Designed for Muscle Memory

Creativity flows best when your tools disappear. When you no longer have to think about what to do, you just do it. That’s what muscle memory is all about: building habits your hands remember, so your mind stays focused on the music.

Dialr is designed to make that possible. Every detail, from knob layout to screen clarity and an intelligent UI, is built to help you develop deep, intuitive control over your plugins. No menus, no second-guessing, no distractions. Just you and the mix.

The Problem With Most Controllers

Traditional plugin controllers often feel like short-term solutions. Each time you load a new plugin, you start from scratch: remapping parameters, memorizing a new layout, trying to match visual feedback to physical controls.

You never get the chance to build consistency. Your hands never learn.

Some controllers use endless encoders or generic layouts that reset constantly. Others rely on deep menu diving or touch-only interfaces that force you to look down, scroll through options, and break the rhythm of your workflow.

We knew there had to be a better way, and that it had to start with the hands.

Three Knob Sizes. One Intuitive Layout.

Dialr features 12 analog knobs, laid out in a thoughtful grid with three distinct knob sizes. This isn’t just about looks, it’s about feel.

Each size helps you differentiate position by touch alone. Over time, your hands begin to associate a plugin’s key parameters with a specific place and feel, and that’s when muscle memory kicks in. Instead of searching the screen or second-guessing a control, your fingers go straight to it.

It’s like working with a classic console: repeatable, tactile, intuitive.

Consistent Auto-Mapping is key

Muscle memory only works when your environment is stable. That’s why Dialr’s auto-mapped plugin profiles are designed to preserve consistent parameter placement across plugin sessions. You don't have to set it up yourself, Dialr learns, and adapts.

This means that when you load your favorite compressor, EQ, or synth, you’ll find its core controls in the same place, every time. No matter which DAW session you’re in, or when you come back to it.

You’re not just controlling a plugin, you’re getting to know it.

Built for Repetition and Mastery

True mastery doesn’t come from complexity. It comes from repetition, familiarity, and control. Dialr gives you a fixed, reliable surface where your hands can learn to move with confidence and speed, whether you're tweaking reverb decay or sculpting filter curves.

It’s not just about speed. It’s about feeling at home with your sound tools.

And the more you use Dialr, the more second-nature it becomes.

The Missing Link Between You and Your Plugins

Controllers aren’t just about input, they’re about connection. When you don’t have to think about which knob does what, when your hands move naturally and the sound responds instantly, something clicks. That’s what Dialr is designed to enable.

We didn’t just build Dialr to reinvent the controller. We built it to finally make one that feels right.