Windows Fader Control?

[Gongalong]

This is a mix of Windows and AV hardware, but does such a thing as a simple USB fader control for the Windows volume mixer exist?

 

I can find USB volume knobs, but I want a fader. I can also find MIDI controllers with faders that require extra software, but was trying to find something a bit simpler.

 

Thanks

[LeMarchand]

Does it have to have a slider?

[Gongalong]

I'd much prefer it. I can see a bunch of USB knobs on Amazon, but a fader/slider would just be much easier to visualise in terms of current volume.

[LeMarchand]

Does it have to be USB?

 

If not, how about something like: https://www.amazon.co.uk/SoundLAB-G103QC-Mini-Mixer-Crossfade/dp/B0048FBBTW

[andy_b]

?

[Gongalong]

@LeMarchand Actually, that could work. I really just need a master control, so can run the laptop output to that, then output from the mixer to the speakers. It's either that or MIDI mixer and software. Ta!

 

@andy_b That's a MIDI mixer and software, and as mentioned in the OP I'm trying to avoid that, but it's a Plan B at least.

[SamanthaD]

VMeter: USB MIDI Touch Strip Controller & Display

[crc-ict]

How handy are you with electronics?

 

You could buy one of the USB volume knobs and then wire an alternative slider potentiometer up to the circuit board in place of the rotary knob.

[Gongalong]

Not very handy unfortunately. I'm surprised there isn't just a simple single slider for main volume in Windows, much like the various knobs that are out there.