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Livestream: Bitwig 6 Beta release

Bitwig Studio 6 is finally here, and after diving into the beta, I'm genuinely impressed by the updates.

The highlights for me are the new automation system, which now lets you treat automation with the same flexibility as audio and note clips, plus a slew of workflow enhancements like alias clips, improved editing too...

Live Stream: Test - One Day left

I'm doing a spontaneous test stream after a year away to check if my setup, mic, and Bitwig are all working as I get ready for tomorrow's anticipated Bitwig 6 beta release.

The chat overlay is functioning, and it's great to see live interaction as I sort out the last technical details.

I'm excited for tomorrow's...

Bitwig Studio 6 Beta Drops in 2 Days - Subscription, Pricing & Features

Bitwig Studio 6 is about to be released, and I am excited to explore all its new features with you during the upcoming livestream.

If you already own Bitwig or are thinking about buying it, you only need to make a one-time purchase, which gives you access to the version you buy forever, plus a year of free upgrades. 2025-08-25 17:06:10 +0000 UTC View Post

So You Put Soothe on Your Master Bus and Called It a Mix? Bless Your Heart!

Today I shared my experiences using different spectral compressors, including DSEQ3, Specraft, and Spectral Compressor.

I explained why I prefer DSEQ3 <...

PM/FM on Audio: BND Wavecycle Bender

Today I'm sharing a new Bitwig preset that's been on my hard drive for quite some time, inspired by the BND device from Colugo.

This preset uses pitch tracking to dri...

Spectral Compressor - Sidechain Everything

In this video, I talk about using the free and open-source Spectral Compressor plugin in Bitwig, especially for side chaining a bass with a combined drum loop.

Unlike traditional methods that need a separate kick track, this plugin allows precise audio ducking by analyzing the frequencies of the main drum loop, includi...

Spectrum Thief is Good and Free

In this video, I introduce a free plugin called Spectrum Thief that I recently discovered and found incredibly useful.

It allows you to clone the EQ curve of speaker cabinets or amplifiers, or even match the spectral shape of entire tracks, making it easy to consolidate multiple EQs into a single IR sample.

I've...

Minimeters 1.0

I recently explored Minimeters, a versatile audio visualization app that lets me see real-time audio feedback right from my output device.

It’s affordable, highly customizable, and comes with features like various meters, spectrograms, and an innovative stick mode that keeps the display always visible on top without ...

Bitwig 6 soon - Beta 27th August 2025

Yesterday, Bitwig did something unusual by announcing the Bitwig Studio 6 beta almost a month in advance, with the beta set to drop on August 27th.

This is a big shift from their usual surprise releases and suggests they’ve had a lot on their plate this year, including launching Bitwig Connect and the Rotor Control p...

Generative-2025-07-27 Ambient Drum & Bass

A patch that plays with the Ambient Drum & Bass genre, popular around 2000. Instant time travel back to your Childhood! It uses drum loops, drum FX, and plays random prepared samples at random points. Runs best at 85 BPM and, for some reason, is in F major.

You can try and replace some samples / multi samples. The ...

Re-creating in the Grid

Update: I’ve made a template patch that lets you clone kick drums without any setup. It includes a brief guide, default settings, and an example kick drum. Hope it helps! Download it on my GitHub: https://bit.ly/45bpReY

2025-07-25 14:59:41 +0000 UTC View Post

Transform Generative Patches to Tracks

I guess that's just part 1: In this video, I walk you through how I take a grid patch in Bitwig (the recent one I posted) and turn it into the basis for a full track. I show you ways to separate different instrument parts using the D...

Generative-2025-07-20 Migraine

Alright, here's a new generative Bitwig Grid patch, totally free as always, and up for download on my Patreon. This time I tried mixing some ambient vibes with a few beats, and I think it turned out pretty well overall. Everything is done in the Grid (sounds, fx, reverb)

That said, I do feel like it could use a bit more...

Generative-2025-07-16 Fireflies

I sat down last night and whipped up this grid patch. This time, the notes and gate triggers are based on probabilities. There are two pad synths, a random noise generator for some unpredictable FX, and a sparsely firing pulse lead.

I also added a bunch of post fx like reverb and shimmer/audio pitch, all built from my ...

noteGRABBER 2 - Audio to Midi

Today I explored NoteGrabber 2, a plugin that lets me manually convert audio to MIDI in any DAW using a visual sonogram.

I appreciate how it allows precise note editing and extraction, making it easy to analyze songs, isolate basslines, or experiment with complex sounds. The new version includes improved visuals, a qui...

Space Grid - Ambient / Sci Fi Atmosphere - Grid Patch

The grid is realtively simple. I start by generating a major chord in the upper section: 0, -12, +4, +7. I take the root pitch and rotate it around the circle of fifths, going down 7 semitones each time. The other chord notes follow along. Every now and then, I switch to minor mode by randomly turning the +4 into a +3 and shi...

Techno Grid from Scratch

In this video, I walk through how I build grid patches from scratch, showing that while the setups might look complex, they're really just simple instruments and effects layered together.

I explain my process step by step, starting with a kick drum and gradually building up a groove with hats, claps, bass, and arps, al...

VISCO is a Spectral Synth now (free update)

I just checked out VISCO 2.0, which now turns this drum sampler into a full-fledged synthesizer with some really creative sound-morphing features. The update makes it easy to drag in any sample, blend it with another, and instantly play it on your keyboard without worrying about tuning.

I particularly enjoy the transfo...

Heavy - Ambient / Sci Fi Atmosphere - Grid Patch

Made another patch over the weekend, just a few modules for kick, bass, sub, hats, arp, and a random melody with a lead sound. Everything’s soaked in reverb and delay, as always 🤣
And yep, you can download the patch for free if you want!

I played around with some knobs while recording and captured all the autom...

Party Time - Techno / Melodic - Grid Patch

Building these grids is really fun right now, maybe someone can make use of it. Just like the last patch, everything here is sequenced, modulated, and generated in the grid. In the video, I only have a few mastering tools on the master bus, everything else comes from the grid. As always, you can download the patch!

Down...

Keypad Pro - Bitwig integration

Last week, Reloop reached out to me about reviewing the Keypad Pro. Even though I am not a hardware review channel, I was curious because of its Bitwig integration. The Keypad Pro is an affordable controller, but it does not feel flimsy or fragile. It seems just right for use in a club, where gear can take a beating.

T...

Hammer Time - Techno / House / Dub - Grid Patch

This is a small patch I made in Bitwig’s Grid with some house/techno/dub vibes. You can tweak a few parameters and perform with it live. I was too lazy to make an arrangement, so it’s probably best to hook up a controller and play around. All the sounds are generated and sequenced in the Grid, and there’s my auto-levele...

Funny Mixing Idea for Nerds

In this video, I explore a new idea I recently discovered using Bitwig that could be a real game-changer for mixing and mastering. I demonstrate how different analyzers can show different loudness readings based on their tilt settings, and how this affects our perception of sound.

Instead of relying solely on multiband...

This Video is long

In this video, I decided to create a complete drum and bass track in Bitwig Studio from scratch, without relying on sample packs. I started by setting up my project, choosing the tempo, and diving straight into designing the bass using Bitwig’s Phase-4 FM synthesizer, aiming for a sub that sits perfectly under the kick.

Generative Drum & Bass with Atlas 2

In this video, I talk about rediscovering the Atlas plugin for drum and sample organization after mainly using XO in my past productions. I share how I set up different sample maps, making it easy to randomize and create new kits quickly while limiting the search just to the samples I want.

I show how you can easily la...

Binaural Thunderstorm / Rain

A small binaural (4 channels -> stereo) recording of my backyard while raining here in Berlin. It is again on my windowsill so you can hear drops on the metal housing above the window and drops on the plants in front of the window. ...

MMultiAnalyzer is DDope (and on sale)

I recently tried out Melda's Multi-Analyzer after searching for a plugin that could show the frequency content of multiple tracks in one window. I was pleasantly surprised by how well it integrates with Bitwig Studio and how easy it is to use. Even though I usually find Melda's interfaces a bit clunky, this one feels straight...

Reev-R - New Plugin Alarm

I just checked out Reev-R, a free and open source convolution reverb plugin from the same developer who made Gate 12, Time 12, and Filter. You can grab it for Linux, Mac, and Windows, or even build it yourself from the source code on GitHub. Reev-R lets you shape the envelope, adjust the mix, and control how much signal goes ...

Resonarium is in Alpha

I checked out Resonarium, a free and open-source physical modeling synth in a very early alpha state (v0.0.1). It's based on waveguide synthesis and resonators, capable of some wild and unpredictable sounds—so caution is key when using it. It’s flexible, modular, and surprisingly powerful despite its bugs and hig...

It's finally here! openDAW goes fully Open Source

Overview:
This video is an update on openDAW, which is now officially open source. I can now download it from GitHub, modify it, or run it directly in the browser with no account or cost. The video highlights new tools like Playfield, Nano, Stereo Tool, and Zeitgeist, and walks through their functions in a...