Wired USB Type-A Connection    Scissor-Switch Key Mechanisms

Designed for MakeMusic Finale

Compatible with macOS

Backlit keys with five levels of dimmable backlighting

One built-in USB 3.0 Type-A port

Scissor-switch keys

Color-coded and labeled shortcut keys with graphical commands

104 keys

Manufactured for over 10 million keystrokes per key

5.9' cable with separate keyboard and hub connections

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. WILL THIS KEYBOARD "LogicKeyboard Astra Series Xlprint Mac Backlit Keyboard (US, White On Black)" WORK AS A STANDARD KEYBOARD FOR MY 2019 iMAC?

A: LogicKeyboard Backlit Keyboard will work for Mac OS X 10.6 or later.

Q: 2. is it window or for Mac?

A: This keyboard is for Windows operating systems

Q: 3. Need a replacement key for the "0" on the number pad. Where can I find one?

A: Replacement parts can be obtained directly from Logic: https://logickeyboard.com/shop/cms-Support.html

Q: 4. Are you able to turn off the backlight?

A: Not completely. The backlighting just offers five levels of brightness.

Q: 5. In the specs it says "Designed for Adobe Lightroom CC," but the answers say its for premier, NOT LR\CC?.I need backlit keyboard.

A: The Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Backlit Keyboard for Adobe Lightroom CC (Windows, US English) is designed for use with Lightroom CC.

Q: 6. Can I just buy the key caps?

A: We unfortunately do not sell the key caps separately.

Q: 7. Is the astra 2 for avid MC also compatible with premiere? Can it be made compatible with premiere shortcut key mapping?

A: Technically, the Logickeyboard ASTRA 2 Avid Media Composer Keyboard for macOS (Silver) could be used with Premiere and there are keyboard mapping options in Premiere which could approximately match the AVID commands, though it may not be quite exact. This may be useful if you need to switch between both programs on the same computer.

Q: 8. 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: 9. Will it interfere with the jog wheel function of the BlackMagic Speed editor when both are connected?

A: No it will not.

Q: 10. Can I pass through another keyboard, for Avid, though the USB in this KB so I don't need a KVM?

A: Yes, you can pass through another keyboard with this.