The trick is to train yourself to always use the hardware :D But like the others said, Soft-takeover has been a thing for many many years. I would use the pot

The trick is to train yourself to always use the hardware :D But like the others said, Soft-takeover has been a thing for many many years. I would use the pots, you still have software vs hardware problem, but don't need to fiddle with small sliders when you just want to change the volume a tiny bit.