Volume.app is a simple tool that allows users to easily adjust their computer's audio volume through a user-friendly graphical interface.
Volume.app is a software utility that provides an efficient way to control your computer's audio volume level. It is designed for Linux/Unix systems to be used with an X window manager that supports dockable applications like AfterStep, BlackBox, or Window Maker. The user interface comprises a "knob" that can be interactively adjusted by clicking and dragging the mouse. This idea was first introduced in Timecop's WMix, but Volume.app takes it a step further.
Most volume control programs use a "slider" as the primary means of adjusting the volume, which tends to be large and abrupt. As a result, adjusting the volume "just a bit" requires extremely careful control of the mouse. With Volume.app, the range of motion can be longer, resembling a much larger and easier-to-use slider. This eliminates the need for precise movements.
WMix's interface was a bit busy, and the knob was a small target to find with the mouse. So, the developer rebuilt it into a dockapp that had a much larger knob as its sole interface element, and dubbed it Volume.app. This provides an alternative user interface that is more visually appealing and easier to use. It's the perfect solution for those who find traditional volume control programs frustrating to use.
Most volume control programs use a "slider" as the primary means of adjusting the volume, which tends to be large and abrupt. As a result, adjusting the volume "just a bit" requires extremely careful control of the mouse. With Volume.app, the range of motion can be longer, resembling a much larger and easier-to-use slider. This eliminates the need for precise movements.
WMix's interface was a bit busy, and the knob was a small target to find with the mouse. So, the developer rebuilt it into a dockapp that had a much larger knob as its sole interface element, and dubbed it Volume.app. This provides an alternative user interface that is more visually appealing and easier to use. It's the perfect solution for those who find traditional volume control programs frustrating to use.
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