Why PROs use Trackball Mice in a Studio? Are they Worth it?

[@ArloTarr]

So one thing to consider. I’m a Board Certified Pedorthist. I can make custom orthotics for your shoes. If I make an orthotic for you what I’m doing is shifting pressure. The orthotic can give relief but the force is still there so you may eventually develop other issues. So short term there is relief. Long term maybe other problems. I think the same with mouse? Mice? Haha get a new mouse it’s shifting pressure. Pressure is still there. Just going somewhere else. So I think variety is the key. The longer you use any apparatus the more pressure issues arise. Something to consider. Love your channel Chris. You’ve taught me a TON! Thank u -Arlo

[@mixdownonline]

Can't go wrong with variety on this. Thanks for your input on this :-)

[@rayr268]

I had to deal with serious issues. Doc said "acute" something , but basically it was repetitive stress in the wrists , elbows, etc. I finally figured out exactly what you said. I use the Magic Mouse, Magic pad, Trackman, Thumbballs and now I am buying this. I change them out as a repetitive injury starts to peak up. Its the only thing that worked for me. Someone who works on the computer and switches over to playing on the other computer all night.

[@94D33M]

So 4 months normal trackball (the one where you use thumb to move ball), 4 months normal, 4 months this above one?

[@pandapv]

this is wrong and frankly bad advice. using a mouse strains your wrist in a unique way that a trackball will not. I have RSI from mice and have been using trackballs for years. I have no issues with them. When I switch back to a mouse my symptoms come back immediately.

[@ArloTarr]

@@pandapv sorry you’re having that issue from the mouse.

[@DerekParcher]

Hey Chris, I've been using the Kensington trackball for almost 25 years. Originally I use the Kensington trackball Pro but later moved into the Bluetooth version late last year. It is by far the most superior product that I have ever found. I'm so happy that you had the opportunity to find it and appreciate it the way I do. It has never let me down and until it ever does, I shall sing its praises. I've had both hands operated on for carpal tunnel syndrome as I played wheelchair sports for 30+ years so I do recognize the pain you went through. Congratulations on finding the Kensington Way.

[@guitar8617]

Been Kensington Trackball user for a couple years now, totally has saved my wrist and it has made my audio and video editing so much faster over time. Totally agree with it hard to go back to regular mouse now.

[@magicmulder]

Same. Cured my wrist issues, and the other bonus is I can just put it on my MIDI keyboard and control Cubase from there if I want since it doesn't matter what surface it rests on, unlike a mouse.

[@jacksp8de]

I have one but I actually put it up to save space because I use a trackpad and I had them both on my desk. I love the apple trackpad because of the pinch to zoom feature and being able to swipe through different screens among other things but this video makes me want to give the trackball a try again

[@Gr8Success]

i have the kensington slimblade for about 8 years . as you said , at first you feel like throwing it on the window if you come from a regular mouse ... but in a few weeks you get used to it and now i prefer it next to regular mice ! i'm not even paid to promote this product for kensington ! IT IS NOT A GAMING MOUSE , its pretty clunky for gaming but its great for internet browsing and CAD work and VIDEO SOUND editing .i really look into getting the new wireless version ! i like the BIG BALL!

[@ElliottMoo]

Like you, I moved to a trackball due to wrist pain, and that cleared up the problem 100%. Still going strong 10 years later. Always used the Kensington Expert mouse. but just ordered the Slimblade Pro, so excited to see how that compares.

[@ElliottMoo]

Update for anyone following along at home. Finally got the Slimblade Pro, there seems to have been a stock shortage last month. Right out of the box I hated it, slow movements were jumpy and not responsive and not as accurate as the Expert Mouse I was used to. But found a firmware update to fix the issue and is now accurate and working as expected. I'm surprised the new firmware isn't loaded on the trackball from the factory. Maybe this issue only affects a small number of units? I do enjoy the scroll mechanism of the Slimblade, but going between the Expert Mouse and the Slimblade on the different computers I use, I do sometimes do the wrong scroll movement at 1st. The same problem as if you are switching between Mac and PC's with the Ctrl and Command keyboard shortcuts. I am still getting used to the shape of the Slimbade after using the Expert Mouse for 10+ years, It is quite smooth and slippery and lower profile compared to the Expert Mouse but feel like it's just something I'll get used to over time.

[@hannibalhector3719]

I’m glad it worked out for you. I tried a trackball mouse and it was absolute hotdog water even after the learning curve. The tendons in my hand started to mess up. Switched to the MX Master from Logitech and my god was it the best thing ever lol.

[@LoerdNoerd]

Switched to a trackball after developing chronic wrist pain because I'm editing a lot of death metal drummers who think they can play blast beats. It's still flaring back up every now and then and I'm currently retraining to use my left hand at my day job and only right hand for music stuff but it's gotten much better since I made the switch. I'm barely 30 which is not a good time to already have crippling chronic pain in my hands when I need to use mice both for my day job and for my second job.

[@FrederickBeats]

Dayum, this is so awesome and futuristic.

[@BSIII]

I make beats and I have a serious problem with my wrist and hand pain when I used a mouse (I even use a ergonomic mouse and still have issues). It's so bad that it hurts within just 10 minutes, and I think it's a big reason why I haven't been making music. This is exactly the review for this mouse I was looking for! I'm definitely getting one now!! Thank you.

[@xXValomatXx]

I work with a Kensington trackball at my workspace - a huge broadcaster here in Germnany. Most of the Nuendo functions are bound to keyboard shortcuts anyway - so I love the trackball, once you get used to it, it's super fast, almost no movement with your "mousearm". it's really great if you do the same steps in post production all the time. In my own Music-Studio I use a normal mouse... and feel no disadvantages. It's a bit more "movement-intense" but also a little bit more precise. So I use both and can't complain about one or the other.

[@NRSoundDesign]

I use Nuendo too, and was thinking about purchasing a trackball. Can you move the cursor with the trackball? like scrub the timeline. I work with video for movies and game audio and it's the main thing that is holding me back from buying one

[@xXValomatXx]

Hey, of course. You can move the cursor over the entire timeline. Just like a mouse. There is no difference in function. Only in handling. But it's totally up to you, how you setup your Trackball in Nuendo. @@NRSoundDesign

[@mikemccormick1624]

I had pains in my neck and shoulders from spending so much time working with Cubase. After a while I decided that if I was going to continue I would have to make my workspace more ergonomic. In addition to getting a decent chair (also very important) I went with the Kensington Slimblade. Like you, it took a while to get used to but I have never looked back. The pain in my neck and shoulders is gone and I am able to work more comfortably than before. I do have both the Kensington Expert and Slimblade track balls and I like the Slimblade the best. Thanks for another great video!

[@mixdownonline]

That's great, thanks for your comment!

[@regaudieguillaume]

I bought the same you had, on your recommendation, last year. I WANTED to love it. I have worked with it in Cubase for about 2 weeks, and ended completely unable to move my hand for 1 week after that. The effort it took me to move that ball to get one side to another, it killed my hand. Maybe I will try again one day...

[@mixdownonline]

Sorry about that. Maybe it's just not for you...Not everyone like these type of mouses

[@-musiclee-]

Chris. I recommend. Steer Mouse software. Way more powerful than Kensington’s. I use this SteerMouse to change my scrolling from vertical To scroll horizontal on my timeline in Logic and Pro Tools. Huge help to edit and move around my session.

[@PriscillaChandler-k2f]

I have arthritis in my hands, particularly thumb and forefinger. I've used Kensington trackball mouse for a few years and it's great!! So comfortable, no hurting fingers. May be buying update with scroll wheel. Also great not having to move a mouse across the desk.

[@GrumpyGr3g]

I have normal mouse + trackpad atm, but I always wondered to get a trackball one. I like track pad, can do some good things with to navigate on the comp, just miss some shortcuts as you showed with the Kensington software. This get my attention and I'll probably plan to get one soon!

[@jonathanwingmusic]

Been using that exact trackball for years. In fact onto my second one after a move. As a Mac user I actually kind of generally prefer my Magic Trackpad which allows me to do gestures and is whisper quiet (and otherwise same benefits of wrist health + saving space), but the reason I keep the trackball around is simply most DAWs apart from Logic don't support the Magic Trackpad very nicely. I mean the trackpad will function in let's say Cubase and PT, but the experience is subpar. So I'm a kind of crazy person, with both the trackpad and trackball on my desk and I switch them out on a regular basis haha! But yeah, I don't think I could ever do a regular mouse again, especially after all these years.

[@MrPauldrb]

Hello Chris, je viens juste d'acheter la trackball kensington et je dois dire que la prise en main n'est pas évidente, mais après quelques jours ça va mieux. Un atout important est la "customization" pouvoir définir chaque action des boutons est super. Merci Chris, tes conseils sont toujours de premier choix!

[@bikesandbeats4693]

I use an Apple Magic Trackpad. Same stationary nature. I don’t think I could ever give up the gestures but the trackball has always peaked my curiosity.

[@thisusedtobemyrealname7876]

At 43 years old, my right shoulder decided that using a normal mouse is a no go. Currently doing mobility exercises to rehabilitate it but having a trackball mouse to not cause it more strain during the healing process is a godsend!

[@AliAlZayer]

😂😂 absolutely dear Chris. after I got used to it. I never ever think to go back. It is funny story I saw my uncle use it several times he told me, when you use it you will fall in love with it . when I tried using it in his studio always I failed to like it for 2 years, until I decided to jump on it

[@olsonspeed]

Trackball mice are also the standard for most CAD. I have been using a Kennsington Expert Mouse since they were first offered, rocking the Slimblade now. Other than cost I don't understand why more people haven't switched over to the far superior trackball.

[@larsandersen2757]

Got the Kensington trackball mouse a couple of weekend ago, and am still learning. Have also assigned combination click to open/close the lower zone in Cubase.

[@fencore]

Yes! love my Expert mouse wired trackball. At first I thought about going wireless as I've always try to do, but since this thing is not meant for portability, went wired and the convenience of not having to care about charging was a great addition. Regards!

[@mixdownonline]

Great to hear!

[@peterelfman]

Great video! I've been using trackballs for literally decades. I also identify as a Kensington Shill. That said, I'd like to add a few notes as an addendum to the video. 1. Kensington Mouseworks is great when it works, but I have noticed with version 3 that it's unstable and when it crashes, it actually disables mouse function, even with a built-in trackpad on a laptop. The only way I've figured out how to get it back is to reboot the computer. I'm trying to figure out how to get around this issue. 2. The sensor on the scroll ring SUCKS. I currently own multiple Kensington trackballs, one with a mechanical wheel and one with the sensor, and I find using the sensor very frustrating, as it does not track my movements 1 to 1. Other people's mileage may vary. 3. Dust collects on the optical sensors beneath the ball, this is true. NEVER USE YOUR FINGER TO CLEAN THEM, though, you can deposit body oils onto them, which messes with their functionality over time. It's recommended to use an air duster, and/or a microfiber cloth to clean them when necessary. You can tell when it's time to clean them; the dust creates friction against the ball, making it more difficult to manipulate. 4. I agree, portability can be an issue for the 4 button trackballs, however there are hard-shell cases available. They do take up a decent amount of space but they make traveling with the trackball safer for the unit for sure. I have a case for each of my units. With all that said, I've own multiple models of Kensingtons, and I found they last a pretty long time, and I haven't had a reason to switch to another brand yet, even with the issues I mentioned.

[@MadNoisy]

Thanks for sharing this 🤘

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

I love my Kensington expert mouse! I use it with steermouse software and I created some awesome quick keys on the buttons to speed up drum editing. I wouldn't go back to the old mouse ever. 👍🏻

[@mixdownonline]

Join the club! :-)

[@-musiclee-]

Streamline. Me too. I use SteerMouse. To change my scrolling to horizontal. No up and down. Unless I use shift. I pretty much reversed it. So in Pro Tools or Logic. My scroll. On Slimblade Moves timeline. Left right. Love it

[@TheGarageRecordingSC]

@@-musiclee- Yeah brother, steer mouse is awesome!! I use it for drum editing. I have it set up where I drop the cursor just in front of the transient, hit the upper left button and in one click it makes a breakpoint, tabs over to the transient, and deletes that little clip. Then I highlight the audio to the right of the cut, and click my upper right button, which then shifts it to the closer grid marker and then fills in the audio. Drum editing is so much faster now!!

[@bitbotrecords]

Nice one, just ordered it ❤😂

[@tribe60hz]

How do you click ans drag something on the trackball?

[@Ben-bf4gn]

click whichever button is assigned to 'select', move the selected thing to where you want, and release the select button.

[@hotdubtime]

Hi! Could you please tell me what buttons do you use for navigation? I normally press middle button and drag the mouse around the project window in any directions.. and what about this trackball?

[@tgard007]

Thanks so much for the video! Very well done and informative for all levels of use. I run a production house, and small suggestion to set your camera in manual focus with a medium aperture (f/4 min) if you have enough light and you won't have to worry about focus breathing in your final vid on ACam. Keep doing great work!

[@npinero1]

ELECOM makes some great trackballs. I have the HUGE for home and the DEFY on the road. They've never failed me.

[@mixdownonline]

That's good to know, never tried them!

[@Sizaru-san]

I can confirm this. Elecom Huge user here. Super comfy device. Now I'm looking for a second trackball and I think Slimblade Pro will be the right choice.

[@LucaRossoDeVita]

Having a crowdy desktop just as yours seems to be, a trackball for me is mandatory and after 4 years of use I can say I would never come back to "normal" mouse controller.

[@scorpionleader1967]

I'm in the market for a trackball mouse. Wrist problems BIG factor. Thanks for this video to get me thinking about it.🥰

[@mixdownonline]

You're welcome!

[@NONFamers]

I bought my first PC in 1994, and I swear that I have never used a regular mouse for any significant length of time - I have always, as in since 1994, used trackballs for all my computer work, occasionally enhanced by a Wacom pen-and-pad.

[@MrRichard1280]

Love mine. Got both kinds. These are really nice for folks with impaired hands.

[@Leo.Brodie]

Thanks for this video. I have the older version of the same model where in order to scroll, you rotate the ball instead of swiping along the rim. Yours looks much easier! I switched from a regular mouse because like you I was getting carpal tunnel. I think it was because in order to move the mouse across the screen I had to lift it over and over. My carpal tunnel healed when I switched. Thanks also for reminding about the four "buttons". I haven't been taking full advantage of those.

[@mixdownonline]

Glad it helped you out as it did for me, that's pretty cool! Thanks for your comment!

[@_BangDroid_]

According to Kensington website and every other recent review, the SlimBlade Pro Wireless still uses twist to scroll. I'm guessing the side of his finger was touching the ball causing it to rotate on the Z axis, the same as twist.

[@Leo.Brodie]

@@_BangDroid_ Thanks! I'm trying it now sliding my finger along the outside of the ball and it works. I guess I've been doing it wrong. I'll have to get used to this new way.

[@johnpaullennon1199]

Join me in asking Kensington to add both diagonal Left and Right hand button short cuts as well as two directional shortcuts to the scroll wheel for editing. Thanks. You can find the mouse ball product feedback page on there site.

[@jay-rus4437]

Just got this to try with my flight sim. Keeping it in one spot is a huge plus

[@steinwaygoat]

Well, got me interested…and your great laugh out loud moment: “…my coffee cup warmer….” 😂. Btw, LOVE the reference to Breaking Bad. Dave Porter is so great!

[@stutty1400]

I have used a trackball for about the last 6 years or so. I would never go back to a "normal" mouse. I have just bought the Logitech M575 and it is extremely great value. The same kind of Software as you showed Chris, but the trackball is (imo) much more comfortable to use, it is also a great deal smaller so you might find it useful when you are on the road .. and it is a LOT cheaper than the blade lol.

[@LoveMeBack]

Ive used the Kensington for a few years because “ the pros” are using it. Over A year ago I tried the Magic Mouse because I was installing a new system and never went back. No issues with my wrist and I work much faster. If you insist on a trackball which I don’t recommend get a wired Logitech. I’ve used that before the Kensington and I found it much better and wished I didn’t replace it with the Kensington.

[@audios22]

OK Chris. I'm making the switch. I too have had some wrist issues that my chiropractor said might get worse. So I'll brave the 2-3 days getting used to it. Thanks good vid as always.

[@mixdownonline]

You're welcome, it worth to take the time to get used to it, and ten you'll see if it makes a difference for your wrist issues, hope it will!

[@diegooliveirabenjamin]

Workflow and getting used to stuff is a curious thing, I can’t see myself mixing without a Magic Mouse, and the thing is terrible, but it gives me everything I need perfectly, including fast access to macOS zoom.

[@rafbass]

I wish they had some models with some knobs on the top, so we could map MIDI stuff to it. That would be amazing to have

[@robflores5172]

I just got the slimeblade pro last week and I love it!

[@KaitavSapreMusic]

Thank you, Chris. Great video and very useful as I have also been thinking about trackballs. Looks like you can assign six key commands in total to the trackball you are using (excluding the left and right clicks), right? Also, what's the music in the intro? I like it!

[@jeremyespencer]

I freakin' love my Kensington slim blade, yeah took 2-3 days to get use to.

[@GodsRockstarMusic]

I love my Kensington trackball... I especially love the shortcut programability functions. 🔥

[@andrefavreau9818]

Merci Chris. C’est un bon truc ça. J’ai eu des problèmes de poignets aussi. J’ai même appris à utiliser la souris avec la main gauche, mais j’ai eu des problèmes aussi. À+

[@AlexGlobeTrotter]

Great video ! An honest and useful presentation ! Thanks a lot !

[@p7272]

Same here. I've been using the Gameball (not a pc gamer) mouse for 5 moths and with no cheap scroll wheel. The sensor scroll is the nail a must have. There is no going back for me and I'll be buying a second and maybe a third for backup and work.

[@PerimeterAudioStudios]

I have the kensington expert one, top buttons linked to + and - in cubase to move the cursor. Double top and bottom to cut and fade range. Super fast editing this way, love it.

[@mixdownonline]

That's pretty cool!

[@jerwilliamsmith]

Great video, Chris! I'd love to see you test out something like the Logitech MX Ergo, a trackball mouse with a traditional mouse shape. I've used this style of trackball for over 15 years. Both of these Kensingtons gave me excruciating pain in my index finger and thumb upon heavy use, which for me was possibly due to the awkwardness of using the thumb to click and the index finger to move the pointer. Perhaps it's my hand shape, but I found that my thumb has a much better range of motion to move a trackball, and my index and middle fingers are far more comfortable when clicking.

[@jp45424]

I have the wired Kensington Slim Blade. I couldn't adjust to it and went back to a regular mouse. I may try using it again after watching your video.

[@mixdownonline]

Maybe it will grow on you

[@macronencer]

I tried a trackball a long time ago and didn't take to it, though perhaps I didn't give it enough time. I'm still open to switching at some point, but I have desk space that's SO limited there's barely room for my Apple Trackpad and my wrist doesn't actually rest on the surface of the desk (which is a serious problem I need to solve). At the moment I'm OK because I'm not producing music all day, but I should probably review this!

[@gotmilk91]

Trackball mice make the most sense; i remember getting the MS Explorer trackball 10 years ago for Minecraft and WoW and feel sad for people still fooling around with the conventional mouse.

[@StudioFanThess]

PLEASE tell me how setup the left and right desktops on your mac...i try to find 2 days...Thank you Teacher!!!

[@hinesification]

I love trackballs, but I like the one's with the Thumb ball (on the side), and I prefer like the Kensington brand.

[@politicallyopinionated]

I've been seeing videos like these recently. Sounds like a great tool. I use an MX master 3 mouse and love it. tons of programmable buttons with a secondary scroll. And as for movement, I just don't move the mouse around that much to affect my wrist or for it to be an issue with space. I'm open to trying new tools.

[@dannyhallmusicpublishing8271]

Thankyou but how do you basically set it up for Cubase and not what you did , but how to set up what you did ?, I do not know how to get around the defaults of Kensington works , I do see the Cubase profile.

[@RealCbase]

Same here✌️ i think around 2006 or so i go through the learning curve and i would never go back❤️.

[@tonysluna]

do you use the TrackBall for Color Editing? the same TrackBall Action used in the BlackMagic Micro Panel Trackball?

[@zoozeonja158]

I trust you. I will order the trackball now~😊

[@mixdownonline]

Cool, try it for 3-4 days, and if it doesn't work for you, return it :-)

[@Byron101_]

another solution is to use a WACOM USB tablet - it works for a daw also great. This pen is great for drawing automations and editing midi e.g. the advantage of the pen is that it lies naturally in the hand.

[@cefahprod]

I got a kensington Fusion Wireless trackball (Because my desk is pretty small) and GOD it is life changing. Work pretty well except for very precise work, but I have a Wacom for that. I will go for the classic Grey or the Wireless like you when I change my desk for a little larger one like the one Acme furniture, Inbox Zero or OnStage one.

[@John7No]

I am seeing around the web that the SlimBlade does not support hold-click)select) and scroll at the same time how do you work around this?

[@Emily_M81]

and I finally got it (using your link, of course). Amazon lost the first one and delayed the second lol. I've taken to it immediately. I honestly use very little space using a mouse, but this is great. I just need a case for it 👀 I wouldn't mind a tiny mousepad as a wrist rest, too. Anyway, thanks for sharing! That HAL 9000 packaging lol...

[@DaveThompsonfairlife4all]

I don't have a desk and do stuff from my armchair, and using a mouse is not easy and makes my shoulder ache. Would this be suitable when sitting in an armchair?

[@charley2070]

I plan to switch to a trackball. Used to work with one in the late 80ties on my Amiga

[@mixdownonline]

It's worth a try!

[@MaximusWhyman]

I prefer the Logitech Mx 3. Used a Kensington for awhile, and they are in all the major studios I’ve been to, but the new breed of mouses with the additional mappable buttons and gestures works better now.

[@skmakesbeats]

I recently switched to the mx master 3s....as I was getting a few hand problems before, and its got worse since, I think im so used to using a regular shaped mouse that i try to grip it like one still and I just can't get used to the shape

[@MaximusWhyman]

@@skmakesbeats Ya, it’s pretty big. I had the opposite problem, the Kensington hurt my wrist.

[@skmakesbeats]

@@MaximusWhyman its the little finger position that's getting me

[@Bigheadedwon]

How does drag and drop work? I read a few comments on Reddit about how that doesn’t work well on these at all. I will be using click and drag a lot and don’t know if this is a good option. I use the MPC desktop software and am looking for a non mouse decide to use. This looks really slick but I can’t find out much about how drag and drop works on it

[@unlockdworld]

Thank you for this Chris!

[@mixdownonline]

My pleasure!

[@TheChrispablo]

Started using the Kensington Slimblade about a year ago, i dont look back

[@miguelmoreira5248]

Any customizable, right/left-handed, wireless gaming mouse beats this every day of the week. :) Here's why: Space saving: Just use high DPI if that's a problem Wrists: These trackball mice seem to force you to permanently have your hand completely flat (not tilted), which is a problem. Also seems to continuously provoke tension in the tendons Precision: I use a high-end gaming mouse and you can't get more precise than that. Consumer/productivity mice have horrible sensors. They're super unprecise, plus the greater wireless precision on high-end gaming mice - but I can be wrong about this one! Shortcuts: You can also get that with a gaming mouse, but, guys... deep down you know that you don't need that. We have a keyboard for that. Plenty of keys to use. Coming from the guy that bought a streamdeck and realized I was still doing everything on my keyboard/mouse. Totally first world "problem solving" situations. Save your money, focus on important things. But, in any case, I don't deny the possibility of trying one of these! - Nice video, keep it up Chris

[@Sonochrome]

Thank you for your videos Chris! ive bought the slim Blade pro, and i must say i love it! the problem, im not having success in assigning the shortcuts with CUBASE 14, all the versions are up to date, can someone gve me a hint? Cheers!

[@TheChipMcDonald]

I've seen people using them with the wrist pad... that requires cranking your wrist backwards. Which is the same syndrome that brings on carpal tunnel when typing. I have my wrist elevated (the ball is actually in a drawer) arm ~90 degrees to my elbow, so I'm reaching *down* to it. Wrist tilted level, to backwards, will wreck your wrist; otherwise, the big Kensington track ball fixed my wrist problems after switching to it. .. but they need to look into the USB disconnect issue.

[@FrugalPCOG]

I use the Logitech M570 exclusively. Those large exposed ball-on-top trackball units have me using too many fingers and my accuracy falls off too much to use it for gaming. The Logitech is the smaller ball where I only use my thumb to move the cursor, leaving my index finger exclusively for my left and right click. I prefer the slanted hand angle of the Logitech as well. M570 paired with an ergo Logitech keyboard only requires a single USB dongle for both to work. You never get the dead spots or need to use a mouse pad either like a normal mouse. I would suggest a wrist pad though.

[@Emily_M81]

I love my Roccat Nyth, but I'm intrigued. Wireless is also a plus...

[@tourmaline3915]

how much pressure is on click button?

[@mixdownonline]

Not that much, maybe a bit more than a regular mouse, maybe!

[@lucaminarelli3564]

That Breaking Bad thing was cool 😂. Thanks Chris

[@mixdownonline]

You're welcome!

[@tuantranproduction]

Between trackball and ergonomic mice, which one better ?

[@charruaporelmundo]

Believe it or not, Back on end of the 90's,...I have a ball mouse!..It only come back now....after so many years!

[@saiwaves]

Hi there , does it work with macmini and Mac Pro. Also is it compatible with Logic Pro?

[@sirdancedalot]

That´s HAL 9000!

[@corywilliams458]

Great Video on Trackball!,..but the Coffee warmer🤔

[@Mihai-M]

Hello! I have Kensignton Expert Wired version and scroll wheel sometimes have a "brake" did you know how to fix this? Thank you!

[@Metro-vq3zl]

Great video

[@mixdownonline]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@pblais404]

I have the sling blade like you have. Mine is wired and I have had it for a couple years now. I can than Dom SIgalas for getting me turned on to it. Like you said there was a learning curve but I love it... Cheers

[@mixdownonline]

Good to know :-)

[@etgripper]

I may pick the slim up, but I've been burned three times by the older expert wireless trackball, each time the button(s) just crap out on me, and if I go in to try to replace a switch, etc something snaps and I just throw the rest away in frustration.

[@ardierr.2525]

hello do you find it also useful/faster outside cubase?

[@mixdownonline]

Yes I do, like editing videos on Premiere is nice :-)

[@Cryptonight1234]

wired configuration has more resolution then wireless its less jittery I think if they change the ball to magnetic levitation so there is no friction at all that would help with the small movement jittering in any case trackball mouses are way better then regular ones for sure

[@SeaGoRetta]

They are reasonable for seafarers, on board of vessels where you have electronic charts and radars with graphical interface. Due to vibration underway or in strom usual mouse will fly all over the navigational bridge, while track ball won't. I doubt sound engineers have troubles with that matter.

[@mixdownonline]

After a few late night drinks while mixing, you never know ;-)

[@TMRMusics]

❤ cool stuff for Studio Thanks a Lot for Sharing your experience

[@mixdownonline]

You're welcome!

[@VTPStudios]

Hey Chris Could u share the link to the headstand u use for the Audeze mm500 headphone !

[@mixdownonline]

The link is in the video description of this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3vPq2qBh5aAoM0

[@mikeandersonwa]

I've become a big fan of using a track pad, mostly because I love the various gestures. I've tried using the trackball mice, and I honestly can't stand it at all...

[@CarstenGoeke]

Cool Video. Curious about the Warm Audio 2MPX 😃✌🏼

[@waltertill1388]

Thanks for your video! i am on the magic trackpad for years now, and i am happy with it, but i thought, it could could be intersting to use the trackball - did anyobe compare track with trackpad?

[@mixdownonline]

I use my Trackpad on my Macbook sometimes when I'm outside of the studio

[@DOPWELLMUSICPRODUCTIONS]

THE best mouse for me . 15 year . i have both

[@natcoziay]

I am thinking about buying this but I see negative reviews about the bearings wearing out and the scrolling with the ball becoming unresponsive. Are you having any issues with yours? Do you think this is a durable mouse?

[@mixdownonline]

Honestly, I had the wired model for a couple of years, and this one for the last 6 months. No issues at all. You just need to remove the ball to clean the inside once in a while to keep a smooth scroll.

[@natcoziay]

@@mixdownonline Thank you for the quick response bro! Much appreciated.

[@marcusstrymon693]

The slim blade gave me stressful wrist pain, got numb left hand