And another nice feature in the Nostromo configuration software is the ability to have multiple key mappings, for different task sets (which I have yet to use).
I primarily draw/sketch in Photoshop, so my key mapping reflects that. I’ve configured mine to have easy access to my most-used tools. And the software of course comes in a Windows version for you PC users out there. The configuration software works fine on my Mac running 10.8 Mountain Lion. But for a device at this price it’s easily overlooked. I did find the materials to have a bit of a cheap feel to them, and the key presses feel a bit hollow. Being a huge fan of the recent Spring-Loaded Keys feature in Photoshop, I was pleased to find that they worked perfectly with the Nostromo.
It took me some trial and error to find a good set of key command assignments for Photoshop, but once those were in place and I used the device for about a week, I was hooked. When he told me there were per-app key configurations, that sold me. Initially I was going to get a more traditional programmable keypad, but my artist friend and fellow digital art gadget geek Ray Frenden had recently picked up a Nostromo and loved it. If you’re a keyboard junkie like me (and even if you aren’t), you’re going to love this little gadget. The Razer Nostromo Gaming Keypad is my new favorite Photoshop tool/gadget/accessory besides the Wacom Intuos4 graphics tablet.
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