noby 1 frequently asked questions…
The noby 1 is a USB volume controller, it allows you to control the volume of your computer, laptop, studio monitors, etc… easily and precisely, without using your mouse or keyboard.
Why use it ?
Having a real, large and comfortable volume knob means you will be able to make volume changes quickly and instinctively. No need to grab the mouse, open the volume control windows, click and drag the volume slider…
What more does it offer ?
With the LCD screen, you can precisely check the current level, also this allows you to recall your preferred level for example. With the direct MUTE button, you can instantly mute the sound – to answer the phone for example – and then un-mute to the previous level.
What about sound quality ?
Being an USB midi volume control, the noby 1 does not process audio, it only transfers volume changes to your computer, so the audio quality remains true to the original, it introduces absolutely no audio quality loss.
Yes, with a 50mm diameter aluminium volume knob and 220mm by 140mm overall dimensions, the noby 1 is not a miniature controller, and that’s intentional ! it is so comfortable to use ! A big and weighty knob allows you to make small moves easily, making precise volume adjustements very easy and intuitive.
The noby 1 uses high quality components : the volume knob is made of machined aluminium, so is the mute button, and the potentiometer is from Alps, for the best feel and reliability.
Is it difficult to setup ?
Watch the video setup tutorial, and you’ll be able to setup your noby 1 controller in about 2 minutes.
Since noby 1 is a midi-based volume controller, you can use it in practically any setup, eg : a computer system with one or several sound cards, midi-enabled console, even ipad and ios devices…
