Elgato's new Pedal Gives Streamers Hands-free Control over their Apps


If you're a streamer, you can't always reach for your keyboard (or a control deck) to activate a scene or effect. Thankfully, you might not have to. Elgato has released a Stream Deck Pedal that provides three customizable foot pedals to steer your apps and other broadcasting tools hands-free. You can manage Twitch or YouTube, change cameras, start an OBS transition or otherwise control your stream in a stealthy manner.


You can set app-specific profiles if you're routinely juggling multiple tools, and plugins control everything from Hue lights to Spotify and Twitter. There's adjustable pedal pressure, too, if you prefer a delicate tap or a firm stomp. And Elgato is keen to point out the use for offline creative work thanks to definable hotkey actions for software like audiovisual editing suites.


Accordingly, Elgato has introduced a Discord plugin for Stream Deck devices. You can use any of the Corsair brand's peripherals to change channels (including to voice), use push-to-talk, mute your mic or otherwise navigate a server.


The Stream Deck Pedal sells for $115.GETNEWS That's potentially a steep price if you're a new or part-time streamer, but it could be justifiable if you're either building a full-time career or just want to add some polish that brings in extra viewers. This could also be particularly helpful if you're a musician, VR gamer or other specialty streamer - you don't have reach for your PC (and interrupt your flow) just to perform a simple task.


Introducing Stream Deck Pedal.


Instant, hands-free control of your apps and tools with 3 customizable pedals.


Available now:https://t.co/tXN7RILaYG pic.twitter.com/615LkYFjhS


- Elgato (@elgato) January 25, 2022

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