MBP users: best numpad for PT?

one_button_away · 16th January 2011

I admit I have a bit of a crutch using my numpad on the standard keyboard. Location commands, nudging, and scrubbing without using the trackball are my go-to's on the pad, and now that I'm using PT primarily on my laptop, I find I'm missing the convenience of the transport functions of a numpad.

So my question is: does anyone have recommendations for a great third party usb number pad? A quick look online and on amazon resulted in reviews like, "doesn't work on a mac!" and, "doesn't have an '=' key!"

Also, I can't be the only one dependent on a numpad, right? Right?...

Happy new year everyone, and thanks for reading!

skiltrip · 17th January 2011

I'm also interested in the answer to this question.

The MPCist · 17th January 2011

I couldn't find one so I ended up using a wireless keyboard (extended version) for that.....

dcrigger · 17th January 2011

I've had good luck with both of these -

Amazon.com: 18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC: Electronics

Amazon.com: Goldtouch Apple Compatible Keyboard Apple Compatible Numeric Keypad - Keypad - USB - 22 keys: Electronics

David

grantb3 · 9th February 2012

You can get a programmable one like the Genovation 683 and program the keys to be whatever you want.

16th January 2011	#1
one_button_away Gear interested Joined: Jan 2011 Location: Los Angeles, CA USA Posts: 1 Thread Starter	MBP users: best numpad for PT? I admit I have a bit of a crutch using my numpad on the standard keyboard. Location commands, nudging, and scrubbing without using the trackball are my go-to's on the pad, and now that I'm using PT primarily on my laptop, I find I'm missing the convenience of the transport functions of a numpad. So my question is: does anyone have recommendations for a great third party usb number pad? A quick look online and on amazon resulted in reviews like, "doesn't work on a mac!" and, "doesn't have an '=' key!" Also, I can't be the only one dependent on a numpad, right? Right?... Happy new year everyone, and thanks for reading!

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skiltrip Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,425	MBP users: best numpad for PT? I'm also interested in the answer to this question.

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The MPCist Lives for gear Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,536	I couldn't find one so I ended up using a wireless keyboard (extended version) for that..... __________________ THE MPCIST

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dcrigger Gear maniac Joined: Jan 2010 Posts: 219	I've had good luck with both of these - Amazon.com: 18-KEY Genovation Micropad 631 USB Numeric Keypad 95/98/W2K/NT/MAC: Electronics Amazon.com: Goldtouch Apple Compatible Keyboard Apple Compatible Numeric Keypad - Keypad - USB - 22 keys: Electronics David __________________ Custom Drum Tracks - made to order!!

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9th February 2012	#5
grantb3 Gear Head Joined: Feb 2010 Posts: 41	You can get a programmable one like the Genovation 683 and program the keys to be whatever you want.

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