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 Logic Pro, Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio sessions.
Learn and map once, save to device, customize everything—take anywhere.
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.
Latest improvements include ‘track grouping’ and support for unlimited tracks in MIX mode.
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.
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Up to 64 MIDI Setups stored on Roto-Control
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Each Setup can consist of up to 64 controls (32 knob + 32 button assignments)
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Setups can be imported and exported via the Roto-Setup app.
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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.
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Record up to 8 parameters per Setup
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Save up to 16 MIDI Set-Ups with Motion Recording
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Clock source: Internal or external MIDI clock
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Step recording lengths: 16, 32, 48 or 64 steps
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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.
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Instantly learn plugin controls, including plugin name and parameter names
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Learn once - saved on device for instant recall
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Customize Plugin or MIDI setups with names, color codes and more.
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LEARN then customize with Roto-Setup — knob and button names, colors, haptics, min/max values, steps and more.
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Take control of your hardware setup like never before.
Save up to 64 different MIDI setups, each containing 64 control assignments.
Specifications
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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
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