Bitwig Studio
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| Developer(s) | Bitwig GmbH |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 26 March 2014 |
| Stable release | 5.2.5
/ 11 October 2024 |
| Written in | C++, Java[citation needed] |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Type | Digital audio workstation |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
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] 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
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
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 among its community, causing them to revert the decision and offer refunds. [11]
Major version & release history
| Version | Date |
|---|---|
| 5.2 | 25 April 2024 |
| 5.1.3 | 21 February 2024 |
| 5.0 | 29 June 2023 |
| 4.4 | 11 October 2022 |
| 4.3 | 11 May 2022 |
| 4.2 | 10 March 2022 |
| 4.1 | 25 November 2021 |
| 4.0 | 14 July 2021 |
| 3.3 | 27 November 2020 |
| 3.2 | 4 June 2020 |
| 3.1 | 18 December 2019 |
| 3.0.2 | 11 September 2019 |
| 2.5 | 3 May 2019 |
| 2.4 | 19 September 2018 |
| 2.3 | 1 March 2018 |
| 2.2 | 12 October 2017 |
| 2.1 | 16 May 2017 |
| 2.0 | 2 March 2017 |
| 1.3 | 12 November 2015 |
| 1.2 | 22 October 2015 |
| 1.1 | 25 November 2014 |
| 1.0.7 | 6 May 2014 |
See also
References
- ^ Rothwell, Nick. "Bitwig Studio 2". www.soundonsound.com.
- ^ Staff (26 March 2014). "Bitwig Studio review". MusicRadar.
- ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.
- ^ "DAW of the Year - Winner - Bitwig Studio 2". Computer Music. No. 251. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2018. p. 65.
- ^ "DAW of the Year - Bitwig Studio 5". Future Music. No. 404. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2024. p. 39.
- ^ Andy Price. "6 of the best new DAWs in 2023". www.musicradar.com.
- ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.
- ^ "BITWIG – About us". 7 August 2011. Archived from the original on 7 August 2011.
- ^ "Placidus Schelbert". LinkedIn.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "To Our Community: Bitwig's Statement on Spectral Suite".
