The Icosa Foundation has unveiled Open Brush 2.10, a significant update to its open-source 3D painting software. This version introduces a much-anticipated Multiplayer mode, allowing artists to co-create in shared virtual spaces. Users can establish private ‘rooms’ and invite collaborators by sharing room names. Features include muting participants, assigning view-only roles, and the ability to remove users from sessions. While the current implementation supports core painting tools, additional functionalities are slated for future updates. (Read the release notes here)

Enhanced Tool Support and Flexibility

Open Brush 2.10 extends its compatibility by supporting Logitech’s MX Ink stylus, tailored for Meta Quest hardware. This integration offers artists a more tactile and precise drawing experience in VR. Additionally, the update allows for the erasure of ‘widgets’—imported images and 3D models—streamlining the editing process. Users can now also toggle experimental brushes on or off without the need to restart the application, enhancing workflow efficiency.

Availability and Licensing

Open Brush 2.10 is available for free on Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. It supports a range of VR headsets, including HTC, Meta, Pico, and Windows Mixed Reality devices. The software is released under the Apache 2.0 license, ensuring it remains open-source and accessible to the creative community.

Considerations for Production Use

While Open Brush 2.10 introduces promising features for collaborative VR artistry, it’s advisable for professionals to thoroughly test the new functionalities within their specific workflows before integrating them into active projects. As with any software update, ensuring compatibility and stability in your production environment is crucial. For more information and to download Open Brush 2.10, visit the official website.

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On April 16th, Logitech released a software update for the MX Creative Console, expanding its creative reach with native support for Final Cut Pro and Adobe Lightroom, and adding new plugins for DaVinci Resolve, Figma, and Affinity Photo. These additions drop into the Logi Marketplace and extend what was already a beefy toolset for digital artists.

Resolve, Final Cut & Affinity Join the Party

Each new plugin comes with pre-configured profiles, customizable tools, and a generous set of workflow-enhancing shortcuts. This means fewer repetitive tasks, faster access to core functions, and—if Logitech’s pitch is to be believed—more time to focus on the actual work instead of chasing menu commands.

The update is designed for anyone working in image editing, video production, or graphic design. With Resolve and Affinity Photo, Logitech covers two additional heavyweight apps that had previously been left out in the cold. They now sit alongside the existing plugin suite, which already includes Photoshop, Lightroom Classic, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Illustrator, Audition, and Capture One—Mac users only, for now.

Profiles, Presets, Power Tools

If you’ve used the MX Creative Console before, you know what to expect: a tactile, modular hardware surface aimed at cutting down on keyboard gymnastics. Each plugin update drops in prebuilt toolsets tailored to the app, but everything remains adjustable, so you can remap buttons, dials, and sliders to fit your workflow. The plugins are built with the idea of workflow acceleration in mind—think macros, contextual shortcuts, and settings banks for creative tasks like grading, compositing, and layout.

Availability and Pricing

The plugins are available now via the Logi Marketplace. Pricing for the hardware remains unchanged—see the MX Creative Console product page for full specs and regional availability. Plugin updates are included as part of the ongoing console support.

So: buttons pressed, workflows saved, artists mildly less grumpy. Logitech’s creative ecosystem might not be revolutionary, but it’s certainly evolving.

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They are joined by Benjamin Wild, Creative Director at Raumkontakt, to discuss how A.I. affects the work of our clients. In the current affairs segment the discuss Inkscape 1.4, the latest A.I. tools from Adobe MAX, the MX Creative Console from Logitech and the Chris Mayne Job List

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Links mentioned in the show

The Chris Mayne Job List: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/…

The MX Creative Console: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/produc…

Comfy UI GitHub: https://github.com/comfyanonymous/Com…

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Logitech has launched the MX Creative Console, a tool that aims to support digital artists by optimizing creative workflows. The MX Creative Console integrates with popular Adobe applications, enabling features like AI-powered generative fill in Photoshop and text-based editing in Premiere Pro.

The MX Creative Console offers a personalized experience for users with customizable control layouts, designed for seamless integration with Adobe’s suite of apps. Each unit features dynamic display buttons and a dialpad that functions as an analog navigation control. These elements are configured through Logi Options+, Logitech’s free software, allowing users to access tailored plugins, profiles, and icons from the Logi Marketplace. Customization can help artists reduce repetitive tasks and focus on the creative process. Or to wile away the time in endless meetings.

One of the standout features is its deep integration with Adobe tools, enhancing access to advanced capabilities such as generative AI in Adobe Photoshop and the ability to perform text-based edits in Adobe Premiere Pro. These functions are increasingly essential for modern VFX workflows, where speed and precision are critical. The collaboration between Logitech and Adobe allows artists to maximize their tools without interrupting their creative flow.

The hardware is designed for sustainability. The MX Creative Console incorporates recycled materials—72% recycled plastic and aluminum manufactured using renewable energy. Available in Pale Grey and Graphite, the MX Creative Console can be pre-ordered now. You can find more information on the product and pre-order options on Logitech’s website.

Pricing and licensing

Logitech bundles a three-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps subscription with the purchase of each MX Creative Console. The price for the MX Creative Console itself is set at €229.99, and it is available for pre-order on Logitech’s site as well as Amazon. You can learn more about the MX Creative Console here, and download Logi Options+ for free from Logi Options+. Or wait for a full test in this magazine :)

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by Pia Röder

Okay, I admit it. I hate (h.a.s.s.e.) installing software and getting it to work. I’m a copywriter and use Word, PowerPoint and, if things get stupid, Excel. Unfortunately, there are two laptops here that I have permanently in the office and slowly (after 5 years) I’m getting really fed up with having to move the USB mouse from laptop A to laptop B. Apart from that, laptop keyboards are somehow semi-optimal anyway and not ergonomic at all. I need something simpler, something better. Something that allows me to operate both luggies with one mouse and one keyboard. That’s when I found the MX Keys S Combo from Logitech.

The unboxing experience

I’m not a big fan of the bitten apple, which is why I don’t like all this unboxing hype. The hardware I order comes in black cardboard boxes – cuboid, practical, good. That’s all the unboxing experience I can get as a PC user. So well, I’ll take it. Everything in the box is wrapped in greaseproof paper – keyboard, mouse, silicone wrist-rest cushion (a big hello to all those learning German as a foreign language). But at least it avoids plastic. One UN sustainability target has already been met.

Connection via Bluetooth

The instructions on how to connect the devices to the laptops are printed on the top of the lid. One option: via Bluetooth in just 3 steps. It can’t be any more than that, otherwise I’ll jump off halfway through the user journey. I won’t even try the connection with the logi bolt USB receiver (4 steps). If anyone wants to test it, let me know if it works.

So, Bluetooth switched on in the PC settings. Keyboard MX Keys S switched on at the back, mouse on the underside too. It works. The numbers 1, 2 or 3 flash on the Easy Switch buttons, like children’s television in the nineties. I decide in favour of 3 and press firmly. Last chance… over! MX Master 3 S is connected, says my laptop. Hooray! (I’m annoyed that I didn’t press 1, but never mind now.) The keyboard has secretly connected itself via key 2. Guys… really now.

I ignore the problem and concentrate on connecting to the other laptop. Same game. This time it’s mouse button 2 and it works. Only the keyboard doesn’t work. The setup wizard on mxsetup-logi.com promises help. Clear design, but they have separated “setup instructions” incorrectly. I get sad. At least it’s quick and easy. Switch the keyboard off and on again, press and hold Easy-Switch button 2 until it flashes, enter the PIN in the pop-up on the desktop using the keyboard, enter and you’re done. It wasn’t that difficult for laptop 1 either. Now I can use the mouse and keyboard with both laptops.

Hardware with Fancy Keys

The keyboard has already been extensively discussed in a previous issue: solid, comfortable to type on and easy to charge via USB. I can confirm this. The really cool thing is the function keys at the top. In particular, “Microphone off” when the cat in the background throws up on the carpet during a meeting (or, alternatively, the baby cries in the case of a low A on the Crazy Cat Lady scale). The dictation function at the touch of a button works surprisingly precisely and the one-click calculator is indispensable as a copywriter with three points in the (Hessian) maths A-levels.

While the Logitech software Logi Options is installing, I stroke the ergonomic mouse, which caresses my palm like a Motorola Pebble from 2005. It sits really well in my palm, has a left and right button and a scroll wheel. So far, so familiar. The highlight: I can assign individual functions to the various buttons.

Logi Options software

It has to be said, Logitech has it all when it comes to UX. The software for the keyboard/mouse combination is slim, clean and doesn’t bother me with complicated bells and whistles. I can use it to check the battery charge level on the devices, check for updates and set all the functions. One click in the top navigator takes me to the Smart Actions – the “If this than that” feature for the hardware. I was sceptical at first, but now I use the middle mouse button to open my fee Excel or send the editor-in-chief of this magazine “Entententententente” via WhatsApp. Just the important things. This also works with the keyboard, but unfortunately only with the F keys in the top row. Would like to have 30 pizzas delivered to my ex-boyfriend automatically using the “A” key. Doesn’t work.

There is room for improvement. I will soon see what is possible with Autohotkey (alternatives here: is.gd/remapping). Using Logi Flow, you can theoretically simply switch to the other computer using the cursor and transfer files via copy-paste. Theoretically, because that doesn’t work for me. This is probably because the (customer) laptop does not tolerate such invasive behaviour. This function would actually have been extremely practical, because I wouldn’t have to send files to my own office laptop for printing by e-mail, for example. Installing a third-party printer driver is not an option on the customer’s device either.

Personal conclusion

Even tech n00bs have fun with the MX Keys S Combo. After a bumpy start (the error is usually in front of the computer), the connection for both laptops was quickly set up. Minus point: You have to turn the mouse round each time and press the Easy-Switch on the underside to activate it for the other laptop. However, this is also possible using Windows Powertoys(bit.ly/powertoys_mouse). The Easy-Switches on the keyboard are in the path of my fingers and I deactivate them from time to time. It’s a matter of getting used to it.

But the most important thing: I save a huge amount of time because I no longer have to fiddle around with the USB mouse, I type like a young goddess and everything looks smart (girls love that). Hallelujah.

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