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Jan 09, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to create an unusual chord progression tool using Bitwig Studio, experimenting with note stacking, transposing, and modulation to generate interesting harmonic structures. By leveraging Bitwig's note grid and modulation features, I show how to keep the chords within a chosen scale, like D# minor, while allowing for dynamic changes in chord shapes and progressions. Finally, I provide the preset for download so viewers can explore and customize their own chord progressions.
Jan 06, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I explore harmony theory beyond the typical diatonic framework, encouraging viewers to use the circle of fifths for a broader understanding of chord progressions. I demonstrate how to create more interesting harmonies by borrowing chords from outside the standard scale and discuss using a visual tool I've developed to facilitate this process. This approach allows for more creative freedom in music composition by enabling experimentation with different scales and chords while maintaining a tonal center.
Jan 05, 2025 Bitwig Guide
Sometimes you create a generative, self-running Grid patch and want it to stop or play at specific times. Here are some solutions to stop the grid from playing or stop the audio output with gate informations from the piano roll or the transport module.
Jan 05, 2025 Bitwig Guide
Here all a collection of super short ideas what you can do with Bitwig
Jan 03, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to create a step recorder within Bitwig Studio using the Note Grid by replicating the functionality of a hardware step sequencer. The process involves using arrays to store pitch information for each step, counters to manage step progression, and some additional logic for recording and playback. I've saved the step recorder as a preset, which you can download and customize further, allowing you to build sequences on the fly more fluidly.
Jan 02, 2025 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate advanced techniques for creating chord progressions and melodies in Bitwig Studio using the note grid, focusing on inversion, multiplication, and probability-based note selection. By employing modules like transposers, amplifiers, and sample-hold functions, I explore unique musical possibilities that go beyond traditional scale and harmony theories. If you have questions or want more tips, don't hesitate to reach out, and I look forward to sharing more creative ideas in future videos.
Dec 31, 2024 Tutorial
In this video, I introduced a unique plugin called OSCI-Render that allows you to create visuals inside an oscilloscope using sound. It combines audio and visual effects and supports various file formats like SVG, LUA, and text files, enabling you to encode visuals universally visible in any oscilloscope. The plugin is pay-what-you-want, and I've provided links to it and the creator's YouTube channel for more information.
Dec 31, 2024 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate a technique for creating melodies and chord progressions using a note grid and virtual instruments, allowing for the layering of sounds with minimal input by playing single notes and adding static pedal tones. This approach enables improvisation with one note to generate complex harmonic textures, which can later be refined or altered. The method is versatile, suitable for various music styles, and emphasizes creativity and experimentation to inspire new musical ideas.
Dec 27, 2024 Tutorial
In this video, I discuss the updates and advantages of Plug Data, a patcher platform that allows users to create their own plugins using a collection of great open-source projects in an accessible and visually appealing environment. I highlight how Plug Data simplifies plugin creation and distribution by integrating various libraries and offering a feature to discover and download patches easily. Overall, I express enthusiasm for Plug Data's innovative approach to plugin development and its potential future impact on the music production community.
Dec 26, 2024 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrated a random noise generator I created using a simple grid setup, which can produce interesting and usable sounds by applying various modulations and randomizations. I explained how to blend between random and sub oscillators to achieve different tonal qualities and shared that you can download this preset on my Patreon. Additionally, I highlighted the technical aspects behind the setup, aiming to inspire viewers to experiment with creating random sounds.
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