What Can I Do With Elgato Stream Deck?

In this video, we go over some of the ways you can use Elgato Stream Deck to take your content to the next level.
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[@BandiPat]

Most companies would probably try to exaggerate just how much everyone absolutely needs their products. Elgato comes along and goes "You don't need a stream deck, but it is a helpful little tool" I have some mad respect for that.

[@Meme_lord921]

312 likes and no replies let me fix that

[@CollinVl1]

2 years and 2 comments...

[@BDSNAM]

@@Meme_lord921wawaaa as aaa❤

[@FluxYTcodm]

I am here for the 3rd comment. I need help. I am total noob at streaming….

[@FatherManus]

I like how this guy covers his company's product like a content creator would.

[@danhallas3546]

I clicked on the video thinking it was going to be a product review of the steam deck but instead I was thrown a bunch of hand gestures and arm movements. By the end of the video I was thinking “damn this dude sure does a lot of hand gestures” I wonder if it’s a byproduct of using the steam deck? Dude reminds me of a car salesman 😆

[@hippohippo9344]

@@danhallas3546 sounds like you didn't listen. I had no idea what a stream deck was before watching this video but now i do. He was pretty clear with what it does and how it functions

[@TheGreyMan.]

@@hippohippo9344 Same. I hadn't heard of it. I was looking at games online from a local franchise and saw this at the bottom of screen and googled it. I'm no content creator but this looks really useful for creators after watching this video.

[@PolyMathWannaBe62]

He seems very intelligent but I still don't understand most of what he said. I'm Mr ADHD, though.

[@FocusFanatic43]

“Alt Tabbing” to switch stream scenes... I felt that...

[@cyanleafgd]

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[@Parak8nocare]

@@cyanleafgdholy. You play gd? If so name every list demon including legacy.

[@HeyokiaaTwitchGaming]

@@Parak8nocareLOL name every top 1 in the past 5 years

[@Mikey6048]

Just got my 32 key Deck. And blown away with it. I need a tutorial on the Multi Function setup. I don't truly grasp how to set that up.

[@pavel5163]

Mhm, yes, no one cares!!

[@eve6523]

@@pavel5163 Not nice, Doc. Give him painkillers.

[@Gabriel-xc6rx]

TheBadD0CT0R well he got 17 likes and u got 0 so its clear to see...

[@naveen5126]

@@Gabriel-xc6rx now he liked his own comment to make himself feel better lmao

[@Gabriel-xc6rx]

@@naveen5126 yessir lmao

[@tectomes]

Hi, I'm here for my Steam Deck reservation.

[@Bendigo1]

Add an 'r' to steam.

[@Llamu]

lol same

[@christinabauer2212]

Lol, i thought this Vid was about the "Steam Deck" not a "Stream Deck"

[@Bendigo1]

@@Llamu steam+r=stream.

[@Bendigo1]

@@Llamu i know. It was a terrible joke.

[@bullet4myvalentine]

He’s so good at explaining..

[@salpertia]

He's very good at reading a teleprompter too

[@itscharlie0110]

I really like this video, you are not telling me how much I need this, you are directly and honestly answering my question. I love how you speak as though you are just a streamer reviewing this and not an employee of the company. Thank you!

[@TheBillyNikolaou]

I am going to need to know how to do these things. KZbin tutorials? The 30second record and edit / upload. The 15 second instant replay. Omg i’m buying this

[@mikey1sdf761]

Fantastic video. I’ve been watching other streamers and I kept hearing about Streamdeck, and not quite understanding what all the hype was about? Now I get it and I’m super excited to start using one myself. Thanks for sharing!

[@unsaltedhoagie8484]

“Dependable” is tough to say it about it for me a lot of times some buttons don’t work until I reopen the software

[@talia_sherif]

I just got this and I was blown. I am very proud of Elgato for doing this.

[@RandyHanley]

You always make amazing videos. Always to-the-point and super helpful!

[@liveheretic]

Appreciate you taking the time to make this video. For an intro it helped me want to learn more.

[@Michael64633]

It would be nice if we could save our custom stream deck buttons and share them with others or post them on the Stream Deck Creator for others to use...Just a thought>

[@ZeranZeran]

Wallpaper Engine has this through Steam, anyone can submit a video wallpaper and download it from another user. Weird that they didn't do that by default.. it seems like something that they should've thought of.

[@pden94]

Its not just my stream controller, its my computer/room controller. I use it to open programs turn on lights etc but now I'm working from home I even have actions set up for work purposes. 10/10 would recommend.

[@AntagonisticAltruist]

Funny you say that, I don't stream and have no intention of ever streaming, but I'm here exactly because I want to see how useful it could be in my WFH setup for things not related to streaming

[@geekthefreak4203]

I love my stream deck and honestly dont know what i would do with out it now it saves so much time on so many different things and also helps quick actions while i'm live

[@myvideoguy]

BRILLIANT DESCRIPTIONS and REAL WORLD EXAMPLES!!!! 6:12 This description has just SOLD me!! LOVE the AUTOMATION with MultiActions YOU are describing!!! I could also use and iPad and your apps for this BUT I LOVE tactile buttons just like on your physical Stream Decks. Thanks buddy!!

[@beaubath2537]

wow i never really knew it had the multi function ive just recently been considering getting one so im watching this and to see that with one button it can pretty much shoot off a tweet,launch all the programs you need and run whatever else youve linked to that multi function is nothing short of awesome and handy!

[@ZeranZeran]

Can't all of this be achieved by writing a batch file on Windows and clicking it once? I think even some Chrome Extensions do this. Not trying to hate at all here, just bringing this up for someone looking for a cheaper alternative

[@ionryan]

This is awesome. Thank you for the thorough overview.

[@ronwess]

Great 👍 video thanks for this it really helped I just picked up a stream deck yesterday and I just learned about it a few days ago (“ Excited about the creativity that’s about to happen (“

we need more tutorials like this and deepers explanations with examples.... This video is so cool, I have been looking at Elgato devices for a few months and it was a very confusing theme to know if this device would be helpfull to my streamings (because I make webinars, I dont stream gameplays), but in this video I saw some examples that absolutely is a YES. I need this device. But I have a question, it works with zoom cloud meetings as good as it runs with twitch, OBS or other streaming platforms?

[@wcraft555]

I bought 3 of these. One for my son, which he uses to quickly set intro/outro vids for his game recordings. One for me personally, which i use for games like EVE Online (best controller ever for quickly changing ships and setting up new actions for that ship). And one for my office laptop, which i use to quickly pull up vendor sites, make auto replies and e-mails, auto-transactions, and open other office programs and have them already ready for what I usually need them for. I also set up a scheme for controlling Personus Studio One 4 Pro, because I do multi-channel audio editing for bands on the side. Best tool ever! :-)

[@jackeroo75]

William Craft hey you have any tutorials for how to use it for productivity?

[@RayInTheCity]

nice work just got it for my twitch stream as well ! thank you!

[@livesportsvideo]

I use mine to control a very simple yet efficient way to add text scores, timers and graphic overlays to Rugby Games that I record live and add the information as overlays which is then ouput to screens in the club. Certain keys will drop in a graphic layer that I created in Photoshop and has been assigned to display or not. It works like a charm. It also looks the business when all setup. The supporters love it and we are to my knowledge the only amatuer club that does this live in our league.

[@myawesomerealtor]

make a video on this please

[@Kuehn00b]

I really wish u guys do some in-depth tutorials for the multiactions like that "save gameplay - render in vegas - upload to twitter" - thingy. ^^

[@MrPoppaCap]

I was going to ask if anyone has a tutorial for Davinci Resolve

[@jelanistowers267]

Well the main focus of the video was showing why StreanDeck is useful and it's benefits not a tutorials of how to do certain things. There are plenty of tutorials on KZbin that show how to do those things.

[@InnermanArts]

@@jelanistowers267 fax

[@c35negreterodriguezmaurici13]

Where can I find this handy tutorials?

[@robertmoran6004]

If someone figures this out let me know!! lol

[@TheMrjonv]

thank you so much! Awesome job explaining what we can do with it. I am buying one Lord willing!

[@Dnitems]

Can you post a tutorial on how you were able to make a multiaction into fully editing a video?! Please! Thank you!

[@Alexandra-Rex]

I do hope direct integration with Discord is coming.

[@TheBlackDiamond24]

id like to add to this discord and twitch for voice chats to communicate with the community while being live and using the deck to control options. im trying to help my uncle utilize this for when he DJ's. hes trying to lauch a DJ stream so i told him about elgato streamdeck as i love mine. so discord youtube twitch chat integration with the deck while streaming live would be great. the idea of connecting to discord with mobile stream to twitch and be able to chat with viewers too. that would be cool unless this can be done and i dont know about it yet.

[@BossManSays]

There's a plug in you can download.

[@bumpyJake]

if u want to be able to mute/deafen discord with stream deck i would HIGHLY recommend the discord mute/deafen plugin by fred emmott , works amazing

[@mesacake]

Discord's trash, use www.guilded.gg

[@AytiHD]

@@mesacake lmao noone is going to use some new shit one when discord is and always will be on top, put teamspeak into the ground didnt they?

[@benforster3537]

Use my Streamdeck XL as a button box for iRacing to control different in car functions and set pit stop changes.

[@vesaruusunen5685]

I wish you would make integrations with MS office -package. I bought Strem deck to be used in everyday office work. It's helpful there too. For example for accounting I have first and last day of each month as a key. And in Excel I made a button that adds new row and copies there infromation from the row above.

[@Housestationlive]

my favorite action is the slow motion instant replay. it avoid me the tedious work of editing, but accomplishing that withing obs was a whole week of understanding. i was about to give up when i found the way to do it. and i will probably produce one tutorial or two about it.

[@VEXBARD]

What it cannot do ? that's the right question ... I LOVE IT

[@harrison3158]

This really helped me thank you so much! I and going to order one someday :)

[@thejohnsaye]

I'm disabled, with limited use of my hands. I use my stream deck to do key combos and gaming keystrokes. It's a lifesaver.

[@elgato]

Glad to hear it. 💙

[@henrihelvetica5835]

There's such a big emphasis on the gaming side here - and I get it. Although I feel I know I can use this, which there was a video that covered how this could improve say - the online webinar broadcast. Like having animated transitions between presenters, like real TV etc... Anyhow, thx for the info!

[@joeborsch5137]

Yes! Not just for gaming

[@PeafrogSims]

You can set up transitions pretty easily through OBS (if that's what you're using). Just search for "creating stinger transitions" or something like that :D and then you could use the Streamdeck to go from scene to scene of different presenters and the stinger transition will happen automatically anyway :D

[@CraftnBuild223]

I just got a brand-new Stream Deck Mini for Christmas and so far, it's great. It's an easy, simple software to get used to. My only question/ thing I have been stuck on is how to app a to the buttons such as Minecraft and other apps that are not websites.

[@DJxD3vZ]

With some changes to the form factor, or rear mounting brackets, this would also be a godsend for simulation gaming or as a more multi-function multimedia control panel. The software is already there to support all of these things, the hardware just needs some QOL for alternative mounting options. Hell, you could set it up as a midi controller.

[@MyAramil]

Id say get a 3d printer(if you don't have one) then make a mount for other options

[@roberts3942]

Got a Stream Deck for my birthday. Only wish I had gotten it five years ago. Great tech product and great gift.

[@elgato]

We hope you enjoy it. 😎

[@humanusludens21]

Woooow, shure seems like a very COOL tool for my Digital projects!!! THANKS : )

[@igorsenayoutube]

Once you go Deck you never go back lol In all seriousness, stream deck is one of the most useful pieces of tech you can get. All you need is imagination on how to implement it. I need to get one soon. P.S. One of the things missing in the whole elgato setup is an update for the game capture software to allow vst plugins. That would be amazing if you guys made it happen and it would solve so many routing issues when having real time audio processing. I don´t know on mac but on windows, when using ASIO its a pain to make it work.

[@TheArboristPT]

Looking forward to using this in my streams

[@5elect5creen]

I’m really interested in the Sony Vegas short cut that uploads to Twitter ! (I use adobe but I’m sure it would work the same.) is there a tutorial ?

[@5elect5creen]

Any luck on a tutorial?

[@GenerlAce]

@@5elect5creen same. I'm struggling to find a tutorial on how to set up this multiaction.

[@aonangthailandboattours4757]

export to file and upload in a browser .. why do the new generation need share buttons it just helps share more data about you as to how you uploaded and with what. Dont give them the data. sony vegas will get info about how much users share their content to twitter.. for free.

[@Lt.Shineysides89]

I'm 100% not interested in ever streaming BUT these have so much functions that i could think of a lot of ways to use it! seriously considering one mostly to prevent me having to back out of games to do stuff.

[@derkhedemann5606]

the elgato stream deck is not only useful for streaming. wall I also use it in the home studio when I record a voice over, so I can easily switch to another app or plugin. only you have to set it in manually

[@chaabraaah5823]

I just bought mine. I work for a video game company and it's gonna help me a lot with multi tasking.

[@acholbrook1363]

Got my MK2 streamdeck arriving tomorrow cannot wait!!

[@Llamu]

Cant wait to use a stream deck on a steam deck

[@laurentp89]

I like that he doesn't try to BS that it is this indispensable thing, but a really cool tool, good job.

[@KNasGames]

Thank you for explaining this awesome device!

[@elgato]

Glad it was helpful. 🙌

[@Rozo_bozo17]

this stream deck seems awesome I was considering getting one before watching this Vid but now I feel like I need one.

[@MrFree-vj8qj]

You prob dont

[@Rozo_bozo17]

@@MrFree-vj8qj Idk lol, but I did get one and has upgraded the ease of my streams 10fold

[@aaronlarue7987]

@@Rozo_bozo17 I have a question about this. Can you launch games with the Stream Deck? Like could you just hit one of the buttons and a game will launch?

[@Rozo_bozo17]

@@aaronlarue7987 I think you can if you use a program that makes a key launch a game because the stream deck can also do hotkeys with custom pictures

[@mortensrensen624]

Do you have a video guide of the multi action with the 30 second video edit to twitter work flow? Definitely interested in more multi action videos 👍

[@TheArtisticFox2]

just bought the 15 key version, get it beginning of next month, looking forward to it.

[@Fireatwilltwitch]

Just bought one a few minutes ago, can't wait to use it

[@harooooon]

I wish I had money

[@Jhoannyy]

Thank you so much for this info! I've had mines for years but I haven't been using it to it's potential and there were some great ideas !

[@crimpy13]

I want one of these so bad I just started streaming on KZbin a couple of weeks ago.

[@saadesigner07]

I use mine for graphic design. Saves so much time!

[@ZhadTheRad]

"The possibilities are endless" Absolutely. I've seen stream decks in uni classrooms, used for Zoom meetings

[@MyAramil]

so I started running TTRPG's on roll20, currently have a few games I run and I just ordered my own stream deck to help run the game or activate the macros. Can also see myself setting up buttons for various games as well ( I don't see myself streaming really)

[@swiftigoth]

Loving my Stream Deck for roll20, foundry VTT, and Discord. It's already been useful and I've only had it 2 days!

[@resofactor]

Really is a great product! Other types of Switchers like this on old analog gear would've cost a fortune!

[@danoelker1144]

Man I really love the idea of that instant replay ability. How on earth can I do that to add to my stream deck software?

[@tonyturbo13]

I use mine all of the time. Please fix the latest update. I installed it and it made the Stream Deck completely useless. All of the icons on the keys were gone and pressing them did nothing and also, the software would not even open after the update. Had to uninstall the software, redownload it and reinstall after manually deleting the leftover files after the uninstall and it installed just fine. You guys make awesome products and I'm sure this will get fixed quickly. Just wanted to share this in case anyone else has experienced similar issues after installing the latest update.

[@ZeHxraTv_599]

Best Explanation,.. couldnt have been explained any better than this. I'M SOLD!

[@siberkrokodil4150]

Thnx for this video it really helpt me out

[@d-nik4292]

Long Time i thought nobody needs a fkn Stream deck, the more i work with it the better it gets. The Hotkeys just function as they should and the little dynamic icon helps to keep a Overview ofter the Status of a App without having the Window active on the Monitor!

[@Nic606]

Great video thanks. What Mic are you using? It’s sounds great

[@danielbellan79]

Where do i find those wallpapers/Screensavers in the Background? Nice Video!

[@Tboyrr]

This guy us soo good at explaining. And now I'm about 2 buy the 32 key

[@MRRANDOM1]

Thanks for sharing very helpful 💯🤝

[@michaelpoczynek]

Amazing product thanks!

[@thebrooklyngardenclub225]

Ok this is amazin. Reminds me of the first time I learned a little bit of Action Script , but a lot easier.

[@ReusableRocket]

i dont even stream but honestly i kinda want a stream deck for things like muting or deafening on discord, an OBS record button alternative, and maybe some lights if I ever get any

[@CarlAnthonyTV]

Your vids are great... just a little constructive criticism and you don't need much of that, but I'd EQ your mic audio with attenuating down the frequencies between about 550Hz to 250Hz or thereabouts. The voice is pretty muddy or quacky sounding in these vids. Maybe bump up EQ at about 2K. The info is top notch and I really like Elgato!

[@LanceDarby]

I am running my original 15 button deck and 3 32 button XL decks, I wish they made a larger deck fo my sound cart.

[@adamkhan2007]

Can you do a review of the two photography lights in the background please? Also share a link where to buy, thanks 👍

[@yassersaeed2010]

Thanks for a great video. I am just wondering about the part in the time 6:13 were you automated the import of a video into Vegas Pro, changed the aspect ratio and then rendered it .. all with a single click on the Stream Deck!! Would you please share some information on how you did that? Also since you are a Vegas Pro user like me, do you have a specific icons for Vegas Pro to be used in my Stream Deck XL?

[@Romantrend]

thank you for providing me a break down!

[@JoueLaLa]

6:10 Could you do a tutorial for that part? Being able to cut then edit then send to Twitter would be fantastic :) Thanks

[@BlooJayB]

i need to figure out how to do the Sony Vegas trick, that's so useful

[@HDMIxCHIEFS]

Does anyone have a tutorial on how to do the edit/upload button he does at 6:13 ? That is absolutely sick and would be so convenient to have.

[@KumaSan66]

Hello, great video, which model would you recommend on a noob just starting out using Ecamm for video production, interviews, etc. 15 button or 32 button? thank you

[@Crybaby-Media]

It’s nice when a company that produces its own lights , still allows functionality with other brands . Apple and Nintendo could take notes on that lol

[@jagerreal]

You should make a bundle for a microphone an d webcam hooked up to the deck.

[@MrDill]

How do you do that multi use?!? I would like to take a 15 sec clip and upload it to socials!

[@gegguli34]

He talks about that he has multi action set so that it makes him a clip of last 30 secs of gameplay, edits it and ships it to twitter... been just wondering what do yo need to do so that I could set it for myself too?

[@doodystreams]

Never thought i needed one until I got the Streamdeck Xl on sale. Its worth it. My advice -If you can, buy the XL. For additional $60, Those additional 17 keys make a huge difference.

[@ZeranZeran]

I really want one of these, but I have no real use for it, and would only use it as a soundboard to mess with people in games and on phonecalls, lol. Probably better that I hold off. Really cool idea though, and great review.

[@GeronimoBlack76]

Okay, two things, who makes the two small softboxes behind you and the other is, who makes the triangular light in the setup example you had?

[@willdatsun]

I would be interested in getting one of these to use as a sample playback interface.. like a soundboard for live FX, with logos or text on the buttons, what would be the best PC software to do this sample playback with?

[@DishonestTrack6]

I wish there was an option to use the soundboard function on Consoles as well.

[@MinisterOfGuam]

When are we going to see integration with LIFX?

[@NinjaAZ]

Does streamdeck work for youtube live streams or instagram the same way it works for games?

[@mimitendo2906]

Ahh okay okay, I'm sold! I really wanna get one!

[@MinisterOfGuam]

Where can I buy your light stand at 2:46, reminds me of old time cinema

[@robertfeal-martinez3065]

I've watched numerous 'how to videos' on Stream Deck and not one has said how I can capture an in game mouse click to a stream deck key. I flight sim and there are buttons on things like the autopilot that obviously use buttons activated using the mouse. I would like to do this in stream deck. I can do it using Easyclicks & macros would like to have just one device for all.

[@kayotic8303]

Dude this is so cool

[@soireegreave]

I always have someone coming in to ask me things while I'm recording or live so this would be useful to have to mute/unmute real fast LOL. Not sure if I want to go for the mini or the full one...how often do people use all the keys?

[@LanceDarby]

I use a XL for my sound cart that plays on my GOXLR

[@itzanopinion]

Your stream deck even gets used in online sim racing as a button box...and it's pretty sweet IMHO! :-)

[@MP-wp8cu]

Amazing. Does anyone know how he did the clip/edit/post function at 6:10 ? would be a huge help

[@Chris-xo2rq]

Can the buttons be made context sensitive so that they switch what they show and do depending on the foreground window? I'm thinking for gaming you could customize the buttons for each game and when you launch the game the button-set will change automatically for that game.