X-keys for vMix Live Production Software

“X-keys gives you the power and functionality to control virtually anything in your vMix video production.”

– Tim Vandenberg, vMix COO

vMix is versatile live video production software that allows you to mix cameras, video, audio and graphics to create great live productions. These productions can then be displayed, recorded and live streamed at the same time. X-keys gives vMix users a dedicated control surface with physical buttons that can control virtually anything.

vMix Live Production Software

Bundle an XKE-124 T-bar and the video switcher key set to assemble your own custom video switching controller.

Bundle an XKE-128 and the video switcher key set to assemble your own custom video switching controller.

XKE-124 T-bar Review

Tim Vandenberg provides a nice overview of our X-keys XKE-124 T-bar mixing a one man show with multiple sources in this video.

Supported X-keys

The list of X-keys devices directly supported by vMix will continue to grow. We have confirmed with vMix the following X-keys devices are supported.

• XKE-124 T-bar
• XKE-128
• XK-24 Keypad
• XKR-32 Rack Mount
• XK-16, XK-8, XK-4 Stick
• XK-60
• XK-80
• XK-12 Joystick
• XK-12 Jog & Shuttle
• XK-68 Joystick
• XK-68 Jog & Shuttle
• USB 12 Switch Interface
• USB 3 Switch Interface
• USB HD15 Wire Interface

Setting up X-keys in vMix

Tim shows us the easy steps for assigning a key to a function in vMix. 

1. Open Settings
2. Select “Shortcuts”
3. Select “Add” 
4. Click "Find"
5. Press the key
6. Select the function