Magic Knob
Two fingers become a precision dial for volume and brightness. A three-finger click plays and pauses. All from a quiet little icon in your menu bar.
- Listed
- Category
- Utilities
- Runs on
- macOS
- Pricing
- Paid
About Magic Knob
Magic Knob is a native macOS menu bar utility that turns trackpad gestures into everyday controls. Rotate two fingers to adjust volume or brightness, and use a three-finger click to play or pause media or trigger a custom keyboard shortcut. Adjustable sensitivity and an on-screen overlay help you tune the gestures to your preference. It works with built-in MacBook trackpads and external Magic Trackpads on Apple silicon Macs running macOS 14 or later. A free trial is available, with a $9 early-bird one-time license for one Mac.
Who Magic Knob is for
Mac users who prefer trackpad gestures for quick volume, brightness and media control while staying in their current app.
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1 comment
Ravi Menon
Can the three finger click trigger any keyboard shortcut, or only the built in media controls?