Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control

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MIDI and DAW Controller

8 Motorised and touch-sensitive controllers
Control of hardware and software without parameter jumps
9 LC displays for programming and labelling the operating elements
16 Buttons with RGB LED
Direct integration into Ableton Live for controlling mixers and plug-ins
MIDI mode for controlling MIDI hardware and software
Motion Recorder enables the recording of up to 8 parameters (16 - 64 steps)
Memory locations for 64 setups with 8 banks per setup (64 controllers and 64 buttons)
Editing directly on the device or via the Roto-Setup app (Mac and PC)
2 x USB-C port (1 x computer and USB-MIDI, 1 x for power supply)
MIDI In/Out: 5-pin DIN
Dimensions (W x D x H): 341 x 112 x 44 mm
Weight: 715 g
Includes USB-C cable, external power supply unit (USB-C, 5 V, 15 W) and carrying case

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Available since February 2025
Item number 610074
Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
Bass Pedal No
Breath Controller No
MIDI Controller Yes
Filter No
Effects No
Sequencer No
Product Specific Expansion No
USB Yes
5-pole DIN MIDI Yes
Fader 0
Rotary Encoders 8
Transport Function Yes
Additional Features Motor Knobs

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Roto-Control: Smart Design, Flawed Execution

DavidBLN 03.07.2025

The Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control offers an innovative take on MIDI control in live, DAWless setups. With its motorized encoders and dynamic mapping capabilities, it introduces a fluid workflow for performers looking to adjust parameters on the fly. In that context, it excels—fast to integrate, visually intuitive, and adaptable mid-performance. It distinguishes itself from devices like the Electra One MkII by prioritizing immediacy and improvisational control over deep configuration or studio-grade recall.

However, there are areas that need refinement. My first unit exhibited erratic behavior from the electronic potentiometers, falsely registering input and rendering the MIDI learn function unusable. This was ultimately resolved with a replacement, and to be fair, most other reports don't mention this issue. Hopefully it was just bad luck on my part, but it's worth noting in case others encounter similar behavior. In any case, customer support was excellent—quick, helpful, and professional throughout the process.

The lack of a community-driven preset or patch library is another clear shortcoming. For a device centered around flexibility and rapid mapping, the absence of shared configurations limits its out-of-the-box usefulness. This feels like low-hanging fruit for Melbourne Instruments to address in future updates.

Physically, the unit is functional but unremarkable. The controls are solid, and the layout suits compact rigs, but the plastic housing is a letdown. For gear intended to be central to live performance, metal construction would offer the durability needed for long-term use. As it stands, the Roto-Control feels more fragile than it should.

Despite these issues, the Roto-Control's core concept is strong. With an improved preset ecosystem and a sturdier chassis, it could evolve into a staple tool for performance-focused MIDI control.

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Premium Price, Disappointing Quality Control

PAMM 24.11.2025

I really like the concept of this controller and think it has a lot of potential, but my experience hasn’t been great so far. My first unit had one knob with unusual resistance, which I later saw mentioned in another review as well. I exchanged it, but the second unit also arrived with one faulty knob. This one had an incorrect internal insert that caused friction and noise.

Another drawback is the lack of an on/off switch. There’s no easy way to power down the unit when it’s not in use; you have to unplug it every time, which isn’t ideal in a studio setup.

Considering the premium price, I expected better quality control and more attention to basic usability details. The idea behind the product is excellent, but the reliability issues make it hard to recommend at this price point. I hope future revisions improve consistency, because the concept is genuinely promising.

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Contrôleur très pratique

fdevil 02.05.2025

Le contrôleur est très pratique et est solide et fiable. C’est nouveau donc le développement s’améliore de jour en jour même si tout est déjà fonctionnel

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Spitzenmäßiger Controller!

noname23 17.03.2025

Super Controller.
Fühlt sich alles sehr stimmig an.
Dass man durch die Motorregler immer das sieht, was auf dem Plugin gerade eingestellt ist, ist schon sehr cool und vermittelt das Gefühl von Hardware.
Ich gucke kaum noch auf den Monitor.
Ich kann ihn nur empfehlen.

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