tourbox NEO Creative Software Controller User Guide

NEO Creative Software Controller
User Guide

Usually photo and video editing work is done using a keyboard, mouse, or tablet. TourBox simplifies the equipment required for the entire editing process. It can not only set  the functions of the mouse and the keys on a keyboard, but also provides numerous other conve- nient functions. Thus, you can complete your creation via a single-hand  blind operation. Please visit www.tourboxtech.com for more information.

INSTALL THE TourBox CONSOLE SOFTWARE

Please visit www.tourboxtech.com and download the latest TourBox Console application.
To ensure that TourBox operates normally, please follow the installation guide on the download page, and install the Driver and TourBox Console properly.

• System requirements: Windows 7 or higher /macOS 10.10 or higher
• For all macOS users, please complete the Security & Privacy Settings for both the Driver and the Application.

USING TOURBOX

1. Open the TourBox Console and keep it running.
2. Use the connecting cable to connect the USB Type-C interface on your TourBox and the USB port of your computer. Make sure the connection is firm, and the  indicator lamp is on.
   TourBox can be used with your mouse or graphic tablet.

TourBox LAYOUT

Based on operational logic, the layout of TourBox is divided into three sections.
Rotating Section
The Rotating Section consists of the Knob, the Scroll, and the Dial.
The Rotating Section can be used to control parameters quickly and accurately. They can be used separately and in combination with other buttons.
For example:
Rotate the Knob to control the brush size.
Rotate the Knob while holding the Tall button to control the brush opacity.
Prime Four Section
The Prime Four Section consists of the Tall button, the Short button, the Top button, and the Side button.
By clicking, double-clicking, or using the combination of the Tall, the Short, the Top, and the Side, different functions are available.
The Prime Four Section can work with other sections to provide additional functions.
Kit Section
The Kit Section consists of the Dpad, the Tour button, and the C1/C2.
The buttons in the D-pad provide users with a tool kit with four functions that can be switched quickly and easily.
Holding down the Top or Side buttons in combination with the D-pad buttons provides users with eight additional functions.

MEET THE TourBox CONSOLE

The TourBox Console can manage multiple preset lists and switch presets automatically or through the use of a button.
You can import or export presets, and share your original presets and TourBox operation methods with others.
1.1 Create and Manage Preset
1.1.1 Official Presets
There are four official presets for software in the presets list, including AdobePhotoshop®,Adobe®Light- room®, Adobe®Premiere®(editing), and Adobe®Pre- miere®* (color grading).
1.1.2 Presets Center
Users can download and import the customized presets of TourBox users around the world from the “Download – Presets” on the official website.
1.1.3 Customized Presets
Users can create new blank presets and customize functions based on their own preferences.
1.2 Switch Preset
1.2.1 Auto Switch
Enable the “Auto Switch” function to automatically switch presets based on the applications being used.
– To use the “Auto Switch” function, first link the application to the corresponding preset.
+ One application can be linked with multiple presets.
– In “Auto Switch” mode, use the built-in “Switch Preset” function to switch between multiple presets linked to the same application.
1.2.2 Manually Switch
Use the built-in “Switch Preset” function to switch between frequently-used presets with one button.

2. Customize Presets
You can set the keyboard, the mouse or a built-in function on TourBox according to your own preferences.
2.1 How to Customize Presets

Example:
Set the Short button on TourBox as the “B” key on the keyboard in order to enable the “Cut” function.
– Open the menu at the column of the Short.
– Press the key “B™ on the keyboard, enter the word “Cut” in the label field, and then click “Finish”.
– Then the Short button on TourBox is set as the “B” key on the keyboard and the label is named “Cut”.
2.2 Built-in Functions
The officially developed “built-in functions’ are located on the right of the menu, including numerous functions which originally could not be controlled via the keyboard but  can significantly improve efficiency, such as mouse functions and the switch, slider, and color grading functions in Adobe®Lightroom® and Adobe®Premiere®. These built- in functions can be set on the TourBox directly.
2.3 Additional Applications
Based onits powerful, customizable system, TourBoxcan be used with almost all software. You can set the corresponding shortcut presets for Chrome, YouTube and computer operating systems.

Experience
First-time users can try the official built-in presets for Adobe®Photoshop®, Adobe®Lightroom® and Adobe®Premiere®.
You can download the presets for other creative software from “Download – Presets” of the Official Website.

3.1 Adobe® Lightroom®
Press different buttons on the TourBox to select from among the various parameter sliders and use the Knob or the Dial to adjust and control parameters, with the  adjustment & control speed changing based on the APM. A photographer can lie in a chair and edit a photo easily.

3.2 Adobe®Photoshop®
Switch functions or tools using buttons and rotate the Knob to directly control brush size, hardness, and opacity.
During photo retouching/painting, you can use one hand to paint while using the other to operate the TourBox to switch between pen, pencil, and fountain pen, or to adjust  stroke size.

3.3 Adobe®Premiere®
Press different buttons on the TourBox to select from among various parameter sliders and then use the Knob or the Dial to adjust and control parameters; and you can also  directly use the Scroll to increase or lower audio or video track height. To extend/shorten or move the timeline, simply rotate the Knob or the Dial. The “Move the Timeline  Pointer” can be set to the Knob, Dial or Scroll on the TourBox as a built-in function. The moving speed of the timeline depends upon the APM.

4. Personalization
4.1 Sending after button release
You can set the “Send after Button Release” mode for the Side button, the Top button, the Tall button, or the Short button, i.e., the function of the relevant button will be triggered only after the button is released, to avoid triggering single key functions when combined operations are used.
4.2 Sending Continuous
Command By default, the original TourBox operating mode sends the button value once each time the relevant button is pressed. To enable the continuous hold function, users can activate the “Send Continuous Command” function to continue sending the button value while the button is held down.
4.3 Slow Mode
During fine adjustment, the “Slow Mode” can be activated for rotation actions to reduce the adjustment range.
5. Assistance in Operations
5.1 HUD

• Use the built-in “Open/Close HUD” function to display or close the interactive, real-time, prompt function with one click.
• Right-click the HUD to adjust the size and the transparency of the HUD so that the creative process will not be disturbed.
• When the”Auto Switch” function is activated, the size, position, color and transparency of the HUD will be remembered depending upon different applications.

5.2 Guide
Use the built-in “Open/Close HUD” function to display or close the visual guide with one click.

The keyboard is produced for typing and using it to control creation software is relatively tedious and complicated. The TourBox is compact and portable, and can truly be operated blindly using only one hand. It is not necessary to move your left hand frequently or take your eyes off the screen, and you can concentrate on your creation.
TourBox software will continue to be updated frequently and advanced development, specific to various common software programs, will allow users to experience highly efficient operations which cannot be achieved with a keyboard.
Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions, comments, or suggestions regarding our product. Please visit www.tourboxtech.com to view the full version of the user manual.

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