Back in May 2025, Melbourne Instruments launched a public beta that kitted out their Roto‑Control MIDI controller with built-in integration with Bitwig’s DAW software. Now, the companies have announced the launch of a new, special version of the controller that features a Bitwig-inspired design and comes supplied with a Bitwig Studio Producer license (or a 12-Month Upgrade Plan for existing Bitwig users).
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition brings a tactile experience to Bitwig projects, offering a MIDI mode that can be used to send MIDI Notes and Program Changes to Bitwig Studio (as well as other hardware or software), deeper integration is provided by its Mix and Plugin modes. In Mix mode, the unit becomes a plug-and-play Bitwig Studio mixing interface. Bitwig projects’ track names, colours and levels are all automatically displayed and updated in real time, with adjustments made on the controller reflected instantly in Bitwig. The integration extends to group tracks, making it possible to navigate complex mixes without needing to carry out any manual setups.
Plugin mode then offers hands-on control over Bitwig’s Devices and third-party plug-ins. The Roto-Control automatically maps to a device’s Remote Controls without any configuration, and is capable of jumping between pages directly from its interface. If required, additional parameters can be manually mapped with a single touch, and the Roto-Control will pull names and parameter values directly from Bitwig Studio — it’s even possible to select parameters to map directly from a plug-in’s GUI. 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.
Pricing & Availability
The Roto-Control Bitwig Edition is available now, priced at $499£449 including VAT / €529.
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