I learned synths back in the 80s with wall-sized panels of knobs, switches, and patch cords. I loved it. It was Direct Manipulation. I could do anything to anyt

I learned synths back in the 80s with wall-sized panels of knobs, switches, and patch cords. I loved it. It was Direct Manipulation. I could do anything to anything directly and instantly. I hated synths in the 90s. All interaction was funneled through a tiny screen. I called it "building a ship in a bottle." Now several manufacturers have brought back knobs (and even patch cords!) and it's a much better situation.