USB Remotes (Stream Deck)

CueForge2 drives Elgato Stream Deck hardware directly over USB — no Companion, no Elgato Stream Deck software needed. Open Window ▸ USB Remotes to set it up.

#Supported devices

Original V2, MK.2, XL, XL V2, Plus (keys only), Neo, and Pedal. Gen-1 devices (Original 2017, Mini) are not supported.

#Before you start

Quit the Elgato Stream Deck software (or Companion) if it is running — it holds exclusive control of the device. CueForge2 takes over once those apps are closed.

#Default layout

The bottom row shows GO, Pause/Resume, Stop, and PANIC.
All other keys show cues from the active list, with the cue number, name, colour, playing state, and a live progress bar.
Hold STOP for one second to escalate to PANIC.

#Playhead following vs. paging

Follow Playhead (default): the key grid scrolls automatically with the armed cue, so the next cue is always visible.
Manual paging: the last two keys become ◀/▶ page buttons. Navigate pages manually.

#Customising keys

Click a key in the USB Remotes window to select it; an editor panel appears below:

Action: Automatic (default layout), Blank, GO, Pause, Stop, Panic, a specific cue by number, Previous Cue, Next Cue, Mute All, Master Up, Master Down, or a Clock display.
Clock display types: Elapsed time, Remaining time, or Wall clock (HH:MM:SS).
Custom label: override the displayed text on that key.
Custom colour: tint the key background with any of the nine cue colours.
Cue assignment: search cues by name or number and click to assign.

#Display settings

Brightness: 10–100%, adjusted live.
Text scale: 80–150%, scales all on-deck text.

#Stream Deck Plus dials

Dial 1 turn: adjusts the grand master volume.
Dial 1 press: toggles Mute All.

#Live preview

The key grid in the USB Remotes window is a live mirror of the physical deck — it updates in real time with the same faces and progress bars as the hardware keys.