One thing people should know about this device: It gets software updates very sporadically to the point where it seems like the seller has abandoned updating the software. Also, customer service for any issues you might have seems to be extremely lacking. The official subreddit for the device is filled with people having issues.
Apparently there's an open source version of the software that's updated more frequently - it appears the last release on GitHub was just about 2 months ago.
@@reidprichard because its better and the team actually works on it all the time. I had the best pc panel but switched to beacn and ill never look back.
"EarTrumpet" is definitely a huge improvement on the windows audio mixer. But in some circumstances you have the same issue where you have to tab out of a full screen application in order to access it.
The focus of this channel is exactly what I've been looking for! Macropads and other alternative input devices as you put it are something I've been super interested in for a while now but would rarely come across, with the most interesting ones often lacking any substantive reviews. Looking forward to more content!
If you're looking for macropad-type devices, definitely take a look at the Stream Deck if you haven't already. I'm not a streamer myself, but use one for productivity at work and quite like it.
The PC Panel looks great. Lack of Linux support kills it for me, but building your own isn't too challenging and QMK already exists to put on it. Thanks for sharing.
I would love to know how to control Spotify and discord volumes in QMK or VIA. I have a macro pad with 3 encoders but I only know how to change the main volume
You can access app-specific volume controls in the overlay when you click windows-g buttons, which I think you should be able to access even from full screen applications as well. Not as tactile or easily reachable, but a lot less disruptive than having to go into the start menu at least
Thank you for commenting that. So much better than having pay 70 dollars for this device. I hate having to tab out when using chrome, a game, and overlays. This helped out alot with that issue with no charge.
@@CliffArmijo np, yeah it's the worst! I use it constantly, especially great when I hop on a discord call or something I can turn down a game while on the call or something
Came across this channel in my recommendations and I just wanted to say keep up the nice work dude. The quality of your content is comparable to some of the much larger tech/keyboard channels I was shocked to see you at >1k. Look forward to seeing some more gadgets like these, love this type of content.
Your production style is fantastic and very informative, thank you for continuing to make videos like these. You're the reason why I now have a Spotify Car Thing!
This would be perfect for my setup but the lack of Mac support is a bummer. I'll keep my eye on the company and hopefully they offer some future support there.
@@beanwithbacon Sure thing dude. I'll entertain your unsolicited advice. What PC/Operating system combo would you suggest I use that would run photo editing software and is also not tainted in your eyes?
@@ellefizzy PS runs just as good on Windows as it does on MacOS. Apple's locked down ecosystem, refusal to use industry standards, and holding back technology solely for the sake of profit (often tech that is available just software locked) is nothing more than digital fascism.
@@beanwithbacon Trading out one billion dollar company for another billion dollar company doesn’t seem like the best way to get away from fascism. I was looking forward to actual decent suggestions like Linux distros and open source software. If you’re actually interested in getting away from corporate greed maybe look into open source yourself. If you just want more people to use Windows then you’ll be glad to know that I also use Windows 10 for gaming. My Mac is my work station and my PC is for gaming. A preference is just that, a preference.
I cannot thank you enough for this. I don't know how it ended up on my recommended page, but I've wanted this exact device for so long. A physical alternative to volume mixer has been my dream gadget for years.
You have quickly become my favorite RU-vid channel in only 3 videos. You’re going to have 100K and 1M subs in no time. Feels kind of wild to be here in the first 1K. Thank you for introducing me to input devices. 🙏
Although its a little bit more, I couldn't recommend the TurnUp Volume Mixer more. $80USD, it does 5 knobs and has buttons that allow you to setup different 'folders' for control. I have mine set to control Main, Discord, Browser, Current Application (Fullscreen Games), and Cider Apple Music. Clicking the button then goes into the folder I setup for that application. If I press the Discord button the lights change indicating that I am in a different workplace and I have macros setup for Mute and Deafen. This hardware paired with EarTrumpet on the Microsoft Store have solved all my audio balancing issues.
THANK GOD… I was looking for something like this. I usually play FF14 while chatting on discord and listening to a DJ on Twitch… and the volume mixer always messes up my audio levels when I have discord turned on. I hope this can solve my problems.
even after 8 months, it's still $70. But for what you get and the tech inside, it's very reasonable and not overpriced. Hope it'll go for $45 on a good sale, but even at 70, it's well worth the money from what I've seen online.
For the DIYers, there is free, open-source software called "Deej" that handles the Windows Mixer and can interface with an Arduino (and possibly others). Could be fun for integrating such knobs into a custom keyboard.
This guy had to get it for free to get that excited about it. I have one myself. It’s okay, but it’s not the greatest thing since sliced bread like he says it is.
Thanks man! I've had mine for a while and as well, but I didn't realize it could do all that... until recently. The RGB is way more impressive than I thought!
The care, detail and RESEARCH that has gone into these videos but not only, the style and aesthetic of this RU-vid channel overall absolutely shows and I cannot wait to watch the success of this channel explode! Here before a milli subs!
I ran into this same problem. In 2020 when most of us were sent home to WFH permanently, I started finding issue like you described. PC panel was one of the first I was interested in but they were sold out. I ended up settling on the loupedeck and it has been amazing for audio control but also macro controls.
Hi, love your videos, Some of these gadgets are quite nifty. I have my own WFH setup (which is nowhere as nice as yours), with multiple PCs and a portable monitor (So I can work as productive as I can even when travelling). WFH also means that I could not use speakers as much as I want without disturbing everybody else in the house. Having 2 PCs sucks when you have to use a single headset. I have an Anker Soundcore Q30 with Multipoint so I can connect to the 2 PCs, but only one is active at one time. Is there anything like a mini mixer or an audio sink device that can connect the 2 PC audios to a single output (preferably bluetooth, but physical connections work as well).
fml, I've been looking for something like this but I've been using the software mixer EarTrumpet paired with a macropad. This is literally both but its sum is greater than its parts.
Hey thanks for watching, but to clear this up. The PC Panel Mini does not work on Mac or Linux. I'm aware that PC stands for personal computer, but the creator of the the PC Panel Mini specifically tells all customers that this device DOES NOT run on Mac or Linux. Here's their FAQ where they specifically mention it. www.getpcpanel.com/faq I just don't want anyone reading the comments to be confused!
For people who dont have this and want to manage volume for apps easier: Windows 10 and 11 have Xbox Game Bar, which can be opened at any time with Win + G. This opens an overlay, and one of the windows you can add is the volume mixer.
Have you considered using Voicemeeter? Way more versitile and not dependant on any specific hardware. You can map pretty much any function to any key and even Midi-Devices, if you like knobs for volume control. If you pair that with something like Autohotkey you can not just replicate the functionality of this thing, but do pretty much anything - as basic or in-depth as you want. I know it's not as quick and easy to set up as this, but it's absolutely worth it. I've been using both for years and they have completely changed the way I use and interact with my pc.
gotta admit the production quality of your videos are really great, cant believe you only have 600 subs rn. keep up the great work youre gonna be on the top if you keep working this hard
I was looking for something like this 6ish months ago and I found a program called MidiMixer that can work with any midi controller to adjust volume mixer settings. Only down side is that MidiMixer only works to launch apps, adjust volume, mute, and play/pause/skip music. Edit: apparently you can actually use it with OBS and a couple other apps too
Half-way through the video I was like, wow this is amazing, it's gotta be expensive. Literally not wanting to click the link because it would end up as another "when I have the money I'll..." WOW all that for $70! thats a great deal and the pro is only 100 with faders and an additional knob! wow Great review!
I can do all of that with physical sliders on my GoXLR Mini while simultainiously having an Audi Interface for my Mic... I don't see why I'd need this.
Mostly just watched this out of curiosity. I've had a rack mount style DJ mixer on my desk for years to do this (pc, game consoles, chrome cast audio, and external sound card I use for FL Studio and voice chat) I love being able to switch between my speakers and headphones quickly with it too.
Your channel is amazing! I’ve watched the three videos and I ran to look for any other one you might have posted and found out it is brand new. You’ve got a super pro vibe! Great content, neat aesthetic, amazing sound and video! Keep up the good work and I just hope to be here to able to see it when it reaches 1M+ followers
Do you know how long I was looking for something like a PC Panel Mini?!? Especially at the price and with the possibilities the software offersTo control several audio sources? 10 years? Maybe longer? Last christmas I gave myself a Loupedeck Live (like a Streamdeck with 6 klickable extra knobs, on sale for 220€) and whatever profile is active there are 2 or 3 of the knobs for volume and media control at all times. So convenient!
You can do similar things with a MIDI device and Power Mixer: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-t16CMLcmeIc.html It's really nice, pretty cheap, and very flexible.
Now that I saw this, I really want a PCPanel Mini.... The 70$ is more than fair... But 25 to 30$ shipping rates to my location... It's getting Hard for me to justify this for 100$ 😞
Not sure how the name 'PC Panel' is meant to imply windows only. It doesn't matter if it's Linux, MacOS, or Windows. A personal computer is a personal computer. Furthermore, the provided software is Windows. I'm sure a savvy user can get it running on Linux.
With a name like "PC Panel" I was expecting this to behave like a standard PC peripheral, i.e. report as a Bluetooth keyboard or other input device with some standard RGB support, so it could be used on any PC operating system - alas, it's Windows only, no support for Linux.
There is also an amazing free software called "MIDI Mixer". It basically allows you to use any MIDI Device to manage you volumes and other things! For Example i got the KORG nanoKontrol 2 and it made my life so much easier, beeing able to change music or Discord volume while beeing ingame is so good.
Lemme get this straight. You're gaming, you're blasting Spotify, and you're chatting on Discord simultaneously, right? Talk to me about your attention span (or lack thereof). Do you freak out when you're not being externally stimulated for a nanosecond? ;)
1:52 I'm getting an ultrawide, I want to keep my other screen for print work (IPS vs. VA panel) do you have any videos on monitor arms? I'll have to check your backlog. Thanks for the links of the speaker stands though!
'toggles the output of my computer' ... omg, I need this. I just discovered your channel and every video I've watched has been amazing and addressed real productivity issues I face almost every day. I had no idea these gadgets were out there. Thank you.
6:15 "I know it shouldbe obvious with a name like PC Panel" Eh, no? A Mac is a PC. And there are several other opersting systems beside MacOS and Windows that can run on a PC so of course it is not obvious that its software only supports Windows.
Hi! Is there any gadget similar to this one (in terms of functionality) that you can recommend? Looking for something sold on Amazon. Would a stream deck (Like the Loupdeck S) work like this? Thanks for the content!
Can this be done in QMK VIA or macros? This is exactly what I’ve been searching for but had already bought a macro pad with 3 knobs hoping I can build something like this
I stumble upon this video when I was searching for a solution regarding my headphones razer nari. As I found, that headphones are discontinued and are no longer being made (I can still find some on amazon, but I gotta choose one from the store I bought as the credit is for their store). That headphones had one of the best features I ever found by chance that no other headphones has, that is the ability to control audia channels. For example, windows audio was tagged as gaming (so, alerts, youtube, anything that came from windows basically...) and discord was configured to output on the same devide but on a different channel, communication. This was amazing where I could boost up the discord and at the same time, tune down all other sounds, including any game (without having to configure individually each game). This device seems like it can do the same (however, I would have to reach for 2 knobs instead of one as it was on the headphones). Do you know if it's possible to achieve that with the software present, or I'll have to configure manually each application?
I have been using Ear Trumpet for a while. Works like the windows 7 volume mixer, easy, reliable and uses zero resources. That if you want a software solution to the problem
You might consider attenuating some of the low frequencies in your voiceover. Maybe it's just me, but I found it fatiguing to listen to on open-back headphones
The thing you should know before trying this "multitasking" thing, is that it doesn't work. Ultrawide screen seems nice, but in reality, you will concentrate on one window at a time. There are workflows that benefit from ultra-wide screens, mainly because of their terrible overstuffed interface, but you are still doing one thing at a time, looking at one thing at a time and listening to one thing at a time. What multitasking on ultrawide screen will do though, is force you to move your head from left to right, because you can't see clearly with your peripheral vision.
people actually use the windows volume mixer? setting the master volume in a game is the first setting i go to lmao and spotify is EZ to change, same for Discord, but Discord has this neat feature where you can change the volume of individual people, which is great stuff since not everyone has the same input volume
Anyone looking a similar functionality for free, there is the PC Volume app, which lets you control the volume of different programs via phone or tablet.
Can anyone who has it help me with a quick measurement? I would like to know its height without the rubber feet in mm, to see if it would fit in a 1u rack unit.. Many thanks in advance!
a better and cheaper solution is using VoiceMeeter and a Midi controller. I for example use the korg nanokontrol 2. Which then let's me control all the sliders, knobs and buttons in VoiceMeeter
An ok Gadget but this is only a 4$ Microcontroller with 4 nobs so the rest of the money is for a bit rgb and 50 lines of code (every function of this u can get in a lib for the programming language of your choice) i think the price is a bit to high.
I think it’s worth mentioning a diy project called DeeJ, it’s basically the same thing and easy to do as well as cheap. That’s what I use daily and I love it.
I wish I knew how it controls individual sound levels as I'm building a mech keyboard and that feature would be a neat thing to build in to a keyboard during then design phase.
If anybody was wondering you could build your own I found a build guide online for something like this it's basically just an arduino and some potentiometers plus wires
