ROTO-CONTROL is a motorised MIDI controller for software and hardware.
Following the debut success of their revolutionary analog synth NINA in 2023 and the hybrid polysynth DELIA in 2024, Melbourne Instruments announce ROTO-CONTROL, a motorized MIDI controller for software and hardware. Roto-Control brings Melbourne Instruments’ motorised knob technology to a MIDI controller in a powerful, portable, affordable tool for studio and live applications.
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Roto-Control is now shipping, and is a truly unique motorised MIDI controller, unlike anything seen before. Rethink software and hardware interactions via fully assignable motorised touch-sensitive knobs, user definable haptics for detailed control, high-res screens providing easy-to-read labels for every control, and internal memory with storage for over 8000 assignments. Powerful, compact, and portable, Roto-Control features three main modes of operation: MIX, PLUGIN and MIDI with Motion Recorder.
MIX Mode
Plug & play dedicated Ableton Live audio mix environment. Automatically sync Ableton Live 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 Ableton Live Set. No need to save or edit labels on – all data is taken from the active Ableton Live Set.
PLUGIN Mode
Plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Ableton Live with one touch, one-time, intuitive setup. Learn plugin parameters once and Roto-Control will remember learnt parameters anytime you use Ableton Live. All learnt plugin parameters are stored locally on Roto-Control.
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 128 controls (64 knobs and 64 buttons).
- Setups can be imported and exported via the Roto-Setup app, for sharing with others.
For local enquiries and more info, keep reading at Melbourne Instruments.