If you've been using the Deco Pro, let me know what you think of it. Also...that sort of 'bubbling' detection issue seemed to be cause by the MOFT Laptop Riser. I think slight magnetization is what was causing the issue
@feliciabalza7474 Жыл бұрын
after watching a couple of videos where authors gave this tablet rave reviews I decided to buy it as my first tablet. But my has one big and annoying problem - when working with tablet + keyboard shortcuts - action which i try to perform after using the shortcut is not recognized by drawing program - photoshop/krita/sai and even some online drawing app which supports B/E shortcuts for changing between the brush/eraser. So the problem is when I push buttons to change the size of the brush / opacity/ change between hand (h) / L lasso / z zoom -/ eraser the first stroke which i try to perform of my attempt to zoom / drag the picture is not recognised. Photoshop doesnt even show this attempt in history. But after i try draw another line - it works fine. If I use tablets buttons - it works fine. Mouse also works fine, but deco pro pen doesnt. Also sometimes when I change between programs using pen instead of mouse - in photoshop my brush starts lagging and drawing straight lines. I should have add some more money and buy used intuos pro, instead of this tablet
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Ah, no. I'm sorry you've had that experience with your first tablet. That must be frustrating. It's definitely strange behavior from the tablet though. Are you able to test it on another computer to see if the same issues occur there? Have you also tried uninstalling the driver and then reinstalling it, or maybe try an older driver version?
@feliciabalza7474 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff sudddenly it turned out that on my new 14" laptop online app works pretty ok, no lag with b\e changing...haha, dont know what is better - to know that you just have to buy another tablet or to know that your beloved 2013 HP is out of date in terms of chinese piece of metal...anyway thank you for advice to try it on another laptop...now have to understand with version of photoshop to use on intel i5\8 GB RAM...how do you think - cs6 would be ok or not?
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
@@feliciabalza7474 Which online app are you using? Magma? I think CS6 will be fine on there.
@feliciabalza7474 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff yeah, exactly, but I just wanted to find an app which supports shortcuts, just to check whether the problem existed there too))
@zumhoferpreiss77742 жыл бұрын
Really happy with the longevity of these no screen tablets. I've had my art deco 02 for several years, got it for 60 bucks back then, and can't complain about a thing.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear that! Long may it live!
@linuxtuxfriend91552 жыл бұрын
... and you find drivers from 2022. Good to see that XP-Pen still supports this tablet. ;-)
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Well it's not that old, so yeah, they should be supporting this tablet for a good few years still :-)
@local10572 жыл бұрын
I've been using this tablet for about 4 months. When i installed the driver days ago, i noticed that there was some great delay in the tablet which is preventing me from drawing. Deleted the driver later on, and even without the driver, it still works fine.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Oh geez, that's not good. Hope you popped XP-Pen a mail about that and that they look into it for the next update. Do you still have the setup file for the older driver?
@oakwordengineear2 жыл бұрын
I just bought this today as my first pen tablet and I'm excited to start ng digital art journey
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thanks for letting me know. Which size did you get? And is it the wireless version or their standard one like in this video?
@oakwordengineear2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff got the small wireless one. I think the small one is just the right size especially for a first timer like me.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@oakwordengineear The small is the perfect size, I reckon. Gives you plenty of room. Mine used to sit on my keyboard tray at my desk, and it fit perfectly.
@75_rehanrahmanfaza632 жыл бұрын
@@oakwordengineear that's not wireless
@2free2snakes2 жыл бұрын
You should have done a reclamation on the bottom of the tablet -issue. That is not good. XP-Pen has warehouses in US, EU and Asia now and you could have had it replaced with a Deco Pro that doesn't have that issue.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks. Yeah, definitely would have returned it to my supplier if this issue came up earlier while still under warranty. Unfortunately it was only during making this video that I noticed it. I don’t recall it being a problem before. I guess I was was just a bit unlucky here but I can still get good use out of it. Not noticing the problem at all while working on my current sketch after adjusting the active area in the tablet settings.
@animekitteen0012 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I'm looking into purchasing a tablet and this one was mentioned in a few places. It's a bit pricier than other tabs listed so I wanted to know if it was worth it.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey Animekitteen. So if you are looking to get your first tablet and the Deco Pro is a bit over budget, I’d look at maybe the Deco Mini 7 which is roughly half the price (based on US Amazon prices, non-wireless version). With that one you are still getting the full features in terms of pressure sensitivity, tilt, and express keys.The active area is slightly smaller (7x4”). Just saw the Wacom Intuos Small (wired version) going for $40 instead of it’s usual $80 on Amazon here: amzn.to/3G9AK3i (Affiliate link btw). I prefer having express keys on the side rather that at the top, but so often we’re just using our keyboards anyway for shortcuts that I don’t think it matters all that much.
@animekitteen0012 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you for the reply! I'm not choosing my first tablet (I have an old Wacom Intuos Draw and it feels clunky now) and can afford the Deco Pro but it's just a bit pricier for the country I live in and the wages we have so I really wanted to know that it's worth the money. The video was very hopeful so I've made my mind. Thank you for all the help!
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
You’re welcome. XP-Pen often runs specials, so maybe you want to wait and see if any of their international stores run one in the next month or two. They sometimes take 20% off. It definitely is a nice feeling tablet to work on, and I’ve loved the wheels on it. I went from a WacomGraphire3 to the Deco Pro and it was like a whole new world.
@animekitteen0012 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Actually they have a 10% off special right now so that also motivated me to look into it. I am also afraid that the price will raise by the time they decide to offer a 20% off so I was thinking of trying to get as much info as fast as possible
@emanuelachiulli4552 жыл бұрын
Hi! Congratulations for the review and for the professionalism! :) I was undecided between the purchase of the gaomon m1220 and the Xp pen deco pro. Despite the free accessories from gaomon, I believe I will get the Xp pen deco pro as you have shown me that after two years it still works fine, and as the driver download site is up to date!
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Glad I could help, Emanuela! It's a good choice. Are you going to go with the wireless option?
@wesperitiochannel230911 ай бұрын
i did go for xp pen deco pro series,, since it's getting priorities supports in anyways from the company. i never having any trouble with driver, there is 1 time troubling me with the pen after i bother the customer support they told me to change the nibs and its work normal again. 😅
@GabePickles3837 Жыл бұрын
I have the medium wireless version. Great graphics tablet that I definitely recommend for beginner digital artists. Tho I also plan on getting a new display tablet (Artisul SP1603) for Christmas. I may still use my Deco Pro alongside it for three more months until I finally decide to sell it. It depends on which one I prefer.
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comments :-) Nice one. How did you find the responsiveness of this when working wirelessly? This was the first tablet I bought (first tablet was a small one handed down) and I was really happy with how it performed. Curious to know whether you'll prefer working on the Deco Pro or the Artisul display after a while. That SP1603 has a cool-looking design
@GabePickles3837 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff The responsiveness was great. I did experienced some glitches at first, but it came through later on and it’s felt good to draw on. Tho I may get a new keyboard tray that I can put it on so I can use it with better ergonomics and a much straight back.
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Yes! This! I used to put it on a keyboard tray as well. I was having a bit of shoulder pain for a while and this placement definitely helped with that and my overall posture.
@brucebissell76262 жыл бұрын
THANKS FOR THE REVIEW. I NOW OWN ONE.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Awesome. I'm glad you enjoyed the review. Which Deco Pro size did you go with? Bluetooth one or not?
@jonde_o2 жыл бұрын
Nice review I personaly use the new Deco Pro MW model and its awesome
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Captain Juno. Good to hear you are loving that Deco Pro MW :-) How smooth do you find working with it through Bluetooth? Any noticable latency difference? I'm glad they brought the wireless feature to this tablet. Don't know why they didn't just include it with the original release, because they already had it in the Deco 3, but anyway. Great tablet none the less.
@jonde_o2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Usually there is very minimal latency but sometimes its really bad and i just change to wired connection. I think the only reason was to get extra sales when people would upgrade from the original release etc
@sw99272 жыл бұрын
I'm currently looking to buy a drawing tablet and since I'm unemployed I've been trying to find one that's relatively cheap (without sacrificing quality of course), and I think this video just finalized my decision on getting a Deco Pro! This is an amazing video and it's so helpful that it actually shows what the tablet looks like after using it for a while (most review videos i've seen haven't done that yet), so thank you so so so much!! Quick question: do you have any tips or tricks that could increase the longevity/life-span of the tablet (other than the obvious "don't drop it, be gentle, be careful" kinds of things), such as cleaning care or any specific case/screen protectors you would recommend? Once again, thank you so much for making such an awesome video!
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey S W. Thank you for that comment, and you're welcome! I'm really glad that you found this review helpful. The long-term use was definitely an important thing for me to focus on, especially when it came to the reviews I did of older Wacom Intuos tablets. The Deco Pro is definitely one I'd consider getting again in the future if I needed to. The Deco 01v2 is a little cheaper, has a slightly bigger working area and has much the same specs minus the wheels and nice design. Often XP-Pen run's sales though, so if you aren't in a hurry, then you might want to wait for the Deco Pro to come down a little from its base price to save yourself a little extra. So one thing I did was adjust my pressure curve in the tablet settings so that I don't have to apply as much pressure to get heavy strokes. I think this helps your pen nibs last a little longer. Light scratches on the surface is totally normal, but if you want to preserve the tablet surface, maybe it's worth getting one of the protective films they sell for the Deco Pro. I only realized they had these after I ordered mine and probably would have ordered one or two just for the added durability, but it isn't all that necessary. I used to store mine in an old laptop sleeve, but XP-Pen does have cases available on their store too that fit the Deco Pro S and M sizes. in terms of cleaning, seldom needed to. I would cover it when not in use, or if I did need to wipe of some dust, I'd use a soft dry cloth or hankerchief.
@sw99272 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Awesome, thank you so much!
@sminekiyu42322 жыл бұрын
hello, I know it's been a while since you posted the video but I wanted to ask you how to learn how to usea tablet without a screen? I'm regular to traditional drawing and I'm afraid I won't be able to use it well. And also is it precise or do you have to zoom in to get into the details? hope you will read my comment
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey @SmineKiyu, thanks for the question. All it takes is some time and practice. My background is also in traditional drawing and painting, and I struggled at first with the screenless tablet. That's normal. Eventually, it becomes like using a mouse though, and you'll know how the cursor will respond to your hand movements over the tablet. I use a screen tablet too but often prefer to use a screenless one like this. I recommend doing exercises with basic lines and shapes, just to get comfortable with the movement and pressure. When I started with digital, I would also first do my sketch on paper, scan it, and then work on it further in Photoshop. It's quite precise but if your tablet is quite small, then the relative gap between the movement of your pen to your cursor can be quite big, so zooming in can help. But this size of the Deco Pro S was fine for working with my 22inch monitor. Hope this helps and feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
@sminekiyu42322 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff thank you for the reply , you answered quickly for a video poster 1 year ago. i check in amazon but the model is out of stock , would you recommend me another model ?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Take a look at the Deco 01v2 or maybe one of the newer Deco MW/LW. Doesn't have the wheel but you'll have a good active area and all the other features. I haven't tested these myself yet but might try and get the Deco MW to review in a month or two. If you are looking for more reviews, definitely check out Brad Colbow's channel.
@sminekiyu42322 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff thank you very much, you helped me a lot
@nishyankk2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, I'm really confuse between Deco 01 V2 and Deco pro..I'm a Photoshop editor, would love to learn digital painting in the future. Which tab should I consider? I liked Deco 01 V2 because that looks so freaking beautiful and classy, and I liked Deco pro because of the roller wheel. I think that wheel would be great and fast for zoom and brush size. And I have a question about Deco pro's roller wheel. When we roll the wheel to zoom in and out. Does the canvas zoom in and out from the screen's middle, or from the cursor/brush as a middle point?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Nishyank. Thanks for the questions. I really like that roller wheel on the Deco Pro, and essentially you are getting two additional functions from it that frees up buttons that you might have assigned to zoom in and out or adjust the brush size. So if the price is not a major deciding factor, I'd go with the Deco Pro. But I think you have the same quality of tech in both devices. In terms of zooming in and out... if I remember correctly, it behaves the same way as in the software you are using. In Photoshop for example, Ctrl+ zooms in toward the central point of your screen and not towards your cursor.
@nishyankk2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you so much for detailed reply. Does these both tab work good in Windows 11? In their site they mentioned compatible Windows 10/8/7. They haven't mentioned Windows 11.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@nishyankk Good question, I think their drivers are Windows 11 compatible. But to be sure, maybe ask in the XP-Pen subreddit if anyone is using either device in Win11 and what their experience has been. I decided not to update and stick with Win10.
@nishyankk2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff sure I'll ask. Thank you so much.
@user-nz9oy8to4r Жыл бұрын
What did you choose in the end? I'm torn between these two too
@jjkt28942 жыл бұрын
Hi Thanks for sharing this video with us. I have one question: Which Krita version works best with the Deco Pro? Does Deco Pro work well with the latest Krita v5? Thanks
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey there. I don't see why it wouldn't work with v5. I used it with v4 with no problems and sure it will be great with v5 as well.
@naingshinhtet10372 жыл бұрын
May be i've been using for this for three months.but tdy While i am still drawing; the light on this tab suddenly goes off.I still dont know what just happened.Still fine with drawing.No problem with these.Only with light.Ahh I love those blue shiny lights.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
That's so strange that the lights go off. Unfortunately I don't know of any fixes for that and it might just be a defect with your tablet, sorry. I like that blue light on the ring as well!
@RiteshSonavane2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I am very new to new this! I want to go for 3D character sculpting. I am looking for a tablet and thought to look at this. I am looking a one time invest not expensive than this and almost have functionality like tilt, 8k pressure sensors, etc. What do you suggest?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Ritesh. I think maybe the Deco Mini 7 or the Deco 01 v2 are options that might be a bit cheaper but will still give you the important features like the pressure sensitivity, tilt, and some programmable buttons on the side. The Deco Mini 7 is normally around half the price of the Deco Pro, but could be different in different countries. The Deco 01v2 is a little bit bigger though. XP-Pen often run specials on their different online stores, so make sure to follow them on social media to see when they have some really good prices on their tablets. I hope this helps a bit
@oldboy19552 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Hey, I heard there are cheaper options with the same features, but what if I don't mind the XP-PEN Deco Pro Medium Graphics Drawing Tablet's price? Should I go for it? Will I still be able to practice 3D character sculpting?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey @Oldboy. i don’t have any real experience with 3D, but I don’t see why not. It’s a good tablet, good value for money, and you should have no issues doing 3D work with it. Having the programmable buttons on the pen are an advantage too, especially for assigning maybe Ctrl to one in the case of Blender. what software are you going to be using for character sculpting? Let me know if you go for the Deco Pro and how it goes!
@oldboy19552 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Honestly, I have no experience in 3d sculpting but I was asking just to make sure if I do end up doing sculpting, I'd be able to do so. Also, I have blender installed so I would probably use that as my main 3d sculpting program. Indeed, i'll be sure to let you know how it goes.
@insaafdawood75922 жыл бұрын
Hi! Do you think the "bubbling" could be a result of your wrist resting on the tablet over the past two years?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment. Hm, i’m not sure but I don’t think that’s the cause, simply because I wouldn’t say I’ve used it all that heavily during the time I’ve had it. I was thinking maybe i put something magnetised on top of it? No idea. I’ll actually reach out to XP-Pen about it…curious to know if they’ve seen this issue come up with anyone else. It’s still a tablet I recommend, so hopefully this is just an isolated thing. Haven’t seen anyone on Reddit mention the same issue at all.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
It's interesting, I'm not finding that issue to be consistent. Working on it now and it seems way milder, but in another moment its back. So there must be some internal thing thats off somehow. Either way, easy to work around. Working on a video where it's just the Deco Pro and my old Android phone.
@insaafdawood75922 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff thank for the insight! I'm actually looking to buy this one, it's on takealot for R2899. Would you say it's worth that much or do you recommend waiting for it to go on special? (I'm assuming you're South African since the location tag on the video said South Africa 😅)
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Ah fellow South African! I'm here in Port Elizabeth for another month and a half or so then relocating abroad. So at the time I bought mine here from xp-pen.co.za, it was just over 2k for the Small. It's slightly cheaper to get direct from them than through Takealot. I see they have the wireless version too on the website now. So in terms of whether or not it's worth the 2.5-3k... Unfortunately, products like this always cost so much more when imported to SA. If we look at the USA price, I think this tablet is such solid value for money. So, relatively speaking, when all tablets are going to cost so much more here, I'll say that yes, it's worth it, but for a grand less, you can get the Deco 01v2, which just doesnt have the spinny wheel but otherwise has much the same specs. Another route to consider are second-hand older Wacom Intuos models like the Intuos 3 and 4. Not sure if you've check out my reviews of those yet, but they are really decent tablets still if they've been looked after. Actually a bit sad to sell the intuos 4 i picked up for the review. Sometimes you can find a solid deal on Gumtree or FB marketplace.
@insaafdawood75922 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you so much!! This is really helpful. And all the best with your relocation!
@chriscoppens3535 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. I mostly use the pen tablet as a mouse replacement, not for art. Currently have a Wacom bamboo CTL-470, that I have liked for many years. Now I'm looking for a larger and modern replacement. How does this tablet hold up for a mouse replacement? E.g. selecting text, menu navigation, dragging etc. Do you recommend it or do you think another product may be more suitable for me?
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment, Chris. I wonder if the Deco Pro is a bit much for only a mouse replacement (just because of the buttons and scroll wheel not being needed). I can't quite recall how it held up for that doing usual mouse tasks and don't have it anymore to test out. I usually just grab my mouse again for that sort of thing :-) I have two other XPPen graphics tablets in front of me now: a Deco Fun XS and A Deco MW. Navigating menus and hitting scroll bars is no problem, I'm struggling to actually select text though in tablet mode. A quick double tap is fine to grab a word but can't drag it anywhere. Dragging icons in Explorer works a bit differently in tablet mode from what I expected... tap and drag up or down scrolls. Tap and drag to the side first then I can move the icon around. In Mouse mode, selecting text is easy enough either through tap and drag or setting a button to the left click. But I can't seem to drag the text around. Dragging icons in mouse mode is normal as well. Not sure how this behavior sounds in comparison to your Bamboo. Maybe the Intuos Medium is worth looking at for the closest experience but that does have a higher price tag as it's also wireless.
@chriscoppens3535 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thanks for all the information! With "tablet mode" do you mean the mode when it uses the whole "active area" of the pen tablet mapped to the screen? That's the mode I like :) Strange that it is hard to select text in that mode. Are you using Windows? The bamboo I'm using does allow selecting, although I havent used Windows a lot with it and I remember some issues with the settings in the past (Windows Ink related). At the moment I'm using Ubuntu Linux. Often I do some programming so I would like to be able to select text easily using the "tablet mode". Dragging is for me of less importance. The Deco MW does look very nice with the layout. I think I can keep it to the right-side of my keyboard. I like the size as well compared to the small active area on my current bamboo :D (15x9cm / 5.9"x3.5"). I also like the fact that it has the buttons on the left side. Perhaps they are nice to use for actions like right/middle-mouse button/copy/paste, which tends to be hard to do on the bamboo with the pen (with slightly shaky hands).
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
No problem. Ah! It was because of Windows Ink that I was struggling to select text in tablet mode (yes, corners of tablet mapped to corners of the screen in that mode). The Deco MW is compatible with Linux but I have no idea about how it performs. It's a nice size though. The edges of the active area are fairly close to the edge of the tablet so your hand can kind of fall off of it when moving to the far right or bottom of your screen. Don't think that's too big of an issue though. And if you need to move text, then yeah, I think having the express keys on the side will come in handy for copy and paste etc. I've done a written review of the Deco MW so far...still have to do the video. drawyourweapon.com/deco-mw-review-xppen/ For a video, I recommend checking out Brad Colbow's review in the meantime: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZofEeWCLibd_baM. It covers the larger version and is also focused on using it for drawing purposes though.
@chriscoppens3535 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff I checked your review and I think the Deco MW tablet may be very nice for me. If I can get it setup correcly under Windows :D Because my next project will be on Windows. But I like what I see so far in the pen configuration dialogs, the Windows support seems good
@chriscoppens3535 Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff One final question about your Deco MW, what is the "hover distance" for the mouse cursor to move? On my bamboo it is about 1 - 1.2 cm and that feels ok.
@BedoTFD2 жыл бұрын
Aren't those drivers outdated? Have had my Deco Pro for 8 months and the drivers didn't look like that even when I first got it.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
That was the most recent Official Driver at the time I made the video if I remember correctly. Are you using the New UI version though? I'm assuming you are on Windows as well.
@BedoTFD2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff I think yes, the UI looks much different, and yes I'm on windows.
@BladeRicsi Жыл бұрын
Hi there, very nice review! After i watched your video, i ordered this to my daughter. Wich beginner drawing program do you recommend to use with this device?
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Great stuff. Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you found the review helpful; I'm sure the Deco Pro will serve her well! So in terms of drawing software for computer, the two main options I'd recommend are Krita (free), and Clip Studio Paint (currently on sale for $30). They're both beginner-friendly enough, and there are plenty of resources here on KZbin for getting familiar with the programs and their tools. Though Krita is free, it is really good, so I'd probably go with that to start out with. krita.org/en/
@BladeRicsi Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you, my daughter will start with the krita. But i will search for the other too.👍
@lazyu931 Жыл бұрын
I like you and your review it's so informative 👌 I have the same draw tablet
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much 🙂 It's a great tablet, for sure. Thank you for subscribing too!
@necronomicon66662 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to place a picture on the drawing area and trace over it? I want to create line drawings from printed photos.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. You could try but in your tablet settings, make sure Force Proportions or similar is active so that there is less chance of distortion. The better approach would be to just import the photo into your drawing software, drop the opacity of the layer and with another layer, draw on top of it. If you don’t have photos already on your computer, your phone camera should do the job well enough then you can just transfer over.
@metroplex292 жыл бұрын
wtf bro, just take a photo of what you want to draw and open the photo in photoshop, lower layer opacity and draw on it.
@USbachelor Жыл бұрын
Can I use this with phogrphs? I want to draw on pics for comedy, but not sure this does that
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
So long as you have software on your computer that supports your photo files, has layers functionality, and supports pen input, you'll be able to use the Deco Pro for it. I mostly used this with Photoshop and Krita (free) for painting and editing the odd photo.
@borne_orange2 жыл бұрын
Hello good sir, your videos are really good detailed, I wanna know what's your opinion, So I'm planning to buy and old version of wacom pro intuos pth 651 second hand, or a brand new xp pen pro? Both is about the same price, what would suggest should i get?? Hope to hear from you
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Borne. Good question. It’s come up a few times. Maybe I should do a short comparison video about it 🙂. Did you happen to check my review of the PTK-651? I think either device will serve you well but I’d say that the Intuos Pro has the edge in terms of customizability with it’s on-screen radial menu. I don’t really use it at the moment because my way of working is pretty simple, but it’s a feature one can grow into later. If you are using multiple monitors, you can program one of the Intuos Pro keys to toggle between them which is nice. I’m not sure if XPPEN has built that into their drivers yet. While the Deco Pro and it’s pen have a bigger range of pressure sensitivity, I didn’t feel like the Intuos Pro and grip pen was lacking at all in terms of pressure sensitivity. The touch feature is also not bad. not as smooth as an iPad of course, but bad. in my case, I switched from the Deco Pro S over to a second-hand (but only lightly used) Intuos Pro M that was much the same price and have been very happy with the decision. Of course, with a new Deco Pro, you’ll have a warranty on your device. Wacom’s screenless graphic’s tablets though are known to be really durable. So if the condition of the Intuos pro is really good, I’d be leaning more towards taking that. Hope this helps a bit with your decision.
@borne_orange2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Yes! I have seen the wacom pro review you have uploaded! It's main reason why I wanna buy an old wacom pro version! A really good and detailed video! Awesome review! Thank you so much for the response! This made it so much clearer for me. I might get the used wacom instead it has minor scratches but the performance haven't change base on the seller, Thank you kind sir, you're doing God's work, keep the uploads comin! Your reviews are unrivaled!! Keep it up!
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@borne_orange You're welcome, dude. Yeah, scratches are pretty normal. So long as the performance is still good and you don't feel the scratches with your pen. Let me know how it goes with the tablet and what you're creating :-)
@ClockworkSatan Жыл бұрын
I just bought one of these after struggling with the awful (AWFUL!) software for my beloved Huion Q11K. I'm sick of it randomly crashing, it's pressure sensitivity not working intermittently and the massive problems with different software driver versions. I'm hoping this will be a lot better!
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Ah, sorry you were having issues with your Huion. I hope the Deco Pro serves you well. Did you go with the wireless version? Just make sure that you properly remove previous tablet drivers before installing the new one before installing the Deco Pro to avoid any potential driver conflicts.
@ClockworkSatan Жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff I went for the standard wired version of the Deco Pro - and it's working beautifully. I absolutely love its software (although an older version of the drivers work better than the newest ones for some reason), it's working great with Krita and I think the wheel and touchpad area on it is an absolute game changer... I'm very pleased with my purchase! :)
@EyekooDrawsStuff Жыл бұрын
Ah, that wheel! Glad to hear that things are off to a good start already. Happy painting.
@mbondobrightc19322 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, so which one is better between veco 01 v2 and this one?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
The Deco 01 v2 is significantly cheaper, but you are still getting similiar specs. It's like the Deco Pro without the wheel and sexier design.
@mbondobrightc19322 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff thanks where can I buy it from online?. I'm in Zambia 🇿🇲 Africa
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@mbondobrightc1932 Drop Ryan at XP-PenZA a message via email or whatsapp and see if they ship product outside SA :-) xp-pen.co.za/xp-penzacontacts.html Takealot.com also has Deco products listed from a different supplier.
@mbondobrightc19322 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thanks alot
@peterporker19902 жыл бұрын
how did you get the line taper on krita? When i use mine (deco pro s) on krita it doesn't have the taper. I tried all the drivers for windows (which are quite recent) on their website but none of them fixed the issue. And i couldn't find the older drivers there
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi there. Just to make sure I understand, are you talking about the weight of the lines responding to pressure? Doing thick and thin lines? Or the sort of shoestringing that's happening at the end of the lines?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
I know when I first opened Krita, the brushes didnt immediately respond to pressure so it was the same size and opacity. There are two things to check. First go to the brush settings (it's the second box on the left next to Normal at the top. Make sure Size on the left is ticked, and also, click on it and check Enable Pen Settings
@peterporker19902 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you for the reply! I was talking about the thick and thin lines. Will try what you said and inform you if it worked or not.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
If that doesn't work, try switching from WinTab to WinInk. Go to Settings - Configure Krita - Tablet Settings and switch to a different Tablet Input API option. Then close Krita and reopen. One of these should solve the issue.
@peterporker19902 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you and sorry. There wasn't actually any issue. I tried only the "basic 1" brush all this time. When i used the other brushes today, all of them were working well and had the taper. I should've checked better. Again, thank you, now I can finally use my favourite art software.
@henkerbodom2 жыл бұрын
Does it not work on iphone? Does it only work on android mobile phones?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately it's only compatible with Android devices. As far as I know, no drawing tablet yet is compatible with iPhones. I doubt that will change anytime soon. The base iPad (8th and 9th gen) with Apple Pencil are pretty strong devices for drawing to get started with, so I'd look into that down the line if you are interested in drawing on an Apple device.
@jonde_o2 жыл бұрын
Hey New Deco Pro SW and MW models have bluetooth support and now officialy works with ibisPaint X on iPhone
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@jonde_o Interesting to see that it's working on an Apple mobile device. Thanks for sharing that.
@ameeaty40882 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff it works only on iphones not ipad
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Noted, thanks @@ameeaty4088 . Curious to see if more models and apps become compatible over time
@origami_canoe19522 жыл бұрын
I'm tempted to buy this, but I still can't find a use for the wheel...
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
It essentially gives you added functions on top of the 8 express keys. Instead of programming brush size + or -, or zoom in or out to two keys, I can use the wheel for that and assign other things to the keys.
@christosstavrinides84932 жыл бұрын
Ηi. As I am new to this, I will need to edit/correct music scores that are on jpg format. Can I do this via PC and Android phone?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Christos. The Deco Pro (and a number of other XPPen devices) are compatible with both PC and Android, so it shouldn't be a problem to edit those. My prefered free apps are Sketchbook for Android and Krita for PC. Medibang has some basic cloud storage so you can easily access files back and forth between PC and phone.
@IbrahimAlShehaby2 жыл бұрын
thanks
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Ibrahim. Let me know if you decide to get the Deco Pro and what you create with it.
@Amedatim2 жыл бұрын
is the medium size worth it or the small one is enough ?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
I was very comfortable with the small. It's much more like a medium size Wacom Intuos. If it's your first tablet, I'd say the small will be fine.
@Amedatim2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff yeah it's my first one so i ws wondering if i should get the medium or even a cheaper alternative with bigger size .Any way thanks alot bro
@RRaj-gj2hw2 жыл бұрын
when i keep all the items of the box in the box even after two years i do too
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
What sort of work are you doing with it?
@RRaj-gj2hw2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff just a hobby to draw that's all
@arthurpeuckert54452 жыл бұрын
Hi There, Where in SA would you recommend buying it from. Thanks
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Arthur. Chat with Ryan from RRD2D (used to be XP-Pen.co.za when I got mine from him). Website is now: www.rrd2d.co.za/rrd2dproducts.html
@arthurpeuckert54452 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thanks Mate, appreciated. A.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
@@arthurpeuckert5445 I see We Love Gadgets also supplies the Deco Pro on Takealot: www.takealot.com/xp-pen-deco-pro-m-graphics-drawing-tablet/PLID70674397
@mps_farms_nambiyur56737 ай бұрын
Hi broh,i wanna buy xp pen,doco pro or doc v2 ,which one is better,im photographer and im using photoshop bro,pls suggest me
@EyekooDrawsStuff5 ай бұрын
Sorry for taking a while to respond. Let me know which tablet you decided to go with.
@lone189Ай бұрын
my deco pro only lasted for about 3 yrs. it wont turn on nor charge anymore.
@EyekooDrawsStuffАй бұрын
Ah no.... Sadly not as durable as a good old Intuos 3 😔 What are you considering for your next device? Hopefully the newer generation of Deco Pro lasts longer..I have one that I'm testing at the moment
@Jennifer-wr9si2 жыл бұрын
I can afford the Wacom Intuos pro…my question is, do you think its worth the premium over the XP pen? Im not a pro but I do sell my art prints.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Jennifer. Thanks for the question. So I'm using a 2013 Intuos Pro M as my main currently (found 2nd hand for about the same price as Deco Pro). For my painting and fairly simple approach to it, I don't really see the need to go with the Intuos Pro over the Deco Pro. I'd rather go with the Deco Pro and spend the rest on a Schoolism subscription or something to level up my skills. The Intuos does offer a little more added customization though with being able to program shortcuts into an on-screen radial menu on top of the wheel and express keys on the tablet itself. But if that level of customizing and convenience is important, I might look at Xencelabs' medium tablet bundle with the quick keys remote, which is fairly close in price.
@Jennifer-wr9si2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff thanks for the comprehensive reply. Yeah, I have also heard that Wacom is pretty slow in terms of development and support so I'm thinking the balance is definitely in favour of XP. and the new Deco Pros are wireless!
@Jennifer-wr9si2 жыл бұрын
@AK Milli yes, I got the 'medium' wireless version. I had some problems with the setup but their customer service was super responsive and helped fix the glitches. still using the iPad as my primary device but it's great to have this tablet for larger pieces and photoshop work.
@PanteraRossa11 ай бұрын
Lots of Wacom users end up having similar issues with the tablets that the Xp pen users have. They just spent 3x as much money. Deco pro is absolutely excellent value for the price even with the downsides. I’m a video editor so between the hotkeys and the scrolling wheel, I get two peripherals in one. A mouse and a mini controller. AND I get a great mask drawer for After Fx. Perfect for me. Just keep your usb c port clean and if it’s loose use a piece of greeting card or something similar to ensure your cable stays securely wedged and connected. Picked that up from the Wacom users frustrated with the common issue.
@cerellitv29782 жыл бұрын
I bought the medium version of this tablet and man I can't stand the stylus. The buttons make the topside heavier and it keeps rotating until the buttons are on the bottom. It is constantly causing missed or unwanted button presses along the way and I keep having the correct the position. All that would have been fine if I could swap it out for one of the 15+ passive styli XP-Pen sells but for reasons beyond my understanding only the included pen works with it. It sucks as I otherwise really like the design and workings of the tablet but that pen is quickly becoming a deal breaker for me.
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Ah, sorry to hear you are having issues with that pen. I didn't experience that at all and actually found it really comfortable to use. I think with the unintended button clicks, you could get around that by disabling them in the PenTablet program if you don't need them.
@cerellitv29782 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff I've been looking at other reviews and streamers that use the same pen design and they don't seem to have the same issues so it's likely just me being weird. I do use a fairly lose grip to avoid strain, maybe that is the issue. Honestly the thing I'm most frustrated with is not the pen itself but the lack of alternative choice. XP-Pen has a whole bunch of other pens but for some reason their 15+ passive styli don't work with my tablet. Personally I would love to switch to their P06 stylus that looks more like a traditional pencil but for some reason that only works on the Deco 02 and the artist 12 and not the deco pro... Their whole pen thing is just weird, I can't imagine there is much difference between one passive stylus and the other so the limit is probably software enforced.
@nagyelraheb41658 ай бұрын
Can anyone please compare the deco pro to deco L? Are they practically the same of course excluding the buttons. I mean is the pen different, is the response time different?
@EyekooDrawsStuff8 ай бұрын
Hi there. So I have reviewed the smaller Deco MW on the channel. The pen is different, for sure. The Deco Pro pen is more comfortable to work with, but the one with the Deco L/MW has better initial activation. Then there is also the Deco Pro gen 2 as well, with a different pen from the others. The report rate, resolution, and reading height for these tablets are all the same. Report rate sits at around 200RPS slightly more on wireless models of the Deco M/L.
@nagyelraheb41658 ай бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you
@dotConfigdot3 ай бұрын
How much difference of iaf is between deco 01 v2 and deco pro s?@@EyekooDrawsStuff
@IguessNothing Жыл бұрын
4:26 how do I acces the pentablet settings like you do? Please tell me
@EyekooDrawsStuff11 ай бұрын
Hi. So sorry I didn't respond to this sooner... I missed this comment. I'm sure you found a solution already, but in case you didn't, you must download the driver from the XPPEN website first, then install and you will have a new PenTablet application on your computer. That's where you can adjust all the settings
@bryanforeman41442 жыл бұрын
How often did you have to replace pen tips?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hi Bryan. I think I only started with a new nib after about a year when I got my replacement stylus. That first nib was looking a bit sharp to one side by that point but still had a good amount of nib to work with. I'm a bit of a light user, bouncing between traditional and digital, doing writing work etc, so it's a bit tricky to say exactly how long they should last, but generally they should last a good long while. Aaron Rutten chats about nib wear in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/n3qZiWdnf82gb8k
@bryanforeman41442 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you.
@TheSleepiest12 жыл бұрын
hello im new to this channel
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
Hey Sleep Otaku. Thanks for joining the channel. More videos will come soon...they are a bit slow to come out at the moment while I pack up my house to move overseas. So stay tuned and feel free to comment and ask questions about the tablets and art process.
@mbondobrightc19322 жыл бұрын
How much is it in South Africa?
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
The Deco Pro Small is R2490 through XP-Pen ZA xp-pen.co.za/xp-penzadecopro.html
@Mo.Faried8 ай бұрын
Does the pen nip rattle?
@EyekooDrawsStuff8 ай бұрын
Not that I remember, no
@Mo.Faried8 ай бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff Thank you 🙏
@SaratAnimation2 жыл бұрын
I bought the same XP-Pen glove and that's the only thing I have of this brand. I won't trust any other brand other than Wacom
@EyekooDrawsStuff2 жыл бұрын
I understand the brand loyalty. Wacom really has earned it through the years of making such quality products. I think that quality gap may be closing quite a bit though in terms of screenless pen tablets from other brands. I’m a bit concerned by just how frequently XP-Pen is bringing out new products and that proper time isn’t being taken to refine things. There have been so many pen displays released in the last two years. But I do intend to test out a few more of their products in the near future. So far it’s only the Deco Pro that I’ve used and I really liked it.
@SaratAnimation2 жыл бұрын
@@EyekooDrawsStuff My first pen tablet was not Wacom and I regret that decision. It was not usable at all and complete garbage 1/3 the price of wacom. Complete waste of money. Never again. Only Wacom from then on.