In this tutorial, I shared a quick and creative method to generate chord progressions and melodies in Bitwig Studio using the Note Grid. This approach simplifies creating harmonic layers by transforming single keystrokes into complex, inspiring sounds. It’s perfect for building ideas quickly, especially when you’re stuck or need a spark of inspiration.
St...
2024-12-31 16:33:56 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I explored OSCI-Render, a unique plugin that lets you create visuals for oscilloscopes using sound. It’s an innovative blend of sound design and visual art, allowing users to encode images or shapes into audio signals that can be viewed universally on any oscilloscope. This tool also supports real-time modulation, custom shapes, and scripting, offering endless creative possibilities.
S...
2024-12-30 12:13:18 +0000 UTC View Post
Today, I revisited PlugData, an exciting open-source patcher environment for creating audio plugins and patches. PlugData has evolved significantly, combining the flexibility of patching with new features like an integrated library, GUI export, and even Lua scripting for advanced users. It’s a game-changer for modular sound design and plugin development.
Integrated with Pure Data:
Today, I’m showing you a random noise generator I created in Bitwig’s Grid. It generates unique sounds every time you press a key, making it great for designing percussion, atmospheric effects, or creating sample libraries. You can download the patch, but here’s how it works and how you can build your own.
Random S...
2024-12-26 12:37:43 +0000 UTC View Post
Today, I’m exploring reverb techniques in Bitwig Studio using built-in tools and creative routing to craft unique reverbs without relying on external VSTs. These methods range from manipulating the standard Reverb device to advanced combinations with Convolution Reverb, Delay+, and FX Grid.
Enhancing Bitwig’s Reverb Device:...
2024-12-20 15:17:25 +0000 UTC View Post
I made a new generative patch today, using the stereo cords feature to send different pitches and gate information to the left and right channels, feeding oscillators. The FX section uses a convolution I sampled from Valhalla Supermassive combined with the stock reverb. I also added some frequency and pitch shifters for modulation and grainy FX. You can download the patch for free on my GitHub repo.
Today, I’m sharing updates to two of my most-used presets: Hard Clip and Auto Level, both designed to improve workflow in Bitwig Studio. These updates add more functionality, clarity, and usability. All updated presets are free to download - links are at the end of the post.
Original Hard Clip Preset (2020):
Clean, fast clipping using Bitwig’s
Today, I explored the new Freq Shifter+ in Bitwig Studio, focusing on its creative uses in drum and bass production. It’s not just a simple frequency shifter—it’s a versatile tool for risers, modulation effects, and unique sound design. I’ll show you how to use it on both your master channel and individual bass sounds for interesting results.
Risers with Freq Shifter+:
Set the time-based fre...
2024-12-13 13:59:31 +0000 UTC View Post
A new generative Bitwig Grid patch! This one came out of the last tutorial and plays three oscillators. I’m using Scrawl as a note sequencer and the stereo split trick to create multiple melodies with a single oscillator.
Today, I explored the new Step Access module in Bitwig Studio 5.3, which simplifies creating polyrhythms, polymeters, and euclidean sequences in the Grid. Previously, this required complex patching, but now it’s streamlined. I combined it with other modules, like Pitches, to create intricate patterns and explored how its stereo and voice stacking capabilities open up unique possibilities.
This version brings new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, focusing primarily on improved functionality for creative workflows. Highlights include the Frequency Shifter Plus device, upgrades to the Step Modulator, and expanded bounce-in-place options. There’s also a lot of attention to detail in usability tweaks and system performance fixes. Here's the breakdown:
Frequency Shifter Plus Device:
Today, I’m diving into the Pitch Shifter in Bitwig Studio 5.3, specifically within the Grid. While it may seem like a basic tool, it’s actually packed with creative potential, making it far more than just a pitch-shifting device. I’ll share how you can use it not only for pitch changes but also as a sound design powerhouse for creating unique artifacts, textures, and effects.
Basic Overview: 2024-12-04 15:50:26 +0000 UTC View Post
I wasn’t planning to make a video today, but MinimalAudio just released Squash, a free OTT-style compressor that’s perfect for dubstep, drum & bass, and other styles needing extreme compression. It’s super simple with just two main controls: Tone and Depth, plus a Mix knob (which behaves more like an amount control). Unlike traditional OTT, Squash uses four bands&n...
2024-11-29 18:13:55 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone, today I spent some time playing around with the Stepwise Step Sequencer in Bitwig Studio 5.3. In this video, I’ll give you an overview of what you can do with it, how it works, what it’s not designed to replace, and how you can use it creatively.
I’ll also share some presets and ideas to inspire you when using the Stepwise Step Sequencer. Like most Bitwig devices, it’s pretty straightforward at first, but with
Thanks, first of all, for all the feedback on my last post where I asked what kind of content you’d like to see. One of the main points, of course, was longer courses—for example, on The Grid, Bitwig, or how to make music in general. That’s something I’ve been planning for a long time but haven’t gotten around to because I’m constantly making tutorials or YouTube videos every few days.
However, creating full courses—from A to Z, Zero to Hero—is definitely something I wan...
2024-11-28 03:25:48 +0000 UTC View Post
Update: added Chroma-Wig (chroma replica test)
In this video, I explore the new Dome Filter introduced in Bitwig Studio 5.3 Beta, which offers unique possibilities for sound design. It's a complex tool that may initially seem odd, but it opens doors to creative modulation and synthesis techniques. I demonstrate how it works, including its real and imaginary outputs, phase shifts, and potential for re-synthesizing signals and creating advanced ...
2024-11-25 15:17:41 +0000 UTC View Post
Yesterday, I did a stream with Bitwig Studio 5.3, which just launched in its Beta 1 version. There are some exciting new features and updates to explore!
For starters, there are three new Drum Machine collections:
V0, digital drums
V1, which replaces the old E-Kick, E-Snare, etc.
V8, an 808 emulation.
Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last created a poll or an internal post here, so I think it’s time! I’d love to hear from you about the kind of content you want from me, what you might find less appealing, and what you generally expect from a subscription to my Patreon.
My goal: I want you to feel comfortable and get exactly what you’re hoping for. If you have ideas for new content—things I haven’t done here yet but could bring in the future—feel free to share thos...
2024-11-20 14:25:51 +0000 UTC View Post
I demonstrated a creative and hands-on workflow for making organic, dynamic sounds using Bitwig (or any DAW) and plugins like Phase-4. The approach involves automation recording, tweaking parameters on the fly, and adding imperfections for a natural, "alive" feel. I showed how to record automation in real-time with shortcuts, touch automation modes, and iterative modulation for basslines and effects. The process is intuitive, keeps you in the flow, and avoids over-precise, grid-locked sounds....
2024-11-18 15:50:24 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey everyone! In this video, I'll show you my new spectrogram that I programmed. The app, or visualizer, runs in your browser, so it's totally free to use. No login needed, no cookies, no subscription—completely free for everyone, forever.
This is a follow-up to my last video, where I showed you my Vectorscope and Spectrum analyzer. This time, I wanted to add the Spectrogram as well. You c...
2024-11-11 14:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I explore the new Cubase 14 update, especially focusing on its ability to work with the DAWPROJECT file format. DAWPROJECT, developed by Bitwig and others, is an open-source format for transferring projects between DAWs. I’m testing it here by exporting a Bitwig project, then importing it into Cubase to see what translates well and what doesn’t.
While it’s promising, there are some limitations with how different elements (like stretch modes and automation) import. ...
2024-11-06 14:02:17 +0000 UTC View Post
I want to show you a fun experiment I tried over the weekend. I started with a basic A minor piano loop—just a sample, not note-based, so it has a set harmonic structure. Since it's in A minor, it's easy to play along with, but I wanted to take it in a different direction: more dissonant or "horror" sounding.
To achieve this, I used Bitwig’s frequency shifter. Unlike a pitch shifter, the frequency shifter shifts all frequencies by a fixed amount, making the sound disharmonic by thro...
2024-11-04 15:33:38 +0000 UTC View Post
Hey folks, welcome back! This video builds on yesterday’s, where I rediscovered an old but trusty plugin. Sometimes I stray towards newer, flashier tools, but I always find myself coming back to certain classics for their unique features. Today, I’m working with a simple kick-and-snare loop that needs some texture and top-end, so I’ll layer it with another drum loop using an EQ technique to handle overlapping frequencies.
Lately, instead of my go-to Ozone Match EQ, I’ve...
2024-10-31 15:31:55 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I explore the Unfilter plugin and how it goes beyond its usual use for reducing unwanted resonances in audio tracks. While I often use Unfilter to “clean up” audio, I recently discovered a feature that lets me export the unique resonance profile of a sound as an impulse response. This can be applied to another sound, helping two recordings “glue” together as if they were recorded in the same room. Here’s how this process works and some ideas for its crea...
2024-10-30 15:23:15 +0000 UTC View Post
In this tutorial, I break down the process of creating ring mod sidechain modulation in Bitwig Studio to precisely duck the bass around the kick drum, a popular technique in modern production.
I explain why the conventional ring mod side-chaining setup introduces distortion and how to create a cleaner, adjustable version in Bitwig with audio rate modulation.
This video covers two approaches: a straightforward method using Bitwig's built-in tools and a more advanced setup using t...
2024-10-28 14:19:21 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I dive into Snapback by Cableguys, which is great for layering sounds on drum triggers in a dynamic way. Snapback detects drum hits, like a snare, and triggers samples that can layer on top or before the sound. I also go over how you can replicate this in Bitwig Studio using a custom preset with the Replacer tool, for those who want a native solution.
Here’s a breakdown:
Snapback O...
2024-10-27 16:01:13 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I'm showing how to create dynamic feedback loops in Bitwig Studio using the Grid, expanding on the basics we covered with the Ripple Delay in the last video. The focus here is to build a noise-based feedback loop that’s stable and musically interesting, and I'll walk through how to set up an auto-gain control to manage the loop's volume.
I’ll also dive into adding effects, like phasers and filters, to shape the sound as the loop feeds back on itself. Let's get...
2024-10-25 14:42:36 +0000 UTC View Post
I recently got my hands on the Ripple Delay plugin by Process Audio and wanted to share my thoughts. This isn’t a tutorial where I break down every parameter; instead, I’m focusing on experimenting with its features.
Ripple Delay lets you bring delay times down to one millisecond, and when combined with feedback loops, it essentially becomes a resonator. The most interesting feature is that you can place effects like filters and phasers inside the feedback loop, allowing you to cr...
Hey folks! XLN Audio just released a new update for Addictive Drums 2, and it’s the biggest one I’ve seen in years. The update is free, and you just need to use the XLN Audio updater to get it. What’s great is that they didn’t overhaul everything but kept the layout familiar while improving graphics and adding useful features.
The new look aligns with their XO drum sequencer, and the biggest change for me is the rescaling option – finally, it works great on 4K screens! A lot o...
2024-10-22 16:00:47 +0000 UTC View Post
New experiment! In this video, I’m discussing how many music producers, myself included, sometimes get stuck in cycles of perfectionism and overthinking during music production. This often happens when we spend too long tweaking sounds, mixdowns, or mastering, which can ultimately make things worse instead of better. My approach is to set internal time limits, keeping the flow of creativity alive without overanalyzing. I reflect on how technical skills should come natu...
2024-10-21 14:59:59 +0000 UTC View Post