Bitwig hardware: deep Roto-Control integration; Connect 4/12 is here

Okay Bitwig Studio fans: your hardware has arrived. Bitwig’s own Connect 4/12 is available now (and yes, that includes the beleaguered market of the USA). Plus Melbourne Instruments’ appetizing-looking Roto-Control with its motorized knobs now has Bitwig Studio support, following Ableton Live support – and they say the integration is even deeper this time.

Leak: Melbourne Instruments motorized MIDI controller?

Just when you need it most, here’s a fresh idea in hardware. Gearnews leaks new motorized MIDI controller hardware from Melbourne Instruments, the Delia and Nina synth maker.

Peter Kirn - January 17, 2025

loopop’s great hands-on review of the Oberheim OB-X8 doubles as a sound design tutorial

Choosing an original is always rewarding. One of the reasons we’ve grown to love loopop is that he’s not an “influencer” – his video reviews are manuals, tutorials, and sound design guides come to life. So it’s worth watching the full Oberheim OB-X8 video even if you’re not in the market – because it’s full of sound design tips you can apply to other instruments, even free software modulars and synths.

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2023

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