Vector-4 / Vector-8

Bitwig Guide Bitwig Vector-4 & 8 Modulator - Morph Between Multiple Modulation Targets

The Vector 4 modulator in Bitwig Studio lets you morph between different modulation targets by moving a dot between four corners, each representing a unique modulation setting, applying modulation in a non-linear, logarithmic fashion. You can lock movement to one axis and even automate the position with other modulators, allowing for powerful and expressive sound design options. The Vector 8 modulator works the same way but offers eight modulation points for even more flexibility in morphing between complex sound presets.

Tutorial How to do Vector Synthesis in Bitwig Grid with the Drawable Oscillator

In this video, I show the viewers how to do vector synthesis in Bitwig's grid using the x,y coordinate pad and multiple instances of the drawable oscillator. I explain that vector synthesis involves blending between multiple oscillator shapes using a vector, which can be done with the x,y coordinate pad and multiple instances of the scroll. I also demonstrate how to use the blend modulator to fade between two inputs and give us one output waveform. I show how the bipolar mode can be used in the x,y pad for negative values and how to set up the modulation for the blend between the left and right side. I also suggest using a mod filter for subtractive shaping of the waveform and demonstrate how to set up the polyphony mode, so we can play chords. Additionally, I show how to use a vector 8 modulator, which is similar to the x,y pad, but with eight outputs. I explain how this can be used to blend between eight oscillator shapes, and how it provides more modulation for creating complex waveforms. Lastly, I give examples of how to use segments to find sweet spots for modulation and how to use wave tables for morphing the sound.

Tutorial Creating a Robotic Voice with Formants in Bitwig Studio

In this video, I explained what formants are and how they can be used to simulate a robotic voice. I showed how this can be done in Bitwig using the XP filter and vector 8. I also demonstrated how this can be achieved using Vital, a subtractive wavetable synthesizer, and a vocoder. Finally, I shared a free preset called Bitwig Lama which can be used to create this effect.