Pilot Pro is a dedicated editing console designed for one-handed, eyes-free shortcut control in video and photo workflows. It includes 16 customizable buttons, three rotary dials, and an all-way joystick for scrubbing, navigation, and clip selection. The joystick and dials use haptic feedback from a linear motor that can be tuned or disabled. A sculpted 3D key layout gives each control a distinct shape and position to support finger learning without looking away from the screen. A hypothenar support anchors the palm for stability. Multiple customizable themes, shareable profiles, and professional presets help users adapt across software without rebuilding mappings.
"XPPen's Pilot Pro is the brand's first dedicated editing console, and it makes a confident debut. It packs 16 customizable buttons, three dials, and an all-way joystick into a compact controller built for one-handed, eyes-free operation. The premise is straightforward: let the left hand manage the shortcuts so the right stays on the mouse and your eyes stay on the screen."
"An 8-way joystick at the center handles footage scrubbing, color wheel navigation, and clip selection depending on the software. Two rotary dials surround the joystick at different heights, and a third sits just in front. All three deliver haptic feedback through a linear motor that can be tuned or disabled."
"What makes the eyes-free claim convincing is the sculpted 3D key layout. Every button and dial has a distinct shape and position, so your fingers learn the device without looking away from the screen. XPPen also added a hypothenar support beneath the controller to keep the outer edge of the palm anchored. That ergonomic attention earned the Pilot Pro a Good Design Award 2025."
"Up to seven customizable themes let you organize shortcuts your way, and profiles can be shared within the community. XPPen also offers presets from professional editors, so jumping into new software doesn't require rebuilding your control scheme from scratch."
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