Bitwig Studio Tutorial | 5 EASY Sound Design Tips 😎

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Howdy doody, frienderoonies! In this tutorial, we're here to explore the power of Bitwig Studio with 5 fresh sound design tips for beginners and experienced users alike!
Bitwig Studio has tons of awesome features, and I wanted to share five of my favorite tips for getting started exploring the whacky wild world of modulators, chains, and everything in between. Now, get out there and make something awesome!
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[@axline2328]

Ok, I am downloading Bitwig now.

[@iliravdyli4109]

Enjoy!

[@asdfkjhlk34]

Yasss

[@JayTheLane]

Like Bitwig but just bought Ableton, wife would kill me if I bought it 🤣

[@nebroskitheraut6705]

@@JayTheLane isnt ableton pricier

[@PseudoPulse]

@@nebroskitheraut6705 Yes, by a few hundred dollars if you want the suite version of Ableton

[@EdrikPrinsMusic]

Also things that made me stick around after trying it: plugin sandboxing, hardware support, touchscreen support and the polygrid. In other DAWs I felt like I had a default path when doing sound design and always came up with things that sounded similar. In bitwig everyday has new sounds 😁

[@adamjerzyrodewald5752]

I bought it yesterday and I think it is the best purchase since long time

[@orhanylmaz8145]

Intuitive, full of surprises: Every day is a new day for Bitwig... tried most of the DAWs... only Bitwig gives me comfort.

[@SpeccyMan]

Bananas are also ever so slightly radioactive.

[@Quyntarious]

I’ve learned more about Bitwig in these 18 minutes than a year and a half of owning it. Thank you so much!

[@WANGblizzard]

Man you have the coolest Bitwig channel out on YT. I swear with this DAW it's a neverending font of possibility.

[@thelanavishnuorchestra]

Great coffee time inspiration video. Thanks for some practical examples of advanced signal processing approaches. I love Bitwig. Back in the day I was an FL Studio user, but there's not a Linux version. Love Bitwig's FX capabilities and the Grid is pretty awesome too.

[@SsgtHolland]

Love your channel, man!

[@holonmundi5320]

Awesome walk-through! Straight to the point + musical examples = win. I'll be sending people here.

[@omnaraiya]

Loving the bigwig content. I recently switched from logic and it has revolutionized my creative process.

[@turgutbelen6374]

Wow... thanks. This was the best tutorial I've seen on Bitwig. I must get one.

[@brainworm9355]

Thank you very much for this Video, very informative and entertaining! I will definitely try some of this stuff out!

[@Wyeez]

Learning about yellow berries and Bitwig features in one video. INSTANT SUBSCRIBE! I'm sure I never took so much inspiration from a video about Bitwig on youtube before. Great Job!

[@AndrewWilson1991]

yo dawg i heard you like to modulate so i put a modulator on your modulator so you can modulate while you modulate. all jokes aside i love bitwig and these videos are fantastic. i still can't believe it's a voice-over.

[@PseudoPulse]

I'm the 420th like on this video. Awesome video Cameron. I'm loving Bitwig so far. Been on it for a couple weeks

[@Ranga1.0]

Always the best💯🔥

[@Lets-Drone-With-Bone]

Another great video, some great tips, I had never understood the feedback fx and tank fx before, now I know, thanks, keep up the great vids :-) :-)

[@VenusTheory]

Glad the video was helpful! And for sure haha, welcome to a whole new world of reverb and delays - it's super fun to experiment with!

[@elya5593]

I love the sampler used it all the time.

[@kollbassik]

Thank you!! Bitwig is a real monster))

[@apg-audiostuff3456]

Nice video, thanks! I still can't get over your radio DJ voice!

[@TrueSoundAcademy]

Great tutorial thank u so much 😊

[@Karunaaa]

Bought Bitwig as a christmas gift for myself and have fully switched to it from Ableton. It's not perfect and there's some QoL issues that need to be fixed (no default tracks, no direct clip stretching etc) but it makes up for that with the endless modulation options and creative freedom. Not to mention it runs wayyy smoother than Ableton does. Can't wait to actually start making some tracks with it!

[@ragnarroeck]

If you go to one of the ends of an audio clip it shows or , when you press ALT in addition you can stretch Audio and MIDI, I hope that's what you meant.

[@KnzoVortex]

Yeah clip stretching is one of their most recent updates, and it’s really good. With an audio track, make sure you set a stretch mode for anything to happen.

[@Karunaaa]

@@ragnarroeck Ahh good stuff, guess I'm still too used to Abletons key commands haha! Thanks a lot!

[@mgultra5613]

I personally have been using both for the last year and some change. It's been a little buggy, I still can't figure out how to use my audio interface to record among other issues. But it has its perks as well.

[@randyyoung5919]

Destroys live in all ways

[@gkillmaster]

super super helpful! Can't thank you enough!

[@gkillmaster]

plase do more of these, very inspiring! :)

[@himicc021]

Bitwig - best invention of mankind

[@djasynchronous7777]

you are a sound ninja 🙏

[@notificationsareblocked.yo53]

I switched from Ableton and could not be happier. Only regret is not doing it sooner.

[@butterylabs]

Bought Bitwig after your last (pre gaming) stream .. epic modulation for sure.

[@stephenroldan5107]

Damn, i learned about bananas.😆 Been on Bitwig since version 1. This thing is the best daw/sound design tool out. And the updates just make it even better

[@tiemposdelruido]

cool!!! Thanks!

[@charodeyjeddy5677]

Thanks!

[@PieceOfDuke]

Pure awesomeness

[@candormind3159]

Dune is by far my most used synth. That was one nice sounding pad

[@EanLee]

This is super cool!

[@VenusTheory]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@TechbugProduction]

Bitwig is BEST DAW, I used FL, Reason, Ableton.

[@docjoesweeney]

Dang. Now I need to own Bitwig. That Dune XY controller is just... sweet.

[@MDSeldome]

Yeah 🤓 Bitwig is my favourite since releasing v1 💓🦾 (also have ableton, logic, studio one and reaper)

[@theorize999]

That’s funny as you were talking I was wondering if I could set up orbitals on the xy controllers

[@Bllue02]

im trying out the bitwig trial rn switching from Ableton and OH MY GOD! A majority of my issues with Ableton that had to be done with annoying and convoluted methods are thought of and accounted for in Bitwig Studio. With that and it being so similar to Ableton makes it so perfect for me. The only thing I'm missing is my Max For Live devices and the Ableton convolution reverb but honestly there are so many ways around that I'm not too worried. Plus with all of the things you can do in Bitwig Studio I wouldn't be surprised if I could just remake those M4L devices in Bitwig. Most likely gonna be buying it when my tax returns come in even if I don't use it as my main DAW!

[@philmarsh5593]

I've been using Cubase forever - and Steinberg on the Atari ST before you were born (probably) but watched a few of your Bitwig vids (and an "intro to" from 1 of the guys you recommended) and my jaw is dropping. Seriously thinking of changing. Cubase seems very linear and rigid (which has its + points) by comparison. This looks more like a psychedelic well of infinite idea triggers you just jump into. Eye opening.

[@VenusTheory]

Longtime Cubase user here as well (since version 5)! Bitwig and Cubase are a pretty great pair IMO - Cubase is still my preferred mixing environment and does have a lot of great audio processing tools, but Bitwig is insane for just getting weird and creative with stuff and is really like an instrument itself. Highly recommend giving it a try sometime!

[@philmarsh5593]

@@VenusTheory Yeah, I was wondering about having both, as they contrast. Ableton/Reason etc never made sense to me. This does. Thanks Cameron, will see how I get on with the demo.

[@costinvaly1]

Yo, can we actually hire you for some voice over/dialogue services? Your voice is gold, lol. Sounds like that radio iconic voice that keeps your brain busy while driving downtown in the morning on your way to work.

[@atashbeats8055]

Dear Cameron, thanks for all your content. Your channel is pure gem. If you made an comprehensive video course about sound design in Bitwig, I would buy it. Please consider it. Also, you could make a successful living only by your voice, because it's so velvety-smooth that's soothing. I would definitely buy audio books with your voice on it.😃👍😃👍

[@VenusTheory]

I'll note it down on the suggestions list! And for sure haha, I do voiceover work on occasion!

[@bisti2439]

Hi Cameron! Just wanted to ask something about Bitwig: what do you think about their update policy? I'm on the verge of buying it, but the way they update the software scares me a bit. Thanks in advance and keep up the good work! (Sorry if i made mistakes in the sentence. English is not my primary language)

[@Sea-Of-Sin]

Actually you've already convinced me on this one, Bitwig it is, but still there is this question In my head: Is it possible to send the modulators signals as a CV/DC signal? -This would make it so much more interesting to me. As always, my need for coffee raised to a new heights when watching your video but so did my need to feel the keys under my finger tips as well. Greetings from Sweden.

[@KutAnimus]

Absolutely you can. Either using HW CV Instrument / Out or using The Grid. You will need an audio interface with DC coupled inputs/outputs though (like Expert Sleepers ES-8). Here's Fredrik from Bitwig explaining it more thoroughly: kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3LbepWHfr-Ygqc

[@Sea-Of-Sin]

@@KutAnimus Thanks for your answer! Good news. I already have the right audio interface for the job so now it's only Bitwig missing.

[@DesignerzNet]

Can you make a tutorial on vocal mixing with finished beat

[@MarianoPerez]

Can you do most of these things on Ableton the same way (this straight forward)? I already own ableton so id hate to spend extra cash on another daw lol.

[@iliravdyli4109]

I hope they add a warp mode for the sampler...

[@user-dv2vv1ch7u]

is it possible in Bitwig to repeat the advice given in the new One Thing video from Ableton "Improvising to automated effects "?

[@mrbjjackson]

Modulators are so amazing and powerful. They convinced me to buy Bigwig. Unfortunately I'm a pretty advanced Logic user so using anything else feels so slow and clunky to me that I've not used it as much as I'd like. I'm hoping that Logic implements (i.e. steals) some of this functionality soon like they have done with the clip launcher workflow. Big respect to Bitwig for pioneering this stuff tho. I hope to get round to improving my skills in it at some point (though I would probably have to upgrade my laptop - I run a relatively modern MacBook Pro and can't run most sessions without some audio glitching.)

[@KnzoVortex]

I will say, having a powerful modular environment like this is something you got to think about from the beginning, if it’s implemented into logic now it would probably be clunky, inefficient, and not as clean sounding. I’m saying this from being another logic Bitwig switcher. The total integration of all these features is really what makes Bitwig special, nothing ever feels tacked on, it all feels tightly and purposefully stitched together. And it is also really intuitive, and you’ll probably be able to figure this stuff out pretty fast. There are a few QoL things that are missing from Bitwig, like moving multiple mixer faders at once, so keep that in mind. Also I doubt Apple would want to implement these into their daw anyways. Sorry for being a bit doomer :p

[@stephenroldan5107]

Its worth the change

[@TerenceKearns]

Banana "trees" are actually a type of grass

[@RevJ7]

I love how they try and say Studio One is good for all producers and can't do literally any of this shit lol

[@KnzoVortex]

Literally no other daw can do this stuff, I wouldn’t go knocking on one specifically for not being the modular powerhouse that is Bitwig. Different daws for different artists.

[@RevJ7]

​@@KnzoVortex I say Studio One because of the video Plugin Boutique made recently saying it's the best for everyone. Studio One has some good quality of life features better than other DAWs, but features is does not. It's like Pro Tools but not for boomers who don't wanna be taken advantage of. Who tf would pay for extra channels lol

[@KnzoVortex]

​@@RevJ7 Marketing is marketing, some of it is bullshit, that's just how it is. Presonus isn't definitely not the only company in the audio industry saying things that might ot be true, I'll tell you that with certainty ;P

[@Artek604]

How about because not everyone needs modulators in their music? Also, a lot of this can be done via automation (where S1 has lots more tools than Bitwig) or 3rd party plugins. I'm not saying S1 > Bitwig, but S1 can also do things Bitwig can't so lets stay objective and stop with this polarisation and 'vs' mentality :)

[@AndreasR86]

Everyone has other demands for their daws. Not saying Bitwig doesn't have cool features I'd like in Studio One, but Studio One has features I need for my workflow. Also how can you say that studio one has none of those features? The channel splitting feature of SO blows a 3 band multiband splitter out of the park. But the main point is, don't get hung up on which daw is best because blah. Just make music.

[@Methamill]

After watching the testing metal video. Lets do 5 Hard Sound Design Tips. :D

[@ezerTripleZ]

just bought

[@VenusTheory]

Enjoy! Bitwig is tons of fun!

[@jared4917]

Holy shit

[@Meo-cw8lu]

Bitwig is ony of the most stable music making software with migthy modulation mechanics you will ever experience

[@himangshu1808]

Agree! It loads 3rd party plugins with an insane speed.

[@ZiwaHD]

this is a dangerous DAW ....i could tweak all night .....

[@ivanmassimo4769]

I could even rewire any other daw via plogue bidule ...but it is not possible anylonger since the last update...

[@its_kar]

FL studio has had these features for a while but they take a couple more steps to do.

[@Artek604]

...and they're *in* FL Studio ;) :D

[@DavidArgunetta]

I used FL for 13 years. A few years I use bitwig. FL can't do half of what bitwig can. Peak controller is not like bitwig modulations.

[@its_kar]

@@DavidArgunetta hmm like what exactly?

[@its_kar]

@@DavidArgunetta peak controller does take more steps and you might need more than one for different modulations but that's FL for ya. It takes a lot of steps but using things like patcher helps

[@DavidArgunetta]

@@its_kar You're confusing patcher with polygrid from Bitwig. You need to try Bitwig, and you'll know how is limited FL.

[@davzmusic]

Is the first tip the uvi shade killer

[@KnzoVortex]

UVI shade packs all of that power in a single plugin, with I think infinite eq bands and plenty of complex shapes not on any Bitwig eq. Bitwig also doesn’t have MSEGs modulators yet for some god forsaken reason despite everyone’s never ending whining about it. Also in terms of creative eqs, you should check out apQualizer2 by Apulsoft, super underrated company with super underrating plugins. Also doesn’t have MSEGs and doesn’t have some of the more exotic filter shapes available in Shade, but has a lot of other tricks up its sleeve: uniquely clean filers when made reeaally steep allowing some really interesting shapes to be made, polyphonic midi controls, really cool modal filters, unique modulators, etc. And I think it’s a bit cheaper than Shade ($69).

[@davzmusic]

@@KnzoVortex Interesting, I will look into apQualizer2, sounds like a neat vst. Also damn i didn't know uvi shade had infinite bands

[@hijonocoul9485]

What's so surprising about this DAW is that I've never heard of it, and I've been experimenting with different DAWs for two years.

[@VenusTheory]

Definitely check it out, it's lots of fun!

[@HiddenTechnique]

Hey. Does the multiband effect mess with the phase? Alot of multiband plugins fuck up the phase just by frequency spliting. Thx

[@HiddenTechnique]

Also for Ableton there is a free m4l device called invisible band splitter which does the same thing and is transparent. For everybody else who is not using Bitwig or Ableton, there are dedicated plugins for this. Cheers ;)

[@VenusTheory]

As far as I'm aware, not really. I think the only time it'd really matter is if you're using things that will naturally impact the phase like filters or other things. I'm not sure if it does any kind of compensation/latency detection, but the manual or support forums may offer more insight.

[@sebaszwarc]

And beside there is theory that bananas was created by genetic engineering :)

[@AndreasR86]

Have you been talking with DJ Grumpy Gills again?

[@jessewarren817]

Do you thing Bitwig is a good complimentary DAW to Cubase??

[@VenusTheory]

I'd say so - I use both myself! Cubase is a great mixing/finalizing environment and I think Bitwig is a lot more fun for the creative/experimental/sound design side of things.

[@jpake]

Very informative insights on some of the Bitwig features that I've yet to use. Thank you. But, I must say, the compression, EQ and perhaps enhancer that you've added to your voice was so overdone, I actually ran youtube through my own EQ to take your James Earl Jones attempt down a bit. Sounds insulting, but I actually found it difficult to listen to. Great info in your video though. Cheers!

[@VenusTheory]

And now comes the awkward part where I mention there isn't any effects on my voice chain other than a highpass, gate, and a limiter. Sadly I always sound like I'm trying to sell a Ford.

[@user-fo9lw3pq8l]

Bruh

[@ottam]

@@VenusTheory Man, it must've felt good to type that. It sure felt good to read it.

[@Roses_R_redeR]

🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@ana303_]

where can i get the surge skin :(

[@VenusTheory]

If you download the latest update, my skin and a set of custom wavetables I made have been added!

[@adsick_ua]

a lot of fx must create latency

[@treskatay8336]

James Earl Jones and Barry White's voices had a baby?

[@FellowScorpio]

10:22 all day everyday

[@johnguymer8063]

This seems limited compared to patcher

[@user-fo9lw3pq8l]

Well, if you haven't tried the DAW yet, don't try to judge it! Simple as that.

[@user-fo9lw3pq8l]

If you're comparing the grid with patcher, that would be a stupid thing to do, as both have different purposes! Cheers

[@imuso22]

and they dont get you high....

[@hydra4370]

These chapter names are so corny 😭

[@VenusTheory]

I do what I can haha

[@dixydo]

Your video doesn't look perfect even in 4k youtube resolution. It looks like you missed something while video encoding or similar. Your face is ok, but Bitwig UI is upscaled. No, it is still ok in general, but I guess not so good as you planned.