I use FTL and have an Xkeys desktop but USB version; I couldn't get key modifers to work, ie shift-a so I use my number pad keys as the bind.

Ie, a key on my Xkeys will bind to the #8 key on the number pad. I mainly use my xkeys for pvp keys - like totem macros, accept, specific heals.

I use my 1-5 keys for combat (lightning, shocks, ect) and F 1 through 3 keys for healing (healing wave, lesser healing, chain) and the minus key (for right on the number pad) to have everyone target themselves and cast lesser healing wave.

But I'm still fairly new to this so it's a work in progress for me.

-Clovis