The $39 Knob Controller That Does It All

In this video I'm taking a look at a small, affordable device that I think might finally solve a problem I've been wrestling with for years: finding a single controller that works both for video editing and for music production. I walk through why my previous controllers — including a beloved encoder and a more elaborate alternative — each came up short, and what I was really hoping to find in a knob controller that's small enough to travel with.

I then show you how to set the device up from scratch using the manufacturer's free software, including the profiles you'll want to add and how to map the knob so it behaves the way you'd expect in a digital audio workstation. From there I demonstrate it in action in both video editing and music production, share one honest caveat worth knowing about before you buy, and give you my final verdict. If you've been searching for a more haptic, hands-on way to work, this one's worth a look.