Gestures via wacom tablet in motion

wondering if any one can mention their experiences in using gestures instead of keystrokes. Just curious about it and don't want to waste the time learning a bunch of gestures if other motion users have found it to be an inefficient method of input in motion.
appreciate your input
DJ Product

That is the one I have A warning pops up saying you need a tablet connected
Peter

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