That Logitech MX Creative Console is a deck created to simplify creative workflows with shortcuts for your Mac or PC. Comprising a dial and a keypad, this series of computer accessories works together with certain applications to make creating and editing visual content much easier, reducing your reliance on typing shortcuts.
This console is not exclusive to creative applications. Logitech continues to expand its compatibility, which is why apps like Spotify and Zoom are part of this review. There’s a lot to unpack with this device because you have to configure it based on what you like. If you’re thinking about reducing your keyboard and mouse usage while working, this might be the next best option. You just have to be patient with how much you can adjust.

Logitech MX Creative Console Design
The keypad and dial are similar in size, although the execution is different. The Dial is a battery-operated unit that connects to your computer via Bluetooth. It runs on two AAA batteries, so you don’t need to plug it in or charge it. The keyboard plugs into the computer via USB so it is always connected.
While both are tied to preset profiles (which Logitech establishes with software partners), they are also highly customizable. The keyboard has nine buttons, all illuminated by an LED screen underneath to show what action they perform. The two buttons below are basically page buttons that move to a new set of keys. That way, you can have a variety of controls and shortcuts for a single app.

The keyboard has two orientations. It comes with a stand to support it at about a 45 degree angle, or you can choose not to use a stand and lay it flat. Technically, the dial also fits on the stand, but I don’t think it’s very ergonomic.
What’s great about this setup is that you can choose where you want to place it. Since most users prefer a mouse for their right hand, the MX Creative Console can occupy the left side (or vice versa if you are left-handed). They have rubber feet on the bottom that are surprisingly sturdy in holding them in place, although they can slide off with enough pressure. The buttons in particular are quite exposed because they’re wireless, so you can place them wherever you want.
Logi+ Option software

The Logi Options+ software is a big component that makes this package work. I started using it when it was still in beta and now it’s better at fixing some of the initial glitches. Bugs still pop up here and there and it’s not always clear why. For example, I can’t install any Adobe plugin without understanding why because the error message doesn’t provide context. It wasn’t until I updated macOS to the latest version that the error suddenly disappeared. Although MX Creative Console is compatible with macOS 13 or later.
Even though Final Cut Pro is available as a plugin, I could never get it to work. Spotify requires manual setup, while Lightroom Classic is ready to use, Lightroom CC is not. This is an example of how to set things up with the Console. And that’s especially true for the keypad. The dial has its own set of controls, preset for supported apps, but wide open for apps that don’t have a profile.

I realize this may all sound confusing but there is a method to the madness that goes along with these steps. It’s also worth noting that MX Creative Console also works natively with Windows or macOS. The respective default profiles allow the keypad and dial to control system settings such as volume, mute, scrolling, taking screenshots, accessing Finder/Explorer and basic audio playback.
You can add more to the default profile as desired from the list of options that Logi Options+ gives you. It’s true, the additional settings aren’t extensive, and aren’t as convenient as just using the keyboard in some cases. One thing I like is launching certain apps directly from the Keypad. Even though I can just click to open it on my computer, the pad is faster—especially for Windows.
Action Ring
The dial plays another role in displaying the Actions Ring. This is a set of tools that can appear on your computer screen overlaid on top of related applications and profiles. For example, if I press the bottom right button on the dial while running Photoshop, it displays the Actions Ring which I can then select from any of the available tools.

This is a cool way to access shortcuts without looking at the keyboard or even away from the screen. Then, use the dial or roller to adjust whatever you choose. In Photoshop, it could be brightness, contrast, exposure, saturation, or brightness. For other apps, this will be a relevant option for them. Unfortunately, you only have one ring for each plugin.
You can edit or rearrange the shortcuts as you like in Logi Options+. It’s helpful to speed things up when you want some basic customization without knowing all the shortcuts. If you don’t like how fast or slow the dial and roller work, adjust them in the software to your liking as well.

The dial can be paired with up to three computers. You need to flip it over and press the Easy-Switch button underneath. Doing this means you can use the same controls, including the Actions Ring, on another computer if that’s how you set up your workstation.
My only concern with the Actions Ring is that you still need to click your selection with the mouse. Logitech would be better off implementing a dial and using it as a button too: turn the dial to a selection, press to confirm, then take it from there. But for now, you need a mouse to do the first two steps.
MX Creative Console show

Much of MX Creative Console depends on two main factors: what plugins are available and how you make the settings work best for you. Currently Adobe’s applications are more demanding, so those using DaVinci Resolve, Canva, CapCut, or Microsoft Office won’t get much help here. It’s technically possible to bridge the gap between the two with some basic settings, but it’s not the same. I tried doing it with Lightroom CC and it didn’t go well. And since Final Cut Pro never worked, I felt a little disappointed by that too.
Premiere Pro works well, as do Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Illustrator, and Audition in the Adobe suite. Capture One serves as an alternative. Hopefully other photo and video editing applications will follow.

For music streaming, Spotify works pretty well, although you have to run it as a desktop app, not in a browser. Apple Music is also an option. In both cases, you must be a customer to control it via the Console. Even though Microsoft Office is not available, Teams for Business is available. Other famous ones like Twitch and Discord are there. Philips Hue even comes to control your smart lights from the keypad and dial.
Logitech is trying to combine and simplify workflow methods in a way that few people can, so I realize that glitches and learning curves are inevitable. That’s true, but at least the good outweighs the bad—as long as the apps you want to use are included. I can see a real advantage for someone learning how to use Photoshop or Premiere Pro as the keypad makes the shortcuts much more visual. Rather than menus, you see icons on buttons. On the other hand, experienced professionals may want more from this setup.
Final thoughts on the Logitech MX Creative Console

Chances are, especially with deeper apps like those from Adobe, you end up using Console as a complement to your keyboard and mouse. It cannot replace them completely but it can certainly take some of the burden off them. The hardware is excellent, so it’s up to Logitech and the Options+ marketplace to improve the software side.
The Logitech MX Creative Console may be out of beta, but it doesn’t necessarily feel like a finished product. This is partly due to the number of major creative applications that people use, and because of the perfection that products need to feel efficient. Similar devices out there are much more expensive or not fully intended for workflows.
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