By customizing the settings for each button, you can switch to your most frequently used tools with the press of a button.
With its symmetrical design, it’s easy for anyone to use, whether left- or right-handed.
Clip Studio Tabmate 2, the handheld shortcut device for Clip Studio Paint, is compatible with all available platforms to make drawing more enjoyable and comfortable.
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The Clip Studio Tabmate 2 can be used on any device to support your creative activities.
Since it is wireless, you can sit in any comfortable posture while working, allowing you to concentrate on your creations.
The rotating wheel lets you scale the brush size and canvas freely. There is no need to adjust settings from the palette.
Register your frequently used tools to any button to immediately use them without needing to open the app menus or palettes.
You can register more than 200 menu commands, so you don't need a keyboard for shortcuts.
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Please check that your device has Bluetooth® turned on.
This guide covers how to connect a Tabmate in Studio Mode.
See here for information on how to register in Simple Mode.
Please check that your device has Bluetooth® turned on.
The Clip Studio Tabmate 2 status is shown on the command bar.
* See here if you cannot see the Tabmate 2 connection icon on the command bar
Scanning
The app is scanning for a Clip Studio Tabmate 2.
This mode will activate when launching the app after previously connecting a Tabmate.
If you turn on a Tabmate 2 while this mode is active, it will automatically connect.
Connected
A Clip Studio Tabmate 2 is connected.
You can use the Tabmate 2.
Not Connected
The app is not connected to a Clip Studio Tabmate 2.
Please check if the Clip Studio Tabmate 2 is turned on.
To connect the Tabmate 2, turn on the power and tap the “Not Connected” icon to change it to scanning mode.
When the Clip Studio Tabmate 2 is connected, you can configure its settings from the menu below.
iPad/Android Tablet: menu > Clip Studio Tabmate > Clip Studio Tabmate Settings
iPhone/Android smartphone: menu > Clip Studio Tabmate > Clip Studio Tabmate Settings
Windows: File menu > Clip Studio Tabmate > Clip Studio Tabmate Settings
macOS: Clip Studio Paint menu > Clip Studio Tabmate > Clip Studio Tabmate Settings
In Studio Mode, you can switch between four input modes.
Set up your assigned functions for each button, switching between modes using the button at the top left of the above dialog box.
When you press a button on the Tabmate 2, that button will be highlighted in the above dialog box.
For detailed settings for each button, please read “Actions and Special Settings for Buttons” on this page.
The default settings for the Clip Studio Tabmate 2 are as follows.
Simple Mode |
Mode 1 |
Mode 2 |
Mode 3 |
Mode 4 |
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+ Button |
Undo |
Undo |
Undo |
Undo |
Undo |
- Button |
Redo |
Redo |
Redo |
Redo |
Redo |
A Button |
Change tool temporarily: Rotate |
Change tool temporarily: Rotate |
Change tool temporarily: Rotate |
DEBUT: Change tool temporarily: Auto select |
Change tool temporarily: Rotate |
B Button |
Reset rotation (of canvas) |
Reset rotation (of canvas) |
Reset rotation (of canvas) |
Depends on length of press |
Reset rotation (of canvas) |
C Button |
Change tool temporarily: Palm |
Change tool temporarily: Palm |
Change tool temporarily: Palm |
Increase brush size |
Increase brush size |
D Button |
Flip horizontal view on or off |
Flip horizontal view on or off |
Flip horizontal view on or off |
Decrease brush size |
Decrease brush size |
Q Button |
Color palette |
DEBUT: Color Set (Pop-up) |
DEBUT: Color Set (Pop-up) |
DEBUT: Color Set (Pop-up) |
DEBUT: Color Set (Pop-up) |
Direction Pad (Up) |
Move & Transform |
Change tool temporarily: Move layer |
Change tool temporarily: Move layer |
Change tool temporarily: Move layer |
Change tool temporarily: Move layer |
Direction Pad (Down) |
Change tool temporarily: Selection area |
Change tool temporarily: Selection area |
Change tool temporarily: Selection area |
Clip at Layer Below |
Execute with repeated taps |
Direction Pad (Right) |
Execute with ON/OFF |
Switch to main color |
Tool Rotation |
Execute with ON/OFF |
Change tool temporarily: Fill |
Direction Pad (Left) |
Execute with ON/OFF |
Switch to transparent color |
Scale up/Scale down/Rotate (Transform) |
Execute with ON/OFF |
Scale up/Scale down/Rotate (Transform) |
Wheel (Rotate up) |
Zoom In |
Zoom In |
Zoom In |
Zoom In |
Zoom In |
Wheel (Rotate down) |
Zoom Out |
Zoom Out |
Zoom Out |
Zoom Out |
Zoom Out |
Wheel (Push) |
Fit canvas to screen |
Fit canvas to screen |
Fit canvas to screen |
Fit canvas to screen |
Fit canvas to screen |
Trigger Button |
Change tool temporarily: Eyedropper |
Change tool temporarily: Eyedropper |
Change tool temporarily: Eraser |
Change tool temporarily: Eyedropper |
Deselect |
CLIP STUDIO Button |
- |
Switch to Mode 2 |
Switch to Mode 3 |
Switch to Mode 4 |
Switch to Mode 1 |
CLIP STUDIO Button |
Turn power on/off |
Note: You cannot change the settings for the Clip Studio logo button (). Long press turns the power on/off and short presses switch between modes.
Note: The modes are set up with the following imagined uses: Simple Mode: Optimized for Simple Mode; Mode 1: Sketching; Mode 2: Inking/Drawing; Mode 3: Coloring/Painting; Mode 4: Processing/finishing details
Note: You cannot reassign buttons for Simple Mode
Use the Tabmate 2 by tapping the buttons to run the assigned command or switch to the assigned tool.
You can assign multiple functions to a single button by assigning functions based on time pressed (short press/long press) or by number of taps (up to four taps).
You can also use “Tool rotation” to switch to a particular tool group you have set up, “Pop up palette” to display a palette while the button is pressed, and “Execute with ON/OFF” to assign operations to when a button is pressed or released, such as assigning on and off to “play/stop” so that an animation plays only when the button is pressed.
Communication method: Bluetooth Low Energy 5.1
Power source: AA battery x1
Warranty period: 6 months
Size: Height 1.7cm x Width 2.5cm~3.4cm, Depth 2.8cm~4.4cm
Does not require driver installation.
If your device does not have Bluetooth® functionality, you will need a separate Bluetooth® adapter. Compatible adapters
* Please ensure that you read all items on the enclosed “For Your Safety”.
OS: iPadOS 16, 17
iOS 16/17
Android 11 and later
Windows 10 64-bit, Windows 11 64-bit
macOS 12 , 13 , 14
Note: Your device must be equipped with Bluetooth® 4.0 or later.
Software: Clip Studio Paint Ver. 3.0 or later
Please download the app from the page below.
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The activation code is on the inside of the top flap of the package.
Activation codes cannot be reissued. Please keep it in a safe place.
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If your device does not have a built-in Bluetooth® module, you will need a separate Bluetooth® adapter.
The following adapters are compatible with Bluetooth® Low Energy 5.1, which is required for the Clip Studio Tabmate 2 to connect.
Note: Celsys does not guarantee operation of the listed adapters.