not tested, not tried, not true, but definately and alternative.
http://www.codesector.com/mixer.asp
$19.95
Audio Sliders is a Volume Control replacement which is 80% smaller than the Windows version. The user-friendly interface lets you change volume, bass and tremble, group playback and recording controls in any of five custom layouts and gives the ability to save and restore mixer settings.
* 5 user-defined layouts in an easy to use, skinnable interface.
* Supports multiple (concurrent) sound cards and mixers.
* Auto-hide and auto-rollup features (see screenshot).
* Dimensions: (width: 210 pixels, height: 16 pixels/slider)
* Includes volume sliders (track bars), on/off buttons, and front-to-rear faders.
* User-editable control captions (e.g., rename "AUX Volume" to "FM-Radio").
* Multiple language interface (17 languages included).