OXI Instruments E16

The OXI Instruments E16 Portable Rotary MIDI Controller is a premium aluminium, class-compliant rotary controller with 16 RGB-lit push encoders, an OLED display, deep MIDI mapping options, motion recording and snapshot morphing designed for advanced hardware and software control.

Premium Build and Visual Feedback

The E16 combines the precision and tactile response of classic rotary controllers with modern upgrades such as full-colour LED encoder rings and a crisp OLED screen that provides immediate visual feedback for every parameter. Its aluminium unibody frame ensures durability while maintaining a lightweight, portable form suited to studio, touring and modular environments. Each encoder includes push functionality and dynamic RGB lighting that communicates the behaviour of every assignment with clarity.

Connectivity and Class-Compliant Workflow

The controller connects instantly through class-compliant USB MIDI without drivers and includes two MIDI TRS outputs, MIDI input and wireless Bluetooth MIDI. Three virtual USB ports allow the E16 to control multiple devices or software environments at once, giving extensive routing options from a compact footprint. Users can integrate hardware synthesisers, modular rigs, DAWs and performance setups without additional interfaces or configuration overhead.

Advanced Mapping and Expressive Control

The E16 offers twelve pages with sixteen controls per page, allowing users to build expansive, multi-tiered layouts tailored to complex workflows. Each control can target a different instrument, effect or performance layer, and the LED rings and OLED screen keep navigation intuitive even during fast-paced live sessions. Full support for CC, NRPN, 14-bit resolution and relative or absolute encoder modes ensures compatibility with modern digital instruments and legacy systems. Grouping allows one encoder to manipulate several parameters simultaneously, enabling wide sweeps or macro-style morphing controlled from a single movement.

Snapshots, Motion Recording and Creative Modulation

Snapshot functionality captures complete parameter states and allows seamless morphing between them, creating fluid transitions and evolving scenes ideal for live performance. Motion recording captures every encoder gesture and replays it with expressive nuance, producing modulation that behaves like a natural extension of the user's hand. The combination of snapshots, grouping and recorded gestures turns the E16 into a performance instrument rather than a static controller.

OXI App Integration

The E16 integrates with the free OXI App, which provides full configuration, organisation and backup capabilities. Users can prepare entire setups, define or import instrument mappings, arrange pages, store presets and share configurations across sessions. The App eliminates repetitive mapping tasks and ensures immediate readiness for studio or stage.

Portability and Ecosystem Benefits

Carrying forward the design philosophy of the OXI ecosystem, the E16 delivers reliability, speed and creative flexibility in a robust yet travel-ready unit. It offers extensive control possibilities without sacrificing portability, and its evolving firmware and ecosystem support ensure longevity for demanding creative workflows.

Why Choose the OXI Instruments E16

• Enables fast, confident hands-on control with clear visual feedback

• Reduces setup time through deep mapping and OXI App integration

• Enhances expressive performance through motion recording and snapshot morphing

• Controls large hybrid setups from one compact device

• Offers long-term reliability through its aluminium unibody and expanding OXI ecosystem

• Sixteen RGB-lit push encoders
• High-contrast OLED display
• Aluminium unibody construction
• Class-compliant USB MIDI with no drivers required
• Two MIDI TRS outputs and one MIDI input
• Wireless Bluetooth MIDI
• Three virtual USB MIDI ports
• Twelve pages with sixteen controls per page
• Snapshot capture and morphing between scenes
• Motion recording for encoder gestures
• Parameter grouping for macro-style control
• Full support for CC, NRPN, 14-bit and relative or absolute modes
• OXI App configuration, backup and preset management
• Portable lightweight design within the OXI ecosystem

This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.

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