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    USB volume knob similar to Powermate?

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by debee1jp, Jul 18, 2011.

  1. debee1jp

    debee1jp Notebook Guru

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    Hi, can anybody recommend a (preferably) jog wheel/volume control knob/media controller similar to the Griffin Powermate?

    ( Amazon.com: Griffin Technology NA16029 PowerMate USB Multimedia Controller: Electronics )

    The reason I can't buy this one is because the drivers don't support 64 bit.

    I will be using this on my laptop as a volume controller, pause/play button, and next/previous track.

    I really like the Powermate because I could set the scrolling to volume up/down, one press to play/pause, and depress+scroll to next track.

    I also looked at this,

    ( Amazon.com: 3Dconnexion SpaceNavigator SE (Standard Edition) 3D Navigation Device USB ( 3DX-700028 ): Electronics )

    but it was far too expensive, plus it had forward, back, left, right and I want it to be simple.


    PS: I do realize my laptop has this function, but I want a knob for it.
    PPS: I tried to search the forum, but couldn't find anything similar since it can be called so many things, so if there's a similar thread link me to it please. :)
     
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    Thank you! Speedy and simple response.
    Do you know if this product will work in Winamp? I would imagine so, but I would at least like to ask to make sure.
     
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    I never actually purchased this product but i was looking at it before.

    You will need to ask here for definite answers: ContourDesign Shuttle Forum • Index page.

    You can try reading the user manual too.

    It should definitely work under Winamp's Global Hotkeys. If not, its usually just a universal plug-in..