I popped in today to cook up a headbanging drum and bass mix. Hope you guys like it. But mainly, I made it for myself and my daily walks. I tried again to mix the styles and get those long transitions right. Think one transition was a bit off, but who cares? Drop a comment with wishes, ideas, or ...
2024-03-23 15:07:22 +0000 UTC View Post
In this tutorial, I explored a unique approach to creating distortion effects in Bitwig by utilizing wave tables instead of traditional transfer curves. Here's a summary of the key points:
Introduction to a Distortion Device Using Wave Tables: Instead of adjusting a...
2024-03-21 11:24:20 +0000 UTC View Post
In my response to "trendcast," I express understanding of the frustration that comes with comparing one's work to others and the evolving nature of personal art. I highlight the importance of not giving up on music as a form of self-expression, despite the challenges. Here's a breakdown of how I ...
2024-03-20 15:24:59 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I demonstrate creating a loop from scratch in Bitwig Studio using only its built-in features, emphasizing special techniques for sound design:
I attempted to replicate Harmony Bloom, a polyrhythm generator, in Bitwig Studio, and here's a brief overview of how it went:
I've been getting a lot of questions about Trash 3 from iZotope. In this video, I'll show you how I would set up Trash 3 in Bitwig. The focus is on recreating the core features without achieving an identical interface or sound but maintaining a similar workflow. Here's a summary:
I just reviewed the new plugin called Bloom by Oeksound, alongside their other spectral-based plugins, Soothe and Spiff. Here's a concise overview:
In my tutorial, I delve into an advanced technique for achieving a well-balanced mixdown in music production by utilizing the EQ+ tilt setting and key tracking modulators in Bitwig Studio and VST plugins. Here's a summary:
In this tutorial, the focus is on the Behringer Poly D, an entry-level analog synthesizer that ignited the presenter's passion for analog synthesis. The Poly D, a more affordable alternative to the Mini Moog, offers a raw and unfiltered synthesis experience, devoid of menus, displays, or presets....
2024-03-11 14:40:06 +0000 UTC View Post
It was a beautiful Sunday today, and I thought I'd whip up a little mini-mix with some more minimal Drum and Bass 170bpm tunes. I'm trying, just like I used to, to extend the transitions and not just cut from drop to drop. I remember really enjoying long transitions back in the ...
2024-03-10 18:49:38 +0000 UTC View PostI was a bit bored today and thought I'd record a few sequences while playing on my synths. Nothing special, just messing around.
The bass comes from the Poly-D, arps from the M32, drums from the DFAM, and a Drone + Pianoteq from Bitwig. I havent saved it, just a throwaway jam.
To create a vocal rider plugin in Bitwig using the envelope follower for recording modulator to automation lane, follow these steps:
KVR recently launched a free local plugin management application for Windows and Mac. This tool scans your hard drive for VST2, VST3, and CLAP plugins, listing all insta...
2024-03-06 13:55:43 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I showcase a highly efficient and sonically pleasing grain preset I've developed for Bitwig, emphasizing its simplicity, sound quality, and low CPU usage. Here's a quick summary of the key points:
This is the project post to my track "Tritonage". I bounced everything in the project, but the samplers and original tracks are still untouched in there. Also included are the two samplers with the Triton sam...
2024-03-02 12:43:25 +0000 UTC View Post
I'm adding various harmonics in and out with the @MoogSynthesizers Subharmonicon, running it through a Valhalla Supermassive, and recording everything in Bitwig. In 2024-03-02 12:37:46 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I shared a workflow for creating complex patterns or ambient tracks using a simple sampling technique. Here's a summary of the key points:
I created an ambient music track using 32 instances of PaulStretch to produce unique drone sounds or ambiances. Here's a simplified overview of my process:
One of the tracks I made for #FAWM 2024. It all came together within an hour. I took a bit more time for the mixdown. The recordings are from Berlin, Lichtenberg. I think the bleak apartment buildings and the industrial vibe really add something special to the track.
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2024-02-27 15:05:41 +0000 UTC View Post
In today's tutorial, I explored high-precision, mathematically correct, and latency-compensated sidechain compression for bass in Bitwig Studio, highlighting its critical importance for bass music producers in genres like drum and bass or dubstep. Here's a concise summary:
In the video, I use the free plugin PaulXStretch 23 times. In each instance, I've recorded one note and a unique sound from the Korg Triton. Each instance also has a different recording length, different panning and stretches the samp...
2024-02-24 12:28:11 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Bitwig Studio tutorial, I shared innovative EQ techniques and creative sound design processes. Here's a summary of the key points:
I crafted a tutorial on how to use an envelope follower in Bitwig Studio to modulate the frequencies of a filter on a bass track using the amplitude of drums on a drum bus. This approach aims to create dynamic interaction between the bass and drum tracks, preventing the bass from sounding too sta...
2024-02-21 14:44:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Just snagged a new Denon SC Live 2 console. Used to spin real vinyl years ago, but ended up selling it all. Now, I'm diving back in, and honestly, it's a blast without the hassle of lugging around rec...
2024-02-19 22:06:25 +0000 UTC View Post
This video offers a comprehensive tutorial on FM (Frequency Modulation) synthesis within Bitwig Studio, emphasizing its utility for sound design and understanding sound synthesis beyond Bitwig users. It begins with a query from Reddit about FM synthesis using a sampler, leading to an exploration ...
2024-02-19 14:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post
In this video, I demonstrate how to integrate a multi-out VST drum machine, specifically XLN Audio XO, with Bitwig Studio's native drum machine, allowing each drum pad to trigger separate sounds from the VST. Here's a summarized walkthrough:
In this tutorial, I explored several innovative techniques to achieve auto EQ effects similar to the Waves Factory Equalizer within a digital audio workstation using stock devices, primarily focusing on Bitwig Studio. Here's a summary of the methods I discussed:
Baue einen schönen oldschooligen dancefloor wobbler mit Bitwig. Er braucht noch etwas feinschliff aber der Kern ist ganz gut!
2024-02-12 18:12:00 +0000 UTC View Post
In this Bitwig Studio tutorial, I explored creative EQ modulation techniques using the Polymer synthesizer with a saw wave, the EQ+ device, FX grid, and voice stacking. Here's a concise overview:
In this Bitwig Studio tutorial, I shared a quick tip for mixing and mastering, especially focusing on comparing frequency distributions between elements such as kick drums, bass, and other parts using spectrum analyzers. Here are the key points: