New developments from Contour, maker of the very cool ShuttlePRO v2… They’ve released new settings for Final Cut Pro X, Motion 5, Adobe CS5.5, and Avid Media Composer 5.5. I know a lot of editors, from across all the major platforms, will be happy to hear this.

From their press release:

All-new settings for the latest professional video software releases from Adobe, Apple, and Avid

Windham NH – July 13, 2011 – Contour Design, a market leader in multimedia control surfaces, has released new optimized ShuttlePRO v2 and ShuttleXpress settings for Apple Final Cut Pro X, Apple Motion v5, Adobe Creative Suite 5.5, and Avid Media Composer v5.5. Supported Adobe CS5.5 applications include After Effects, Audition, Encore, Flash Professional Illustrator, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro for Macintosh as well as Windows.

“These new settings continue Contour Design’s long association with creative professionals,” said Larry Jordan, president, Larry Jordan & Associates, Inc. “The ShuttlePRO v2’s combination of an ergonomic shuttle with programmable buttons makes it easy to configure for a variety of applications, with an ease of use that appeals to many editors.”

The Perfect Tool for Every Application
ShuttlePRO v2 is a multi-functional multimedia controller for audio and video editing, photography, gaming, and many other applications. Designed for ergonomic integrity and maximum productivity, the ShuttlePRO v2 allows one-handed access to 15 fully-programmable buttons, a jog knob, and a spring loaded shuttle wheel. At the head of the ShuttlePRO v2 are nine programmable buttons complete with crystal clear removable keycaps for labeling and ease of reference. The inner ring or ‘jog knob’ at the center of the ShuttlePRO v2 rotates a full 360° to provide precise frame-by-frame control while the outer black ring or rubberized ‘shuttle wheel’ facilitates fast forward and rewind. The jog and shuttle can also be configured for many other purposes including scrolling, volume control, and sequencing.

Based on the award-winning ShuttlePRO v2 multimedia controller, the compact ShuttleXpress features five oversized programmable buttons, a jog knob, and a spring loaded shuttle wheel. The smaller footprint makes it ideal for travel and tight work spaces. The ShuttleXpress can be used by itself or alongside a ShuttlePRO for enhanced cooperative control.

Pricing and Availability
The new settings are immediately available for free download from the Contour Design Shuttle Forum at www.contourdesign.com. Contour Design continues to update the Shuttle device settings to ensure compatibility with all of the most current hardware and software.

The ShuttlePRO v2 and ShuttleXpress are available from Contour Design’s worldwide reseller channel and www.contourdesign.com for MSRPs of $109.95 USD and $59.95 USD, respectively.