The VSDinside Stream Dock N4 Pro features four high-resolution encoders that outperform the dials on the Elgato Stream Deck Plus in precision, lighting, and flexibility. For creators working with audio mixing, video editing, design, or system control, these encoders are one of the biggest advantages of the N4 Pro.

This guide explains the best ways to use the N4 Pro’s encoders to enhance your workflow.

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1. High-Resolution Encoders with RGB Light Rings

Each encoder on the N4 Pro includes:

• High-resolution step detection for smoother adjustments
• Detent feedback for precise control
• RGB light ring for low-light visibility and color-coding

The RGB lighting is not available on Stream Deck Plus — a major advantage for gamers, music producers, and nighttime creators.

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2. Audio Control: Volume, Mixers and Gain

The N4 Pro is ideal for audio creators working in Ableton, FL Studio, Logic Pro, or Reaper.

Use the encoders for:

• Track volume adjustments
• Pan left & right
• FX send levels
• EQ macro switching
• Gain staging

Because the encoders are more precise than the Stream Deck Plus dials, fine adjustments feel significantly smoother.

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3. Video Editing: Timeline Scrubbing and Frame Navigation

For editors working in Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, or DaVinci Resolve, the encoders provide incredibly fast navigation.

Popular actions include:

• Scroll through the timeline
• Move frame-by-frame
• Adjust clip opacity or scale
• Switch tools (blade, select, ripple)
• Control audio levels

The combination of the encoder + Touch Bar makes the N4 Pro a powerful editing control surface.

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4. Design Software: Zoom, Brush Size, Layer Control

For Photoshop, Figma, Blender, and other design apps, the encoders allow:

• Zoom in/out smoothly
• Brush size control
• Layer cycling
• Angle or rotation adjustments

The RGB lighting can be color-coded for each tool — ideal for creators who switch modes frequently.

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5. System Controls: Brightness, Volume and Macro Switching

Beyond creative apps, the encoders work well for everyday system tasks.

Examples:

• System master volume
• Screen brightness
• Scroll up/down pages
• Zoom text size
• Switch apps or virtual desktops

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6. Creative Automations & Custom Macros

The open SDK allows developers to build their own encoder behaviors — far beyond what is possible on Stream Deck Plus.

With the GitHub SDK, you can customize:

• Increment values
• Encoder press actions
• Long-press behaviors
• Dynamic RGB color changes

SDK here:
👉 VSDinside Plugin SDK

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7. Works Perfectly with Dynamic Backgrounds & Touch Bar

The N4 Pro’s encoders work alongside two unique features unavailable on Stream Deck Plus:

• Dynamic background layer — moving waveforms, animations, themes
• Touch Bar — for sliders, macro buttons, and spectrum visualizers

When used together, they create a workflow no other control deck offers in 2025.

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Conclusion — The Most Advanced Encoder System in Its Class

With RGB lighting, higher precision, and full customization, the N4 Pro’s encoders give creators a level of control that surpasses the Stream Deck Plus. Whether you’re mixing, editing video, designing, or managing system tasks, the N4 Pro offers the most advanced dial-based control experience available.

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