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Bitwig Platform

Bitwig Studio - The main entry point for Bitwig Studio workflows, built-in devices, and release coverage. (18 pages)
- Bitwig Grid - Modular patching, Grid lessons, and cross-references to related modular environments. (18 pages)
  - Bitwig Grid Modules - Wiki reference for 232 Bitwig Grid modules. (1 pages)
    - Grid I/O Modules - Signals entering and leaving a Grid device.
      - Gate In - Supplies note gate signals
      - Phase In - Supplies the device's phase signal
      - Pitch In - Supplies note pitch signals
      - Velocity In - Supplies note velocity signals
      - Audio In - Supplies audio signals
      - Audio Out - Path to the device's audio output buss
      - Gain In - Supplies note gain expressions
      - Pan In - Supplies note pan expressions
      - Pressure In - Supplies note poly pressure signals
      - Timbre In - Supplies timbre expressions
      - CC In - Supplies select control change signals
      - CC Out - Outputs control change signals
      - Note In - Provides gate, expressions, and channel of every incoming note
      - Note Out - Creates output notes, with all expressions available
      - Audio Sidechain - Supplies audio signals from a selected project path
      - HW In - Supplies audio signals from a selected external path
      - HW Out - Path to a selected external audio output buss
      - CV In - Supplies a control voltage (CV) signal from an external path
      - CV Out - Path to a selected external CV output buss
      - CV Pitch In - Supplies a control voltage (CV) pitch signal from an external path
      - CV Pitch Out - Path to a selected external CV output pitch buss
      - Key On - Supplies select note gate signals
      - Keys Held - Number of keys currently held
      - Root Key - Supplies root key of the global key signature
      - Transport Playing - Supplies the application's playback status
      - Voice Stack Info - Supplies current voice stacking index and size
      - Modulator Out - Makes incoming signals available as a modulator signal
    - Grid Display Modules - Meters, scopes, labels, and controls for seeing a patch.
      - Label - Large text widget
      - Comment - Smaller text widget
      - Oscilloscope - Dual-trace oscilloscope
      - Spectrum - Spectrogram for up to four signals
      - VU Meter - Averaging meter
      - XY - Two-dimensional control pad
      - Value Readout - Stereo numeric readout for various domains
    - Grid Phase Modules - Phase generators and processors for timing and waveform position.
      - Phasor - Phase signal generator with oscillator-type controls
      - Step Access - Transport-relative phase signal generator, for reaching particular step ranges (good for data sequencers)
      - Ø Bend - Imposes a curve onto a phase signal
      - Ø Pinch - Imposes an S-curve onto a phase signal
      - Ø Reset - Offsets incoming phase signal to '0' on each trigger
      - Scaler - Scales incoming phase signal proportionally faster or slower (1 pages)
      - Ø Reverse - Inverts a proper phase signal
      - Ø Wrap - Wraps signal into phase range
      - Pitch → Ø - Wraps pitch signal's octave as phase signal
      - Ø Counter - Translates successive trigger signals into discrete phase values
      - Ø Formant - Amplifies incoming signal around '0.5'
      - Ø Lag - Lag processor within phase range
      - Ø Mirror - Amplifies incoming phase signal & then reflects it
      - Ø Shift - Offsets incoming phase signal
      - Ø Sinemod - Modulates incoming phase signal with sine wave
      - Ø Skew - Sets incoming level that remaps to '0.5'
      - Ø Sync - Amplifies incoming phase signal & wraps it
      - Ø Split - Equally distributes phase signal across up to 8 out ports
    - Grid Data Modules - Sequencers and lookup tables addressed by phase signals.
      - Lookup Tables - Value-to-curve mapping inside Bitwig Grid. (2 pages)
      - Accents - Tri-state event sequencer
      - Gates - Event sequencer
      - Pitches - Mono pitch sequencer
      - Slopes - A freely drawable, segmented sequencer, with BWCURVE-file support
      - Steps Module - Step sequencer, lookup table, etc. (18 pages)
      - Triggers - Generates N triggers evenly across each cycle
      - Probabilities - Probabilistic event sequencer (1 pages)
      - Ø Pulse - Pulse lookup module
      - Ø Saw - Saw lookup module
      - Ø Sine - Sine lookup module
      - Ø Triangle - Triangle lookup module
      - Ø Window - Cosine window module
      - Array - Recordable, stereo lookup table (4 pages)
    - Grid Oscillator Modules - Periodic sound generators based on waveforms and samples.
      - Pulse - Pulse oscillator, with Pulse Width and Sync controls
      - Sawtooth - Sawtooth oscillator, with Shape and Sync controls
      - Sine - Sine oscillator, with Skew and Fold controls
      - Triangle - Triangle oscillator, with Skew and Fold controls
      - Union - Analog drift from blending variable pulse, sawtooth, and triangle waves
      - Wavetable - Wavetable oscillator, with special unison modes & processing options
      - Bite - Exponential FM, hard sync, PWM, and ring mod from dual oscillator feedback
      - Sub - Sub oscillator
      - Phase-1 - Phase distortion oscillator, with Formant and Feedback (PM) controls
      - Scrawl - Freely drawable, segmented oscillator, with BWCURVE-file support
      - Swarm - Unison oscillator using sines or saws, with Spread and Skirt controls
      - Sampler - Module version of Bitwig's Sampler device (1 pages)
    - Grid Random Modules - Noise and controlled random signals for variation.
      - Noise - White/pink noise generator
      - S/H LFO - Free/beat-synced random oscillator
      - Chance - Weighted random logic signal generator
      - Dice - Uniform random value generator
    - Grid LFO Modules - Slow periodic and synchronized modulation sources.
      - LFO - Free/beat-synced geometric oscillator
      - Curves - A freely drawable, segmented LFO, with BWCURVE-file support
      - Wavetable LFO - A morphable LFO, with Bitwig WT-file support
      - Clock - Phase-signal generator set in Hertz
      - Transport - Synced phase-signal generator
    - Grid Envelope Modules - Triggered and signal-following shapes that evolve over time.
      - ADSR - Gated 4-stage envelope generator, with three models
      - AD Envelope - Triggered 2-stage envelope generator, with looping option and three models (9 pages)
      - AR - Gated 3-stage envelope generator, with three models
      - Pluck - Decaying plucked-string envelope generator, with both decay and release controls
      - Segments - A freely drawable, looping envelope generator, with BWCURVE-file support
      - Follower RF - Envelope extractor with segment times
      - Follower - Symmetric envelope extractor
      - Slope ↗ - Slope shaper for rising signals
      - Slope ↘ - Slope shaper for falling signals
    - Grid Filter Modules - Frequency-selective processors and filter models.
      - Low-pass LD - Ladder filter, with variable slope and nonlinear option
      - Low-pass MG - Moog-inspired low-pass filter, including drive character
      - SVF - Highly resonant multimode (high-, low-, band-pass & notch) filter
      - Sallen-Key - Filter with 16 various low-, high-, and band-pass configurations
      - XP - Oberheim-inspired multimode filter, with 15 configurations
      - Comb - Comb filter with timed feedback & dampening
      - Vowels - Morphing vowel filter, with various models, pitch and frequency offsets
      - Fizz - Nested filter circuit that can sparkle, shimmer like a phaser, or bump
      - Rasp - Filter that adds brightness around the cutoff, so it can scream or whimper
      - Ripple - Hyper-resonant circuit for playful feedback, subharmonics, or even distortion
      - All-pass - All-pass filter with adjustable slope
      - High-pass - High-pass filter with adjustable slope
      - Low-pass - Low-pass filter with adjustable slope
      - Dome - Hilbert transform, providing the real & imaginary portions of a signal, as well as its magnitude & phase
    - Grid Shaper Modules - Nonlinear processors for clipping, folding, and remapping signals.
      - Chebyshev - Nonlinear shaper that can target harmonics
      - Distortion - Gentle distortion
      - Hard Clip - Simple, hard clipper
      - Quantizer - Signal resolution reducer
      - Wavefolder - Reflects each cycle back on itself
      - Diode - Classic circuit model, used for biasing and clipping
      - Rectifier - Independent positive and negative attenuators
      - Saturator - Waveshaper with loud/quiet settings + bipolar skews
      - Transfer Shaper - A freely drawable, segmented waveshaper, with BWCURVE-file support (6 pages)
      - Curve - Remaps defined input and output levels
      - Push - Soft clipper with a detailed curve
      - Heat - S-shaped clipper that starts soft but can drive hard
      - Soar - Soft wave folder that makes the quietest parts loud
      - Howl - Wave folder that puts different parts of the signal into loud focus
      - Shred - Non-linear wave folder for subtle cancellation or big-time artifacts
    - Grid Delay and FX Modules - Delay lines and ready-made modulation effects.
      - Delay - Simple delay
      - Long Delay - Delay set in time or beat units; also allows feedback connections
      - Mod Delay - Modulatable delay with internal feedback loop
      - Chorus+ - Chorus, with four different Characters
      - Flanger+ - Flanger, with four different Characters
      - Phaser+ - Phaser, with four different Characters
      - Freq Shift+ - Analog-style frequency shifter, with optional delay network
      - Pitch Shift - Pitch transposer, with keytracking, grain control, and various modulation options (including phase modulation of any signal)
      - All-Pass Delay - All-pass filter configured as a delay (2 pages)
      - Recorder - Signal capture device (6 pages)
    - Grid Mix Modules - Mixing, routing, panning, and stereo signal tools.
      - Blend - Crossfades between two incoming signals
      - Mixer - Stereo mixer for up to six channels
      - Pan - Panning control
      - Stereo Width - Signal width control
      - Toggle - Signal gate
      - Toggle In - Switch between two incoming signals
      - Toggle Out - Switch between two outgoing paths
      - Crossover-2 - Two-band frequency split
      - Crossover-3 - Three-band frequency split
      - Select In - Signal-controlled selector between two incoming signals
      - Select Out - Signal-controlled selector between two outgoing paths
      - Merge - Router with up to eight in ports, passing one or two adjacent incoming signals out at a time
      - Split - Router with up to eight out ports, sending the incoming signal to one or two adjacent out ports at a time
      - LR Gain - Independent gain controls for a signal's left and right channels
      - Stereo Merge - Constructs a signal from left/right and mid/side components
      - Stereo Split - Separates a signal into its left/right and mid/side components
      - Voice Stack Mix - Processor with level and pan controls for each voice in the stack
      - Voice Stack Tog - Processor to toggle each voice in the stack
    - Grid Level Modules - Gain, value, range, and signal-polarity processors.
      - Level - Constant set in decibels
      - Value - Constant set as percentage
      - Amplify - Signal amplifier
      - Attenuate - Signal attenuator
      - Bias - Signal offset
      - Gain - dB - Decibel gain control
      - Gain - Vol - Volume gain control
      - Velo Mult - Velocity-controlled scaler
      - Average - Signal averager
      - Lag - Lag processor
      - Bend - Imposes a variable curve onto a signal
      - Clip - Signal clipper
      - Level Scaler - Scales incoming unipolar signal to a defined decibel range
      - Pinch - Imposes an S-curve onto a signal
      - Value Scaler - Scales incoming unipolar signal to a defined value range
      - AM/RM - Crossfades between dry carrier, classic amplitude modulation, and ring modulation
      - Hold - Level sustainer
      - Sample / Hold - Level sampler
      - Shift Register - Serial level sampler, with up to eight out ports
      - Bi → Uni - Converts a bipolar signal to unipolar
      - Uni → Bi - Converts a unipolar signal to bipolar
      - Poly → Mono - Flattens any signal, making it the same for all voices
    - Grid Pitch Modules - Pitch creation, conversion, scaling, and quantization.
      - Pitch - Constant set as pitch
      - Pitch Class - Constant set as note, formatted as pitch signal
      - Octaver - Octave pitch shifter
      - Ratio - Ratio-based pitch shifter
      - Scale Steps - Pitch shifter, based on the global key signature
      - Transpose - Semitone pitch shifter
      - Pitch Quantize - Quantizes incoming signal to designated or currently held pitch classes
      - by Scale - Quantizes incoming signal to the global key signature
      - by Semitone - Quantizes incoming signal to exact semitones
      - Pitch Buss - Pitch summing buss with attenuators for up to six inputs
      - Pitch Scaler - Scales incoming unipolar signal to a defined pitch range
      - Zero Crossings - Rough pitch estimator (5 pages)
      - Freq → Pitch - Hertz (or kilohertz) to pitch converter, with optional stereo detune
      - Pitch → Freq - Pitch to Hertz (or kilohertz) converter, with optional stereo detune
    - Grid Math Modules - Arithmetic and numeric conversion for any Grid signal.
      - Add / Subtract Modules - Basic signal-combining math modules in Bitwig Grid. (1 pages)
      - Constant - Constant for large, precise numbers
      - Invert - Reverses polarity (× -1) of the incoming signal
      - Reciprocal - Flips (1/x) the incoming signal
      - Add - Add two signals
      - Divide - Divide one signal from another
      - Multiply - Multiply two signals
      - Subtract - Subtract one signal from another
      - Abs - Separates a signal into its magnitude and sign components
      - Ceil - Rounds all decimal values up to the next integer
      - Floor - Rounds all decimal values down to the previous integer
      - MinMax - Provides the current higher and lower values of two signals
      - Quantize - Uses a set step size for the signal
      - Round - Rounds all decimal values below '0.5' increments down and those at or above '0.5' up
      - Product - Multiplies all inputs together
      - Sum - Adds all inputs together
      - dB → Lin - Converts decibel values to linear amplitudes
      - Exp - Raises a base of 2, Euler's number (e), or 10 by the incoming signal
      - Exponents - Provides a power of the incoming signal
      - Lin → dB - Converts linear amplitudes to decibel values
      - Log - Provides the base 2, natural log (ln, using Euler's number), or base 10 logarithm of the incoming signal
      - Power - Raises one signal to the power of another
      - Roots - Provides a root of the incoming signal
    - Logic Modules - Comparators, gates, latches, and trigger processors. (1 pages)
      - Button - Toggle for sending a logic signal
      - Trigger - Momentary toggle for sending a logic signal
      - Clock Divide - Divides a clock signal to trigger every N pulses
      - Clock Quantize - Delays a trigger signal until the next clock pulse
      - Gate Length - Produces a logic pulse of set duration on trigger
      - Gate Repeat - Produces repeated logic pulses of set duration while input is high
      - Logic Delay - Delays the high- or low-logic states
      - Latch - Allows trigger signals to alternate or set an output state
      - N-Latch - Allows trigger signals to alternate between multiple output states
      - = - Comparator assessing if two signals are roughly equal
      - ≥ - Comparator assessing if one signal is either greater than or equal to another
      - > - Comparator assessing if one signal is greater than another
      - ≤ - Comparator assessing if one signal is either less than or equal to another
      - < - Comparator assessing if one signal is less than another
      - ≠ - Comparator assessing if two signals are unequal
      - NOT - Logic inverter
      - AND - Logic gate seeking all inputs to be true
      - OR - Logic gate seeking any input to be true
      - XOR - Logic gate seeking only one input to be true
      - NAND - Logic gate seeking any input to be false
      - NOR - Logic gate seeking all inputs to be false
      - XNOR - Logic gate seeking all inputs to be matching
  - Pure Data - Pure Data references and Grid-adjacent modular comparisons. (5 pages)
- Bitwig Modulators - A directory of Bitwig's built-in modulators and modulation tools. (1 pages)
  - Modulation System - Bitwig's overall modulation architecture and routing system. (2 pages)
  - 4-Stage - A flexible multi-stage envelope modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - AHDSR Envelope - An envelope modulator with a dedicated hold stage. (1 pages)
  - AHD On Release - A note-off envelope modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - ADSR Envelope - Bitwig's standard ADSR envelope modulator. (2 pages)
  - Audio Rate Modulator - An audio-driven modulation source for Bitwig. (8 pages)
  - Classic LFO - Bitwig's classic periodic LFO modulator. (1 pages)
  - Channel-16 - A Bitwig modulator tied to MIDI channel information. (2 pages)
  - Envelope Follower - Audio dynamics turned into modulation in Bitwig. (3 pages)
  - Audio Sidechain - External audio routed into Bitwig modulation. (6 pages)
  - Beat LFO - A tempo-synced LFO modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Button - A manual trigger modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Expressions - Note expression data used as modulation in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Globals - Project and transport state as Bitwig modulation data. (1 pages)
  - HW CV - Hardware CV integration inside Bitwig modulation. (1 pages)
  - Keytrack - Played note pitch mapped to Bitwig modulation. (2 pages)
  - LFO - Bitwig's general-purpose LFO modulator. (5 pages)
  - Macro - A single control hub for multiple Bitwig parameters. (2 pages)
  - Macro-4 - A four-control macro block in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Math - A Bitwig modulator for combining and reshaping control signals. (1 pages)
  - MIDI - Incoming MIDI turned into Bitwig modulation data. (1 pages)
  - Mix - A Bitwig modulator for blending control sources. (1 pages)
  - Note Counter - A Bitwig modulator based on counted note events. (1 pages)
  - Note Sidechain - Note activity routed into Bitwig modulation. (3 pages)
  - ParSeq-8 - A step-sequence modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Pitch-12 - A pitch-focused modulation source in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Quantize - Continuous modulation reduced to stepped values in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Ramp - A simple slope-based modulator in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Random - Controlled randomness as modulation in Bitwig. (4 pages)
  - Sample and Hold - Values captured and held as modulation in Bitwig. (14 pages)
  - Select-4 - A four-way selector for modulation sources in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Steps - A step-sequencer modulation source in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Vector-4 / Vector-8 - Morphing between multiple control states in Bitwig. (3 pages)
  - Wavetable LFO - Wavetable-based LFO motion in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Curves - A drawable shape-based modulator in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Segments - A complex multi-stage envelope and function generator in Bitwig. (2 pages)
- Bitwig Instruments - Built-in Bitwig synths and instrument devices.
  - Polysynth - Bitwig's classic subtractive polysynth. (7 pages)
  - Organ - A simple additive instrument inside Bitwig. (1 pages)
- Bitwig Audio FX - Built-in Bitwig audio effects and processor devices.
  - Saturator - Bitwig's built-in saturation and drive effect. (4 pages)
  - Reverb - Bitwig's built-in reverb effect. (1 pages)
  - Tool - A compact utility processor in Bitwig. (8 pages)
  - Blur - A diffusion and smearing effect in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Comb Filter - A resonant comb-filtering effect in Bitwig. (4 pages)
  - De-Esser - Bitwig's dedicated sibilance-control effect. (1 pages)
  - Frequency Shifter - Fixed-offset frequency shifting in Bitwig. (5 pages)
  - Convolution - Impulse-response processing in Bitwig. (18 pages)
  - DC Offset - Signal-bias inspection and correction in Bitwig. (8 pages)
  - Audio Receiver - Internal audio routing with Bitwig's Audio Receiver. (4 pages)
  - Test Tone - A built-in signal generator in Bitwig. (4 pages)
  - Pitch Shift - A pitch-shifting effect in Bitwig. (5 pages)
  - Delay-1 - A simple delay effect in Bitwig. (2 pages)
  - Peak Limiter - A dynamics safety limiter in Bitwig. (9 pages)
  - Filter+ - A modular distortion and filter device in Bitwig. (5 pages)
- Automation - Recording and editing parameter movement in Bitwig Studio. (18 pages)
- Polymer - A focused hub for Bitwig's Polymer synth. (14 pages)
- Phase-4 - Phase modulation and harmonic sound design with Bitwig's Phase-4 synth. (7 pages)
- Bitwig Concepts - Bitwig-specific concepts, workflow ideas, and production techniques.
  - Voice Stacks - Layered voice processing inside Bitwig instruments and devices. (7 pages)
  - Modulation Mappings - Copying, reusing, and managing modulation assignments in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Generative Grid Patches - Self-running and generative patching workflows in Bitwig Grid. (2 pages)
- Bitwig Audio to MIDI - Audio-to-MIDI workflows that fit naturally into Bitwig Studio. (1 pages)
- Bitwig Piano Roll - Note editing, clip work, and creative piano-roll workflows in Bitwig. (3 pages)
- Bitwig Step Sequencer - Pattern writing and step-sequencing inside Bitwig. (1 pages)
- Bitwig Presets - Preset libraries, patch sharing, and reusable Bitwig setups. (2 pages)
- Bitwig for Beginners - A beginner-friendly starting point for learning Bitwig Studio.
- Bitwig for Drum and Bass - Genre-specific Bitwig workflows for drum and bass production. (2 pages)
- Bitwig for Ambient - Bitwig workflows and tools that fit ambient production especially well. (3 pages)
- Bitwig Studio Workflow - How Bitwig Studio's workflow fits together as a DAW: clips, modulation, automation, and arrangement.

Genres

Ambient - Atmospheric patches, drones, and ambient production workflows. (18 pages)
Drum and Bass - Bass design, rhythm, and production workflows for drum and bass. (18 pages)

Production Techniques

Composition - Turning small ideas into a complete musical piece. (4 pages)
- Arrangement - Song structure, transitions, and tension across a full track. (12 pages)
- Transitions - The handoff between sections, phrases, and energies. (14 pages)
Mixing - Balancing, EQ, dynamics, and practical mix decisions. (18 pages)
- Compression - Dynamic-range control, punch, and mix glue. (18 pages)
- EQ - Frequency shaping, tone control, and mix space. (18 pages)
- Stereo - Width, panning, spatial contrast, and mono compatibility. (18 pages)
- Sidechain - One signal controlling another for space and movement. (18 pages)
- Gain Staging - Headroom, level management, and healthy signal flow. (7 pages)
- Loudness - Perceived volume, peak control, clipping, and dynamics. (18 pages)
- Mastering - Final balancing and preparation for release. (18 pages)
Music Theory - Beginner-friendly theory topics for writing, hearing, and organizing music. (7 pages)
- Harmony - Intervals, chords, and tonal center in practical music making. (18 pages)
  - Chord Progressions - How chords move over time to create direction. (18 pages)
- Melody - Writing note lines, motifs, and memorable melodic movement. (18 pages)
- Rhythm - Timing, groove, accents, and rhythmic structure. (18 pages)
  - Groove - The feel and timing character inside a rhythm. (18 pages)
  - Polyrhythms - Multiple rhythm cycles interacting at once. (9 pages)
Sound Design - The broader sound-design hub connecting synthesis, modulation, and sampling topics. (18 pages)
- Modulation - Movement, control, and parameter shaping across devices and patches. (18 pages)
- Sampling - Sampler workflows, resampling, and building instruments from recorded material. (18 pages)
  - Multisampler - Turning instruments into multisampled patches in Bitwig. (1 pages)
  - Sampler Stretching - Keeping Bitwig sampler playback stretched and in sync. (3 pages)
- Distortion - Saturation, clipping, and harmonic tone shaping. (18 pages)
- Bass Design - Designing bass sounds that hit hard and stay controlled. (6 pages)
- Textures and Drones - Pads, drones, and slow-moving background layers. (18 pages)
- Generative Music - Self-running systems and rule-based music generation. (18 pages)
Synthesis - The main synthesis hub for common sound-generation methods. (18 pages)
- FM Synthesis - Frequency and phase modulation as a synthesis method. (12 pages)
- Granular Synthesis - Turning sound into grains for clouds, smears, and textures. (16 pages)
- Wavetable Synthesis - Scanning through waveform tables for moving timbres. (18 pages)
- Subtractive Synthesis - Classic filter-based synthesis built by removing harmonics. (13 pages)
- Additive Synthesis - Building rich tones by stacking simple harmonics. (18 pages)
- Physical Modeling - Synthesizing the behavior of strings, bodies, and resonators. (14 pages)

Tools

Browser-Based DAWs - What browser-based DAWs are, how FL Studio Web and openDAW compare, and when a web DAW is the right tool. (4 pages)
Plugins - Third-party instruments, effects, and comparisons with built-in tools. (18 pages)