Blackmagic DesignUSB Davinci Resolve Editor Keyboard

Excellent build. I have not regrets buying this keyboard to get the most out editing. The properly-placed and color-coded keys, the dial, easy to read keys, its unquestionable professional build..There's only two things I don't like as much:(1) You have to be okay with snappy/clanky-loud keys. They are great quality, that's why they have a lot of bounce and snap-back sound to them, but you do have to be okay with it being noisy for others in the room, if you're typing. You might keep a second, quieter, wireless keyboard nearby, if you're going to type a long email or whatever in between editing sessions. I work in my own closed-off office, so the typing noise is not a problem for those around me. But it could be for some.(2) Since it's not wireless, but a wired keyboard, if you have it on a keyboard rollout, and/or it gets moved left/right or in different positions a lot, I had a fear of the very delicate USB-C port wearing out, or the wire snapping off or bending and permanently damaging the port, rendering it the entire keyboard inop. To solve this, I purchased a simple magnetic USB-C mount so it will easily disconnect if any forces are applied. This removed all worry about protecting the port and extends the life of the keyboard for years I'm thinking. Also I attached velcro to the wire to keep it held at 90-degrees to the port - to follow the L-shape of the adapter. Now the keyboard and wiring behind it fit nicely on the keyboard rollout. I recommend doing this --- unless you're going to keep the keyboard in a stationary, such as in a hole cutout in a specially-designed editing desk, or whatever, where it won't move.

This keyboard reminds me of the editing days back in college between 2002 and 2005.

This keyboard does its best to work as an editing keyboard and conventional "typing" keyboard.As an editing keyboard (Da Vinci 18), it takes some getting used to. The online manual for the keyboard is on page 925 of the manual for reference. The keyboard itself is built well with a metal chassis and just about all the editing shortcuts needed to make quick work of post production projects. These are my experiences with the editing keyboard: 1. Ctrl-Alt-Del does function doesn't work; 2. There is a "Home" key but no "End" key; 3. The back space key is the "Delete" key, so no delete key where is would normally reside on a standard keyboard; 4. The "Shift" key on the righthand side of the keyboard is small and takes getting used to if you are also using this as your typing keyboard; 5. The arrow keys are squeezed in next to and under the small shift key area; 6. No backlighting on the keys; 7. The keyboard itself is built well and feels great to the touch; 8. The keys have a nice tactile feel to them and but again, they all feel sort of squeezed in and takes some getting used to; 9. The layout works for this keyboard understanding that compromises needed to be made in order to accommodate the large jog wheels and additional editing function keys which is why I got this keyboard to begin with.Most of these notes echo other reviewers comments so if you are seriously thinking of purchasing this editing keyboard, read all the Amazon reviews, do your homework and understand that you can't have the best of both worlds. This keyboards main function is to make your editing with Da Vinci Resolve easier, efficient, and enjoyable!

Good fit within the Resolve workflow, adding speed and utility to the editing process.The keyboard has a good tactile feel and the weighted shuttle/jog wheel has a smooth and substantial operative feel. Controls are logically placed for two-handed operation. If you are using the Davinci Resolve Speed Editor be aware it is not exactly a 1-to-1 match. The handy “Split/Move” button is MIA. Split is, of course, a simple keyboard shortcut, while “Move” is not duplicated on the Editor Keyboard at all (at least as far as I’ve been able to determine :-).All keys are labeled with the corresponding “shortcut”. My only gripe is it is, necessarily/understandably, tiny print!So far the construction seems to be robust and it should be mechanically durable.With the inclusion of Davinci Resolve 18 Studio and the added utility of the keyboard, this is a good value (IMHO)!

The construction and materials are top notch, industrial grade, heavy duty, aerospace precision quality - well within the parameters of a professional grade system. It takes up about 1/4 more desk space as a regular keyboard with number pad but that was not an issue for me. For reference, it takes up just a tad more than my Logitech Wave keyboard which is pretty large as keyboards go. Part of the size is a flange that permits insetting the keyboard into a desktop or more likely a professional workstation. It would look and work great in that capacity.My complaints are more personal. First it seems to be MacOS oriented. It can be used on a Windows system but there is no "Delete" key, (and I don't mean the Backspace key) that because of my poor typing skills, I need to use on a regular basis. (the key combination of CNTRL+Backspace also does not work as a Delete key on my system). Second the right shift key is half size with the inner "half" space being taken up by the Up Arrow key. With my arthritic hands I couldn't reach the right shift key itself and kept hitting the Up Arrow with various results depending upon what program I was using at the time. Lastly, the keys have a really nice "feel" but the strokie distance seems to me to be comparatively deep; not quite as much as an old manual typwriter but not much short of it. Again for my aching hands it was a bit much after a couple hours plus my accuracy went down markedly.It's a really good board and I love the feel of the scrub wheel and all the Resolve specific keys but I need a keyboard that will be primarily used as a text entry tool with only a secondary use as video editing. For me it was just not a good fit.