Microsoft Surface Dial owners rejoice, the Elephant app turns your unused knob into a MIDI controller

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It's more than just a volume knob

HI! computer has announced the release of its latest app, Elephant, which will turn your Surface Dial into a MIDI controller.

The developer spotted a gap in what the Microsoft’s high-end hardware peripheral could bring for music producers and so sought to address its shortcomings with full MIDI control of your DAW and plugins.

No MIDI-mapping is required, so it’s just a simple case of clicking and holding your mouse over the desired control and the Surface Dial will control that particular parameter.

You will need Windows 10 Falls Creator, or newer and (obviously) a Surface Dial unit for the job.

A download link and more information can be found on the HI! Computer website.

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I take care of the reviews on MusicRadar and Future Music magazine, though can sometimes be spotted in front of a camera talking little sense in the presence of real musicians. For the past 30 years, I have been unable to decide on which instrument to master, so haven't bothered. Currently, a lover of all things high-gain in the guitar stakes and never one to resist churning out sub-standard funky breaks, the likes of which you'll never hear.