If you stream or create content and haven’t used a control deck before, you don’t know what you’re missing out on. While most people associate PC control decks and macro pads with Elgato’s Stream Deck, the Cooler Master MasterHUB offers the same advantages — and with its current discount, it’s a solid option for first-time buyers. Originally priced at $399.99, the MasterHUB Creator Kit with three included modules is currently selling for just $116.99 on Newegg, marking a massive 70% discount.
While we haven’t tested it ourselves, in an early preview at Computex 2024, the MasterHUB showed plenty of potential. It can be customized using Cooler Master’s software, which includes built-in profiles for popular apps like OBS Studio, StreamLAB, Premiere Pro, and Photoshop, along with support for custom keyboard macros and key remapping. The scroll wheels appear well suited for scrubbing through video timelines, while the fader sliders could be useful for audio control or adjusting lighting in your smart home or even inside a PC.
Apart from streaming and content creation, the MasterHUB can also be useful for someone who wants quick access to everyday shortcuts. You can assign actions like launching an app, media playback, or even system monitoring to the display keys and dials. The modular design is also an added advantage as you’re not locked into a fixed layout. One can quickly rearrange or swap modules depending on your workflow which is something that is not available on many fixed control decks.
At its original price, the MasterHUB was a harder sell, especially with strong competition from Elgato. But at $116.99, the value proposition changes, making the MasterHUB an easy recommendation.
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