Tired Snail - Ambient Drone (Patreon Project) #
Jul 20, 2023 Music-Video
I made this ambient background drone bed yesterday in Bitwig. Mostly generative and Bitwig only. You can download the project ...
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Patch Nass - Generative 2023-07-17 #
Jul 18, 2023 Music-Video
Small eerie generative ambient patch in @bitwig that sounds to me like a deep dark cave. Download the patch on my github: ...
Review of Rewind Plugin: A Time-Traveling Sampler for Music Production #
Jul 17, 2023 Tutorial
In this video, I introduce you to the "Rewind" plugin by MonkeyC Audio, which is a rolling sampler similar to one I showcased in a previous video. The plugin costs $50 and can be used in Bitwig as a plugin or as a standalone application. It utilizes iLok, which is a downside. I demonstrate how to use the plugin in Bitwig, where you can load it onto the master track. To hear the recorded audio, you need to enable input monitoring. The plugin continuously records audio, so you don't need to press record. If you accidentally create a great sound while sound designing, you can simply rewind back and select the desired portion to save as a wave file or as a sample within a sampler instrument track. Additionally, the plugin allows you to record MIDI data along with the audio. By switching to the MIDI page and configuring the MIDI settings, you can record MIDI notes and their corresponding audio output simultaneously. The plugin also offers features such as normalizing the exported wave file, changing the output resolution, selecting a different export location, and more. One interesting feature is the gate hold length, which allows you to set a threshold for audio recording. When the audio signal goes below the threshold, recording stops after a set amount of time, creating distinct regions. These regions can be easily selected and exported. Overall, the "Rewind" plugin provides a convenient way to capture and reuse creative moments in your workflow.
Bitwig Studio: Unison and Modulation Intensity Control #
Jul 05, 2023 Tutorial
In this video, I share two tricks for Bitwig Studio that can be used in certain situations. The first trick is about creating unison in devices or synthesizers that don't have a built-in unison feature. By duplicating the input notes and assigning them to different MIDI channels with slightly different pitches, you can create the effect of unison. I demonstrate how to do this using the note grid and show how to adjust the pitch and panning for each duplicated note. By using this trick, you can achieve a chorus-like effect and stack multiple voices. The second trick is useful for performing with generative patches or creating evolving sounds over time in Bitwig Studio. I show how to modulate the intensity of modulation parameters using the intensity output of a macro. By selecting the modulation target in the synthesizer and clicking on the modulator handle, you can access a second amount slider that allows you to control the modulation amount. This can be helpful for adding dynamics and variation to your performances or arrangements. Overall, these tricks can expand your creative possibilities in Bitwig Studio and I hope you find them helpful.
Expanding the Potential of the Bitwig Polymer Synthesizer #
Jul 03, 2023 Tutorial
In this video, I demonstrate how to use the modulation capabilities in Bitwig Studio, specifically with the Polymer synthesizer. I show how to use a small trick with a wavetable to get more out of the synthesizer and push it in different directions. I explain the concept of using modulators and how you can create different sounds by modulating different parameters. I also show how you can use the wavetable oscillator as a modulation source and create FM, subtractive, and additive synthesis within the Polymer synthesizer. Overall, I highlight the power of modulations in Bitwig Studio and how they can enhance your sound design capabilities.
Ambient Chill Beats Improv - Bitwig v5 #
Jun 30, 2023 Music-Video
Simply hit the record button and let creativity take over. I recently immersed myself in a spontaneous jam session with Bitwig, ...
Bleass Voices: The Ultimate Plugin for Vocal Effects and Creativity #
Jun 28, 2023 Tutorial
In this video, I introduce a new plugin called Bleass Voices. Unlike other plugins on the market that are just repackaged versions of existing features, Bleass Voices offers features that are truly unique and worth looking into. The main interface of the plugin has multiple tabs, including performance, MIDI, voices, modulation, and sequencer.
No Violence Ambient #
Jun 24, 2023 Music-Video
DAW Bitwig (supermassive, kontakt, the grid) - Arturia Keystep Pro - Arturia Microfreak - Moog Subharmonicon - Moog Mother-32 ...
Sound design tips and tricks using Bitwig Studio: Convolution, Rolling Sampler and System Audio Bridge #
Jun 12, 2023 Tutorial
In this video, I share some tips and tricks for sound design in Bitwig Studio. I start by showing how to use the System Audio Bridge and Rolling Sampler tools to record audio from the browser into Bitwig. Then, I demonstrate how to use a sample to shape a sign oscillator in order to create a richer kick drum sound. Next, I show how to use a convolution device to add tonality to a hi-hat and how to apply this technique to synth sounds as well. Finally, I demonstrate how to use convolution for clap and percussion sounds and how to shape these sounds using various modules in Bitwig. Overall, the key to getting the most out of these techniques is to pay attention to the input sound and shape it appropriately to achieve the desired results.
The Profound Influence of Music on the Brain: A Neuroscientific Perspective #
Jun 11, 2023 Article
In his lecture, Daniel Levitin explores the extensive engagement of the brain with music, its potential benefits in cognitive transfer, and the importance of appreciating music and arts for their inherent value, while also highlighting the role of the brain's "default mode" in music processing.