Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
bigyabai
67 days ago
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
How Apple designs a virtual knob (2012)
I tolerate knobs in DAWs/plugins...
if
they let you manually enter a value. So much fiddling can be skipped by dialing in a value directly.
Without manual entry, you trap users in fiddly UI hell.
dleeftink
67 days ago
[–]
When knobs are fiddly, most VST3s offer high-resolution midi mapping for precise automation. I agree through, that a precise readout is a must as the 'knob units' may not always map to what is displayed by the VST host.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
Without manual entry, you trap users in fiddly UI hell.