

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
Version ↓
# | 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) |
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Initial Release
25 March 2014
Repository
Bitwig Studio being a proprietary software, its source code is not publicly hosted.
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