Motorized MIDI Controller for software & hardware

Motorized knobs snap to life for hands-on, tactile interactive control, feel your sound.

TOTAL CONTROL WITH INSTANT RECALL

DEEP DAW INTEGRATION

Automatically sync track and plugin labels directly from your Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio sessions.

Learn and map once, save to device, customize everything—take anywhere.

CUSTOMIZABLE & COMPACT

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BITWIG STUDIO integration for ROTO-CONTROL

Melbourne Instruments is thrilled to announce BITWIG STUDIO integration for Roto-Control is now available as a part of the new 2.0 Roto-Setup Update. This adds to Roto-Control’s acclaimed Ableton Live integration, and now Bitwig Studio users can take full advantage of Roto-Control features with their Bitwig projects.

The latest version adds new features including the ability to fold/unfold group tracks, navigate remote pages, automatic mapping/learning of strings & haptics and support for touch automation. Check out the latest Release Notes for full details.

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Three modes of operation

MIX Mode

Plug & play dedicated Ableton Live audio mix environment. Automatically sync Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio Sets 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 Set. No need to save or edit labels – all data is taken directly from the active Ableton Live or Bitwig Studio Set.

PLUGIN Mode

Plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Ableton Live with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy set-up. Learn plugin parameters once and Roto-Control will remember learnt parameters anytime you use Ableton Live or Bitwig Studio. 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 and Bitwig Studio 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, for sharing with others

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 8 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

Easy-to-use,
one-touch LEARN

Roto-Control can ‘LEARN’ a Plugin or MIDI parameter in just seconds. Both PLUGIN and MIDI modes offer LEARN functionality that is fast, easy-to-use and incredibly versatile when paired with the Roto-Setup App.

Instantly learn plugin controls, including plugin name and parameter names
Learn once - saved on device for instant recall
Customize Plugin or MIDI setups with names, color codes and more.
LEARN then customize with Roto-Setup — knob and button names, colors, haptics, min/max values, steps and more.
Take control of your hardware setup like never before.
Save up to 64 different MIDI setups, each containing 64 control assignments.

Specifications

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
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
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: USB-C 5V (15W)
ROTO-CONTROL unit
USB-C power supply 5V (15W)
USB-C cable
Carry bag and cable tie
Quick Start Guide
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

*Specifications are subject to change.

Roto-Setup App

Provides additional configuration and customization of knobs and buttons including multi-position switches, haptic control, toggles, minimum and maximum values, in addition to MIDI channel, CC, NPRN, resolution and naming of steps.

Edit label colors and names for knobs and buttons in MIDI and PLUGIN Modes.
Import and export MIDI and PLUGIN Setups.
Roto-Setup will automatically detect and update firmware when connected to Roto-Control.

Minimum requirements for Roto-Setup App: