XPPen has entered the professional editing hardware market with the launch of the Pilot Pro, a compact one‑handed console designed to streamline complex creative workflows. The device marks the brand’s first dedicated editing console and introduces a new industrial layout built for speed, precision and tactile control.
A New Approach to High‑Efficiency Editing
The Pilot Pro integrates 16 customizable buttons, three rotary controls and an all‑direction joystick, enabling editors to execute hundreds of commands without shifting focus from the screen. Its sculpted 3D key layout supports eyes‑free operation, while a linear motor provides subtle haptic feedback for more intuitive control. Users can apply preset profiles or upload their own, allowing seamless transitions across software environments.
Award‑Winning Ergonomics
Recognised with a 2025 Good Design Award, the console features a stacked control layout and an ergonomic chassis shaped for natural left‑hand use. A dedicated support for the outer palm helps reduce wrist strain during long editing sessions, reinforcing the device’s focus on comfort and sustained productivity.
Precision Tools for Colour, Navigation and Trimming
The all‑way joystick enables rapid clip selection, timeline navigation and colour grading adjustments through smooth directional input. The three rotary controls offer high‑speed scrubbing, frame‑accurate trimming, image rotation and timeline zooming, each with adjustable haptic feedback to suit different editing styles.
Connectivity and Compatibility
The Pilot Pro supports multiple low‑latency connection methods and offers more than two weeks of use on a single charge, based on typical daily operation. It is compatible with major creative software on Windows and macOS, including DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Lightroom Classic and Final Cut Pro.
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