Essential Information About the « Bitwig Studio » Software
- Modern DAW for composition, intuitive production, and live performance with unlimited tracks, I/O, and plug-ins.
- The Grid with its 186 modules for modular sound design (Poly Grid, FX Grid), plus 5 MSEG, Operators, and Expression Spread for creative modulation.
- Advanced spectral suite (Transient/Loud/Harmonic/Freq Split) for precise signal processing and texture shaping.
- Stage stability thanks to the Sandbox mode for plug-ins, MPE integration, multiple controllers, and Ableton Link/MIDI/analog clock synchronization.
PC System Requirements
Minimum configuration provided by the publisher: Windows 7 64-bit or higher, or macOS 10.14 64-bit or higher; dual-core processor with SSE4 support; 4 GB RAM; 12 GB disk space; 1280 × 768 display; internet connection required for installation and activation. For comfortable workflow on complex projects, we recommend a quad-core processor or better, 8 to 16 GB RAM, an SSD, and a dedicated audio interface.
What Bitwig Studio Is For
« Bitwig Studio » is a complete environment for writing songs, creating original sounds, mixing, and performing live. Its hybrid clip and arrangement approach facilitates quick sketching of ideas and their finalization. Thanks to The Grid, sampling tools (Slice to Multisample/Drum Machine), and advanced modulation, it caters equally to electronic producers, sound designers, beatmakers, and performers integrating external hardware.
Main Features
Fast and Creative Workflow
Compose by clips with color-coded takes, automate at the clip level, switch instantly between projects, and benefit from hybrid tracks, the clip launcher, mixer, and Dynamic Inspector to speed up every step.
The Grid and Advanced Modulations
Build custom synths, sequencers, and effects with Poly Grid and FX Grid. The 5 MSEG envelopes create custom, exchangeable curves to control any parameter. Operators and Expression Spread add movement and controlled randomness.
Spectral Processing and Sampling
The Spectral Suite separates transients, levels, harmonics, or frequency bands for targeted processing. The Slice to Multisample and Slice to Drum Machine functions map your samples in no time.
Hardware Integration and Reliability
Analog clock outputs, CV, and MIDI for communication with modular synths and hardware effects. Sandbox mode isolates plug-ins to prevent a crash from stopping your session.
Technical Specifications
System Requirements
- OS: Windows 7 or later (64-bit); macOS 10.14 or later (64-bit)
- Processor: Dual-Core with SSE4 (higher recommended)
- Memory: Minimum 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 12 GB disk space
- Display: Minimum 1280 × 768
- Internet: Required for installation and activation
Formats and Compatibility
- Plug-ins: VST and CLAP with sidechain; plug-in Sandbox mode
- Controllers: Support for numerous MIDI controllers, native MPE, and Open Controller API for custom scripts
- Displays and Interaction: Multi-touch surfaces and 8 profiles for up to 3 screens
- Synchronization: Ableton Link, MIDI clock and timecode, analog clock signals
- Languages: Chinese, German, English, Korean, Japanese, Spanish
Features
- Unlimited number of audio/MIDI/FX tracks and audio I/O
- Clip-based composition with color-coded takes, clip automation, Dynamic Inspector
- The Grid: 186 modules (Poly Grid for synths and sequencers, FX Grid for effects with voice stacking)
- Modulations: 5 MSEG, 42 modulators, Operators, Expression Spread
- Spectral Suite: Transient Split, Loud Split, Harmonic Split, Freq Split
- Sampling: Slice to Multisample and Slice to Drum Machine
- Hardware integration: analog clock output, CV/control voltage, external MIDI instruments/effects
- Clip Launcher for arranger and mixer, hybrid tracks, flexible synchronization options
Included Content
- 13 instruments, 46 audio effects, 24 Note FX
- 21 containers and routers
- 43 sound packs
- 12-month update plan included; license validity: unlimited
License and Activation
- Download product; activation code provided on invoice after order processing
- Copy protection: online activation
- Simultaneous activations: 3