Way too many mfrs using these stupid touch strips now, purely in the name of keeping their controllers super thin. While there are certain benefits, such as less moving parts to break, I've yet to meet anyone who prefers them. The only other option would be a vertical joystick like the Akai MPK Mini. Or maybe - and I know this is a crazy idea but hear me out - we could just stop this obsession with making stuff so thin that the usability is impacted by compromises, and instead make it thick enough to fit proper pitch and mod wheels. An extra 5mm would do it.