Elgato Stream Deck + XL

The Most Ambitious Stream Deck for Advanced Production Setups

The Stream Deck + XL is designed as a solution for users who have moved beyond simple shortcut triggering. With its extended format, 36 keys, and six encoders, it targets creators, technicians, and producers who want to control a complete environment from a single control surface.

Within the Stream Deck range, this model stands out by offering a broader and more workflow-oriented approach. It doesn't just execute commands: it centralizes access to creative applications, broadcasting tools, camera systems, and daily production functions. It's a particularly relevant choice for hybrid setups, halfway between studio, streaming, and content creation.

A Controller Designed for Creators, Streamers, and Studio Professionals

The Stream Deck + XL is aimed at anyone who needs to chain actions quickly without breaking their focus. In music production, it can be used to control DAW commands, transports, view changes, session macros, or assigned mixing functions. In video and streaming, it becomes a command center to launch scenes, manage recording, control applications, or synchronize multiple tasks at once.

Its appeal is also ergonomic. Instead of multiplying clicks, menus, or hard-to-remember keyboard shortcuts, you have a clear, readable, and responsive physical interface. The result is a smoother workflow, better precision in adjustments, and faster execution of repetitive operations.

For collaborative environments, custom profiles are a real advantage. Each user can create their own layout according to their profession, software, or role in the production chain. Whether you are a beatmaker, editor, streamer, stage manager, or content creator, the controller adapts to your way of working, not the other way around.

Macros, Encoders, and Touch Strip: Advanced Control Serving the Workflow

The heart of the Stream Deck + XL lies in its 36 customizable LCD keys. Each can be assigned to a simple command or a complex chain of actions. You can open a project, arm tracks, start recording, switch a scene, activate processing, or prepare a complete environment with a single gesture. For repetitive tasks, the time savings are immediate.

Six Knobs for Finer Control

The six 360-degree encoders with push function add a more tactile and precise dimension. They are especially suited for gradual adjustments: level, pan, send, effect intensity, zoom, navigation, or parameter variation in compatible applications. Where a key triggers, the knob refines. This complementarity makes the Stream Deck + XL much more versatile than a simple shortcut pad.

A Touch Strip Useful in Real Production

The integrated touch strip facilitates reading essential information and speeds up navigation between different action pages. In a production context, this additional visibility is valuable: you keep your bearings, access secondary functions faster, and better organize a large number of commands without overloading the main interface.

Advanced Automation and Control Logic

With Multi Actions, the controller can automate entire sequences. A single press can launch multiple commands in a defined order, greatly simplifying shooting, broadcasting, or studio session routines. The Action Trigger function further extends this logic by allowing multiple behaviors to be assigned to the same knob, for denser control without complicating the surface.

The Stream Deck software plays a central role here. Drag-and-drop configuration makes customization accessible while providing enough depth to build elaborate workflows. The many available integrations allow connection to essential tools in modern creative environments, from DAWs to streaming software, including creative applications and certain external equipment.

Finally, the Stream Deck + XL can evolve with your setup thanks to optional accessories like the USB Hub or Network Dock, designed to expand connectivity. This openness is particularly interesting for fixed workstations and professional configurations that need a central, scalable, and neatly integrated command station in the studio.

Technical specifications

Touch strip dimensions	161 x 14 mm	Weight	1085 g / 2.39 lbs
Dimensions	205 x 147 x 175 mm