I'm not sure how many people will be interested in this -- but I figured I'd post it anyway:
The Avid Artist Color has rubberized circular trackwheels surrounding each of the three trackballs. Strangely, even the non-operating surface of the device is made from the same rubberized material -- making it unnecessarily hard to clean.
However, what are NOt rubberized are the 6 soft knobs that are constantly used during CC. Unfortunately, they are made with a very slippery plastic that provides a poor tactile feel. Not sure who came up with that idea.
Anyway, I have solved this problem by purchasing a short length of high-quality, high-temperature, soft black silicon tubing. I have cut it in 1/2" lengths and it fits snugly over each of the knobs -- provides a very nice grippy and precise feel. And the black color of the tubing does not destroy the look of the device.
In case anyone is interested, you can order a one foot length of this material from McMaster-Carr Supply Co. (which is more than enough for the 6 Artist Color knobs). The part number is 5236K93 and their website is: http://www.mcmaster.com
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