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Bitwig have
finally announced their upcoming product,
Bitwig Studio,
described as "the next-generation music-creation software,
developed and built by passionate musicians wanting a more
natural way to create music and sound".
Bitwig Studio is a
multi-platform music-creation system for production,
performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools
and a super-fast workflow.
Features in v1.0:
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Multitrack recording: Record
and produce your music in a super-fast, intuitive workflow.
Bitwig Studio's arranger is a perfect mix of editing power,
ease of use and flexibility.
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Arranger clip launcher: A
non-linear environment that lets you trigger clips in
real-time. Perfect for sketching your songs more
spontaneously.
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Mixer clip launcher: An
alternative view of the clip launcher aligned with the
mixer, optimized for live performance and DJing.
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Generic tracks: Tracks accept
any kind of material. Audio and notes can live on the same
track. You can bounce note clips to audio in place.
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Clip automation: In addition
to traditional track automation, automation can also be
recorded and packaged inside clips, both on the clip
launcher and the arranger.
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Per-note automation: Pitch
variations can be applied to individual notes directly in
the piano roll. You can also edit a note's panning, timbre
and volume curves.
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Simultaneous multitrack editing:
Edit contents of multiple tracks together. You can see them
all juxtaposed and isolate only the ones you want to edit.
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Multiple audio events per clip:
An audio clip can contain multiple audio events. You can
chop and edit audio files inside a clip non-destructively
and loop it all as a package.
-
Real-time time stretching:
Bitwig Studio's proprietary technology lets you match any
audio material to the document tempo and get everything in
sync.
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World-class sound devices:
Let's put it this way: You're gonna love these instruments
and effects. Get great sounds in a matter of seconds.
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Device nesting: Devices can
contain other devices, and the whole package can be saved as
a preset. Many of our instruments and effects use nesting in
new and powerful ways.
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32/64 bit VST support: Use
your beloved VST plug-ins. In case of a plug-in crash, a
protective mechanism prevents the application from crashing
and you from losing your work.
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Metadata-based browser: Find
your musical material quickly. Add tags and search by
content type.
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Open multiple documents:
Exchange musical material between documents. Drag and drop,
copy and paste back and forth.
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Multi-monitor support: Bitwig
Studio offers flexible screensets to take full advantage of
your monitor configuration.
-
Slick user interface: Bitwig
Studio's user interface has been meticulously crafted to
make your music creation experience fun and intuitive.
Features coming after the 1.0 release
Bitwig Studio's base technologies already support the
following features, which will be released in a later version.
-
LAN multi-user jamming:
Multiple users can jam on the same document, and everything
can be captured in the document's arrangement.
-
Multi-user music production over the Internet:
Multiple users can compose music on the same document from
different locations. Bitwig Studio keeps everything in sync.
-
Native modular system: Create
your own instruments and effects or modify existing ones.
Design their appearance and share them with the world.
Pricing & Availability
Pricing and
release date will be announced later.
Bitwig Studio is a
multi-platform music-creation system for production,
performance and DJing, with a focus on flexible editing tools
and a super-fast workflow.
Features in v1.0:
-
Multitrack recording: Record
and produce your music in a super-fast, intuitive workflow.
Bitwig Studio's arranger is a perfect mix of editing power,
ease of use and flexibility.
-
Arranger clip launcher: A
non-linear environment that lets you trigger clips in
real-time. Perfect for sketching your songs more
spontaneously.
-
Mixer clip launcher: An
alternative view of the clip launcher aligned with the
mixer, optimized for live performance and DJing.
-
Generic tracks: Tracks accept
any kind of material. Audio and notes can live on the same
track. You can bounce note clips to audio in place.
-
Clip automation: In addition
to traditional track automation, automation can also be
recorded and packaged inside clips, both on the clip
launcher and the arranger.
-
Per-note automation: Pitch
variations can be applied to individual notes directly in
the piano roll. You can also edit a note's panning, timbre
and volume curves.
-
Simultaneous multitrack editing:
Edit contents of multiple tracks together. You can see them
all juxtaposed and isolate only the ones you want to edit.
-
Multiple audio events per clip:
An audio clip can contain multiple audio events. You can
chop and edit audio files inside a clip non-destructively
and loop it all as a package.
-
Real-time time stretching:
Bitwig Studio's proprietary technology lets you match any
audio material to the document tempo and get everything in
sync.
-
World-class sound devices:
Let's put it this way: You're gonna love these instruments
and effects. Get great sounds in a matter of seconds.
-
Device nesting: Devices can
contain other devices, and the whole package can be saved as
a preset. Many of our instruments and effects use nesting in
new and powerful ways.
-
32/64 bit VST support: Use
your beloved VST plug-ins. In case of a plug-in crash, a
protective mechanism prevents the application from crashing
and you from losing your work.
-
Metadata-based browser: Find
your musical material quickly. Add tags and search by
content type.
-
Open multiple documents:
Exchange musical material between documents. Drag and drop,
copy and paste back and forth.
-
Multi-monitor support: Bitwig
Studio offers flexible screensets to take full advantage of
your monitor configuration.
-
Slick user interface: Bitwig
Studio's user interface has been meticulously crafted to
make your music creation experience fun and intuitive.
Features coming after the 1.0 release
Bitwig Studio's base technologies already support the
following features, which will be released in a later version.
-
LAN multi-user jamming:
Multiple users can jam on the same document, and everything
can be captured in the document's arrangement.
-
Multi-user music production over the Internet:
Multiple users can compose music on the same document from
different locations. Bitwig Studio keeps everything in sync.
-
Native modular system: Create
your own instruments and effects or modify existing ones.
Design their appearance and share them with the world.
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