Bitwig + Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Bitwig Edition Now Available
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition, a collaboration between Melbourne Instruments and Bitwig, is now available.
This special version of the MI’s unique motorized controller, featuring a Bitwig-inspired design and including a Bitwig software license. MI calls Roto-Control’s integration with Bitwig Studio its deepest with any DAW.
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition features custom keycaps in Bitwig colors and comes with a Bitwig Studio Producer license or a 12-Month Upgrade Plan (for existing Bitwig users).
Roto-Control is a powerful, compact controller for hands-on mixing, plug-in control, and performance. Its touch-sensitive motorized knobs bring an enhanced tactile experience to Bitwig projects. MIDI mode can be used to send MIDI notes and program changes to Bitwig Studio (or other hardware or software), while two further modes offer deeper integration with Bitwig Studio.
In MIX mode, Roto-Control becomes a plug-and-play Bitwig Studio mixing interface. The Bitwig project’s track names, colors, and levels are automatically displayed and updated in real time – there’s no need to save or edit labels in the device. Adjustments made on the controller are reflected instantly in Bitwig, while the motorized knobs provide physical feedback for parameters such as volume. The integration extends to group tracks, making it possible to navigate complex mixes without manual setup.
PLUGIN mode offers hands-on control of Bitwig’s devices and third-party plug-ins. The Roto-Control automatically maps to a device’s Remote Controls, so the user can start tweaking without mapping anything at all, and can jump between pages directly from the interface. Parameters can be manually mapped with a single touch, and the Roto-Control will pull names and values directly from Bitwig Studio. It’s even possible to select parameters to map directly from a plug-in’s GUI.
The Roto-Control’s motorized knobs give haptic feedback that changes depending on the parameter you are controlling. A knob might twist smoothly up to its maximum value, or offer discrete steps with resistance in between (for a button, for example). The result is an uncanny hardware-like experience with every device controlled in PLUGIN mode. Once mapped, parameters are stored locally on the device, so Roto-Control will remember the mappings the next time Bitwig is opened, even in a different project file.
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition features custom Bitwig-colored keycaps and includes a Bitwig software license of your choice (Bitwig Studio Producer or a 12-month Upgrade Plan). Each unit also includes a power supply and USB-C cable, a protective carry bag and cable tie, and a Quick Start Guide.
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition is available now, priced at $499.
