Software vs. Hardware

[Niall Munnelly]

On Thu, Jun 26, 2008 at 01:53:10PM -0400, Matt Picone wrote:
> We all know how hardware buttons, knobs and slider controls improve the music making process over straight software.
> 
> Why aren't controls like these adapted for graphic design, word Processing, CAD, etc.?

I can't answer your question, but if you're looking for ways
to incorporate these into your non-musical workflow, you
might start with a Griffin Powermate

http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/powermate

Maybe even multiple ones, placed in a small wooden cradle?

My Kensington trackball has a rotating collar that can be
mapped to various functions, four or five buttons, and so
on.

It's not pretty or integrated, but it's a step in that
direction.

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Niall.
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