XP-Pen Artist 22 (2nd Gen) for 3D Sculpting

[@Rheez3D]

I've got the xp pen 22 E pro and I use it for all my sculpting and I totally love it.

[@maddogmko]

XP Pen 22 E Pro is the one you need to charge the pen right? Can you use the other tablet pens?

[@Rheez3D]

@@maddogmko Yes, just plug it in the usb on your pc. I think it comes with two pens aswell and it does charge fairly quick. So there's no waiting really. I'm not sponsored by them I actully got mine second market from a girl that decided to draw on procreate instead. This was in 2018 it still serves me on a daily basis, I cannot recommend it enough it for sculpting.

[@maddogmko]

@@Rheez3D Thanks for the reply, can you tell me which second market you got it from?

[@Rheez3D]

@@maddogmko Mb I got it from a secondhand market which means it was used, I got it from a girl who wasn't happy with it. I suggest you look around on facebook groups and other places where you can find second hand electronics.

[@pr1meKun]

is 16 inch is good size for sculpting?

[@Flyyyyy-]

It would be really cool to see a direct side-by-side comparison between the new XP-Pen Artist Pro 16 (Gen 2) and the Cintiq you have. Many artists are recommending the new 16" XP-Pen, so it would be incredible to have a direct comparison of it with the Wacom, which is still the main market reference for artists.

[@lexxandera]

I have the same screen background. how cool is that!

[@mattwardpictures]

Nice to see you give a lived-in review of this tablet, guys! I've been using an XP-Pen Artist 22 for the past two years, upgraded from a Wacom Intuos4 (4x6"), and still loving it. The pens that shipped with my XP-Pen tablet seem to be of a thicker variety than what you've been using, actually comparable to my Intuos pen. XP-Pen's customer service is also pretty good; when the screen died on the first tablet (had to have been only a couple of months into ownership), they had me send the faulty tablet back and they quickly shipped me a new one, free of charge and hassle. My only criticism, considering the price gulf between this and a comparably-sized Cintiq, is the OSD menu seems unfinished, and could probably use another navigation button. Overall, I'm satisfied for just under $500.

[@FlippedNormals]

That's really cool. Good customer service makes such a big difference. For me, this is definitely a good choice. Especially for the money

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

The older XP Pen 22 has the fatter Wacom style pen. I agree, it is a bit more comfortable.

[@bananabear009]

I really like your hands on experience on the hardware that you use. Much more practical and realitic about their usability.

[@arpeegee_studio]

bought that one yesterday without reading many reviews. I just can't wait to get it now!

[@FlippedNormals]

It's a solid choice I would say :)

[@arpeegee_studio]

@@FlippedNormals also you can search 'pen grip' in amazon, you'll find rubber bands to place on the pen for better handling! (even the wacom one)

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

You’ll love it for sure and your work will improve.

[@toluabisola]

Would love to see this series continue. Any chance you guys could review any of the large tablets from Huion?

[@seekerleaf]

Is it better than Huion kamvas 22 ? Help me to decide. I use zbrush everyday

[@dampiesbol]

Awesome. What pc monitors would you recommend?

[@rsher_digital-art]

I've been looking for good tutorials on tablets/pens for scluption and paint. This is a wonderful review and enjoyable to watch, thanks again.

[@sirforcer]

I'd love a comparison video, Im between the xp pen and huion on which I want. Based on your reviews it seems the xp pen has a bit more parallax ?

[@FlippedNormals]

Cool :) Yeah more parallax in this i think, but I've gotten used to it now. So I wouldn't say it detracts from its value

[@sushanmanandhar2181]

Let's do a comparison between Huion and XP-Pen :)

[@ZephrusPrime]

I'm using an Ergotron with my Huion 22+. Works great for changing positions throughout the day.

[@FlippedNormals]

Will definitely look into that 👌

[@sevezart]

I have the same setup, can’t recommend it enough, very comfortable.

[@pabloG3d]

thx for the tip

[@vinaychettri96]

xp pen display vs huion display which is good

[@gromuk4849]

What is the difference between 2nd Gen and 1st Gen? Thanks

Hello, thanks for the vid! I bought this Display also, but I am having a slight lag with it. If i want to do a brush stroke or even just a simple click anywhere with it, there is a slight delay, which makes working quite hard sometimes. Any idea how to fix it? Thanks!

[@charleslamb6500]

can you add some rubber stuff ( elastikker . . or, so the pen is bigger or, maybe order a different pen, that also works, I hear cost is 20 - 30 dollars :OO . .

[@ankitifoo]

I am planning to buy one just not sure if it is properly compatible with substance painter, I have read few threads where users have faced issues with xp pen and substance painter only, it worked perfectly with other software for them. Is it possible if you can test that? Thanks.

[@weiwei321]

My biggest concern with any of these is durability. Even normal monitors can sometimes just die within a couple years, and they're so much cheaper in comparison. As someone without any tablet but looking to buy, I'm thinking I will start with a normal non-screen tablet and hopefully it'll be satisfying to use without wishing I had just spent more on one of these.

[@FlippedNormals]

I think a non screen tablet is definitely the best place to start. It allows you to try it out in a much more adorable way. I can't speak to the long term durability of this yet, unfortunately.

[@joanrestrepo7269]

Xp pen is just an amazing brand, and the prices of the tablets are way better than wacom

[@capawesome3d988]

Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better!

[@FormJune]

Why did they return to 1080p? It's too small for 22 inches

[@FlippedNormals]

Hasn't been a problem for me. All of my monitors are 1080p

[@sevezart]

Working on Kamvas 22+ I never notice any pixels. Maybe having 4K would somehow make image a bit sharper (especially for photo or video editing), but for 3D work it’s totally fine.

[@alleskaese]

Works the XP-Pen Artist ** Pro with a Surface Book 2?

[@vadersb]

There is a curved ultrawide monitor in the background. Are those curved displays actually fine for doing graphics work on them?

[@vgamepuppy1]

Super late to the party but I spend 8-12 hours a day working on a 32 inch curved display. I wouldn’t have it any other way. For video editing and working in 3D it’s very immersive and makes work feel more “videogame-y.”

[@WCCXtra]

I have the Deco Pro Medium and am satisfied, but had to revert to older versions of Painter and PS due to a Windows Ink issue.

[@nathanwondrak5684]

I use Wacom and hate how thick it is, makes me feel like a kid with a magic marker. I still have no clue why they started that fab, why not draw with a log. (not easer to grip, also can't draw at the same angles)

[@gonks7071]

the drawing angles are key. its so hard to sketch if you have a stronger traditional bg no one mentions that

[@kokoze]

Yeah device reviews are always nice to see :)

[@davidchamberlain6466]

I was looking for a second monitor to improve my experience with my hobby (I make scenes in DAZ Studio and am in and out of Blender and an image editor very often). I happened to see this video as I am subscribed to your channel and thought - great idea: a pen display as a second monitor. 21.5 inches is a reasonable size so I bought the XP-Pen 22 (Second Generation) and I'm now waiting for delivery. Thank you for your honest review. Maybe you could do a video on if and how a pen can be used in DAZ Studio?

[@pr1meKun]

is 16 inch is good size for sculpting?

[@gr1mmy304]

even a simple drawing tablet can do the job

[@tubesurfer007]

Too much lag on the cursor on all display tablets. When they fix that I'll get one.

[@sqwert654]

I went from the Wacom Pro pen 2 to the 3D version. Its a little thinner and found it much better. I dont think I could go back to only 2 buttons. For sculpting in Zbrush I dont tend use pressure. Seems a good price its $680AU here in Australia.

[@DisgruntledPigumon]

You don’t use pressure? That’s like the main reason to use a tablet as opposed to a mouse.

[@sqwert654]

@@DisgruntledPigumon the thing is in Zbrush when using a brush like Damianstandard I want a consistent effect each stroke

[@sqwert654]

@@DisgruntledPigumon having said that Im using pressure now to with alphas in Zbrush to add bumpy skin to my spider :)

[@andrejnastevski5232]

does anyone know of a solution to have both the xppen driver and wacom installed at the same time?

[@bubbatheg]

I've got 22 pro 1 gen and it's great!

[@FlippedNormals]

Great to hear :) I'm still very much enjoying this tablet

[@sajeeltufail3075]

I've got the xp pen star 03 nice

[@capawesome3d988]

XP-Pen are so damn good and affordable!

[@mikemiles1365]

It would be great if you could review the Space Pilot Pro 3D mouse for sculpting :)

[@sqwert654]

I have been using the 3D compact for a couple of years, with a Tartarus keypad next to it. Its perfect for Zbrush/Blender/3DCoat. But does not wok in Maya LT (which is why moved to Blender)

[@mikemiles1365]

@@sqwert654 thanks for your reply, does it make sculpting in blender easier than zooming and orbiting with the mouse?

[@sqwert654]

@@mikemiles1365 Yes heres a video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnPEcmlom6iDmpo

[@sqwert654]

@@mikemiles1365 with the 3D mouse you can always use a natural stroke because you can always adjust the mesh quickly. It also save a lot of hand movements and key pressing as you move the mesh.

[@mikemiles1365]

@@sqwert654 thank you, the video was very helpful I'll have to look into getting a 3d mouse :)

[@JohnSlaughterND]

I’m surprised they sent you a 22. The 24 is kinda their flagship right now. I love mine, and I think the pen is a little better too. They just released a new driver with more combos (keys and pen clicks, for example.) and so far I’m loving it.

[@JohnSlaughterND]

Also, my 24 seems to be similar to my Wacom 24 with regard to parallax. But maybe each one is different.

[@petergrant600]

Dope

[@marsmotion]

cool yeah more....