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 Grid | A modular environment for building instruments, effects, and more |
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| + | Multicore and Multiprocessor Support | Efficiently handles audio processing across multiple cores and processors |
| + | Hardware Integration | Integrates with hardware devices for MIDI handling, note timing, and latency compensation |
| + | Linear and Non-linear Workflows | Supports both linear and non-linear workflows for various music production needs |
| + | VST/CLAP Plug-ins | Supports VST and CLAP plug-ins with side-chain support, delay compensation, and crash protection |
| + | Instruments and Effects | Includes a wide range of instruments, audio effects, and note effects |
| + | Modulators | Provides modulators to control any device, VST plugin, or hardware parameter |
| + | File Import | Allows importing various file formats, including WAV, AIFF, MP3, AAC, WMA, FLAC, OGG Vorbis, and MIDI |
| + | MIDI Clock Sync and Ableton LINK | Synchronizes with other devices and software using MIDI Clock Sync and Ableton LINK |
| - | Lack of Interface Customization | Users cannot customize the interface like in some other DAWs |
| - | Off-Grid Editing Issues | The off-grid editing scheme is missing, making it difficult to line things up by hand |
| - | Clunky Navigation | Some users find the navigation to be clunky and not as intuitive as other DAWs |
| - | Limited Clip Launch Modes | Offers only one clip launch mode, which can be restrictive for live performances |
System Requirements
| # | Minimum |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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
4.835
| AlternativeTo | 5.05 based on 7 reviews |
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| Equipboard | 4.55 based on 8 reviews |
| MusicRadar | 5.05 based on professional's opinion |
Developer
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Initial Release
25 March 2014
Repository
Bitwig Studio being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.
License
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