Melbourne Instruments Roto-Control

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.