Bitwig Grid Course

This free to access course teaches you how to use Bitwig Studio's Grid. Learn how to use the Grid to build synthesizers, audio and note effects as a Beginner, step by step! This course is free and will be updated regularly with new content.

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Overview

The course is divided into several modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of the Bitwig Grid. Below is a list of the modules included in the course. Each module contains detailed explanations, examples, and exercises to help you understand and apply the concepts effectively. Start with the first module and work your way through the course at your own pace.

  1. What this course covers - This Bitwig Grid course teaches you how to use Bitwig Studio's Grid, create music, design effects and instruments, and master the Grid. Start here!

  2. What is the Grid - Learn what Bitwig's Grid is, how it compares to other solutions, and what it isn’t. Understand its limitations and how to work around them effectively.

  3. The Bitwig Grid Devices - Bitwig features three Grid devices for creating note FX, instruments, and audio FX. Learn their differences, why there are three devices, and how they interact with the rest of the Bitwig DAW.

  4. Polyphony & Stacking Settings - In Bitwig's inspector, you'll find several options for the Grid that give you control over polyphony and voice stacking. Additionally, the Phase and Free Run settings are important for certain patches, as they affect how phase-driven modules behave.

  5. Grid Window - In Bitwig's inspector, you'll find several options for the Grid that give you control over polyphony and voice stacking. Additionally, the Phase and Free Run settings are important for certain patches, as they affect how phase-driven modules behave.

  6. Base Knowledge - Before we dive deeper into the Bitwig Grid, it might be helpful to clarify a few terms that often come up. To make sure you know what’s being referred to, here’s a brief overview of the key concepts.

  7. Grid Modules - Alright folks, now it’s getting serious. Let's meet the modules of the Bitwig Grid. Small, Powerful and powerful like little Lego Audio Bricks!

  8. Module Features - Before we dive into the different signal types in the Grid, let’s first talk about the features available in the Grid modules themselves.

  9. Grid Signals - Learn about the signals used in the Grid and how to connect them to modules to create sounds or build logical constructs.

  10. Note Grid - Creating a Note FX Patch - Enough with the theory, let's dive into building a small patch so you can get a feel for the workflow. After all, the best way to learn is by doing!

  11. Note Grid - Quantizing Notes - Let's quantize notes directly in the pitch domain and restrict them to specific notes so we can effortlessly play within a scale!

  12. Note Grid - Creating Chords - In this lesson, we’re going to try something new: creating multiple notes within the Note Grid even when there’s only one note as input.

  13. Poly Grid - Basic Subtractive Synth - The first subtractive synthesizer we're building in the Grid: Overtones are subtracted to create a sound.

  14. Poly Grid - Additive Synth - Let's create an small additive synth in the Grid out of our subtractive synth with some basic functionality.

  15. Poly Grid - FM&PM Synthesis - Here we learn about FM and PM synthesis, and how to build a simple FM synth in the Grid.

  16. Poly Grid - Vector Synthesis - Vector Synthesis is a method of sound synthesis that uses multiple oscillators to create complex sounds. In this lesson, we will explore how to create a vector synthesizer in the Bitwig Grid.