[LAD] sliders/fans

[Paul Davis]

On Wed, Dec 7, 2011 at 2:12 PM, David Robillard <d at drobilla.net> wrote:

> How about using the axis inline with the slider for coarse control, and
> the other axis for fine control?  For example, a horizontal fader would
> use horizontal drag as a "direct grab" as usual, but the vertical
> distance would be used as a fine control.
>
> This saves a modifier, and is more discoverable for it (users are pretty
> likely to figure this out by mistake), as well as accurately usable with
> one hand.  Could be applied to touch screens, as well.

this been around in several different audio apps for at least a
decade. just a FYI :)