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May 5, 2026
·field notes
the case for fewer controls
Softube ships a four-knob controller. iZotope sells 17. the real question is not how many knobs but which ones are load-bearing.
Apr 28, 2026
·longread
the case for fewer controls (long version)
why fewer controls, well chosen, beats more controls every time. a piece on plugin design philosophy in 2026.