I looked at the ones you suggested and ended up finding another app called "StreamControl - Remote for OBS & Streamlabs OBS" which I am now using as it basically set itself up with everything you need. play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.t4ils.obs_remote&hl=en_US Sadly there doesn't seem to be an iPhone version of it though which would have been handy as I have my iPhone on my computer desk these days. I had a look at StreamLabs OBS and the remote app for it. But in my opinion StreamLabs is all about making money from Scene Themes , Widget Themes, and Site Themes as to get anything decent you have to sign up to Prime which isn't affordable for everyone. The Site Themes option is a great idea but again Prime is not an affordable option for everyone. So I went back to StreamElements which I think is much easier to use and has a lot more free content and when bundled with the StreamControl app life is so much easier now. Hopefully in the future StreamElements will incorporate a Site Theme option. Unless someone knows of a program to incorporate your streams and past streams etc into a webpage? I also downloaded DeckBoard but haven't tried it out yet. But I will. But from what I have seen and used of StreamControl I am more than happy with that.
Yup, started using deckboard a couple of weeks ago as I get used to upping my presentation production quality with OBS Studio and they seem to now have shading to indicate active buttons. Works great on an old touchscreen chromebook running the Android app to serve as a permanent tablet sized screen for the app for me.
I was literally looking at the Stream Deck app, hesitant about paying the sub price, and then finding this video in my recommended. Thanks for helping align the stars or whatever to make this happen.
Would love to see an updated video for 2020. With the whole world going online and streaming continuing to grow, would love to see if you think these are still viable, or what features they now have. Thanks for the video!
yep the prices are scamm. i mean you can literally buy an old dogshit led computermonitor that can be broken for normal use for below 100$ and put it on max brightness and you have a "keylight" and these guys charge 200$ for a freaking led panel xD
@@tomkent4656 they had no R&D they bought an existing product from an OEM, then added some software. only the second gen streamdecks are more invovlement by them. and no price wont drop ever, new economy doesnt make preices based on material value, prices are set on whats the maximum people are willing to pay. for this they spend millions on market surveys and marketing
If you did an update on this, touch portal can do literally everything the streamdeck can now and more. And it has a back page button to go to previous page, or a button for home page, and gif support, full custom icons, backgrounds, text. You can even set up a clock or hardware monitoring. And you can have external plugins to do even more that they haven't integrated. And if it doesn't have something, you can use it to run any application or powershell script etc.
I know that this is an older video for you but I wanted you to know that this was a helpful video for me and I DO appreciate the hard work that you put into this video! Best of luck and my regards, Dave
Dude! I can't believe you're at 800 Subscribers. You have skills man. Keep you the great work. No joke. You're gonna make it just keep fighting. This was a terrific tutorial and your lighting reminds me of mine.
I would not have picked you as living in Australia, so do I so g'day mate! I ran touch portal on a PC and it ran flawlessly now I have tried it on my M1 and my M2 Mac mini both with shocking results.
I know that this is a year old vid, but I tried Touch Portal recently and it can do so much more now than what it did when this video was made. Touch Portal is my current recommendation. And it isn't only for streaming, I use it with my IDE, Premiere Pro, OBS, Twitch, it has a Spotify plugin now, and different functions on my computer. I even have it set up for Eve Online. I'd give it another look.
I'm aware and have been in direct contact with the dev. I've got a lot of thoughts on it, both good and bad but mostly good! You'll be seeing more about it shortly for sure.
Great Video bud. Thanks for adding a little comedy also. I would have liked to see more in use examples but overall, good stuff. I used your link to download streamlabs deck
Dude, this was such a great video to help me, because I've been look at getting a stream deck, so the price, might be a few weeks before I can get one haha but this is such a great alternative till I get one, thank you so much!
What about MIDI control? CamTwist (RIP) was able to switch scenes by way of MIDI which was super useful (for me as i'm a musician and have MIDI gear sitting around). Maybe theres a plugin for OBS
Touch Portal That’s great to hear. I have your app and am just experimenting with it as I learn it. Midi functionality would be great so I can map a CC controller or midi note message to a pad on my Beatstep. It would make an awesome switcher
I have an old 32-key midi-keyboard.. using a little program that reads it and translates it to a macro command.. next to that, I can go up or down multiple octaves, which are see as a different midi input, so I can attach even more macro's... 7x32 = 224 macro's... include the volume-knob that i could use as a slider, and 5 additional buttons.. I could go wild with macro's... but I just started streaming and am not even using the 32 keys.. But good to know the alternatives!! Thanx
I've been using the Streamlabs Deck app. Haven't had a problem yet. It's free... the only way I would consider buying something is if Streamlabs adds their remote to their premium features.
StreamLabs OBS Remote has been updated since the release of your video, you can add/remove buttons, use the Studio mode, zoom in/out so you can see all or just some buttons. See the events, chat and share on social media.
@w4xt3r First of all, you have to use StreamLabs OBS, which is a good starting point for new streamers, since it is quite user-friendly. Two things I liked was the "Studio Mode", where you can see you current scene and the next scene that you want to queue in and just tap transition. Other apps may not have this feature, they mostly just show the current or the next scene until you double-tap the latter. Audio control is easy in StreamLabs OBS Remote, basically controlling volume in StreamLabs OBS. So overall, good for starting streamers or those who don't have an audio mixing device, such as the GoXLR. Once you are comfy enough with StreamLabs OBS, you may want to dapple with OBS-Live, since it is a little bit more open, especially with all the available plugins, but then StreamLabs OBS Remote becomes moot. I wish that OBSSD would be a little bit more like StreamLabs OBS Remote, because it is easier to use and gives you a clearer vision overall.
Great comparison breakdowns, nutty. But, I'm mostly interested in selecting/controlling different screens of Reaper's DAW for controlling MIDI tracks and Master Busses for laser imagery. So, I'm ready to pull the trigger on Stream Deck XL, which has been demonstrated by Reaper Blog. Also don't own an iPad, but would prefer using a 10" mult-itouch RPi surface. Touch Portal looks interesting, but I've also seen TouchOSC, which seems to provide support for MIDI, OSC, and Video. So, I'm thinking of TouchOSC for sliders one the 10" RPi touch surface + Stream Deck XL for controlling Reaper presets on the Winblows' 15" touch monitor, with the Akai ACP40 MIDI surface (upgradeable to Behringer's X-Touch).🤩
I'm currently (like... nowishly) transitioning from SLOBS back to OBS for the sake of resources and compatibility out of inspiration from this video. I've decided to hold on to the 200 bucks and snag Deckboard along the way, and my only complaint is that now I have too many projects I'm looking forward to starting. You've got a video for everything along the way, so I personally appreciate that. I'm sure I'll have video requests as we get down through the process, but I'm looking forward more inspiration as I delve into your videos. I'll be passing your channel along to my streamer friends. Thanks!
I know this vid has aged, but it is extremely informative for people wanting to try something without investing hundreds of dollars into something that may take years (if ever) to see a ROI.
Stream labs OBS remote only worked for me one time and it to Shirin‘s or something like that when I first tried to do it wouldnt connect and now it won’t connect
deckboard is my personal favorite. It's easy to config, there's no "restart your pc" bullshit, and even though the free version has only 4x3 boards, i can use more buttons, i just need to create another 4x3 board. Thanks for the recomendations!
The only reason you need to restart your pc after installing Touch Portal, is if you want to use Touch Portal connected with usb. Android adb drivers does not work without a restart, unfortunately! :)
I just got touch portal and I can get everything to work on it, except obs. I can't get that to open or work. I had hopes for this one, but to bad 👎I guess ... Next
I love you already bro. haha! keep it up and lemme know more about obs. Honestly, I already switched back to OBS studio from Streamlabs after seeing your videos #GenyxGaming
It's almost a wonder a rival product to Elgato's stream deck hasn't appeared that simply splits up the buttons from the screens. The major price point on the Stream deck is just that the buttons are built with the screens in them.
I want to love Deckboard but it buggs out alot for me... I got the full version so I will wait and see if it gets fixed but if not I did not louse much.
I believe it works but it's still a 5x3 grid of buttons unfortunately. Would be nice to have a full page of buttons, but I guess that's not in Elgato's best interest.
Found you through harris but wanted to say do t forget about the streamdeck mobile app for 25 bucks a year its the best affordable option to start with el gato streamdecks
I need help man I download stream deck in web and done with everything and also installed OBS web socket but the stream deck said it didnt connect to obs Studio so I deleted the plugin I guess and but obs wont open after that please help me urgent. It says "failed to create audio encoder (advanced output)". HELP ME OUT!!
Let me know which Stream Deck app was your favorite or if there are any that I didn't even look at :D
- nutty
StreamPuppy is another alternative that was made by fellow streamer Instafluff that Ive enjoyed using :)
Touch Portal FTW!
I use touch portal and it works great for what i need it for.
I looked at the ones you suggested and ended up finding another app called "StreamControl - Remote for OBS & Streamlabs OBS" which I am now using as it basically set itself up with everything you need.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=dev.t4ils.obs_remote&hl=en_US
Sadly there doesn't seem to be an iPhone version of it though which would have been handy as I have my iPhone on my computer desk these days.
I had a look at StreamLabs OBS and the remote app for it. But in my opinion StreamLabs is all about making money from Scene Themes
, Widget Themes, and Site Themes as to get anything decent you have to sign up to Prime which isn't affordable for everyone. The Site Themes option is a great idea but again Prime is not an affordable option for everyone.
So I went back to StreamElements which I think is much easier to use and has a lot more free content and when bundled with the StreamControl app life is so much easier now. Hopefully in the future StreamElements will incorporate a Site Theme option.
Unless someone knows of a program to incorporate your streams and past streams etc into a webpage?
I also downloaded DeckBoard but haven't tried it out yet. But I will. But from what I have seen and used of StreamControl I am more than happy with that.
@@ElysiaGriffin thank about to check this one out :).
I think this deserves a few follow ups. like every 6 months to see what new features and changes they have received. Thanks for the video.
Yup, started using deckboard a couple of weeks ago as I get used to upping my presentation production quality with OBS Studio and they seem to now have shading to indicate active buttons. Works great on an old touchscreen chromebook running the Android app to serve as a permanent tablet sized screen for the app for me.
Foillowup: I can confirm Touchportal now includes everything previously criticized here.
I was literally looking at the Stream Deck app, hesitant about paying the sub price, and then finding this video in my recommended. Thanks for helping align the stars or whatever to make this happen.
Would love to see an updated video for 2020. With the whole world going online and streaming continuing to grow, would love to see if you think these are still viable, or what features they now have. Thanks for the video!
Just to let ya know Deckboard does now darken a button that is a active scene, can do so much with it now I have gifs for my buttons
That's fantastic! The developer is great. DM'd him a few times and he's a hard worker.
Elgato really needs to stop charging such a ridiculous premium for their products.
yep the prices are scamm. i mean you can literally buy an old dogshit led computermonitor that can be broken for normal use for below 100$ and put it on max brightness and you have a "keylight" and these guys charge 200$ for a freaking led panel xD
@@ts6603 yea, glad to see they are charging appropriately with the wave microphone.
The price will drop when they've covered their R & D costs.
@@tomkent4656 they had no R&D they bought an existing product from an OEM, then added some software.
only the second gen streamdecks are more invovlement by them.
and no price wont drop ever, new economy doesnt make preices based on material value, prices are set on whats the maximum people are willing to pay. for this they spend millions on market surveys and marketing
T S lmao ur right actually but that thing is BIG and a keylight is small so it has its advantages
If you did an update on this, touch portal can do literally everything the streamdeck can now and more. And it has a back page button to go to previous page, or a button for home page, and gif support, full custom icons, backgrounds, text. You can even set up a clock or hardware monitoring. And you can have external plugins to do even more that they haven't integrated. And if it doesn't have something, you can use it to run any application or powershell script etc.
"Am I gonna call a train in the middle of the stream?"
That made me burst to death
Who down votes this? Awesome content man! Very insightful and helped me because I've been looking into getting a stream deck.
We’re not on reddit
I know that this is an older video for you but I wanted you to know that this was a helpful video for me and I DO appreciate the hard work that you put into this video! Best of luck and my regards, Dave
Dude! I can't believe you're at 800 Subscribers. You have skills man. Keep you the great work. No joke. You're gonna make it just keep fighting. This was a terrific tutorial and your lighting reminds me of mine.
You can use gifs with Touch Portal. Just save the gif on your pc and then file search it where image is.
Thanks, I was made aware of this after releasing the video but you're right. Touch Portal has come a long way since I uploaded this :P
Great info, we'll delivered, funny too. Underrated channel! SUBBED
Some good advice there on what to invest in first. Thanks for that, I'll be sticking with keyboard and mouse for now with all of my 4 followers.
I would not have picked you as living in Australia, so do I so g'day mate! I ran touch portal on a PC and it ran flawlessly now I have tried it on my M1 and my M2 Mac mini both with shocking results.
I know that this is a year old vid, but I tried Touch Portal recently and it can do so much more now than what it did when this video was made. Touch Portal is my current recommendation. And it isn't only for streaming, I use it with my IDE, Premiere Pro, OBS, Twitch, it has a Spotify plugin now, and different functions on my computer. I even have it set up for Eve Online. I'd give it another look.
I'm aware and have been in direct contact with the dev. I've got a lot of thoughts on it, both good and bad but mostly good! You'll be seeing more about it shortly for sure.
Great Video bud. Thanks for adding a little comedy also. I would have liked to see more in use examples but overall, good stuff. I used your link to download streamlabs deck
I had to go with UPDeck, but the whole F13 to F24 shenanigans is pretty interesting.
Dude, this was such a great video to help me, because I've been look at getting a stream deck, so the price, might be a few weeks before I can get one haha but this is such a great alternative till I get one, thank you so much!
just for info.. the stream deck app has come to android in then mean time :)
nah only boomers use android and boomers dont stream
@@Colbyw74 wtf you mean? only boomers use android? Lmao
@@gerardonavarro3400 old people
Great content. I'm a Baby streamer looking to learn, glad I stopped by
5:12 you should not show that QR code since it has an auth token for your streamlabs account in it...
Nick Kusters oooof
It refreshes every time you close it I’m pretty sure
Is the num pad capable of linking to an audio file? (ie: I press "9" and it will queue an audio file containing my favorite part of a certain song).
Really helpful and funny video.
I just ordered a Numpad to use as streamdeck.
This was really helpful bro.
Up Deck is free, at least 5 swipable banks of 20 buttons. Personalize buttons with pics. Colored hilights for activated buttons.
What about MIDI control? CamTwist (RIP) was able to switch scenes by way of MIDI which was super useful (for me as i'm a musician and have MIDI gear sitting around). Maybe theres a plugin for OBS
I don't have a MIDI controller myself but I've seen a lot of people do this, so yes that's a good option too!
Besides all the features we already have, we are also working on midi controls, :)
Touch Portal That’s great to hear. I have your app and am just experimenting with it as I learn it. Midi functionality would be great so I can map a CC controller or midi note message to a pad on my Beatstep. It would make an awesome switcher
Great content! Our channel recently started getting into streaming so this is great info to have. Keep up the good work!
😁
Very thorough review. Thanks!
Subbed in a heartbeat. 🔥
You could order custom key caps for a numpad or even 3D print them as well.
Could be a fun DIY project. For practicality's sake, you're probably better off just getting a Stream Deck at that point.
Dope tutorial! I hope the app I choose is compatible with my old iPhone 5s! 😬
Thanks for this video and your research, this was really helpful for me as a new streamer
I had an old tablet and neither touch portal or deck board worked so i tried macro deck, and its amazing
I want to do the keyboard one but way more explained, basically how to asign the f13 and above keys and how
THANK YOU HID is incredibly useful thanks for showing me this!
Appreciate this. Trying to be smart with our purchases and this helps to gradually get things and not rush. Much love
boy!!! this was aweson for the things that we do in the improv lives. thank you soooooo much!!!! love your channel
Awesome job. Impartial and you find all the edge cases plus non-obvious but impactful cases. 👍🏼
This guy is so underrated ❤️
Touch portal updated and is able to be used with StreamElements obs
I’ve seen some people program their number pad as a stream deck.
Thats what ill be doing
Not program macro
I have an old 32-key midi-keyboard.. using a little program that reads it and translates it to a macro command.. next to that, I can go up or down multiple octaves, which are see as a different midi input, so I can attach even more macro's... 7x32 = 224 macro's... include the volume-knob that i could use as a slider, and 5 additional buttons.. I could go wild with macro's... but I just started streaming and am not even using the 32 keys..
But good to know the alternatives!! Thanx
I've been using the Streamlabs Deck app. Haven't had a problem yet. It's free... the only way I would consider buying something is if Streamlabs adds their remote to their premium features.
13:14 thats probably because they only added an icon library when developing that feature.
01:49 Stream Deck Mobile
04:40 StreamLabs OBS Remote
06:26 Deckboard
10:34 Touch Portal
14:10 HID Macros
And I Think Touch Portal Is The Best One
I use a Novation Launchpad Midi Controller with an App programmed by myself in nodejs, really easy to programm with obs websockets and easymidi
Also for hid macros run it as a administrator. Run your streaming software as admin as well
Yoooo this is so helpful and just genuine
im using none of your suggestions but im using Makro Deck because you can connect your phone via usb to your pc so i can disable my wifi
Touch Portal also works with USB
stream deck mobile works with xsplit?
so clear i enjoyed watching
Loved your sense of humour, awesome review.
Great video, informative and entertaining. Exactly what I was looking for. 👍
StreamLabs OBS Remote has been updated since the release of your video, you can add/remove buttons, use the Studio mode, zoom in/out so you can see all or just some buttons. See the events, chat and share on social media.
@w4xt3r First of all, you have to use StreamLabs OBS, which is a good starting point for new streamers, since it is quite user-friendly. Two things I liked was the "Studio Mode", where you can see you current scene and the next scene that you want to queue in and just tap transition. Other apps may not have this feature, they mostly just show the current or the next scene until you double-tap the latter. Audio control is easy in StreamLabs OBS Remote, basically controlling volume in StreamLabs OBS. So overall, good for starting streamers or those who don't have an audio mixing device, such as the GoXLR. Once you are comfy enough with StreamLabs OBS, you may want to dapple with OBS-Live, since it is a little bit more open, especially with all the available plugins, but then StreamLabs OBS Remote becomes moot. I wish that OBSSD would be a little bit more like StreamLabs OBS Remote, because it is easier to use and gives you a clearer vision overall.
I just subbed like ur vid style aninfo fun an chill an i am 63 and chill is all i have left Great Job Nut!
Thanks for the clear review, i like your style of presentation....
I love the way you say buttons!
Keep saying BUTTONS!!!!!!
Feel like if you are an elgato customer the mobile app app should come with the stream deck you own.
Dude so glad I found you ! New subscriber . Thanks
Or you can use a regular gamepad like a Razer Orbweaver. Just need muscle memory to remember which button does what.
Great comparison breakdowns, nutty.
But, I'm mostly interested in selecting/controlling different screens of Reaper's DAW for controlling MIDI tracks and Master Busses for laser imagery.
So, I'm ready to pull the trigger on Stream Deck XL, which has been demonstrated by Reaper Blog.
Also don't own an iPad, but would prefer using a 10" mult-itouch RPi surface. Touch Portal looks interesting, but I've also seen TouchOSC, which seems to provide support for MIDI, OSC, and Video.
So, I'm thinking of TouchOSC for sliders one the 10" RPi touch surface + Stream Deck XL for controlling Reaper presets on the Winblows' 15" touch monitor, with the Akai ACP40 MIDI surface (upgradeable to Behringer's X-Touch).🤩
Super Helpful man!
Bro, looooooooove this video man! Great job with this!
I'm currently (like... nowishly) transitioning from SLOBS back to OBS for the sake of resources and compatibility out of inspiration from this video. I've decided to hold on to the 200 bucks and snag Deckboard along the way, and my only complaint is that now I have too many projects I'm looking forward to starting. You've got a video for everything along the way, so I personally appreciate that. I'm sure I'll have video requests as we get down through the process, but I'm looking forward more inspiration as I delve into your videos. I'll be passing your channel along to my streamer friends. Thanks!
The official Elgato StreamDeck app is on Android now, btw. Not tried it myself but it seems decent enough
2:25 dat face doe
6:32 had me dying lmao, great video though might try stream deck out , using slobs deck and its really basic but great since i literally just started
What is that black huge thing in your hand? Is it chocolate?
I know this vid has aged, but it is extremely informative for people wanting to try something without investing hundreds of dollars into something that may take years (if ever) to see a ROI.
Very helpful, thank you very much!
Stream labs OBS remote only worked for me one time and it to Shirin‘s or something like that when I first tried to do it wouldnt connect and now it won’t connect
This was a great video. Subbed
Great video. I love how tou say buttons. Lol. "Buddins" my wife says that. Subed, nice to see a recommend that is worth it.
deckboard is my personal favorite. It's easy to config, there's no "restart your pc" bullshit, and even though the free version has only 4x3 boards, i can use more buttons, i just need to create another 4x3 board. Thanks for the recomendations!
The only reason you need to restart your pc after installing Touch Portal, is if you want to use Touch Portal connected with usb. Android adb drivers does not work without a restart, unfortunately! :)
@@TouchPortalapp understandable, thanks touch portal (also sorry for the way of speaking .-.)
You're probably one of those 100+ days uptime who complain about issues, yet refuse to do regular restarts.... SMDH
@@Digitaldreamer7 yep i guess you're right
I just got touch portal and I can get everything to work on it, except obs. I can't get that to open or work. I had hopes for this one, but to bad 👎I guess ... Next
You need to install obs web socket plugin for it to work
If you need any help, hop on to our discord server and we would be glad to help
Thanks, Touch Portal is great, I bought it and am using it on Discord for macros
By any chance do you have tutorial as well in setting up your Voicemeeter Potato?
Look up a channel called the franswah studio @RA Ramos
I love you already bro. haha! keep it up and lemme know more about obs. Honestly, I already switched back to OBS studio from Streamlabs after seeing your videos #GenyxGaming
It's almost a wonder a rival product to Elgato's stream deck hasn't appeared that simply splits up the buttons from the screens. The major price point on the Stream deck is just that the buttons are built with the screens in them.
Have you got one for iPad? I use Switcher Studio
It's available for Android NOW guys! fees still apply though.. isn't there any alternative for this ElGato software for free?
Yes, I even covered some in this video.
Great info and funny :)
What if you already use your main phone for gaming and a 2nd as webcam. i need a 3rth phone then...
His voice is unique I like it.. and thx for the advice man
I want to love Deckboard but it buggs out alot for me... I got the full version so I will wait and see if it gets fixed but if not I did not louse much.
Do you know if you can use the Stream Deck app with tablet as well as phone? No mention of tablet (will try myself, just in a bit of a rush!)
I believe it works but it's still a 5x3 grid of buttons unfortunately. Would be nice to have a full page of buttons, but I guess that's not in Elgato's best interest.
Hey mate , how do you do the room camera ?
Found you through harris but wanted to say do t forget about the streamdeck mobile app for 25 bucks a year its the best affordable option to start with el gato streamdecks
i've no money for nothing so i just use the numpad of my actually keyboard XD
Samee, LOL
True, but i do have a phone
MAX Falcon-20 RGB
Very informative! i'm goona try the stream deck mobile. also you make me laugh every time you make fun of your face.. haha
Sick, gunna use this on my ipad !
This video really helped
I need help man I download stream deck in web and done with everything and also installed OBS web socket but the stream deck said it didnt connect to obs Studio so I deleted the plugin I guess and but obs wont open after that please help me urgent. It says "failed to create audio encoder (advanced output)". HELP ME OUT!!
Dude is truly hilarious + a thorough no-bullshit video !
great stuff. Only issue i dont think its for new streamers.. as a new streamer i have like one viewer if that lol
Subbed! Good stuff!
Hey just subscribed thanks!
thx this video helped me alot :)
hello!! nutty. I have ipad, android and iphones. is it possible to use them at the same time while connecting them with touch portal? thanks!