JAN 2026: Roto-Control introduces a fully tactile, motorised workflow to Logic Pro, delivering fast, hands-on control of tracks, plugins, smart controls and automation. MIX Mode mirrors Logic Pro's session track names, colours and order, while providing high-resolution control of volume, pan, sends, and instant access to mute, solo, record-arm and track focus.PLUGIN Mode allows users to browse and select Logic Pro instruments and effects directly from Roto-Control. Parameters can be mapped instantly using touch-and-learn, with up to eight pages of controls stored on the device ready for any project. Logic Pro’s Smart Controls are automatically mapped, offering up to 16 parameters available in both PLUGIN Mode and the dedicated SMART Mode. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Get hands-on control of your projects with this revolutionary motorized controller from Melbourne Instruments, with deep Bitwig Studio integration in three specialized modes. This special Bitwig edition features a custom design and includes a Bitwig software license of your choice: Bitwig Studio Producer (for new Bitwig users) or a 12-Month Upgrade Plan (for existing users). Introducing Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control, a truly unique motorized MIDI controller, unlike anything seen before. Rethink software and hardware interactions via fully assignable motorized 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. Up to 64 plugins per single track, with up to 128 controls (64 knobs + 64 buttons) per plugin. MIX and PLUGIN Modes complement each other with fast intuitive switching between modes. Both modes include full suite of Ableton Live 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 128 controls (64 knobs and 64 buttons). 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. 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. Motorized knobs Brushless drone motors with Melbourne Instruments designed 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 Power: USB-C 5V (15W)
