Introducing Roto-Control, a truly unique motorized MIDI controller redefining the connection between hardware and software. Experience a new level of creative control through fully assignable, motorized, touch-sensitive knobs, customizable haptic feedback, and high-resolution displays that provide clear labeling for every parameter. With internal storage supporting over 16,000 assignments, Roto-Control is a powerful, compact, and portable tool for producers, performers, and sound designers.

Main Modes of Operation

MIX Mode

A plug-and-play environment designed specifically for Ableton Live.
Roto-Control automatically syncs with Live Sets, displaying all track names and colors instantly on its screens. Any updates to your Ableton project are reflected in real time — no need for manual labeling or saving.

PLUGIN Mode

Integrate directly with Ableton plugins through an intuitive one-touch setup. Once parameters are learned, Roto-Control remembers them across sessions, allowing instant recall on any computer setup.

• Supports up to 64 plugins per track

• Each plugin can have up to 128 controls (64 knobs + 64 buttons)

MIX and PLUGIN modes complement each other, offering fast, intuitive switching and full Ableton Live transport control.

MIDI Mode with Motion Recorder

Take control of any MIDI-compatible device — synths, DAWs, lighting, or media systems. Operates stand-alone, without the need for a computer.

• Store up to 64 MIDI Setups

• Each Setup can include up to 128 controls

• Easily import/export setups via the Roto-Setup App

Motion Recorder

Bring Melbourne Instruments’ motorized knob technology to your external gear. Automate and loop MIDI parameters in real time with simple one-step record and playback.

• Record up to 8 parameters per setup

• Save up to 8 Motion Recording setups

• Step lengths: 16, 32, 48, or 64

• Playback: forward, backward, random, ping-pong

• Clock: internal or external MIDI

Hardware Features

• 8 × touch-sensitive motorized knobs with haptic feedback and instant recall

• 9 × high-resolution IPS LCDs

• 16 × backlit RGB buttons

• 2 × USB-C ports (data + power)

• MIDI In/Out/Thru (5-pin DIN) and MIDI over USB

• Power: USB-C 5V / 15W

Motorized Knobs:

• Brushless drone motors with patented ultra-high-resolution contactless optical sensors

• Rated for 50+ million cycles — 500× longer than standard potentiometers