Melbourne Instruments´ Roto-Control | Superbooth 2026 | Voltage Labs

video upload by Voltage Labs

"Melbourne Instruments introduces the Roto-Control, a compact MIDI and DAW controller built around eight motorized, touch-sensitive encoders with haptic feedback and instant parameter recall. Designed for both software and hardware workflows, it combines deep integration with Ableton Live, Bitwig, and MIDI gear with onboard displays, customizable mappings, and motion recording for automation-based performance setups."

Melbourne Instruments NINA v3 Braids 45Models Sound Test / 新オシレーターを片っ端から鳴らしてみる

video upload by いーえるP@TinySymphony

"Mutable Instruments Braids の全45種類の波形モデルをサウンドテスト！

V3.0のアップデートで追加された、Mutable Instruments Braidsの45種類に及ぶアルゴリズム（波形モデル）を網羅したサウンドデモです。

Sound Test: All 45 Mutable Instruments Braids Waveform Models (V3.0)

In this video, I’m putting the legendary Mutable Instruments Braids to the test, showcasing all 45 waveform models added in the V3.0 update. Explore the vast sonic palette of this iconic digital oscillator, from classic analog emulations to complex digital synthesis.

#MutableInstruments #Braids #ModularSynth #Eurorack #Synthesizer #モジュラーシンセ"

SUPERBOOTH 26: Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control

video upload by Sound On Sound magazine

"Melbourne Instruments show us some new features for the Roto Control which will become available via an update in around a week’s time.

https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

More News from Superbooth 2026 - PWM, Waldorf & Melbourne Instruments!

video upload by Andertons Synths, Keys and Tech

"Let's catch up with some great brands at Superbooth 2026 and see what's new from them! PWM, Waldorf & Melbourne Instruments each have some exciting announcements!"

Melbourne Instruments - Updates for Roto-Control & Nina | SUPERBOOTH 26

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode - BRAIDS Update! Demo and deep dive with THE UNPERSON video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"The powerful new Macro Oscillator Mode firmware update for Melbourne Instruments' motorised polysynth, NINA, has arrived. This new update adds 45 synthesis waveform models using open-source code from Émilie Gillet’s Mutable Instruments Braids, one of the most celebrated Eurorack synth modules.

This new mode massively expands Nina's sonic capabilities, unlocking a new world of synthesis, from classic analog textures to cutting-edge digital experimentation. Powered by Nina’s innovative architecture, the new Macro Oscillator Mode delivers an incredibly versatile hands-on sound design experience unlike any other.

In this video Melbourne Instruments collaborator THE UNPERSON takes a deep dive into Macro Mode, exploring some of the Macro Oscillator models, and demonstrates just some of the 60 new presets created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:11 Intro - about this update
0:02:31 Oscillator Models
0:06:02 Preset previews - Untitled Unperson Patch
0:07:13 Spectral Whips
0:07:37 Trance Lead
0:08:10 Bulk Carrier
0:08:50 VHS Error
0:09:09 Chords
0:09:53 Talkback
0:10:11 Sweeping Horizon
0:10:55 Arp DRM
0:11:23 Toy Crush

To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

2nd video followed by the press release:

NINA Macro Oscillator Mode — 12 polyphonic voices of BRAIDS! Macro Presets audio demo with PROTOVOLT

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

"In this video, Sound Designer PROTOVOLT demonstrates a selection of the 20 new presets he created for this update, exploring the sonic possibilities of the new Macro Oscillator.

0:00:20 Xenomorph
0:01:02 String Theory
0:01:40 Zero Space
0:02:28 Harpsichon
0:02:58 Dark Matter
0:03:41 Supernova
0:03:58 Nucleus
0:04:38 Flux
0:05:09 Datablade
0:05:38 Retsu
0:06:04 Event Horizon


To support this update there is a new bank of 60 Macro Presets, designed by Protovolt, Tom Hall and James Terris. Available to download now: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/..."

Press release follows:


Melbourne Instruments brings Braids engine to desktop NINA analogue polysynth

“NINA has always been an absolute powerhouse of a synth, but this update is insane; OSC 3 gives you 45 Braids macros across 12 voices, plus its massive mod matrix — the range of sounds and textures you can create now knows no bounds.”

- Musician/sound designer PROTOVOLT, 2026

MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Instruments is proud to bring Mutable Instruments’ Braids engine — Emilie Gillet’s celebrated open-source macro oscillator — to its desktop NINA analogue polysynth, as of April 30…

Available as a free firmware update, all 45 Braids synthesis models run across NINA’s 12 true polyphonic voices, each shaped by a dedicated overdrive-able analogue filter. Ultimately, users can now layer Braids and analogue VCOs (Voltage Controlled Oscillators) across four multitimbral parts, morph between presets, and sequence everything.

Duly described by Mutable Instruments as a macro oscillator, Braids was a mono Eurorack module: one voice, no internal filter, and no modulation routing. It is now something else entirely on NINA, itself described as the world’s first motorised polysynth. Put it this way: when switching layers, the motorised knobs snap to new positions; morph between patches and they sweep in real time. Meanwhile, modulation routings are all visible on the panel from the moment they are selected. Surely Braids has never been this hands-on.

Digging deeper, each waveform model is shaped by two expressive parameters — Timbre and Color — adapted from the original Braids module. More meaningfully, these controls affect multiple tonal dimensions simultaneously, producing complex, evolving, and musically responsive sounds. Spanning analogue VCO emulation, vowel and formant synthesis, 2-operator FM, physical modelling of strings and wind instruments, wavetable synthesis with smooth interpolation, granular synthesis, and electronic drum simulation, the 45 models evidently elevate NINA to a new level, further cementing itself as a premium analogue polysynth powerhouse for experimental, generative, analogue, and digital synthesis.

Says musician/sound designer James Terris, ending on a high note: “I’ve always described NINA as a beautiful beast — analogue oscillators paired with its super-fat and driven analogue filter make it beastly! But while the existing wavetable oscillator adds a crystal sheen that provides a beauty, the new macro oscillator models expand this tremendously. Indeed, it can go from delicate FM, Karplus-Strong, and even vocal formant textures straight into swarming, stacked super-waves. With this update, it feels like an instant NINA ‘MK-2’!”

Excluding taxes applicable to the territory concerned, NINA is presently priced at $3,299.00 USD in North America; €3,165.00 EUR in the EU; £2,835.00 GBP in the UK; and $3,499.00 USD in Japan, while it is presently priced in Australia at $4,995.00 AU, including GST (Goods and Services Tax) — all via Melbourne Instruments’ growing global network of dealers.

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated NINA webpage here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/nina

The new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware is downloadable for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/support#nina

Coinciding with the new NINA MACRO OSC UPDATE firmware release, owners of the world’s first motorised polysynth can also download 60 new presets for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/presets#nina

DELIA Breath Controller Patch Ideas

video upload by nnoiz Papp

"Breath controller patch ideas with Hornberg hb-1 breath controller and Melbourne Instruments DELIA.
The first 2 patches are done with the 3.Oscillator in macro oscilator mode to get the vocoding effect."

THIS IS NOT DUB TECHNO

video upload by Bauke Top

"Sorry bout the foot, I was cleaning my apartment

Full analog sequenced performance featuring:
Melbourne Instruments Nina (2 layers)
Roland TR-1000 (direct analog outs)
Sequentix Cirklon (doin all dat sequencing that the kids are talking about)
API the BOX mk1 (accepting all those analog signals and spitting out a mixed one)
Prism Titan (turning those volts into bits)"

Nina

video upload by Bauke Top

"Freshly added to the collection, picking the first fruits of the phenomenal Melbourne Instruments Nina."

INSTANT AMBIENT in Ableton Live 12 ft. Roto-Control & ROLI Seaboard 2

video upload by sonfx | infinite heights

"A quick video demonstrating the usability of modern control surfaces when used in tandem.

Gear used:
Roli Seaboard 2
Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control Bitwig Edition
Ableton Live 12
Focal Clear MG Pro
Iphone 15 Pro
OBS
Davinci Resolve
Macbook Pro M3 Pro
Rode Lavalier II
Zoom F6"

Melbourne Instruments Nina Desktop 12-Voice Synthesizer w/ Original Box

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this Reverb listing

"Updated OS. Works perfectly, including all those very cool motorized knobs.

Includes Box, PSU and new OS 2.1 magnetic overlay for the new parameter lock multitrack sequencer."

CLICK FOR MORE »

the audio dump - sep7em // Analog Four mk2 + Nina

video upload by the audio dump

"New to the studio is a Melbourne Instruments Nina. The Analog Four mk2 is still playing the central role, but the Nina is contributing 2 patches to the music here.

This was music that came to me rather serendipitously, so while not typical of what I would post here, I did want to share it despite it maybe not being as accessible as other posts. Odd meter + fairly niche gear + no real drum track will limit itself with who ends up listening. But if you're someone who does listen and enjoy it, thank you.

#elektron #analogfour #dawless #experimentalmusic #synthesizer"

Max Support for Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control (Setup Guide)

video upload by Cycling '74

"We are excited to announce that Melbourne Instruments’ Roto-Control now integrates natively with Max, giving you a powerful tactile interface for building and performing with your Max patches.

With Max supported directly in PLUGIN Mode, Roto-Control can control custom instruments, audio effects, MIDI processors, and performance tools created in Max. Motorized knobs, touch-and-learn mapping, and haptic feedback make it easy to map parameters, recall states, and interact physically with your patches.

This setup guide walks through how to install the Roto-Control package in the Max Package Manager and connect the hardware so you can start controlling your patches right away.

Learn more about Roto-Control:
https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/...

Download the latest version of Max here:
https://cycling74.com/downloads"

ESK - Nina Jam

video upload by Metunar

"Jamming with the internal sequencer of the Melbourne Instruments Nina synthesizer.
Direct recording with mastering."

http://www.metunar.ch

KORG Berlin Phase 8 | Acoustic Synthesis from First Touch to Full Jam

video upload by Noisegate

"We head to the Melbourne Electronic Sound Studio for our first hands-on look at the KORG Berlin Phase 8, one of the most unusual instruments to land on the Noisegate desk in years.
Phase 8 is built around eight electromechanical voices, each physically striking a steel resonator or tine. Instead of traditional oscillators, sound is generated through real vibrating materials, then shaped with envelopes, modulation, sequencing, and analogue wavefolding. The result feels closer to playing a physical instrument than programming a synth.

In this video, we explore:
– How Phase 8 produces sound
– Sequencing, pluck, shift and performance controls
– Acoustic interaction using everyday objects
– Processing Phase 8 with external effects
– Integrating Phase 8 into a wider live jam setup

CHAPTERS:
0:39 – Why Phase 8 Is Different
1:04 – What Is Acoustic Synthesis?
1:40 – Touch, Feedback & Physical Interaction
2:13 – Tuning, Scales & Resonators Explained
2:32 – Playing Phase 8 Like a Synth
2:41 – Per-Voice Envelopes & Velocity
3:11 – Air Slider & Raw Pickup Sound
3:35 – Shift & Pluck Performance Controls
4:27 – Sequencer Overview & Storage
4:56 – Playing a Recorded Sequence
5:06 – Step Recording & Polyrhythms
6:21 – Interacting with the Tines Physically
6:30 – Using Objects to Change the Sound
7:50 – Light vs Heavy Materials on the Tines
8:26 – Percussive & Prepared-Style Sounds
9:47 – Modulation & Tonal Experimentation
9:56 – Processing Phase 8 with External Effects
10:14 – Finding Sweet Spots with FX
10:27 – Connectivity: MIDI, USB-C, CV & Sync
10:58 – Hybrid Setup with OP-XY
11:24 – Live Jam Begins
14:29 – Reflections on Exploration & Sweet Spots
15:31 – Why Phase 8 Rewards Time & Touch
15:36 – Trying Phase 8 at MESS
16:04 – Final Thoughts & Sign-Off

We also look at how Phase 8 plays with other gear, including Teenage Engineering OP-XY and outboard effects, and why finding the “sweet spot” is such a big part of the experience."

Jam w/Elta Music PF3

video upload by Fergus Furlong

Analog Rytm MK2
Melbourne Instruments Nina
Erica Synths Echolocator
Elta Music PF3
OTO Bim
OTO Boum
OXI One MK2

Melbourne Instruments announces advanced Logic Pro integration for ROTO-CONTROL

video upload by Melbourne Instruments

Roto-Control (Review): A Logic Pro Controller I Actually Want to Use

video upload by Why Logic Pro Rules

"I was skeptical when ‪@melbourneinstruments‬ sent me Roto-Control for Logic Pro. I've owned plenty of MIDI controllers that ended up collecting dust. But after using this for the past month, I actually reach for it.

What makes it different? Eight fully motorized control knobs with haptic feedback that adapt to whatever you're focused on in Logic Pro. You don't just see parameters change on screen - you FEEL them. End stops on a filter cutoff, notches on discrete values, center indents for faders, pans, and more.

In this review, I walk through the Logic Pro integration, the haptic feedback system, and what it's actually like to use day-to-day. I also cover the real limitations - manual plugin mapping and limited storage - that you need to know before buying."

Press release follows:

Melbourne Instruments announces advanced Logic Pro integration for ROTO-CONTROL motorised software and hardware MIDI controller

MELBOURNE, VIC, AUSTRALIA: Melbourne Instruments is proud to announce availability of advanced Logic Pro integration for its ROTO-CONTROL motorised software and hardware MIDI controller — creatively expanding upon its successful integration with Ableton Live and Bitwig Studio, demand for integration with Apple’s popular professional DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) for Mac having been strong since said controller launched to widespread critical acclaim a year ago — as of January 15, 2026…

ROTO-CONTROL readily packs eight touch-sensitive motorised knobs — brushless drone motors with Melbourne Instruments’ patented ultra-high-resolution contactless optical sensors offering a lifetime rating in excess of 50 million cycles that equates to 500 times more than conventional pots, precisely — alongside nine high-resolution IPS (In-Plane Switching) LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays) and 16 backlit RGB (Red, Green, Blue) LED (Light-Emitting Diode) buttons into its classy, compact — 341mm/13.4” (W) x 112mm/4.4” (D) x 44mm/1.7” (H) — form factor to duly deliver haptic feedback and instant parameter recall, communicating with the outside world via MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) over USB (Universal Serial Bus) and 5-pin MIDI DIN (Deutsches Institut für Normung) IN/OUT/THRU connections. Constructed out of ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) and metal, it robustly weighs in at only 715g/1.58lb, making it the perfect portable production partner for encouraging artists to use sound and music in new and exciting ways — wherever their journey might end up taking them, both creatively and geographically. Get this, though: ROTO-CONTROL now introduces a fully-tactile, motorised workflow to Logic Pro, delivering fast, hands-on control of tracks, plug-ins, Smart Controls, and automation — all thanks to a new firmware update.

MIX mode mirrors Logic Pro’s session track names, colours, and order automatically, while providing high-resolution control of volume, pan, sends, and automation alongside instant access to track selection, paging, mute/solo/arm switching, and dedicated TRACK FOCUS.

Fast, powerful plug-in control comes courtesy of PLUGIN mode, allowing users to browse and select Logic Pro instrument and effect plug-ins instantly from ROTO-CONTROL using simple touch-and-learn mapping for any parameter, with up to eight pages of controls per plug-in stored directly on the device ready for any projects, plus bypass/select controls — all mappings being saved on ROTO-CONTROL and usable across all Logic Pro projects on any computer.

Cutting-edge control continues with Logic Pro’s Smart Controls being automatically mapped to ROTO-CONTROL, controlling up to 16 Smart Control parameters instantly — perfect for working with instruments, macros, and MIDI effects, available in both PLUGIN mode and the dedicated SMART mode itself.

And as if all that was not enough to be getting on with, ROTO-CONTROL can be used to customise labels, colours, haptics, and steps for each control, while integrated transport — play, stop, record, cycle, auto-punch, and playhead — controls are all accessible from any mode.

It is fair to say, then, that Logic Pro users owe it to themselves — and, ultimately, their sound and music — to consider making some space in their creative and physical world for ROTO-CONTROL. After all, motorised and morphing controls, instant recall, and intuitive hardware are only the beginning of their journeying.

ROTO-CONTROL is available to buy at its new North American price of $399.00 USD (excluding tax) in the USA and Canada, while its RRP (Recommended Retail Price) in Australia of $619.00 AU (including GST) and MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) in the EU of €372.35 EUR (excluding VAT), MSRP in Japan/Asia of $469.00 USD, and MSRP in the UK of £389.00 GBP remains unchanged — all via Melbourne Instruments’ growing global network of dealers here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/dealers [check with dealers on the right here on MATRIXSYNTH]

For more in-depth information, please visit the dedicated ROTO-CONTROL webpage here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/rotocontrol

The new (3.0.1) firmware update for ROTO-CONTROL with Logic Pro integration is downloadable for free from here: https://www.melbourneinstruments.com/roto

2026 01 03 - Jam

video upload by Fergus Furlong

"Melbourne Instruments Nina, DT2, Echolocator & OXI One MK2
#ericasynths #melbourneinstruments #digitakt2 #elektron
2026 01 03"

Elektron Digitakt,melbourne instruments roto-control,chase bliss mood JAM dawless 28/25/12 13:30

video upload by Jam in the closet

"Hello

Today's JAM features the Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control, Elektron Digitakt, Chase Bliss Audio Mood MKII, and more.

The ROTO is connected to the Mood, sequencing its parameters.
It felt wintery, so I went with acoustic guitar.

Thank you for listen & watching (:

こんにちは

今日のJAMはmelbourne instruments roto-control , elektron digitakt,chase bliss audio mood mkiiなどです。

ROTOはmoodに接続されており、パラメータをシーケンスします。
冬らしい感じがしたので、アコースティックギターにしました。

ではまた。"

Melbourne Instruments Nina | First Patches

video upload by Laboratory 0

"First few patches with the Nina - No external effects."

Melbourne Instruments Nina Round-Robin Experiment #1

video upload by Laboratory 0

"How close can the Nina get to the Vermona Perfourmer? Distributing MIDI notes evenly across three layers on the Nina, each with slight variations in filter and envelope settings. The track, originally made with the Perfourmer (ID: Samuel Yang - Skyward Bound), is now played on the Nina, and I’m amazed by how closely it replicates the original, with its round-robin arps.

Arps coming from Nina, everything else was pre-recorded / taken from the original track."