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. Roto-Control now Integrates Seamlessly with MAX Melbourne Instruments and Cycling '74 are excited to announce advanced integration of MAX FOR LIVE with Melbourne Instruments' Roto-Control. With Max for Live now supported directly in PLUGIN Mode, Roto-Control becomes a powerful hands-on interface for creating and using custom instruments, audio, MIDI effects, and performance tools built in Max. Motorized knobs, touch-and-learn mapping, and haptic feedback bring physical control and recall to Max’s deeply customizable, code-driven workflows—bridging visual patching with tactile performance. This is of particular interest to Ableton Live users, along with multi-DAW sound designers and producer who incorporate Max for Live into their workflows. MAX has a hardcore and dedicated following and this new MIDI control is exceptional for any customers that love to use MAX. You can find the package on the Cycling ‘74 site here: https://cycling74.com/packages/rotocontroller A introductory video for using Roto-Control with MAX is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1Lu_GTW78g 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 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 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, MAX, and PLUGIN Modes Bitwig Studio version 5.3.8 MIDI compatible hardware and/or software for MIDI Mode
