I prefer linear ones, because I think that they're just easier to work with, they require less accuracy. I guess there might be some situations where I'd prefer circular knobs... but I can't think of any right now.
Knobs: Linear vs. Circular - Which ones do you prefer?
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 880 posts since 22 Jan, 2005
I'm just curious what's the general opinion on this one.
I prefer linear ones, because I think that they're just easier to work with, they require less accuracy. I guess there might be some situations where I'd prefer circular knobs... but I can't think of any right now.
I prefer linear ones, because I think that they're just easier to work with, they require less accuracy. I guess there might be some situations where I'd prefer circular knobs... but I can't think of any right now.
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- KVRAF
- 35722 posts since 14 Sep, 2002 from In teh net
I like the knobs on my Creamware synths best because they are not only linear - they also respond to the mousewheel if you mouse over them for finer control. Ohmforce knobs are also great - though they are linear they don't respond to mousewheel (wish they did) but they seem to have "weight" somehow and move very responsively and if you "throw" them they have their own inertia. A combination of both would be my ideal I think.
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- KVRAF
- 3482 posts since 27 Dec, 2002 from North East England
I've never understood the circular control fans. I mean, if you like your knobs to suddenly jump to a different position everytime you click to tweak them...
I guess they have more resolution, but that can be addressed on linear knobs by adding shift-click funtionality. I'd like to see control-click for even finer control myself.
I guess they have more resolution, but that can be addressed on linear knobs by adding shift-click funtionality. I'd like to see control-click for even finer control myself.
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- KVRian
- 649 posts since 30 Oct, 2004 from Brighton, UK
Do you mean when you click on a knob which Motion is the best?
If so. Linear by far.
If so. Linear by far.
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- KVRAF
- 1656 posts since 17 Sep, 2002
isn't a linear knob also known as a slider?
and a circular slider known as a knob?
and a circular slider known as a knob?
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- KVRist
- 40 posts since 14 Apr, 2004
I think this is about the handling of the knob. Circular controlled knobs are a pain in the *#"¤!! 
IF someone decides to have them, they should add the ability to toggle/shift to linear control. Shouldn't be that hard
(please please, dr-fusion
)
IF someone decides to have them, they should add the ability to toggle/shift to linear control. Shouldn't be that hard
(please please, dr-fusion
)
Last edited by zuki on Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:49 pm, edited 1 time in total.
This concept of "Luv" confuses and infuriates us!
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- KVRist
- 85 posts since 3 Jan, 2005 from Seattle <-- HERE --> Vancouver
Linear motion all the way, and sliders, not knobs.
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- KVRian
- Topic Starter
- 880 posts since 22 Jan, 2005
Yeah, I was referring to the motion/handling when you click(and drag) on a knob, not to the actual shape (knob vs. slider).
I'm not surprised with the results so far, at all.
synthpulse: I like sliders, but don't they take more space than knobs? I mean with a small knob, you can make a more precise movement than with a slider of the same height.
I'm not surprised with the results so far, at all.
synthpulse: I like sliders, but don't they take more space than knobs? I mean with a small knob, you can make a more precise movement than with a slider of the same height.
