Upgrade Your Stream Deck: 9 Advanced Tips For Streamers

[@GamingCareers]

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[@STOGG]

Awesome vids as always. Can you do a tutorial that's more in depth on using the multi-action for flashback/livestreaming/Replay Buffer?

[@briancarter9927]

Hi Gaming Careers! Thanks for all your videos helping the community (: I have a unique problem that seems to be common in the community. Basically, in OBS Studio, if Noise Supression is on, it mutes my controller clicks (which is great) but cancels out my higher pitched noises like laughs and screams. I can't seem to make it work the way I'd like with just a Noise Gate. I have a white snowball mic. Active filters include: Noise suppression, compressor, gain, limiter and noise gate and I have narrowed it down to just Noise Suppression being the issue.

[@Bolnosaur]

Started streaming only recently after years of not being able to. Your channel is certainly one of the most qualitative in stream education on KZbin. Keep up the good work, congrats.

[@capp00]

This was fantastic. Thank you for showing us this.

[@MawkRF]

CAPP

[@capp00]

@@MawkRF Sup

[@MawkRF]

@@capp00 didnt know you watched GC too, was looking to improve my stream and found your comment XD

[@RelyeaGaming]

Going to save this! Arranging apps, count downs and death counters would be awesome

[@nills2099]

Just curious, why is this in the lofi playlist?

[@Dyn0Official]

Your doing Lofi stream

[@DrBobGaming1]

I probably use the profile switcher a lot. Since being a streamer and content creator, you might need certain things for recording that you would for streaming. By a click of a button, it will have the secondary profile pop up. Have the stuff you need to record and you could even have the third option for the editor you use without having to worry about pressing the wrong button.

[@Setzerlp]

I know this is an older video, but as an owner of a c920, you are correct. This just saved me 2 minutes of irritation to the point where I sometimes didn't even fix it. Thanks!

[@jwoolson]

This is VERY helpful for some of us OG Stream Deck users who have not yet dug deeply into the new SD plugins in the 5.x SD software and store.

[@SpaceLegends]

Got my stream deck a few weeks ago and aside from streaming, been loving using it for editing hot keys

[@Vitriore]

I’m using my stream deck as a numpad, soundboard, voice changer, volume controler, mic controler, media volume controller, FPS monitor, GpU and CPU Temp monitor and probably a few things I’m forgetting

[@TheVampressKiss]

This is super helpful , means I'll actually have to stop procrastinating and actually start streaming again , because this sorts out one of my biggest problems , the arrangements of windows on my second monitor with the push of a button!

[@thesalta72]

Welcome to this stream deck video. Today, we are talking about how awesome Bar Raider is! Seriously though, he's a great guy! Very chill. Excellent video!

[@interwebfiend]

I'm an educator that streams over various platforms and use multiple tools and was wondering about this device. Operating system, worth the cost, ease of use and so on. You made a compelling case for me to purchase. Thank you.

[@aaronboggs5799]

I'm not a streamer, but use a Stream Deck as a productivity tool at work. The Windows Mover tip is going to save me so much time - wish I'd known about this a long time ago! Thanks for all the great tips!

[@ddt_tv260]

Very nice addition adding the buffering to prove your point. You are an exceptional content creator, thank you for you.

[@jeryz]

Man, i was just looking for a plugin to show my SSD storage level, that Win Tools has the perfect solution! Excellent video!

[@anissat-tech]

I was looking for this exact setup for switching between audio devices, and the extended Function key setup is pure genius! Thank you so much! Looking forward to a Part 2!

[@StarshipAlves]

Very informative. I like that you can fire up all the stream stuff with one or two buttons.

[@whoabean]

These tips are still really handy 2 years on. Thank you

[@NateisJung]

Just a heads up for any MMO players that stream, F13-F24 is actually accessible via Shift+F1 through Shift+F12 (for example, Shift+F5 is F17). So if you have those setup for anything in the game, lookout for that.

[@markotesic]

Very useful video! Part 2 maybe? Thanks!

[@TheMiniaturesPaintbrush]

Really useful plug-ins to get the most out of my stream deck, thank you!

[@Logical19]

i cant tell you how many times ive used this video! thank you so much!!!!!

[@BenJammins]

Love the vids man, keep them coming!

[@Siltti]

332 likes and ZERO dislikes! You know you're doing things right from such a ratio. Keep up the good work!

[@EGTitusPlays]

Fantastic idea on the Hate Raid. I never thought about a multi action button. The simplest thing. Thanks

[@IAmTheAstralTraveler]

He earned the LIKE when he told me how to switch audio sources from headphones to speakers.

[@seanseanseanh]

That screen buffer moment got me real good.

[@Defrag]

😂

[@quahogconvo]

The window moving plugin and the panic button are both such great things to use. Thank you so much.

[@jawadsaadi]

Thanks man, the windows mover is a big deal , amazing how easy it solved a big issue for me

[@Sir_Lanceuhlot]

Changed my life with the multi-action and windows mover plug-in. Thank you! 🙌

[@Synovyx]

This is really cool. I don't stream, but I use my stream deck as a macropad and found some of your tips to be really useful. Keep up the good work

[@StreamGrowthMedia]

Love the windows mover feature. Too bad discord doesn't like being told what to do on my PC lol...

[@Nathansomething]

Maybe a second stream deck will fix it?

[@oldenhaller]

I move the discord through this all the time.

[@StreamGrowthMedia]

@@oldenhaller yeah it worked for a few weeks then just decided not to lol. It's on my to do list to figure it out.

[@oldenhaller]

@@StreamGrowthMedia Good luck man!

[@Chailotl]

Here's how you can get Discord to open up on the monitor you want: 1. Move it to the window you want 2. Make sure Discord *is not* fullscreened or maximized (it should be a window) 3. Close Discord from the system tray 4. Discord should now open on the monitor you want! 5. Optionally maximize Discord after opening it, then close from the system tray and reopen to make it remember the changes

[@MickeyGrant]

I love this! Part of my problem, is that I'm 72 but have done live satilite broadcast as both a producer, on-camera talent (especially from war zones) but all this is so new to me. I'm starting a show called DIARY OF A GONZO FILM MAKER. I'm going to be cutting to lots of "roll-in's from various movies I've made. That's the main thing I need from Elgato. I plan to use 2 of the incredible ZV E-10's and yes, I need Cam Control... will it work on Mac? I have so many questions and you're the best expert I've found.

[@aaronboggs5799]

This makes me happy - always keep learning! What's the latest on your show? Just searched for it and didn't find anything. I'd be interested to give it a watch.

[@Simlife101]

@Mickey Grant. Little tip. When asking a youtuber a question put @then there channel name so they see it as a direct message. As you can imagine when you have 1000s of subs and 100s of comments they won't read them all. Have a great day

[@MissKalunji]

Very nice video!! I incorporated a few that id idn't already know. Thank you!

[@JokersAndVenom]

Thank you so much. I am definitely going to be taking advantage of a couple of these. I already added some of them to my new stream deck

[@mrallardice88]

I have been looking into the stream deck this just makes me want it more! Great video! More if this please 🤙

[@seancasgamer]

I was using the paid iOS app for a few months to see if I'd REALLY use the Stream Deck. The app was a bit frustrating with it's Wifi connectivity so I just took the plunge on the Stream Deck - easily one of the best tech decisions I've made in a long time. I bought the XL and am VERY happy with it.

[@mrallardice88]

@@seancasgamer I can't see any downside to buying one, it looks to be a nice bit of kit to. Loupedeck looks nice to but I like the streamdeck for the buttons. What size did you buy?

[@immulti2691]

Got my deck a week ago, what a well timed video

[@ShadowUKTV]

This is exactly what I needed to see today!! I will definitely be implementing a lot of these tips into my own stream, thanks man and keep up the great work! 🙏

[@ChrisHudsonLLB]

thanks, a real insight into the uses - I just bought one bought had no real idea it was this powerful.

[@gray1sh.]

thanks thishelped alot, I've been thinking of buying one for my streams

[@GSXHeckler]

Thank you for this. I've had a stream deck for months, but pretty much use it in a basic way. This will make my life so much easier. Just subscribed to this channel, because I've watched the past couple of months and it's really been helpful in moving forward as a content creator in so many ways. Thank you for all the hard work and sharing your knowledge with us.

[@JackLyttle]

That raid plug-in is fantastic. Such a headache to raid, otherwise.

[@Stackali]

yeah but it creates a profile which you can't switch back to the other profiles once on it when using profile switcher.

[@kohkeepr1837]

This is wonderful information, I did have to slow it down to get it all lmao....thank you so much for this!

[@sleepii15]

This was super cool to watch, very informative.

[@REkzkaRZ]

Very interesting and entertaining - good combo! Props

[@RideTheTeacups]

Great ideas! I just ordered mine. Appreciate the insights.

[@DiMosHigh]

Nice I’ll be using the hot keys feature. Also thanks you’ve been dropping knowledge that’s helped me for a couple years now.

[@motherofnerdlings]

This was SUPER helpful! You should definitely make a part 2

[@naish0n]

Amazing Info! Gonna use a lot of these!!!

[@ViciousXUSMC]

For any features you wish you had that you don't you can expand the power of this device (or your keyboard, desktop, etc) 1000 fold just by integrating AHK or AutoIT Scripts. Some things can be improved, example the Window Position, rather than using a delay to wait for an application before moving the window, in AutoIT its as simple as ShellExecute() or Run() to open the application and then waiting with If ProcessExists() or WinWait() so it will be sub millisecond accurate without any raw delays, then you can add in error correction to close the process and re-open it should it hang, etc. I have used Automation like this for years, even when I was on the dev team for XSplit, and I just use keyboard hotkey combos or GUI's but I think I'll finally get one of these just for the pretty buttons lol. If you do not have the Twitch API ping yet, that can be something I look into making once I get mine.

[@ExecutionerO]

So many options here. Thank you for the video 📹

[@liamfoneill]

I have a GoXLR and find that rather than switching audio devices between speakers and microphone I just use the line out on the GoXLR to my speakers and have a dedicated fader for both headphones and microphone. I usually have one muted and exclusively use GoXLR to control everything. I had the setup with StreamDeck previously with Audio Switcher but find this new approach much simpler and even quicker.

[@staffsargegaming]

Excellent video! So many pro-tips!

[@stellarkoala]

Thanks for making this video! Super helpful!

[@KismetBP]

Great Tips. I use a bunch of these already & also use my stream deck for Effects during certain events like Sub Goals & such. I’m always trying to improve my stream. ❤️👍

[@Skigz]

Good video, informative. Learned some functions I didn't know my StreamDeck had

[@geekygreek7]

You are ...... amazing...... Thank you! I LOVE THE WINDOW RESIZE OPTION! Such a great video ty ty ty!!!

[@jourdo2k3]

This was amazing. I was already using some of these tools, but didn't even know the others existed. Thank you!

[@TechieM2]

Along with normal stream control stuff, I use the Advanced Launcher plugin to run Packet Sender with the appropriate options to change Input/Output mappings on my HDMI Matrix Switch. Along with my monitors, one of the outputs is an Atomos Connect 4k that is connected to my Gaming/Streaming PC as the capture source for my streaming. This allows me to quickly and easily capture any source on the HDMI Matrix Switch (including of course the Gaming PC output used for games).

[@bagsofclips]

This is a game changer thanks for the content! 🎒

[@chucryoviedo2970]

This is very good content. I appreciate the tips and the great examples you use in your channel.

[@No0ne._.]

Honestly, I'd love a video of all the things that should be considered when you have one of these and how to set them up properly and how to manipulate them. When I start streaming I really want one but they seem really complicated so an in depth walkthrough and explanation of how things work not just how to use them would be amazing.

[@YetiLyfChill]

Awesome video, would love to see a part 2 in the future

[@BlackBeard_Gamez]

Nice touch with the buffer.

[@stowgood]

This is a great video. I liked the counter and the replay saving buttons. I am sure the other stuff will become useful in the future too.

[@theadminders]

Very useful video. I never would have guessed it myself.)

[@lordMaroza]

Perfectly explained! Thank you!

[@pixelasm]

3:18 App volume device preference is an AWESOME tipp, or in other words: I was today years old when I learned you can predefine which input and output each software uses per default! Why is this so time and nerve saving? Often times I connect to a teams or teamspeak or what ever call and my inputs and outputs are all over the place, but hopefully not anymore :D

[@ronniekoomba922]

Another great video and guide. Thank you

[@CIN3MATIX_]

Incredible video-as always!

[@100TalkPodcast]

this was incredibly helpful, thank you

[@ahmedagbabiaka]

awesome video. one thing I do with my 'going live' button is make it a multi-action switch so that i have actions for stream ending like setting twitter name back, turning off studio lights and playing ending music.

[@Nearch_44]

Big thanks my guy. I just bought a stream deck and had no idea how to actually use it. So, this helped alot!

[@PUNKslots]

Awesome tips. Especially the 4k elgato part.

[@filthfreaker_og]

This was video was very useful. Thank you

[@hypertexthero]

Excellent tips, thank you! 🙏

[@georgemickel6608]

Holy cow that's great! Thanks for the vid

[@MBimmer]

Epic as usual. Thank you.

[@PyrrhP]

Awesome to see your channel's progress over the last few years. Thank you for the very useful content! Going to shop around for some Streamdecks. :D

[@JelleDrijver]

I see what you did there at 4:31 haha Nice one. ;-)

[@CaliLifeTCG]

Well explained thanks

[@oumac]

Love it

[@quinceeaster9915]

good looking out my guy!

[@Bowedilly]

The dropping frames .. well played lol.

[@Altered_Ghecko]

Thank you sir. Windows Mover is a godsend.

[@LenaKudryashenko]

Great tips. Thank you!

[@tomzu8848]

Love the multi action function, I sometimes forget that I mute mic on stream starting scene and brb scene. Made every scene change to be multi action that changes mic on or off so I won't forget that for some stupid reason. And with timers help even made multi action scene change with own "commercial" for some occasions.

[@Cipher_8]

I think you just sold me on buying a Elgato streamdeck. I was on the fence for the last 2 years actually and so far haven't purchased but even if I don't end up livestreaming as much I think they have a lot of functionality just for general PC usage to where i can warrant the purchase. The keybind thing for extended function keys 10:40 you showed off here is so useful.

[@ArashiKageTaro]

No cap, I literally bought one a week ago mainly because of this video. It arrived today and I started setting things up but got a bit overwhelmed because of the limitless options lol. Edit: Do it! You won’t be disappointed

[@themaniac5864]

now seelling part of my setup to get a stream deck

[@ottomartin4710]

Thank you so much for this!

[@Designsecrets]

Unsure if this is of any use to anyone, but my biggest grip with the stream deck is, not being able to repeat an action automatically (ie loop multi actions). To get around this I used the super macro (barRaider).....but the help files to use this are terrible. What you want to use is a sticky super macro, which will repeat until pushed again. I've set it to load the macro from a txt file, and use the check box that lets the macro complete on stop.....ie if it's half way through a macro, it'll complete it. I use alot of editing programs, with their own actions etc within the program. This is an example that I have loaded into the text file: {{CTRL}{SHIFT}{F2}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{CTRL}{S}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{RETURN}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{B}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{VARSET:Mask:\}} {{OUTPUT:Mask}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{CTRL}{SHIFT}{F12}} {{PAUSE:4000}} {{OUTPUT:Mask}} {{PAUSE:700}} {{CTRL}{TAB}} {{PAUSE:700}} ctrl shift f2 runs an action within the software program, pauses 700ms, saves the file, pauses again, b does another action.....for what ever reason the \ key opens up the windows menu, to get around this i set up a variable and outputted it and that worked.....a few more actions, then another tab (ie the image file is done, so it repeats the same action on the next image).......this took alot of time to work out, but I hope this helps other users.

[@CrxzyYT]

just got one, i got a couple Plugins like OBS bc i dont use streamlabs, twitch plugin, and some hardware info plugins. So far im loving it but havent had a chance to use it on stream yet.

[@spongiesponge6406]

Thank you so much for this! 😁 Would you consider making a short video on how to set the Weather on the Elgato Stream Deck? I can't seem to get the API settings right and very confusing... 😪

[@Deraco1]

Informative video sir! Also I think you do actually have those F keys (F13-25) You press and hold Shift and then the corresponding F1-12 key to generate the F13-24

[@theunkownmr.562]

how do you use wave link without a wave link mic? I can't get Wave Link to work

[@essex__rider]

Amazingly helpful!!! Thanks…

[@lilyeti]

this video is so good!

[@jason_davis]

Brilliant. Thanks!

[@whiskeysk]

briliant, thank you very much!

[@Grennixi]

11/10! Thank you :)