Bitwig Studio

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

4.8

5 ·⚖️ Paid

Features & Limitations

+	The Grid	A modular environment for building instruments, effects, and more
+	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

Version ↓

#	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)

4.83

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25 March 2014

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