Melbourne Instruments / Roto-Control

ROTO-CONTROL is an innovative motorized MIDI controller that controls software and hardware. Powerful features in a compact chassis, including freely assignable touch-sensitive motorized knobs, haptics for detailed control, a high-resolution display that provides labels for every knob and button, and internal memory that can store over 8,000 settings.

■Motor-driven MIDI controller

■Features

・MIX mode that automatically syncs to Ableton Live
It works in Ableton Live's dedicated audio mixing environment. Automatically syncs to your Ableton Live set, all track names and track colors instantly appear on Roto-Control's display. When you change your Ableton Live set, Roto-Control automatically updates track names and track colors. There's no need to save or edit labels, all data comes directly from your current Ableton Live set.


・PLUGIN mode that allows you to control plugin parameters
Get plug-in parameters and labels directly from Ableton Live and quickly and intuitively configure them with one touch. Once you learn plug-in parameters, Roto-Control will recall them every time you use Ableton Live. All learned plug-in parameters are stored locally in Roto-Control, allowing you to quickly use Roto-Control on any computer setup.

You can quickly switch between MIX mode and PLUGIN mode to suit your work. Additionally, Ableton Live transport control is available in both modes.

・MIDI mode with motion recording function
Control any MIDI-enabled hardware and software, including synthesizers, DAWs, lighting, media applications, and more. MIDI mode works standalone and can be used in environments without a computer.

Up to 64 MIDI setups can be saved to Roto-Control
Each setup can be configured with up to 64 controls (32 knobs + 32 buttons)
Roto-Setup App allows setup import/export

・Motion recording function
Roto-Control features motion recording capabilities that bring the functionality of Melbourne Instruments' motorized knobs to external equipment. Simple recording and playback methods provide creative performance control, including automating and looping MIDI parameters on external hardware and software.

Up to 8 parameters can be recorded per setup
Save motion recordings to up to 8 MIDI setups
Clock source: internal or external MIDI clock
Step length: 16, 32, 48, 64 steps
Play mode: forward, backward, random, ping-pong

・LEARN function that allows you to quickly assign plug-ins and parameters
PLUGIN and MIDI modes allow you to ""LEARN"" plug-in and hardware parameters in just seconds. By combining it with the Roto-Setup App, you can perform more detailed customization and create a setup suitable for your environment.

Instantly learn plug-in controls, including plug-in names and parameter names
Once learned, the content is saved in Roto-Control and can be recalled quickly.
Customize plug-ins and MIDI setups with names, color codes, and more
Customize knob and button names, colors, touch sensors, min/max values, steps, etc. with the Roto-Setup App
Full control over your hardware setup. Store up to 64 MIDI setups. Instantly recall knob and button positions

■Specifications
・8 x motorized knobs with touch sensor
・Parameter can be recalled instantly by haptic feedback
・9 x high-resolution LCD (IPS) displays
・16 x backlit RGB LED buttons
・2 x USB-C ports (data transmission/reception/power supply)
・5-pin DIN MIDI (IN/OUT/THRU)
・USB MIDI

motor driven knob
・Brushless drone motor equipped with Melbourne Instruments patented high-precision non-contact optical sensor
・Excellent durability that can withstand over 50 million operations (approximately 500 times that of conventional pots)

housing
・External dimensions: 341 mm x 112 mm x 44 mm
・Weight: 715 g
・Material: ABS, metal case
Compatibility: Replaceable MX compatible switch

power supply
・Power supply: USB-C 5V (15W)

What's included
・Roto-Control body
・USB-C 5V power supply (15W)
・USB-C cable
・Carry bag, cable tie
・Quick start guide

Operating environment
・Ableton Live 10 or higher (when using MIX mode or PLUGIN mode)
・MIDI-compatible hardware and software (when using MIDI mode)
*Specifications are subject to change.