![]() However, we couldn’t help but notice one issue that seemed to destroy our entire workflow. So far, all seems perfect in the world of Palette, and for $300 one would expect that it comes close to perfection. When we liked a photograph, we simply hit one of the arcade-style buttons to increase its rating and the other to decrease it. We were easily able to adjust the image’s tone using the knobs and control the exact amount of contrast and saturation using the sliders. The Palette add-on worked perfectly as promised. Loading up a default Lightroom catalog, we were able to play with a few test photographs. The main Palette app immediately noted that it was connected to Lightroom, and the power module displayed the application’s logo. We decided to keep the light blue LED color scheme for Lightroom, as it seemed appropriate, and fired up the application. We assigned the three knobs to control shadows, exposure, and highlights the two buttons to control image ratings and the sliders to control contrast and saturation. With a single click, we selected the Lightroom photo editing option and were asked to assign our controls. We decided to start by using our Palette kit with Adobe Lightroom CC. ![]() The software allows you to create the following types of profiles: Lightroom CC, Photoshop CC, Illustrator CC, After Effects CC, InDesign CC, Premiere Pro CC, keyboard emulation, MIDI emulation, and joystick emulation. We plugged the power module into our Mac and began testing. The module will still remember its programmed function even if it comes undone. Magnets ensure the modules stay connected during use. The modules can be attached to each other in almost any configuration, allowing a truly custom experience. The USB cord not only provides data but powers the entire system without the need for any additional cables or wires. The included software can be used to program custom functions with built-in support for Adobe’s Creative Cloud suite of applications. Palette works with both Mac and Windows, and can emulate a number of different hardware including keyboards, MIDI devices, and joysticks. Overall, each module feels great and works as promised. The module is not motorized, but we’ll come back to that later in the review. This is the largest and heaviest of the modules coming in at 45mm x 90mm and weighing 86 grams. Last is the slider, which acts as a linear fader. Both units measure as 45mm squares with the button weighing in at 46 grams while the dial weighs 56 grams. Each knob can be turned and clicked inwards for an additional programmed function. The dial module is beautifully crafted with knobs machined from metal, giving them a pleasant feel. The button module is modeled after a typical arcade style button, giving you the feeling like you’re playing Street Fighter every time you give it a click.
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