Quick answer
📋 Optimize Capture One for Astropad Studio:
Customize workspace with floating panels for better iPad layout
Set up shortcuts for common tools (B for Draw Mask, E for Erase, etc.)
Use touch gestures for pinch-to-zoom and two-finger panning
Improve masking performance by adjusting Display Mask settings
🖥️ Workspace and Tool Panel Layout
Capture One allows you to customize your workspace layout. To get started:
Go to Window > Workspace and choose from preset arrangements:
Migration Workspace: Places catalog at the bottom
Default Workspace: Places catalog to the side
📋 Floating and Rearranged Panels
Float tools anywhere on your screen for easier access:
Go to Window > Create Floating Tool, or
Drag a tool panel from the Tool Tab column and drop it anywhere
💡 This keeps your most-used panels in view, helping you work more efficiently. The Astropad Workspace Sidebar can be placed on either side of your iPad or hidden with the red ring button.
⌨️ Customizing Shortcuts
Astropad Studio uses default shortcuts, so you'll need to customize them for your Capture One workflow:
Open Workspace Sidebar in Astropad Studio
Tap Edit Shortcuts
Tap Add Shortcut or edit an existing one
Return to Workspace view to use your new shortcuts
🎯 Recommended shortcuts:
B: Draw Mask
E: Erase Mask
M: Show/Hide Mask
G: Gradient Mask
W: White Balance
U: Luma Curve Point
P: Loupe
Delete: Delete
✨ Suggested Magic Gestures:
Hover, Eraser, Right Click, Shift, Undo, Redo
👆 Using Touch Gestures
Astropad supports pinch-to-zoom and two-finger panning in Capture One. This allows you to hide scrollbars and keep your canvas uncluttered while editing.
🔧 If Touch Panning Isn't Working
Go to Capture One Preferences > General and disable "Zoom with scroll wheel". This will allow Astropad's touch gestures to function normally.
🎭 Improving Masking Performance
If masking feels slow (especially with large RAW files), try adjusting the Display Mask setting.
💡 Tip: Enabling "Never Display Mask" can sometimes reduce performance. Try switching to another setting to improve stroke response speed.