Gamers Mouse

Stomper · Post by **Stomper** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 5:24 pm

I recently bought a gamers mouse to use with my DAW.
I had some doubt at first, but now i just love it and thought i share the idea.
The one i bought has 7 buttons and comes with a software for customizing its settings. so you can make each button do whatever keyboard shortcut you like.

so i got the regular click/menu buttons. selector, mute/unmute, duplicate and delete all in the mouse.
it does take some time getting use to it, but i like this new workflow.

Stomper.

lem · Post by **lem** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:27 pm

I saw a gamers mouse and thought it might be useful for a daw. I was actually thinking of putting a post up about it!
some give stats for accuracy, I think its dpi. not sure on that one tho.

what model did u get?

Stomper · Post by **Stomper** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:28 pm

I got a Razer Orochi.
Its 4000 dpi when connected with USB. but i got it because it was the only wireless one they had.
When wireless its less sensitive, 2000 dpi i think. but i dont mind, only cared about more buttons and that they can be customized.

not sure about other models, but this one is not limited to one key.
if i have a shortcut to save a project with a new name, lets say ctrl+alt+s, i can record that combo and attach it to one mouse button.

NewSc2 · Post by **NewSc2** » Fri Apr 23, 2010 8:44 pm

I go between a Razer mouse and the Apple Magic Mouse. MM is uncomfortable and a little heavy, but that 360 scroll surface is such a godsend.

Stomper · Post by **Stomper** » Sun Apr 25, 2010 3:22 pm

Me and a friend tried a gamepad yasterday instead of a mouse.
that was hilarious (and you have more than 7 buttons)

Phase Ghost · Post by **Phase Ghost** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 2:31 pm

I HATE the new apple mouse. My brother got one and it felt like I was using a pop-tart as a mouse. I use Microsoft mice (on Macs). They're my favorite.

regler · Post by **regler** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 5:44 pm

I'm not an apple hater, they make great stuff and I do respect that much! but all apple mice are really a bad design (for power user). everyone who use them doesn't not have a clou how much more advanced logitech/MS etc. mice are. the multi touch thing is a nice idea, but it's more about an 'entertaining' factor then a real advantage.

Daemonix · Post by **Daemonix** » Tue Apr 27, 2010 6:49 pm

I use a wacom tablet, also very good for problems with your hands (tendinitis etc).