Bella Pro keyboards

[Walter Biscardi]

I recommend one for everyone. The jog / shuttle built in is awesome.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

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[Kerry Brown]

Notice from Bella driver updates “Note: not compatible with “Tiger” version 10.4. We hope to resolve this issue shortly”

KB

[Kerry Brown]

My Eject key on the Bella keyboard is inoperative. Hope Bella gets the fix out soon. I really like the Keyboard.

KB

[John Fishback]

Love it! Brings me back to my linear days.

John

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[Walter Biscardi]

[Kerry] “My Eject key on the Bella keyboard is inoperative. Hope Bella gets the fix out soon. I really like the Keyboard.”

Is this with Tiger? Works fine here with Panther.

Walter Biscardi, Jr.
Creative Genius, Biscardi Creative Media
https://www.biscardicreative.com

Now in Production, “The Rough Cut,” https://www.theroughcutmovie.com

“I reject your reality and substitute my own!” – Adam Savage, Mythbusters

[Kerry Brown]

Yes with Tiger. Mine worked fine with Panther also.

KB

[Joslyn]

walter,

how does the bella keyboard jog/shuttle compare to the contour shuttle? i know the contour has extra buttons, but i’m really considering the bella because of your recommendation and would like to keep my already cluttered desk to a minimum. thanks…

[Boyce Johnson]

I’m kind of curious about that, myself. I’m setting up two new FCP suites and I’m looking at jog/shuttle controllers. I’ve got an old (silver)Contour Shuttle Pro on our existing suite and it’s okay. Does anyone know if the new (black) ones are better? Also, does anyone have any experience with JL Cooper controllers? Any others?

[Andy Edwards]

I jusy got my new Bella Keyboard and it seems to work great. I had an old contour shuttle and just did not like the constant switching between mouse, shuttle and keyboard. Now the shuttle is on the keyboard and seems very responsive. I also like the mark in and out buttons right above the shuttle. You are able to customize your keyboard, so I’m sure you could duplicate your contour settings just fine.

I just found out I can also use the shuttle to browse or slide a web page up or down. Pretty cool for all the Cow monster threads. Plus the mark in and out keys work like a go forward or go back a page when browsing in Safari…..I know this is not really FCP related but what the heck…its a cool and useful tool for a lot of things.

Andy

[Joslyn]

thank you andy! i’m convinced….will go w/ the bella!