Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Motorized MIDI Controller

Roto-Control bridges the gap between creator and machine, making music faster, sharper, and a more interactive experience. Instant visual feedback — See it, touch it, feel your sound.

MIX Mode
Plug & play digital audio workstation (DAW) mix environment. Automatically sync Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio and Logic Pro sessions with all track names and colors instantly appearing on Roto-Control displays. Roto-Control will automatically update track names and colors when connected to an active DAW session. No need to save or edit labels – all data is taken directly from the active session.

Unlimited number of tracks can be controlled in Mix Mode, with support for group tracks which can be opened and closed via Roto-Control.

PLUGIN Mode
Plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio and Logic Pro with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy set-up. Learn plugin parameters once and Roto-Control will remember mapped parameters anytime you use Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio or Logic Pro. All learnt plugin parameters are stored locally on Roto-Control, making it quick and easy to use Roto-Control with any computer setup.

MIX and PLUGIN Modes complement each other with fast intuitive switching between modes. Both modes include full suite of Ableton Live, Bitwig Studio and Logic Pro transport controls.

MIDI Mode with Motion Recorder
Control MIDI hardware and software including synths, DAWs, lighting, media applications and any MIDI compatible technology. MIDI Mode can operate stand-alone without a computer.

• Up to 64 MIDI Setups stored on Roto-Control
• Each Setup can consist of up to 64 controls (32 knob + 32 button assignments)
• Setups can be imported and exported via the Roto-Setup app.
• Ability send CCs, Program Changes and MIDI notes using Roto-Control keys

Motion Recorder
Motion Recording brings Melbourne Instruments’ motorized knob technology to external gear. Motion Recorder is a creative and fun way to automate and loop MIDI parameters on external hardware and software. Simple one-step record and playback functions.

• Record up to 8 parameters per Setup
• Save up to 16 MIDI Set-Ups with Motion Recording
• Clock source: Internal or external MIDI clock
• Step recording lengths: 16, 32, 48 or 64 steps
• Playback modes: forward, backward, random, ping-pong

Main features
• 8 x touch sensitive motorized knobs
• Haptic feedback and instant parameter recall
• 9 x high-res LCD (IPS) displays
• 16 x backlit RGB LED buttons
• 2 x USB-C ports (Data + Power)
• MIDI in/out/thru, 5-pin MIDI DIN
• MIDI over USB

Motorized knobs
• Brushless drone motors with Melbourne Instruments’ patented ultra-hires contactless optical sensors • Lifetime rating in excess of 50 million cycles, 500 times more than conventional pots

Physical features
• Dimensions: 341mm x 112mm x 44mm / 13.4” x 4.4” x 1.7”
• Weight: 715g / 1.58lb
• Construction: ABS and metal casing
• Interchangeable MX compatible buttons

Power
• Power: USB-C 5V (15W)

What’s in the box
• ROTO-CONTROL unit
• USB-C power supply 5V (15W)
• USB-C cable
• Carry bag and cable tie
• Quick Start Guide

Minimum requirements
• Logic Pro 10.7 or higher for MIX and PLUGIN Modes
• Ableton Live 10 or higher for MIX and PLUGIN Modes
• Bitwig Studio version 5.3.8
• MIDI compatible hardware and/or software for MIDI Mode