Is a Stream Deck Still Worth It in 2022?

As a streamer and a content creator, you're always looking to up your game and improve your streaming experience. One question that may have been on your mind is whether a Stream Deck is still worth it in 2022. The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. With so many alternatives and options available, it's essential to weigh the pros and cons of using a Stream Deck versus other alternatives.

The Elgato Stream Deck has always been a popular choice among streamers and content creators, but with the introduction of new alternatives, such as Loop Deck, Razer's new device in partnership with Loop Deck, and DIY options like the Corg Nano Control 2 with its functionality through MIDI mixer, it's essential to consider these options before making a decision. If you're looking for something more video-centric, I'll give you my thoughts on whether a Stream Deck is worth it for you.

A Stream Deck is a really nice hardware tool that comes with all the little screens and buttons. However, if you don't need these features, there are alternatives available that can achieve the same result without the added cost. For example, Touch Portal can work for free on devices you might already own, making it an excellent alternative to a Stream Deck. Additionally, there are affordable options like the Corg Nano Control 2 with free software that can do a lot of what a Stream Deck can do and more.

If you're looking to do more advanced tasks, such as smart home and smart plug control, a Stream Deck might be a better option for you. The integration that Elgato does with their other hardware is like Apple level integration, making it seamless to control scenes on their Camlink Pro capture card, switch between cameras using your Stream Deck, and control the volume of your Wave mic and turn your lights off and on if you're using an Elgato ring light or one of their key lights.

However, if you're more of a DIY type and want to get creative, there are plenty of other options available that might be just as effective. Speaking of which, I have an entire video going over the setup of a Corg Nano Control 2 and the MIDI mixer software right here. If you want to know how to use it for streaming and content creation, check it out.

So, is a Stream Deck still worth it in 2022? The answer depends on your specific needs and preferences. If you're looking for a seamless integration with Elgato's hardware, a Stream Deck might be the way to go. However, if you're on a budget or prefer DIY options, there are alternatives available that can achieve the same result without the added cost.

If you need to change scenes and just mess with filters and OBS, no, a Stream Deck is not necessary. You can use Touch Portal for free or other affordable options. But if you want to do more advanced tasks like smart home and smart plug control, maybe a Stream Deck is worth considering if you're deep in the Elgato ecosystem already.

In conclusion, while a Stream Deck is still a popular choice among streamers and content creators, it's essential to consider the alternatives available before making a decision. Whether you choose a Stream Deck or another option, there are plenty of resources available to help you get started and improve your streaming experience.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enso you're a streamer and a content creator and you're looking to up your game is a stream deck still worth it in 2022 the elgato stream deck has a lot more alternatives and options now than it ever has so many options nowadays exist to do what a stream that can do there's the loop deck as well razer announced a new thing as well that's in partnership with loop deck and more diy stuff like the coorg nano control 2 with its functionality through midi mixer and even touch portal which is also incredibly powerful i'm going to talk about a few different use cases including that if you're a streamer or a streamer who's also a content creator so something a little bit more video centric then i'll give you my thoughts on whether that's worth it for you or not welcome back if you're new around here my name is chris this is coalition gaming and i like to teach you guys about repairing setting up and streaming from your pc if you're into that sort of thing make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any of our videos if you just need to change scenes in obs and mess with filters and things like that a stream deck is a really nice hardware tool with all the little screens and buttons on it in the end no you don't need a stream deck to do that sort of stuff alternatives to the stream deck the primary one being something like touch portal can work for free on devices you might already own and then there's pretty cheap options like the corg nano control 2 with some free software that can also do a lot of what the stream deck can do and more if you want to do more advanced stuff on there like advanced multi-actions and smart plug and smart lighting control then yeah i guess maybe it is a little easier to do that on a stream deck but also touch portal can do that now if you are deep in the elgato ecosystem and use their capture cards their lights their microphones and all that i think it's a no-brainer get a stream deck because the integration that elgato does with their stream deck and all their other hardware it's like apple level integration because it's just so good an example of what i mean by that is you can use an elgato to control scenes on their camlink pro capture card so you can switch between cameras using your stream deck and then you can also use your stream deck to control the volume of your wave mic and also turn your lights off and on if you're using an elgato ring light or one of their key lights it's just also seamless that it can unify everything now if you wanted one product that can save space on your desks but can also combine the functions of an xlr interface a stream deck and a hardware audio controller then there's only one device out there and that's the avermedia livestreamer nexus and a bonus to that they recently added a routing table which was the number one most requested thing with that and it has it now so with all that it makes it probably one of the best all-in-one streaming devices out there now if you're more of an editor type something like a stream deck does offer you some advantages with shortcuts for your editing programs but that's not anything that touch portal can't also do now editors can take massive advantage of the macro functionality of something like a stream deck because you have a lot more flexibility with your work you can assign all sorts of shortcuts and functions to the buttons and make your job a lot easier however this is also something that touch portal can do now again the touch portal software is a little bit harder to use than the elgato software but plenty of presets exist out there to help all the editor types same goes for the stream deck so is this stream deck right for you in 2022 if you need to change scenes and just mess with filters and obs no if you want to do more advanced stuff like smart home and smart plug control maybe if you're deep in the elgato ecosystem already absolutely if you're more of a diy type and want to get creative plenty of other options out there speaking of which i have an entire video going over the setup of a corg nano control 2 and the midi mixer software right here make sure you check that video out if you want to know how to use that for streaming and content creation it's a badass little tool catch me live on twitch every friday 8pm peace outso you're a streamer and a content creator and you're looking to up your game is a stream deck still worth it in 2022 the elgato stream deck has a lot more alternatives and options now than it ever has so many options nowadays exist to do what a stream that can do there's the loop deck as well razer announced a new thing as well that's in partnership with loop deck and more diy stuff like the coorg nano control 2 with its functionality through midi mixer and even touch portal which is also incredibly powerful i'm going to talk about a few different use cases including that if you're a streamer or a streamer who's also a content creator so something a little bit more video centric then i'll give you my thoughts on whether that's worth it for you or not welcome back if you're new around here my name is chris this is coalition gaming and i like to teach you guys about repairing setting up and streaming from your pc if you're into that sort of thing make sure you hit that subscribe button so you don't miss any of our videos if you just need to change scenes in obs and mess with filters and things like that a stream deck is a really nice hardware tool with all the little screens and buttons on it in the end no you don't need a stream deck to do that sort of stuff alternatives to the stream deck the primary one being something like touch portal can work for free on devices you might already own and then there's pretty cheap options like the corg nano control 2 with some free software that can also do a lot of what the stream deck can do and more if you want to do more advanced stuff on there like advanced multi-actions and smart plug and smart lighting control then yeah i guess maybe it is a little easier to do that on a stream deck but also touch portal can do that now if you are deep in the elgato ecosystem and use their capture cards their lights their microphones and all that i think it's a no-brainer get a stream deck because the integration that elgato does with their stream deck and all their other hardware it's like apple level integration because it's just so good an example of what i mean by that is you can use an elgato to control scenes on their camlink pro capture card so you can switch between cameras using your stream deck and then you can also use your stream deck to control the volume of your wave mic and also turn your lights off and on if you're using an elgato ring light or one of their key lights it's just also seamless that it can unify everything now if you wanted one product that can save space on your desks but can also combine the functions of an xlr interface a stream deck and a hardware audio controller then there's only one device out there and that's the avermedia livestreamer nexus and a bonus to that they recently added a routing table which was the number one most requested thing with that and it has it now so with all that it makes it probably one of the best all-in-one streaming devices out there now if you're more of an editor type something like a stream deck does offer you some advantages with shortcuts for your editing programs but that's not anything that touch portal can't also do now editors can take massive advantage of the macro functionality of something like a stream deck because you have a lot more flexibility with your work you can assign all sorts of shortcuts and functions to the buttons and make your job a lot easier however this is also something that touch portal can do now again the touch portal software is a little bit harder to use than the elgato software but plenty of presets exist out there to help all the editor types same goes for the stream deck so is this stream deck right for you in 2022 if you need to change scenes and just mess with filters and obs no if you want to do more advanced stuff like smart home and smart plug control maybe if you're deep in the elgato ecosystem already absolutely if you're more of a diy type and want to get creative plenty of other options out there speaking of which i have an entire video going over the setup of a corg nano control 2 and the midi mixer software right here make sure you check that video out if you want to know how to use that for streaming and content creation it's a badass little tool catch me live on twitch every friday 8pm peace out\n"