LogicKeyboard Adobe After Effects CC ASTRA2 MAC US

The LogicKeyboard Adobe After Effects CC ASTRA2 MAC US is a dedicated Mac keyboard for editors, motion graphics artists, and post-production operators working in Adobe After Effects CC. Instead of treating the keyboard as a standard typing device, the ASTRA2 puts After Effects commands directly in front of the operator, making frequently used shortcuts easier to identify during day-to-day editing and compositing work.

The keys use a low-profile scissor mechanism with a light, responsive action that suits long sessions at an edit workstation. White backlighting can be adjusted through five brightness levels, which is useful when moving between a normally lit office and a darker edit, finishing, or graphics room. A built-in USB 3.0 hub also gives the operator an accessible connection point for peripherals such as a mouse, phone, contour shuttle, or USB dongle.

Highlights

• Dedicated Adobe After Effects CC keyboard layout
• Designed for Mac systems with a US English key layout
• Application shortcuts printed directly on the keyboard
• Low-profile scissor-switch keys with responsive key travel
• Five selectable levels of white LED backlighting
• Wired USB connection for a straightforward workstation setup
• Integrated USB 3.0 hub for commonly used desktop peripherals
• Supports macOS 10.6 or later

Quick Specs & Uses

• Application: Adobe After Effects CC
• Platform: Mac
• Language Layout: US English
• Connection: Wired USB-A cable, non-removable
• USB I/O: 1 x USB-A
• Backlighting: White LED
• Brightness Settings: Five selectable levels
• Key Mechanism: Low-profile scissor switch
• Typical Uses: Motion graphics, compositing, editing, graphics preparation, and post-production workstations

Why It Helps

After Effects operators can spend a large part of a session repeating the same commands while moving through compositions, layers, timelines, and effects. Having the relevant shortcuts marked on the keyboard provides a quick visual reference and reduces the need to stop and search for less familiar key combinations.

The adjustable backlight is also practical in real production rooms. Edit and graphics suites are often kept darker than a normal office, and fixed-brightness keyboards can either disappear in the room or become distracting. Five illumination levels give the operator enough control to set the keyboard to the room rather than the other way around.

The USB hub is a small but useful addition at a workstation. It gives the editor an easier place to attach a mouse, shuttle controller, phone, or USB dongle without having to reach behin