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Post by rowmat on Jun 10, 2017 3:59:33 GMT -6
I'm about to purchase a trackball to replace our mouse.
I was consdering a Kensington Expert Wireless (Bluetooth) as I don't want a cable or to take up another USB port on the iMac.
Any suggestions/preferences from those using a trackball?
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Post by wiz on Jun 10, 2017 4:33:02 GMT -6
Kensington Expert
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Post by mrholmes on Jun 10, 2017 4:58:53 GMT -6
If you are on mac and your daw supports the track pad, get a track pad its so easy to work with and your hand will love it too.
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Post by c0rtland on Jun 10, 2017 11:21:35 GMT -6
If you are on mac and your daw supports the track pad, get a track pad its so easy to work with and your hand will love it too. Or better yet. Trackpad and Kensington expert over here. |
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Post by EmRR on Jun 10, 2017 18:34:28 GMT -6
Mac trackpad integration: check for any bugs relative to your specific software usage. I've found it disappointing as it doesn't integrate with DP well at all, so I rarely touch it.
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Post by rowmat on Jun 10, 2017 18:53:58 GMT -6
Cheers all.
We're running Reaper so I'll peruse their forum and check for any issues.
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Post by jeremygillespie on Jun 10, 2017 21:19:08 GMT -6
+1 on the Kensington
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 1:34:06 GMT -6
Logitech M570 Wireless here since 2011, and similar Logitech wired one for the decade before that.
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Post by lcr on Jun 11, 2017 9:47:02 GMT -6
Logitech M570 Wireless here since 2011, and similar Logitech wired one for the decade before that. Same^^. Used the wired version for over a decade(3 of them) they still work but recently switched to the new "blue ball" wireless version. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 11, 2017 13:53:20 GMT -6
The older wired ones, which are unfortunately no longer made, are amazing quality. Mine from 2000 is still going strong. I also switched to the 570 in 2011 just for the flashiness of having it wireless. However, I am now on my second one, as the switches on the first one died after a few years, and if you hunt about you'll see it's a common complaint. I bought another a couple of years ago which is still working, but I also hunted down better quality contact switches and installed those. Don't have all the info or part numbers to hand, but it's all out there if you do a search. Ergonomically, I think I actually prefer the larger size of the older ones, keep meaning to switch back to it, but never get around to fishing it out of the back of the mic locker.  |
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Post by rowmat on Jun 14, 2017 3:55:10 GMT -6
Today I picked up a Kensington Expert Wireless Trackball.
Installed and working well.
It won't take long to get used to it.
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Post by svart on Jun 14, 2017 8:29:17 GMT -6
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Post by bowie on Jun 14, 2017 11:36:39 GMT -6
Logitech M570 Wireless here since 2011, and similar Logitech wired one for the decade before that. Same^^. Used the wired version for over a decade(3 of them) they still work but recently switched to the new "blue ball" wireless version. I've been using those seemingly forever now. I like the fact that they can share the same USB receiver as the Logitech wireless keyboard and they are (relatively) reliable. All the great feedback about the Kensington might make me go that direction the next time I need a new mouse (having two 570s in the same room can be confusing at times). |
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Post by rowmat on Jun 14, 2017 14:46:02 GMT -6
The Expert also has a scroll ring. Very useful already. |
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Post by ChaseUTB on Jun 14, 2017 14:53:00 GMT -6
I use the Kensington Trackball Pro Mouse... so they make a wireless version of this one ?
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Post by adamjbrass on Jun 15, 2017 11:25:43 GMT -6
These things are giving me major carpal tunnel syndrome
Might be why I like using Pyramix so much. since I just punch in the numbers instead of Pro Tool'n with the alien mask crab formation some might call my right hand.
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Post by Coil Audio on Jun 17, 2017 0:17:46 GMT -6
LOGITECH MARBLE MOUSE TRACKBALL - smaller ball - not as heavy or hard to shove around as the others mentioned. Treat yourself!
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Post by adamjbrass on Jun 20, 2017 8:13:31 GMT -6
LOGITECH MARBLE MOUSE TRACKBALL - smaller ball - not as heavy or hard to shove around as the others mentioned. Treat yourself! Ordered.... And in a moment of weakness I ordered a pair of beyer DT770's....if my wrist is getting healed, so should my ears.... |
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