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Bitwig Studio

Create and perform music with a versatile platform for audio and MIDI, supporting sound design, recording, live performance, and more

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+The GridA modular environment for building instruments, effects, and more
+Multicore and Multiprocessor SupportEfficiently handles audio processing across multiple cores and processors
+Hardware IntegrationIntegrates with hardware devices for MIDI handling, note timing, and latency compensation
+Linear and Non-linear WorkflowsSupports both linear and non-linear workflows for various music production needs
+VST/CLAP Plug-insSupports VST and CLAP plug-ins with side-chain support, delay compensation, and crash protection
+Instruments and EffectsIncludes a wide range of instruments, audio effects, and note effects
+ModulatorsProvides modulators to control any device, VST plugin, or hardware parameter
+File ImportAllows importing various file formats, including WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, and MIDI
+MIDI Clock Sync and Ableton LINKSynchronizes with other devices and software using MIDI Clock Sync and Ableton LINK
-Lack of Interface CustomizationUsers cannot customize the interface like in some other DAWs
-Off-Grid Editing IssuesThe off-grid editing scheme is missing, making it difficult to line things up by hand
-Clunky NavigationSome users find the navigation to be clunky and not as intuitive as other DAWs
-Limited Clip Launch ModesOffers only one clip launch mode, which can be restrictive for live performances

Platform

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System Requirements

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#Minimum
1
macOS 10.15 Catalina
2
64-bit Intel or Apple Silicon
3
4 GB
4
12 GB
5
1280 x 768 pixel screen resolution
6
Decent connection to download bundled content (not included with installer)
#Minimum
1
Windows 10 or 11 (64‑bit)
2
Dual-core AMD or Intel CPU with faster with SSE4.1 support
3
4 GB
4
12 GB
5
1280 x 768 pixel screen resolution
6
Decent connection to download bundled content (not included with installer)
#Minimum
1
Ubuntu 22.04 or any modern distribution with Flatpak installed
2
64-bit dual-core or better x86 CPU with SSE4.1 support
3
4 GB
4
12 GB
5
1280 x 768 pixel screen resolution
6
Decent connection to download bundled content (not included with installer)

Ratings

4.83
5

AlternativeTo
5.0
5
based on 7 reviews
Equipboard
4.5
5
based on 8 reviews
MusicRadar
5.0
5
based on professional's opinion

Developer

Bitwig GmBH

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Initial Release

25 March 2014

Repository

Bitwig Studio being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.

Alternatives

Music Production App
Waveform   REAPER  
Digital Audio Workstation
Waveform   REAPER   Ardour   LMMS   VirtualDJ