skylightron
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Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
Hey, how do you all see your keyboard in the dark or semi darkened room while working in Sonar and using your short cut keyboard keys? I myself, find it difficult relying on the monitor light and have to turn on some lighting which takes away the I'm in a Panup like studio effect and gives me a Bitfliper studio effect. Aaack!
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 16:51:52
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 16:54:03
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 16:54:54
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Just get a Littlite or some other tiny light source. Of course, the LED headlamp is probably the sexiest option.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 17:00:55
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I have a small LED based strip light on the underside of my desk, above my keyboard tray that shines down upon my keyboard - it's bright enough work in the dark and under the desk to it does not shine up in my eyes - works perfectly. This is not the exact one, but it's similar to this: http://www.amazon.com/Sylvania-Under-Counter-Linkable-Strip/dp/tech-data/B000IV5PB0 And works like this (just over my keyboard): 
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 17:22:26
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Solved that problem by purchasing a Razor lighted gaming USB keyboard at the local big box audio video store. About $80. Cool greenish/blue glow to the keys is easy on the eyes. Also useful when I get tired of struggling with a project and just want to switch gears and blast some zombies in Fallout.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 17:50:24
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I'm currently awaiting delivery of an illuminated keyboard. Less than £20 delivered can't be bad for one with full-size keys.
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Lanceindastudio
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 17:55:27
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 19:41:44
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Lanceindastudio
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 19:50:06
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No I hoped it was! hahahaha
It is just a dimmer for the lighting!
Lance
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 19:50:23
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 19:51:21
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Wow it is identical - looks like I made a wise purchase too ;) haha
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 19:56:14
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Lanceindastudio
Wow it is identical - looks like I made a wise purchase too ;) haha
LOL  I chose that model mainly because of the full-size keys - my pudgy fingers don't cope too well with compact/laptop keys!
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 20:42:45
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Clip on LED light, usb or battery powered. About $4 on amazorn.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/28 20:46:03
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Lanceindastudio
No I hoped it was! hahahaha
It is just a dimmer for the lighting!
Lance
From the ad, it looked like it was the volume control, which made me think, cool they put a mackie big knob on that thing! Please tell me that huge knob on the wrist wrest is volume and not an oversize dimmer! Pleaaaase.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 00:45:53
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John
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 02:36:23
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I use a lighted keyboard. The Logitech illuminated keyboard Here. Its a great keyboard even without the back light.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 02:59:44
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Here's my solution. LED strip 'mood' lighting on a 12v Transformer. Ebay......... 
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soens
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 04:19:05
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Yes! Yes! A lighted keyboard is THEEE way to go. I have a Logitech lighted KB on the desktop and love it. Only drawback is it's not wireless. My laptop KB is also lighted. This feature was a must when shopping for a new laptop though they tend to be more pricey. Otherwise I would use a USB gooseneck lamp, but you need enough USBs for it and everything else. Steve
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 04:36:01
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Steve which one do you have? Mine has a dimmer.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 05:15:33
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LED Lighting doesn't break the cool vibe too much!
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 06:13:54
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John
Steve which one do you have? Mine has a dimmer.
John, after clicking on your link I see we have the same one and yes it does have a dimmer, I was so giddy just to have the lights I never bothered to look for it. I've edited my post to reflect the newly found knowledge I now possess. Steve
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 06:30:54
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Great Steve. I have had mine for over a year and it has been superb. Not a single problem with it. Plus it looks good. The key touch is one of the best around.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 08:38:27
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John
Great Steve. I have had mine for over a year and it has been superb. Not a single problem with it. Plus it looks good. The key touch is one of the best around.
I just hope it lasts longer than the wireless Logitech I had before this one. The old one died after 3 years of use. Made me made cause I paid $100 for it and the mouse it came with. KBs should last longer that 3 years. Mouse still works. Heck, my ancient x486 serial KB still works - had to use it when the wireless one died. ...wait a minute. If I didn't know better, it almost sounds like you works for Logitech... Secret's out, bub. Give it up! 
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 09:14:17
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Years ago I did a thread on this subject. Read it here. It was started in the Sonar forum. I no longer recommend the keyboard talked about in that thread.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 09:47:52
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I had that keyboard here for awhile...did not last out the 4 months I had it.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 09:50:03
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trimph1
I had that keyboard here for awhile...did not last out the 4 months I had it.
Which one? Not the Logitech I hope? I have had it for quite awhile and it is working perfectly.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 09:51:34
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trimph1
I had that keyboard here for awhile...did not last out the 4 months I had it.
Which one? Not the Logitech I hope? I have had it for quite awhile and it is working perfectly.
No.It was the Cyborg one you mentioned. My Logitech is still doing its job here.
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Re:Sonar X1 keyboard shortcuts in a darkened room
2012/03/29 10:00:05
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May I apologize about that. When I wrote that I believed it would last. I never had a keyboard loose its lettering before or after. Sorry.
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