This is a pre-order for the second batch of Roto-Controls, expected in early March.
What we say about the Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Motorized Midi Controller...
The Roto-Control smart MIDI controller with Melbourne's signature motorised knobs is designed to integrate seamlessly with Ableton Live and any other MIDI gear in your studio. We’ve been playing with a Roto-Control in the shop and the instant visual feedback from the knobs as you move between channels and plug-ins is like magic! It really improves the experience of using Live and it can bring a new dimension of control to just about any setup.
Melbourne Roto-Control manufacturer's description
The Melbourne Roto-Control is 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 8,000 possible 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 – all data is taken directly from the active Ableton Live Set.
PLUGIN Mode
Plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Ableton Live with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy set-up. 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, making it quick and easy to use Roto-Control with any computer setup.
- Up to 128 plugins, each with 64 learnt control assignments (32 knobs and 32 button destinations).
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 64 controls (32 knob + 32 button assignments).
- 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.
Features
- 8 x touch sensitive motorized knobs with 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.
- Power: USB-C 5V (15W)
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.
Minimum requirements
- Ableton Live 10 or higher for MIX and PLUGIN Modes.
- MIDI compatible hardware and/or software for MIDI Mode.
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
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.
Minimum requirements for Roto-Setup App:
- Windows 10 or higher
- Mac OS 12 or higher
- Dimensions: 341mm x 112mm x 44mm / 13.4” x 4.4” x 1.7”
- Weight: 715g / 1.58lb
- ABS and metal casing
- Interchangeable MX compatible buttons
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
This is a pre-order for the second batch of Roto-Controls, expected in early March.
What we say about the Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Motorized Midi Controller...
The Roto-Control smart MIDI controller with Melbourne's signature motorised knobs is designed to integrate seamlessly with Ableton Live and any other MIDI gear in your studio. We’ve been playing with a Roto-Control in the shop and the instant visual feedback from the knobs as you move between channels and plug-ins is like magic! It really improves the experience of using Live and it can bring a new dimension of control to just about any setup.
Melbourne Roto-Control manufacturer's description
The Melbourne Roto-Control is 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 8,000 possible 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 – all data is taken directly from the active Ableton Live Set.
PLUGIN Mode
Plugin parameters and labels are taken directly from Ableton Live with one touch, one-time, intuitive easy set-up. 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, making it quick and easy to use Roto-Control with any computer setup.
- Up to 128 plugins, each with 64 learnt control assignments (32 knobs and 32 button destinations).
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 64 controls (32 knob + 32 button assignments).
- 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.
Features
- 8 x touch sensitive motorized knobs with 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.
- Power: USB-C 5V (15W)
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.
Minimum requirements
- Ableton Live 10 or higher for MIX and PLUGIN Modes.
- MIDI compatible hardware and/or software for MIDI Mode.
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
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.
Minimum requirements for Roto-Setup App:
- Windows 10 or higher
- Mac OS 12 or higher
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
