Bitwig Connect 4/12 Feature Overview

[@colognialist1964]

I hope this starts a range of native Bitwig Hardware. Bitwig is such a great Daw - please create a controller in the Bitwig way

[@NakulKrishna]

Need a push 2 like controller for bitwig. edit: this is also the most bitwig sound interface ever, cool!

[@ilyandilymusic]

First thought as well seeing all the bitwig integrated controls. A dedicated controller like the Push HAS to be on the horizon for Bitwig and I'm ready for it!

[@sternenherz]

Have you tried using the actual push2 with Bitwig? It works via drivenbymoss. :)

[@Qubie1]

the support for controllers is good with the scripts by drivenbymoss. I use my push2 exclusively in bitwig for years already.

[@aikighost]

Totally agree, give us a controller PLZ :)

[@steveglitch1393]

Yeah i am already invested in UAD stuff for ins and outs. I would love to have all this CV stuff, the Bitwig mode and a few of the other features. Hopefully this will all be incuded if they do release a dedicated controllor. I would even be tempted back into using a computer again for livesets.

[@thegigisup_studio]

missed opportunity, should've called it BITCONNEEEEEEECT! Jokes aside, this is friggin awesome! 😍

[@smoakpipe]

wassa wassa wassa wassup!!

[@henriquematias1986]

LOLOLOL

[@safko_dsp]

i had the same exact thought lmao

[@southhour5241]

😆🤣

[@hotpxl]

A native bitwig midi controller with a screen and & the grid built in would be insane

[@TheCosmicTeapot]

They should just team up with Novation to make something.

[@lokologico]

Love this, wish it had more I/O like 10/12 or 12/12. Adat + Midi would be a nice feature. Or the ability to stack several interfaces for more I/O (ie, looking at you Windows PC). Saying that, this is an amazing step forward, Congrats BitWig!

[@LasCosasComoSean]

I'm not a Bitwig user, but the product presentation is TOP NOTCH, and the audio interface design and features are AWESOME!!!

[@VarionJimmy]

Really interesting that you can see the settings (even 48V!) in Bitwig. Nice 👍👍

[@safko_dsp]

Awesome!!! Always so stoked to see artists like Lightbath, Chee, Tom Finster and others doing product demos! Platforming cutting edge music producers using your products in unique ways gets me so excited for the future of Bitwig!

[@InterfacingLinux]

Great to see Linux listed in the compatibility list. Looking forward to testing it out.

[@GBRLMGR]

It's beautiful, that 'Phones' port should be in the front though!

[@va941]

Yes it should, and there needs to be 2 of them.

[@D-One]

Wow, great features in a segment where everyone does the same thing, I'm not even a Bitwig user but... well done! I love the big knob stuff, button combos, transport built-in... I'd love a smaller version of this without the CV and so many IO.

[@zacharyrowden7692]

This is awesome guys! I've been looking into a dc coupled audio interface for a while and this looks way cooler than anything I could have imagined.

[@PermanentGreen]

Please make a native midi controller

[@sqwerty0829]

Why?

[@PermanentGreen]

@ same reason they made this interface

[@ensuiteable]

Nektar Impact LX? Ok, it’s a midi keyboard … but also kinda midi controller

[@albonymus1682]

​@@sqwerty0829as cool as this interface is for Bitwig users, a MIDI controller that has full Bitwig Integration would make way more sense. Instead of why a controller Designed purposefully for bitwig having full integration the obvious question is why another small 4inputs Interface without ADAT when there is abundance of it(although its given that this one has a good USP for Bitwig users) Did u ever ask yourself why Ableton Designed the Push and felt like it was useless having no unique selling point? Hardly doubt that. Now imagine that with having its own Bitwig twist. Although there is 3rd party firmware for the push that Integrates it with Bitwig its far from full fletched Potential and u can see with this interface they prove they can think in unique innovative ways even for an audio interface purposefully made for bitwig.

[@crnova7]

Reloop Keypad Pro? I use a Novation Launchkey and with a script it works great

[@SONWU]

Very well done. Great video, and great first entry into the hardware market…exciting!

[@mudi2000a]

Looks quite nice but for me the number of ins and outs should rather be reverse. Especially as you are talking about hardware synth integration.

[@Leo.Nordmann]

What were they thinking? Do people actually need that many outputs? I'm good with 2 outs plus headphones. If there was ADAT you'd get all the outs you most likely ever need. A lot of weird choices with this product IMHO.

[@Bata9999]

@@Leo.Nordmann Looks like it's designed with the eurorack market in mind. A lot of people with large systems use some mixers and might be fine with 4 inputs. 12 outputs for CV are easy to use up.

[@hypnoticGrill]

@@Leo.Nordmann well if you count the cvs as out, the high number males sense, the low number of inputs does not... I have a 4 synth setup, and that takes alone 8 monoinputs, for each has their own effects path. then counting drum samplers an other stuff together my setup needs 12 inputs, just to work. so hmm. Nice idea, but way too low ins count for a "serious" use. Ok I have to admit, i am no eurorack guy. maybe in eurorack world 4 ins is enough since everything is happening inside the rack system. but for standalone synth users with patch in/out capabilities, it is only for very small setups like 2 mono synth and a stereo drummachine or something like that. I really think this is the start of a hardware family, otherwise this one is very niche

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@Bata9999 it's only the 4 1/8" outs on the top that are DC coupled though, right? The other 6 are only balanced 1/4" and then there's the stereo headphone out.

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@hypnoticGrill same for me. I have the Babyface pro with a 8/8 preamp and all the inputs get used with my setup. Bitwig connect should have ADAT. It's baffling how they didn't add that. It's a similar thing with the SSL Big Six. That mixer could really be great but no ADAT makes the value of it drop immensely IMHO. Edit: sure, it makes sense if they do a range and add adat on the higher product in the line then, but the price is just way too high for me to even consider this. If they make a bigger version it'll be in the price range of the Babyface pro FS and I would always pick that over anything else really.

[@R3ND3RR0R]

Now make your own Push 3 rival and/or have tighter integration with the Push 3. This is really cool though. Ive been looking for something similar to this. Not a mixer, but an interface with more i/o. It gets pricey fast the more you need, so hopefully this is at a competitive price point that can fulfill that niche need for hybrid music producers.

[@BoopPOPO]

Wishful - there’s no such thing as nudge notes over API 😆 I swear bitwig is the most groove inept DAW going

[@Thought-Forms]

Super cool! looks like a solid piece of hardware, and the deep integration into Bitwig Studio makes it even more compelling. just need a bit more IO (or ADAT, or BOTH!) for those of us with hefty hardware studios. Nonetheless, stoked to see how ya'll iterates on this

[@beatkultr]

following this is a slam dunk in Ableton's Push 3 face with Bitwig version of the Push called Control Bit. Dear Bitwig team, you can use this name free of charge.

[@billB101]

Nice, but really could have benefited from an ADAT in and out. Maybe they'll be a larger version at some point.

[@bitw1se]

Would be my guess as they called it Connect 4/12, not just Connect.

[@slapopimp]

Being this is their first hardware offering; why would they include ADAT in something that's not in demand or offered in this class of product? 😶

[@billB101]

@@slapopimp Lots of interfaces at this level have ADAT I/O , it's the standard for expansion.

[@atetraxx]

​@@slapopimpI mean idk probably because they don't even have standard stereo ins. Really odd I/o here. Like it's chill but only half baked. This for eurorack users who play guitar?

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@atetraxx it seems a bit all over the place. Unfortunately this is to be expected with bitwig. 😥

[@GregRband]

So Cool ! ! ! The first of a new evolution of Bitwig ! 2 thumbs up ! ! !

[@AstralCorona]

honestly i cant wait to switch from logic to bitwig. i feel like you guys are moving in the right direction.

[@x3onmusic]

They are, but the daw navigation and zooming is so much better in Logic. (Current Bitwig user that tried Logic Pro) 😅

[@atetraxx]

​@@x3onmusicnah not at all. ( Old logic user who now used bitwig for the superior control)

[@graham8316]

ive been wanting that bitwig mode for like 15 years

[@SolidtraxNL]

Ok, didn't see this coming. Congrats! I am really curious which company is creating the hardware and also the drivers. If Bitwig has done this all in house - mega kudos!

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

That is a very good question. Its always point of contention with supposedly good audio interfaces.

[@261moki]

AKM converters

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

@261moki who doesn't use AKM? The question is who developed the drivers for the USB interface.

[@KlareAudio]

Only 4 ins is such a shame lol I have three hardware synths and a microphone

[@PaulEubanks]

Yeah and I really have no need for 3 stereo outs.

[@StartlingScorer]

Yeah let us have 12 ins and 4 outs!! :D

[@CatPesky]

This is a game changer for my workflow and setup! Can't wait to get mine!!!

[@ericbriansmith887]

Lots of great comments here! Looking forward to seeing the next generation!

[@AFNacapella]

can't wait for Julian Krause to get one on his desk

[@lakebergr]

Pretty cool, but not what I personally need currently. I would immediately buy a small controller with that center dial integrated into it. 4 knobs that work like that (hover and click to lock on the parameter), a small oled that shows what its locked on, and the transport controls would be ideal. You could make versions of this concept tacked onto a number of other controllers: just the knobs, a sequencer, a keyboard, a grid controller. The primary functionality i want is that hover and click to lock transport control. That is so much more intuitive, quick, and mailable than any other midi assignment ive ever seen.

[@GWavvy]

Nice but I really wish the headphone could be connected in the front

[@michaberkowicz8239]

Offical midi controller is a MUST at this point. No excuses

[@sqwerty0829]

This is so much better than a midi controller. Besides their controller support is already great.

[@michaberkowicz8239]

@@sqwerty0829 It is a great device and Im 100% buying it as soon as its released. Speaking about controllers however, currently nothing beats Ableton integration with its midi devices. I was always jealous towards Ableton users for having Push and I hope we will get similar control surface in the near future.

[@sternenherz]

Why is it a must? use the SL MK3 and/or the Push2 with drivenbymoss script, what do you want more? 😊

[@SynthfulDuck]

Nektar controllers work great, though I agree most of the times nothing beats an official device.

[@ap0oth3kary]

If they're to develop a native controller it would have to be a Grid beast, better than the Push controllers (that already work incredibly well with Bitwig), and likely multiple times more expensive for us than a Studio license. We're too small of marketshare for them to go all in on hardware for us, when there's dozens of perfectly good options from other manufacturers and DAWs.

[@Beatsmithdotorg]

Oooh - I really want this. Looks very exciting.

[@toslinked]

OMG it can SCRUB!! I was missing that for years. Transport control is also great.

[@pnutbuttajellee1394]

Very slick and versatile piece of hardware.

[@sternenherz]

Oh, so there is an API function to control the "on mouse hover over " parameter? 😊

[@Santanin_a]

this is an amazing piece of gear tbh!

[@cybergwen]

HOLY MOLY! Amazing! GAS galore!

[@XRROW_]

This might switch me to bitwig full time tbh

[@channelite]

Does it work the same for the linux version of bitwig?

[@iamxenobyte]

Does it support my Linux copy?

[@southhour5241]

Don't tempt me into Bitwig that interface locks SICK!

[@The.Sky.Driver]

rack unit and controller next, please! (in case I sound ungrateful, I just finished getting an alert setup for when this becomes available. Instant buy.)

[@homebrewinstrumentals7700]

Loving the design and the transport controls. I think audio interfaces should begin integrating transport controls with them more often in the future - at least for table top designs. I have however owned a few interfaces and will say I've found having dedicated pots for monitors and headphones is tons more ergonomic than a single large one akin to audient and some others.

[@cemicalshift]

Must have one! ❤

[@layfeynar]

Any idea if this will work with Linux?

[@261moki]

💯

[@blackout2able]

native midi controller pleaseeee

[@hyperborea1062]

Why not a midi controller with more cv ? What other daw user would buy an audio interface with this design ?

[@bci3937]

can this replace my external soundcard* and is Linux compatible? (*motu hybrid ultra lite mk3) Because this could be my optimal Key-Device between my Eurorack and PC / Bitwig.

[@atetraxx]

I mean it is a soundcard. So... Yes

[@bci3937]

@@atetraxx awwwh, thanks, If this is Linux compatible i definitely will keep an eye of it. Also for maybe switch into Linux.

[@justrepeatafterme7361]

What about the sound delay? I mean the higher the sample rate the higher the sound delay, in this interface will there be a difference ?

[@atetraxx]

What? It's an interface

[@dimitrimitropoulos]

next stop: Bitwig Pull

[@zacharyrowden7692]

Cool!!!

[@StartlingScorer]

So cool! Will the software run on Linux as well? The only wish would have been more inputs than outputs! (do people really need 12 outputs? my usual problem is only how I record my gear in the daw not how to get out of it)

[@quantum_ocean]

His parents named him Lightbath. His little sister is Darkshower.

[@iqnill]

Ooooohhh... Nice! My dream has been an Eurorack module with a few knobs, ins and outs which would load the Grid devices... Just imagine having your own, unique synth or an FX processor that can be reprogrammed at will...

[@snörre23]

Please make in depht videos about what can be done with CV. So could i sequence modular from bitwig and at the same time record the output of that into bitwig ? Only thing i can think of that makes sense. (Sorry no Bitwig Experience so far but i am looking for sth. to make more of my modular than just "patches")

[@Project_13_Rob_Lee]

This is excellent. Hopefully the headphone amps are high quality as a lot of interfaces cheap out on those. If so then I am definitely sold on this. For comparison, checkout the topping E2x2 Headphone amp specs.

[@IzopticMusic]

This is a very interesting interface, in particular the CV feature, but I would have to use it in conjunction with my existing interface/preamp setup. Does Bitwig Connect support "Aggregate Audio Device" on MacOS, and has this been tested for stability and performance with commonly used audio interfaces, such as the Focusrite Scarlett range?

[@gregthejones]

How did you know that I will be getting a new interface in a few months? This just jumped to the top of the list.

[@NathanChisholm041]

Next I want to see a full intergrated controller made by Bitwig

[@AldoFurioso]

It has many good things (converters, controls, solidity, format) and some less good (only one mic input, rear headphone output, lack of digital inputs and outputs). I'm waiting for something more complete to eventually replace the one I have (Antelope discrete 8). Anyway, congratulations on this first step. I would also see with interest a dedicated controller.

[@colorinspaceambientmusic]

I'm really impressed guys! You just know if Bitwig make something then the features are going to be really well thought out. That is I would say probably the most clever audio interface i've ever seen in terms of the combination of features. Great work! Obviously I will echo what other people in the comments are saying that it would be great to see some kind of integrated midi control system for Bitwig. The thing is with Push and Ableton though is that there's too many sub menus and its faster to get around with the mouse for many tasks. So for me I think its a case of getting a narrower set of features to work exceptionally well rather than trying to create this never use a mouse again nonsense because lets face it the mouse is handy for editing. Things I generally want are a good 16 row step sequencer with random and prob and can do 909 style as well and rapid access to all of the sensible drum params like pitch, filter, start, end, adsr, pan, fx, filter stype, vol. Then I guess there need to be intuitive melodic sequencing as well. I think for me I just want intuitive and expressive and tightly integrated laying down, tweaking and editing of the fundamentals of a song. The groove basically. Lay down patterns, tweak sounds, swap patterns, swap sounds. Super intuitive fundamentals. Because when you get to the point where its like ok lets make it do 20 other things then all of a sudden if you want do a drum flam you gotta go 3 menus deep because you've been trying to create this device which does everything and so it becomes sluggish at deeper editing and sluggish at laying down grooves. So why not don't even attempt the deeper stuff and make it exceptional at just generating sounds. Its what push claims to be like an expressive musical instrument but I owned push one and it was a jack of all trades and master of none.

[@albonymus1682]

Congrats! The execution of how it directly Integrates with bitwig are rlly awesome and smth unseen before, thats awesome! Also favouring the use of Modular Synths as Bitwig rlly is the DAW that rlly shines the most in terms of user friendlyness of Hybrid Setups is rlly the perfect choice imo The use of the multifunctionial knob for MIDI CC is also rlly such a nice Addition and usability of it and to switch parameters seems like a breeze But by the first looks here my critiques (obv. not owning the device but an Audiofuse 16rig instead (pretty much the Interface I always Dreamt of lol and cannot recommend it enough) There seems to be enough space for LED VU-Meters for 2 Inputs and seems a bit of a missed oppurtunity, although obv i do not know how cramped up it looks under the hood but thats a bit of a bummer but would be amazing to check Ins and outs or all Ins at the same time. The choice of having the Phantom power switch in the back is very odd to me and not a good thing at all I switch my Phantom power on/off extremly often. Coming from the audiofuse 16rig i constantly switch between Inputs 1 from rear for synths to the front where my mic stays attached since i use my mic also for gaming and videocalls etc. but barely for my music. Having to Touch around and reach for the back to look for the Phantom power switch sometimes several times a day seems extremely annoying Why only 2 Inputs and 6 6.35mm outs instead of 4 outs and 4 ins? People who only need 2 Inputs hardly ever have a 2nd pair of speakers and for send/Return functionality theres just not enough Inputs. Having 2 extra ins could make way to maybe use them in that way or simply to have 2 more separate Ins for multitracking. If you like the choice of the small Jacks on the top is obviously completely subjective but i would have prefered them maybe on the front or the sides to eliminate the possibility of cables dangling around. Often longer eurorack cables are very loose (at least my are) and not stiff enough to not end up possibly dangling on the precious big knob (i know we all love big Knobs that make synths go "WAH-WAH" mainly ending up as cut off knob lol) or being a bit in the way of the buttons and LEDs Obviously it would raise the pricepoint and is a wish not a complaint but ADAT functionality would be god send and id easily buy it to replace my Expert Sleepers modules to feed Modular Signals into Bitwig while having its amazing Integration features connecting it to my 16rig 😍 That all being said it still looks like the perfect interface as Bitwig user who doesnt have the need for big amount of ins and most points (except the rear buttons) are nitpicking maybe for the next gen :) Congrats again to this well thought out little box!

[@albonymus1682]

And next PLEASE a fully Integrated Bitwig Conrroller à la Push but with Bitwigs amazing Innovation and modular Integration! Id SO love and buy that 😍😍

[@ChoopCgen]

So we can have mouse scrolling on parameter now ( without hardware ) ? Without a clic ? 1:26

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@ChoopCgen damn, I don't think so. You'd need to buy this hardware to have that funct8with the big knob 🤣

[@williamimbert4124]

It's great to see some competition in the area of audio/CV/MIDI interfaces, but I am still waiting for a cheaper one with more DC coupled ins/outs

[@hypnoticGrill]

this seems like a nice and new idea, but the question that comes to mind, who, with a setup that needs something like that, needs only 4 inputs? that is way underpowered for any use i could come up for a device like that

[@atetraxx]

Exactly. Weird 1xlr and 1 trs. And 2 3.5 ins is the most odd and limiting choice I've ever seen.

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@atetraxx a good way to limit your market lol

[@ADPTVmusic]

This is really well thought through. Congrats - and I would like something else adding to a Bitwig hardware range please: Something like the Softube Console 1 but smaller and there to simply control one device at a time (rather than be a channel strip - which isn't what Bitwig is about at all); layout more like a Nektar CS12 but with 3 rows of 8 controls so (say) eq gain, freq and Q can be controlled per band but with displays for what each encoder is controlling and save-mappable to VSTs as well as native FX and instruments. Adding a universal knob like on the 4/12 or a single motorised hi-res fader would be great for controlling whatever the mouse hovers over or switchable to volume. For me, Ableton Push was always too massive and the knobs too far away and close together to be usable by a grown up seated at a desk. So, my suggestion: Forget the pads - put them in a separate hardware unit - definitely not the same one! Focus on having a really great series of rotaries ergonomically accessible and readable just beyond a Mac/PC keyboard or trackpad. Now that, I would pay for! I don't need an MPC would-be or all-in-one controller like Push. I need dedicated, ergonomic studio tools - For instance, in my last release, I had Wavesfactory Spectre on most tracks. Being able to control that from hardware and using my ears more, screen less, would be amazing!

[@Leo.Nordmann]

@@ADPTVmusic in my opinion it has too many flaws and not thought very well through. At least it's nothing I would need or could even integrate in my setup even though the CV out could be nice.

[@IvánSpeedRacing]

How much gain does the microphone input provide?

[@okbrown]

If this is exclusive only to Bitwig they are missing a trick. I'm a jealous cubase user over here 😅 👏🏾👏🏾 ... This is impressive!

[@RPhaF]

Next we need a standalone push with MPE for Bitwig

[@RPhaF]

With some good processing power, now that Qualcom and Intel are make very good and power efficient Arm Cpus, there is absolutely zero reason to use the shitty CPU the Push Standalone uses.

[@dubtube6691]

And when does big big support Video?

[@Darvin-d7n]

Need to step it up

[@R3ND3RR0R]

Awesome

[@TheOmegatron9000]

Very cool, bringing some of the 'out of the box' thinking bitwig does so well to hardware (pun intended). I'm curious about how usable the CV inputs are as regular audio inputs. If anyone can let me know, pls reply. Love the abundance of outputs, but I think my dream interface has a couple more inputs for routing to hw fx

[@Indi3R]

price?

[@siaseeds8950]

Really cool unit but from a design perspective buttons in the back of an audio interface is not a great idea.

[@Screaming-Trees]

Cool. Super smart putting CV on there as well as transport controls etc. What are the specs for the AKM converters I wonder?

[@phild5322]

Strange not having 8 encoders and a few buttons to toggle through and control remote pages. Have to hope they have something else in the works

[@milk_bath]

1:21 for my uses this is better than 8 knobs that I have to take my hands and eyes off the DAW and then remember what each knobs does. I use a Microsoft Surface Dial like this feature and I’m shocked this hasn’t been incorporated in any other devices/controllers yet.

[@zankfrappa93]

that would be my dream controller at the moment. i just want something small with 8 encoders that can also act as buttons, and then a display to say what what each knob and button is controlling

[@EnervatedSociety]

How is that strange? It's mainly an affordable audio interface a few integration features. 8 encoders would increase the price and footprint of the device significantly. If it had 8 encoders that would be out of the ordinary i.e. (cool but) strange.

[@adadcalledrichard]

@@zankfrappa93 Your dream is already available (ok, 12 encoders) and works great kzbin.info/www/bejne/bn_dpq2rebmLbtksi=jUVQ9lylcjKGF71d

[@TazzSmk]

quick review: ORANGE 10/10 :)))

[@NytronX]

Price?

[@memecoinmafia2732]

sick

[@meissiah]

I was hoping for a full fledged production controller (with pads to control Bitwig's Drum Machine) optimized to control both sequencers in Bitwig but this is a start. Don't forget to bring that knob over to your production controller, should you decide to make one (may I also request a real jog/shuttle wheel for additional transport control and other tricks).

[@va941]

This is great, but only 1 headphone jack is a deal breaker, too bad, since other than that, its a dream device❤ Could there be a way to gave 2 headphones connected to this? I mean, theres clearly a free spot for another hp out right there 😢

[@CookinBeatloaf]

Was hoping with the lack of full IO this would cost about half of what it does. Or add more inputs and fx

[@_wrks]

Cool, just not for me. Still holding out they'll have an integrated controller soon.

[@G8tr1522]

if this is less than the MOTU 8A, I'll get this instead.

[@euskace]

I'm concerned about the performance of the Input and Output. Can this handle hot signals from a modular synths as input, and can it output hot signals as well? Depending on this, We might need attenuators or preamps.

[@atetraxx]

I mean... Yea

[@TR-707]

I hope Connect 2 just comes with bitwig running on it so i dont have to bring anything else

[@ehdyn]

Ugh, almost perfect-just needs more encoders

[@GOZES]

Hopefully it works on Linux

[@microman_mathtiiaasrosen]

depressing,.. I just bought expensive shoes..

[@psyaum9903]

[@atetraxx]

I truly do not understand the input decisions here. 1 xlr and one trs? I guess this is specifically for eurorack users and guitarists? Like what about mafuggahs who have regular synths and drum machines? How are we supposed to hook up a mixer or stereo pres? I think it's pretty cool but seems like a very specific use. Really wanted to like this. But it's just... Very specific.

[@NarosisThespian]

i used bitwig versions 1 - 3, when they went to their subscription model i stopped promoting it although i still use the version i've paid for. that said, i can't in good faith purchase this or any other product as firmware & other updates might be held to a subscription model. even though i am being ever so slightly facetious, i hope i haven't given them yet another crappy idea.

[@atetraxx]

Cool. Except it's never been a subscription model. Subscriptions are a very very specific different thing. So you don't have to worry. You're literally experiencing why it's not a subscription. If it was, you'd lose access when you stopped paying. Except no, you can just update to the new version years later if you want like literally every software ever. Bitwig is just nice enough to give you a year of free updates when you upgrade. You're confused

[@StartlingScorer]

I don't understand you. With Ableton you buy a license and if then a couple of months later a new version is released you can buy a new version. With Bitwig you are guaranteed to get the update, it's the fairest model I've seen.

[@CaptainProton1]

If only it had ADAT input to go with my soundcard. This will have to be the only sound card if you want low latency (Mac's can have many sound cards running...windows ...meh).

[@singalone7553]

Congratulations on launching a great product. However, I hope you will take note of the fact that 'daw reason' lost its character as a software company when it focused on 'balance' and stagnated in business, and eventually failed.

[@atetraxx]

Lol?

[@TeksonikAudio]

Too bad Bitwig is designed for nerds and not for musicians.

[@itsemurha0]

kinda agree hoping it will start to change with upcoming updates

[@CuriousPassenger]

There are lots of "DAWs for musicians" options for you to choose from already, let there be a DAW for nerds too, ok? Its market share is like 3.5%, just leave it alone.

[@colognialist1964]

Some musicians can only play piano and some other musicians can play piano AND complex synths or modulation hardware.

[@atetraxx]

Lol this is the nerdiest thing you could say.

[@SnosmExec645]

bruh dis look so ugly compared to the mk2 facelift.

[@StartlingScorer]

compared to what?

[@jomonger-g1f]

USB 2.0 is a big disappointment.

[@ZombieLincoln666]

… why?

[@StartlingScorer]

what should be the benefit of usb 3 in an audio interface with this channel count?

[@jomonger-g1f]

USB 2.0 depends more on rest of your system (OS driver, even if you use USB 3 socket), while USB 3.1 is more independent. If you have webcams, controllers, midi, mastering plugins everything on USB 2.0 the polling latency overhead/jitter will be imo measurable. So for 99% of users it won't matter. I'm probably whining, but its so cool and has USB 2.0 while I already have an interface with USB 3.1. I'd feel like I am downgrading.

[@StartlingScorer]

@jomonger-g1f interesting!

[@BoopPOPO]

Y no macro integration lol