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One Note Chords

In this tutorial, I shared a quick and creative method to generate chord progressions and melodies in Bitwig Studio using the Note Grid. This approach simplifies creating harmonic layers by transforming single keystrokes into complex, inspiring sounds. It’...

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OSCI-RENDER - Paint Visuals with Sound

In this video, I explored OSCI-Render, a unique plugin that lets you create visuals for oscilloscopes using sound. It’s an innovative blend of sound design and visual art, allowing users to encode images or shapes into audio signals that can be viewed universally on any oscillo...

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PlugData 0.9.2 is Fire!

Today, I revisited PlugData, an exciting open-source patcher environment for creating audio plugins and patches. PlugData has evolved significantly, combining the flexibility of patching with new features like an integrated library, GUI export, and even Lua scripting for advanced...

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Why is randomness so satisfying?

Today, I’m showing you a random noise generator I created in Bitwig’s Grid. It generates unique sounds every time you press a key, making it great for designing percussion, atmospheric effects, or creating sample libraries. You can 2024-12-26 12:37:43 +0000 UTC View Post

Infinite Reverbs

Today, I’m exploring reverb techniques in Bitwig Studio using built-in tools and creative routing to craft unique reverbs without relying on external VSTs. These methods range from manipulating the standard Reverb device to advanced combinations with ...

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Generative-2024-12-16-Balanced- Bitwig Preset

I made a new generative patch today, using the stereo cords feature to send different pitches and gate information to the left and right channels, feeding oscillators. The FX section uses a convolution I sampled from Valhalla Supermassive combined with the stock reverb. I also added some frequenc...

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Auto Level & Hard Clip - Update 2025

Today, I’m sharing updates to two of my most-used presets: Hard Clip and Auto Level, both designed to improve workflow in Bitwig Studio. These updates add more functionality, clarity, and usability. All updated presets are free to download - link...

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Freq Shifter+ for Risers & Modulation

Today, I explored the new Freq Shifter+ in Bitwig Studio, focusing on its creative uses in drum and bass production. It’s not just a simple frequency shifter—it’s a versatile tool for risers, modulation effects, and unique sound design. I’ll show you how to use it on...

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Generative-2024-12-08-Forces - Bitwig Preset

A new generative Bitwig Grid patch! This one came out of the last tutorial and plays three oscillators. I’m using Scrawl as a note sequencer and the stereo split trick to create multiple melodies with a single oscillator.

Step Access Fun

Today, I explored the new Step Access module in Bitwig Studio 5.3, which simplifies creating polyrhythms, polymeters, and euclidean sequences in the Grid. Previously, this required complex patching, but now it’s streamline...

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Bitwig 5.3 Beta 2

This version brings new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, focusing primarily on improved functionality for creative workflows. Highlights include the Frequency Shifter Plus device, upgrades to the Step Modulator, and expanded bounce-in-place options. There’s also a lot of attention to deta...

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Smack my Pitch Up

Today, I’m diving into the Pitch Shifter in Bitwig Studio 5.3, specifically within the Grid. While it may seem like a basic tool, it’s actually packed with creative potential, making it far more than just a pitch-shifting device. I’ll share how you can use it not ...

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SQUASH Compressor

I wasn’t planning to make a video today, but MinimalAudio just released Squash, a free OTT-style compressor that’s perfect for dubstep, drum & bass, and other styles needing extreme compression. It’s super simple with just two main controls: Tone View Post

Stepwise is Fun

Hey everyone, today I spent some time playing around with the Stepwise Step Sequencer in Bitwig Studio 5.3. In this video, I’ll give you an overview of what you can do with it, how it works, what it’s not designed to replace, and how you can use i...

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I need your thoughts

Thanks, first of all, for all the feedback on my last post where I asked what kind of content you’d like to see. One of the main points, of course, was longer courses—for example, on The Grid, Bitwig, or how to make music in general. That’s something I’ve been planning for a long time but...

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Dome Filter is Dope

Update: added Chroma-Wig (chroma replica test)

In this video, I explore the new Dome Filter introduced in Bitwig Studio 5.3 Beta, which offers unique possibilities for sound design. It's a complex tool that may initially seem odd, but it opens doo...

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Bitwig 5.3 is here!

Yesterday, I did a stream with Bitwig Studio 5.3, which just launched in its Beta 1 version. There are some exciting new features and updates to explore!

For starters, there are three new Drum Machine collecti...

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Polarity Content Poll

Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last created a poll or an internal post here, so I think it’s time! I’d love to hear from you about the kind of content you want from me, what you might find less appealing, and what you generally expect from a subscription to my Patreon.

My goa...

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Galaxy Brain Automation

I demonstrated a creative and hands-on workflow for making organic, dynamic sounds using Bitwig (or any DAW) and plugins like Phase-4. The approach involves automation recording, tweaking parameters on the fly, and adding imperfections for a natural, "alive" feel. I showed how to record automatio...

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Wow! Spectrogram

Hey everyone! In this video, I'll show you my new spectrogram that I programmed. The app, or visualizer, runs in your browser, so it's totally free to use. No login needed, no cookies, no subscription—completely free for everyone, forever.

This is a follow-up to my 2024-11-11 14:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post

Cubase 14 supports DAWPROJECT

In this video, I explore the new Cubase 14 update, especially focusing on its ability to work with the DAWPROJECT file format. DAWPROJECT, developed by Bitwig and others, is an open-source format for transferring projects between DAWs. I’m testing it here by exporting a Bitwig project, then imp...

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Frequency Shifter Notes

I want to show you a fun experiment I tried over the weekend. I started with a basic A minor piano loop—just a sample, not note-based, so it has a set harmonic structure. Since it's in A minor, it's easy to play along with, but I wanted to take it in a different direction: more dissonant or "ho...

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Inverse Match EQ

Hey folks, welcome back! This video builds on yesterday’s, where I rediscovered an old but trusty plugin. Sometimes I stray towards newer, flashier tools, but I always find myself coming back to certain classics for their unique features. Today, I’m working with a simple kick-and-snare loop t...

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Impulse Responses without the Impulse?

In this video, I explore the Unfilter plugin and how it goes beyond its usual use for reducing unwanted resonances in audio tracks. While I often use Unfilter to “clean up” audio, I recently discovered a feature that lets me export the unique resonance profile of a sound as an i...

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Ultra Sidechain (RMSC)

In this tutorial, I break down the process of creating ring mod sidechain modulation in Bitwig Studio to precisely duck the bass around the kick drum, a popular technique in modern production.

I explain why the conventional ring mod side-chaining setup introduces distortion and how to cre...

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SnapBack for Bitwig

In this video, I dive into Snapback by Cableguys, which is great for layering sounds on drum triggers in a dynamic way. Snapback detects drum hits, like a snare, and triggers samples that can layer on top or before the sound. I a...

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Feedback nearly killed me

In this video, I'm showing how to create dynamic feedback loops in Bitwig Studio using the Grid, expanding on the basics we covered with the Ripple Delay in the last video. The focus here is to build a noise-based feedback loop that’s stable and musically interesting, and I'll walk through how ...

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Ripple Delay - Resonator

I recently got my hands on the Ripple Delay plugin by Process Audio and wanted to share my thoughts. This isn’t a tutorial where I break down every parameter; instead, I’m focusing on experimenting with its features.

Ripple Delay lets you bring delay times down to one millisecond, and...

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Addictive Drums 2 Update

Hey folks! XLN Audio just released a new update for Addictive Drums 2, and it’s the biggest one I’ve seen in years. The update is free, and you just need to use the XLN Audio updater to get it. What’s great is that they didn’t overhaul everything but kept the layout familiar while improvi...

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Perfectionism - Deep Thoughts

New experiment! In this video, I’m discussing how many music producers, myself included, sometimes get stuck in cycles of perfectionism and overthinking during music production. This often happens when we spend too long tweaking sounds, mixdowns, or mastering, which can ul...

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