13 best avid mac keyboards
Avid is a well-known brand in the world of audio and video editing, and they offer a range of products designed to enhance the editing experience, including keyboards specifically tailored for Mac users. Avid Mac keyboards are designed to work seamlessly with Apple computers and are particularly popular among professionals in the media and entertainment industry. Here are some key features and aspects of Avid Mac keyboards:
Custom Key Layout: Avid Mac keyboards often feature custom key layouts that are optimized for popular video and audio editing software, such as Avid's own Pro Tools, Adobe Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, and more. This layout includes dedicated shortcut keys for common functions, making it easier and faster for users to access essential tools.
Backlit Keys: Many Avid Mac keyboards come with backlit keys, which are useful for working in dimly lit environments like editing studios. The backlighting can be adjusted to different levels of brightness to suit the user's preference.
Quality Build: Avid keyboards are typically built with durability in mind, with high-quality materials and construction. This ensures that the keyboard can withstand the demands of professional use.
Connectivity: Avid Mac keyboards usually connect to your Mac computer via USB or Bluetooth, depending on the model.Bluetooth connectivity provides the convenience of a wireless setup.
Compatibility: These keyboards are designed to be compatible with Mac computers and their operating systems, ensuring a smooth and seamless experience for Mac users.
Customizability: Some Avid Mac keyboards offer customizable keycaps, allowing users to tailor the keyboard to their specific needs and preferences.
Integrated Touchpad or Trackball: Some models may include an integrated touchpad or trackball for easy navigation, eliminating the need for a separate mouse.
Mute and Volume Control: Many Avid keyboards have dedicated mute and volume control buttons for quick and easy audio adjustments.
Media Controls: Some models feature multimedia control keys for playing, pausing, and controlling media playback without leaving the keyboard.
Ergonomics: Avid Mac keyboards are often designed with ergonomic considerations in mind, providing a comfortable typing experience during long editing sessions.
Overall, Avid Mac keyboards are tailored to the needs of video and audio professionals who require specialized tools for efficient editing workflows on Mac computers. These keyboards can significantly enhance productivity by providing quick access to essential functions and improving the overall editing experience.
Below you can find our editor's choice of the best avid mac keyboards on the marketProduct description
Meet ALBA - Logickeyboard's dedicated Apple® shortcut keyboard. With a built-in chip made specifically for macOS®, the new ALBA shortcut keyboard is pure plug & play. No need for drivers and tedious setup. The keyboard has a built-in macOS® chip and is fully compatible with macOS. The designers at Logickeyboard are big believers in plug & play, which is why they went to great lengths to build a chip that ensures easy keyboard setup. They've also partnered with an ergonomic therapist to determine ALBA's optimum angle. The solution: a typing angle of 8.5 degrees with leg lift, and 4.5 degrees without leg lift. Key travel can't be too big or too small, so the ALBA keyboard has what they believe is the perfect key travel: 4mm. The scissor-Switch mechanism gives each key increased stability during typing. They also love convenience! That's why the wired ALBA keyboard has two built-in USB 2.0 ports.
- Designed for AVID Media Composer
- USB wired connection interface
- Plug and Play connectivity
- Two built-in USB 2.0 ports support 100mA each
- Compatible with macOS
User questions & answers
Question: | Will this also work with a windows pc? i need a keyboard that is cross-platform |
Answer: | No, it did not even fit my mac book air |
Product description
Backlit Keyboard The ASTRA backlit keyboard with numeric keyboard features an elegant, slim line black keyboard with low-profile scissor-switch keys for a light, yet responsive feel. With five selectable light levels, the ASTRA is the perfect choice for any lighting environment. The keyboard features two USB 2.0 ports to enable you to connect e.g. your mouse, contour shuttle or a USB-dongle. The ASTRA keyboard is developed with two USB cables. One for the keyboard itself and one for the USB hub, at the back of the keyboard. The reason for having a separate cable for the USB hub, is to avoid problems with installations, that require a KVM extender. Backlit keys Dimmable light with five selectable levels Built-in dual USB-ports 2.0 Scissor-switch keys Color-coded labelled shortcut keys with graphical commands Compatible with macOS 10.6 or later Number of keys - 104 (ANSI version) 105 (ISO version) Manufactured for 10.000.000 keystrokes per key 1.8-meter-long cable with separate keyboard and hub connections (avoid interference with USB extenders)To power the keyboard, you need to plug in the Gray USB connector. If you need to activate the USB hub, on the back of the keyboard, you need to plug in the black USB connector. To activate the function keys on your mac ASTRA backlit keyboard, press FN + e.g. F7 or any other key in the function key row. The AVID Media Composer dedicated LogicKeyboard, also fea
- LogicKeyboard Astra Series 104 Keys Avid Media Composer Mac Backlit Keyboard - Original Box
- Compatibility: Avid Media Composer
- Key Type: Scissor switch
- Number of Keys: 104
- Keystroke Lifecycle: 10000000 keystrokes per key
User questions & answers
Question: | Does it bring the clear cover for the keys |
Answer: | no, this is only meant for some of the apple laptops. Try searching hp cases instead |
Question: | Does this come with the "lifter man" and "sissor" symbols on the z and x keys? Like the new ones from Logickeyboard? Or is this an older model |
Answer: | Yes! |
Product description
Put Pro Tools Shortcuts at Your Fingertips
- USB Keyboard f Avid Pro Tools - Mac
User questions & answers
Question: | Does it have extra USB ports on the sides like the similar era boards did |
Answer: | The light doesn't shine through on mine at all, I got the black one... the backing is completely solid and the light doesn't shine through. I even held the keyboard up to an actual light and the light doesn't shine through then either. If you need the light to shine through, this isn't the cover for you. If that's not important, the cover is excellent! :-) |
Question: | How do u dem the lights on the keyboard |
Answer: | I've never seen a mark on my screen. I thought about that as the key feel raised above when they would be but have not noticed any marks on the screen. The screen is glossy on the 2013 MB Airs but I have yet to seen any marks. I also just got a Moshi iVisor the adds a bit to the screen... No marks to date. |
Question: | Is it possible to dim the brightness of the backlighting on the keys? one q&a said yes, but another said no. so what is the real answer |
Answer: | True the letters are on top and appear more like opaque. There is no problem seeing the key board in the dark. The screen on my lap top shines on to the key board. The fit is great and I am very happy how the keys feel with the cover. The cover doesn't move when using the key board and also after transporting the lap top the cover is just where its suppose to stay. Good luck on your decision its a great cover for the value. |
Question: | The keys have independent installation, how does it work on the keyboard board |
Answer: | will it fit on apple MacBook are 13" |
Product description
Keyboard cover for AVID Pro Tools Apple Magic numeric keyboard. The shortcut keyboard cover for AVID Pro Tools will instantly make your life easier. With over 80 keyboard shortcuts displayed this keyboard cover can speed up your editing by as much as 50 %. We sent the Apple Magic Numeric keyboard to a 3D rendering company who then came back with a flawless version of our new keyboard cover for AVID Pro Tools. Not only does this cover protect your apple keyboard, it also helps your editing life.
- Keyboard cover for AVID Pro Tools Apple Magic numeric keyboard.Compatible with Apple Magic Numeric Keyboard
- Made from the best high-grade silicone
- Flexible and tough.Protects your keyboard from dirt, dust, and spills
- Stays in place—won't slip or slide
- Easily removed for cleaning.Hand-washable for easy cleaning
Product description
The LogicSkin for Avid Media Composer makes the creative work with Media Composer a lot simpler and faster. It is recommended for usage in post-production facilities, professional video editing houses and anyone else who requires the most used custom key commands to be readily accessible from a dedicated, clearly labeled and color coded keyboard cover. It is also a superb way to learn the Avid Media Composer shortcut key commands.
- Easy to set up and use. No software required. Soft touch keystroke - ideal for all day comfort
- 2 USB Hubs: Built-in 2.0 Full Speed ports for additional desktop expansion
- Windows Platform: Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
- Connection: Wired USB - cord length 5 feet / 1.5 meter
User questions & answers
Question: | Hello! Do you ship to Israel |
Answer: | Because out of all the other covers I've used, this one has a tighter grip on the keys. It also has a better feel when you type and it protects the keyboard better, other covers are to flimsy and I want my MAC keyboard to last and not look worn. |
Product description
Avid Pro Tools Keyboard, featuring all of the Pro Tools Shortcuts.
You can spend hours - if not days inside the recording studio, eyes focused on your bright monitor, so it's important you choose the best tools to help you become more productive than ever before. A few months back we had a dream of creating the most advanced editing keyboard for Avid Pro Tools, so we put our heads together and worked with thousands of editors just like you from around the world, to come up with the ultimate backlit editing keyboard for Mac.
Now for the first time, you can edit faster, reduce eye strain with the world's first and only backlit editing keyboard for Avid Pro Tools. Say hello to the world's first backlit editing keyboard for Avid Pro Tools. Designed for Mac
- EDIT 50% FASTER - If you want to speed up your Pro Tools projects, this is the way to do it. With over 100 shortcuts for Pro Tools right at your fingertips you'll edit like never before.
- FULLY BACKLIT - You don't just work a 9-5, whenever creativity hits, that's when you're in Pro Tools. So if it's nighttime or you're in a badly lit studio, your new keyboard features full backlighting
- BUILT FOR MAC - This keyboard has been built from the ground up to work with MacOS. So every key is in the correct position and no software is required. This offers an amazing typing experience.
- USED BY PROS - Editors Keys are used the world over, by professional studios and Pro Tools users. Up your game and get the Pro Tools Keyboard onto your studio desk.
- 1 YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED - We include a free one year warranty with your keyboard, so you know it will never let you down.
User questions & answers
Question: | What are the exact dimensions of the keyboard |
Answer: | Yes the "Z" key has the Lifterman and the "X" key has the scissor. We only ship the latest models and layouts, unfortunately the photo image was incorrect but has since been corrected. |
Question: | Did they fix all the F keys? & the Fn key |
Answer: | I don’t know if the Mac one will work with PC, but I bought the PC version of this same keyboard and I use it on my Mac all the time - works perfectly including volume keys! |
Product description
Avid Media Composer Backlit Keyboard by Editors Keys As an Avid Media Composer video editor, you want the best tools and the best Avid Keyboard to help speed up your editing. The new Backlit Avid Media Composer keyboard features over 100 shortcuts for Avid Media Composer and 3 levels of advanced backlighting, so you can edit all through the night in that dimly lit edit suite. The keyboard will help you to edit like never before, whilst making your studio look like the best edit suite in town. It's used by thousands of pro users worldwide and a recommended Avid product. The keyboard features all of the Avid Media Composer shortcuts and colour groups similar tools so you can accelerate your editing speeds. With its 3-level backlighting system, you'll always get the best out of your edit and reduce eye strain.
- EDIT FAST - The backlit Avid Media Composer Keyboard for your Mac helps you to edit faster than ever before by offering you all of the Avid Media Composer shortcuts right at your fingertips.
- BUILT FOR MAC - This keyboard was built for Mac users. This means there's nothing to install, just plug in and get to work. Easy.
- 3 LEVELS OF BACKLIGHTING - No studio is perfect and if you like editing into the evening, then this keyboard can help reduce eye strain and help you edit faster than ever before.
- USED BY PROs - Used by thousands of Avid users worldwide and recommended by Avid.
- 1 YEAR WARRANTY INCLUDED - Rest easy, knowing your keyboard is protected by a year warranty.
User questions & answers
Question: | Are there any USB ports on the keyboard |
Answer: | On the Windows PC version there is a key located on the bottom row which when stroked controls the brightness. I takes the brightness all the way up then shuts off and starts again as you stroke it, you find your desired brightness then leave it. On the Mac version the brightness is controlled by using the function key (FN) located on the bottom row below the Shift key. When you hold down the fn key and stoke the F5 or F6 key the board will brighten or dim as needed. There is a flier in each box for the user. |
Question: | Is this only for PC |
Answer: | I just plugged it in and it worked like my regular Apple keyboard |
Question: | Can this be used on Windows PC |
Answer: | The clear cover is included in the box, yes! |
Product description
ALBA shortcut keyboard is pure plug & play. No need for drivers and tedious setup. The keyboard has a built-in macOS chip and is fully compatible with macOS. We’re big believers in plug & play, which is why we went to great lengths to build a chip that ensures easy keyboard setup. On-point ergonomics We partnered with an ergonomic therapist to determine ALBA’s optimum angle. The solution: a typing angle of 8.5 degrees with leg lift, and 4.5 degrees without leg lift. Key travel can't be too big or too small, so our new ALBA keyboard has what we believe is the perfect key travel: 4mm. Scissor-Switch Keys The scissor-Switch mechanism gives each key increased stability during typing. Two built-in USB-ports We love convenience! That’s why the wired ALBA keyboard has two built-in USB 2.0 ports.
- Designed for Avid Pro Tools 2018 Compatible with macOS
- USB wired connection interface
- USB wired connection interface; Plug and Play connectivity
- Two built-in USB 2.0 ports; USB ports support 100mA each
User questions & answers
Question: | Anyone else find that the caps lock light doesn't work |
Answer: | The function keys F5 and F6 control the light, however you must hold down the fn key located below the shift key on the right. |
Product description
1 X Keyboard with " Avid Pro Tool "Shortcuts Printed.
- Design Faster Way in "Avid Pro Tools" When you Working.
- All of the "Avid Pro Tools" Shortcuts at your fingertips
- Work With PC and Mac OSX.Beautiful Design
- Shortcuts printed in the button keys,without any delay in " Avid Pro Tool ".
- Used in thousands of design studios
User questions & answers
Question: | So this will work for windows 10 pc? i was just confused because it says apple and pc |
Answer: | 17.75in x 5.25in x height tapers upward to 1in |
Question: | Do all the short cuts and apple functions work in Pro Tools |
Answer: | They all seam to work fine on my iMac. |
Question: | Is the adobe illustrator keyboard shortcuts still correct and updated to work with adobe illustrator cc |
Answer: | Yes we shipping internationally including Israel. Please refer to the listing and you should be able to see the price and the shipping charge at the checkout.Thank you AramediA Support Team |
Question: | Do you sell covers for this keyboard? i would like to purchase the adobe photoshop keyboard and then an ableton and premiere cover |
Answer: | There are two USB ports located on the top left and right. |
Product description
Fall in love with recording, again So you love editing in Pro Tools, but lets face it, if you could save tons of extra time on each recording session and get the same results, wouldn’t that be great? Faster editing means an easier and more productive day-to-day experience for you. The worlds most used shortcut keyboards. Professional studio look. Impress clients and improve work flow. Mac and PC Compatible. (USB port required.) 1 year warranty included. The Editors Keys Dedicated Pro Tools Keyboard is compatible with all versions of Avid Pro Tools and is fully compatible with both PC's and Macs with a USB Port. Power to the people. Your new Pro Tools keyboard gives you lightning fast access to all of the main program tools, saving you the hassle of manuals, menus and tool-bars. So whilst saving time and money, you’ll also impress your clients by transforming your standard room into a professional studio. Each key also contains the shortcut text as well as your keyboards standard letter for easy typing. When your at your studio set up and working on your latest track, did you know, around 30% of your time is spent clicking through the Pro Tools menus and tool bars?
- Edit Faster in Avid Pro Tools
- Beautiful new design
- 1 Year Warranty Included
- All of the Pro Tools Shortcuts
User questions & answers
Question: | Are there usb inputs on either side of the keyboard like the Mac keyboard |
Answer: | Unfortunately, there are no extra USB ports on this keyboard. The older Apple Ultra Thin with NumPad keyboard did have 2 USB ports on it. |
Question: | Do the keyboard light up |
Answer: | The Editors Keys keyboards can be used with either PC or Mac with the proper drivers. However, the keyboard are printed with commands for either operating system. There is a Mac version and a Windows version. Each with a different set of "Command" keys. |
Question: | is this keyboard wireless |
Answer: | Yes, mine worked instantly on win 10. No driver needed. I'm not sure about older win versions. |
Product description
Edit Media Composer video files on your Mac faster and easier – without adding a custom external keyboard! This ultra-thin form-fitting keyboard cover does not affect typing ability or speed, and includes custom editing buttons and color-coded shortcuts -- right on the keys. So you spend more time working and less time learning and memorizing program shortcut keys! Media Composer keyboard covers are compatible with Media Composer 2019 and earlier.
- Increase Productivity
- Protect your Magic Keyboard with NumPad
- Made of soft silicone for a Precision fit
Product description
Avid Pro Tools Full Size kb skin UK. The custom LogicSkin makes controlling Avid Pro Tools a lot simpler and faster. It is ideal for post-production facilities, professional video editing houses and anyone else who requires all the custom key commands to readily accessible from a dedicated, clearly labeled, colour-coded Keyboard. Using this LogicSkin is also a great way to learn the Avid Pro Tools key commands.
- Logicskin is made from the best 100% hi-grade Japanese Silicone Compatible with Apple Ultra Thin Alu Keyboard 0,5mm Thin, silky smooth feel Soft, Flexible and yet very tough Protects your Mac from dirt, dust and spills Easy removed for cleaning Stays in place - Do not slip or slide Hand washable- easy to keep clean Helps muffle typing noises
- The custom LogicSkin makes controlling Avid Pro Tools a lot simpler and faster
- It is ideal for post-production facilities, professional video editing houses and anyone else who requires all the custom key commands to readily accessible from a dedicated, clearly labeled, colour-coded Keyboard
- Using this LogicSkin is also a great way to learn the Avid Pro Tools key commands
- The custom LogicSkin makes controlling Avid Pro Tools a lot simpler and faster
Product description
Fall in love with recording, again Love editing Avid Media ComposerSo you love editing in Avid Media Composer, but lets face it, if you could save tons of extra time on each Avid video editing session and get the same results, wouldn’t that be great? Well with the new slim PC model, you're dreams are about to come true. Faster editing means an easier and more productive day-to-day experience for you. The worlds most used shortcut keyboards. Professional studio look. Impress clients and improve work flow. USB Connection. 1 year warranty included Mac and PC Compatible. The Editors Keys Dedicated Avid Media Composer Keyboard is compatible with all versions of Avid Media Composer. Power Your new Avid Media Composer keyboard gives you lightning fast access to all of the main program tools, saving you the hassle of manuals, menus and tool-bars. So whilst saving time and money, you’ll also impress your clients by transforming your standard room into a professional video studio. Each key also contains the Media Composer shortcut text as well as your keyboards standard letter for easy typing.
- All of the Avid Media Composer Shortcuts
- Works on both Mac and PC
- Used by thousands of Editors Worldwide
- Comes with a free 1 Year Warranty
- Edit 40% Faster
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