Bitwig Studio

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Bitwig Studio
Developer(s)Bitwig GmbH
Initial release26 March 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-26)
Stable release
5.1.6 / 12 March 2024; 37 days ago (2024-03-12)
Written inC++, Java[citation needed]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux
TypeDigital audio workstation
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.bitwig.com

Bitwig Studio is a proprietary digital audio workstation developed by Bitwig GmbH. Bitwig is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Bitwig is designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering. It offers a suite of controls for beatmatching, crossfading, and other effects used by turntablists. Bitwig supports both traditional linear music arrangement and non-linear (clip-based) production. It has multi-monitor and touch screen support. Bitwig is notable for its strong modulation,[1] and automation capabilities.[2] The current stable version of Bitwig is "Bitwig Studio 5.1.6". In 2017, Bitwig Studio was named DAW of the year by Computer Music magazine.[3][4] In 2023 it was named DAW of the year by Future Music magazine[5] and Music Radar magazine.[6][7]

History[edit]

Bitwig was founded and developed in Berlin by Claes Johanson, Pablo Sara, Nicholas Allen and Volker Schumacher in 2009.[8] Since 2010, Placidus Schelbert has been the CEO after he left his position as an International Sales Manager at Ableton, in the same year.[9]

In 2022, Bitwig GmbH was one of the main sponsors for a new audio plug-in interface, CLAP.[10]

Spectral Suite Controversy[edit]

In 2022, Bitwig added a new "Spectral Suite" range behind a paywall, against their sales agreement with customers that Bitwig would not introduce additional purchases beyond its annual update fee. This caused outrage amongst its niche community, causing them to revert the decision and offer refunds. [11]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Rothwell, Nick. "Bitwig Studio 2". www.soundonsound.com.
  2. ^ Staff (26 March 2014). "Bitwig Studio review". MusicRadar.
  3. ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.
  4. ^ "DAW of the Year - Winner - Bitwig Studio 2". Computer Music. No. 251. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2018. p. 65.
  5. ^ "DAW of the Year - Bitwig Studio 5". Future Music. No. 404. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2024. p. 39.
  6. ^ Andy Price. "6 of the best new DAWs in 2023". www.musicradar.com.
  7. ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.
  8. ^ "BITWIG – About us". 7 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011.
  9. ^ "Placidus Schelbert". LinkedIn.
  10. ^ Kirn, Peter (15 June 2022). "CLAP is a new open-source plug-in format from Bitwig, u-he – do we need it, and who will use it?". CDM. Retrieved 19 June 2022.
  11. ^ https://www.bitwig.com/stories/to-our-community-218/

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