Getting Started: Audio Editing in Bitwig Studio

[@EstebanAcosta801]

These videos are so helpful, even for someone who's used Bitwig for years!

[@ShadowVox]

I always enjoy tips and tricks from the makers of a product. I feel like I get more insight into an application that I might not otherwise. As a suggestion, when mentioning "I can use a keyboard shortcut to get in and out of the editor panel", it'd be helpful to either mention what that keyboard shortcut is (for those of us watching at work *cough* and not in front of the software) and/or have the key strokes noted onscreen. Thanks for such an awesome DAW!

[@MrMallum]

I think that you missed one important outlook on the way Bitwig works with Audio: When on the Clip Launcher or Arranger pages, you are dealing with Clips - However, when you enter the Editing pages of an audio clip, you are then dealing with Events. You did mention that but there is one big distinction in that you can use ANY amount of different hits or loops (Events) within the clip (Container). So you could have one clip on the arranger but have 4 or 5 different samples that sits within that 1 clip. You can then use all the expression you want to get some mad results. Obviously for mixing purposes this feature wouldn't really hold much water but if you want to make some bonkers break edits or vocal chops and keep it neatly within 1 clip, it's a great thing to explore. BTW, when I say "you" I am aware that you are the creators of this software 😂 but I thought people new Bitwig might find feature interesting. I know I did! Love to all the Bitwig community ♥🤟🏻✌🎼🗿

[@signoc1964]

Dont forget that you can slide the stretch breakpoint for the beatmarker by hovering on the beatmarker and grabbing it on the top half and slide the audio into the right place.

[@thomasnikzakrzewski4477]

The point inspector! Holy point poo poo! I can't believe I've missed this for so long. Thank you!

[@JC20XX]

(edit: just realized there are chapters in the description that the app didn't show. Oh well, this comment is helping me study anyway) 0:42 audio clips in the *arranger timeline* Grab edges to shorten and fade outs are on corners. 1:13 tools and shortcuts. Hold number shortcut to quickly switch tool and release to return to previous tool. 2:00 moving cursor to centre of audio file switches to _time selection tool_ 2:47 double clicking on the audio clip brings up the *detail editor panel*. For fullscreen use the *editor panel layout.* 3:12 _audio events_ = audio file 4:21 event button dropdown menu for reverse, etc. 4:40 timestretch audio in the *audio event editor* 5:28 in stretch expressions along the bottom left and right are beat markers that act as anchors allowing for relative stretching 6:34 _onsets_ are volumes spikes (hits) 7:10 once onset are set you can use _event edit dropdown menu_ to slice in place at onsets. 7:50 last four *audio event expressions:* _Gain, Pam, Pitch,_ and _Formant_ are all edited the same way (like automation) 8:35 *pen tool* allows you to draw freely. *pointer tool* can be used to select values and manipulate them independently 9:02 alt (or option) keys allows you to draw in steps with pen tool (like gates?) default length is 16th notes but you can change the _grid resolution_ from the bottom right menu 10:03 alt (or option) key can be used to adjust curve between points (for bezier curves) 10:19 When a point is selected you can go to the inspector to refine values manually

[@cryptout]

Now a year into Bitwig and can say I don’t miss any of the Cubase features anymore.

[@forsale313]

FL is in "trouble". This looks verrrry interesting!!

[@JohnSmith-pn2vl]

i just don't understand why there are no grid lines on the clip in arrangement. that with a visual representation of only one vertical maxxed waveform instead of two, only visual, so no gain increase is needed, kind of a toggleble visual "normalize", would enable a quick, precise and enjoyable editing in the arranger. what i also don't get is why the grid divisions and various settings are hidden in a small pop-up, this way you have to guess whats set currently. Ableton added a feature to increase the thickness of the gridlines, wonderful feature, makes work so much better. another thing that drives me crazy is when i try to increase or decrease the length of a clip or note, in arranger or piano roll, the time selection borders interfere, its so annoying. imo that shouldn't appear on notes or clips, we have a time selection tool for that, or can drag select under the note in the empty space, or the upper and lower part of a clip could split the functions. if i zoom out in the arranger, clip names vanish into alpha, even if there was enough place to show the entire word. i would even prefer to show whats possible all the time. maybe an option in the settings to turn that blend on and off. making all tracks vertical height super small is really nice, the thing is we cannot keep them as small and untoggle that on only one track. exclude selected track or set the behavior per track could be an option. this would make working on huge projects a breeze.

[@sternenherz]

Yea.. couldn't agree more.

[@arifmemovic3383]

The click and hold tool selection feature is excellent!

[@sarathachu02]

Hi Bitwig Team. Recently only i jabe started working on Bitwig studio 8.Good experience. Keep working.

[@WolfeLienhardt]

These videos have been really great.

[@cryptout]

I've been struggling with bitwig audio editing but this video clears it all up. Thanks!

[@112233aaify]

Спасибо большое!😊

[@geometrae4773]

is there a way to select all the beat markers or onsets and quantize everything with a key command? Its possible in ableton and this is one of the only things keeping from switching over

[@gusakmusic]

Solution found. U should slice in place by onsets first (option from the context menu by the right click on the title of the audio region at the editing mode), then select all sliced pieces and quantize them (cmd+a, q). Cheers!

[@madvbecity1418]

it's so helpful Bitwig! Thank You!

[@eli_remas]

please make vocal editing guide

[@thomaseder2235]

nice

[@israelhunter8977]

Thanks for posting!!

[@thegroove2000]

Right click to add effects option on each slice would be kool.

[@OdoSendaidokai]

Nice overview :👍

[@judigiosilva7300]

It's awesome!!

[@mononow2885]

Thank you.

[@jonmacdiarmid3671]

Great vid thx

[@priscila1x]

How do you cut a section out of an audio file and then have it collapse, so the section you selected and deleted does not leave a "blank" area of dead audio?

[@stefku76]

Usage of bitwig is so easy compared with DAWs I'm using right now.

[@amphibianaudio]

How auto-NOT-stretch imported loops to project tempo?

[@montyzuma9365]

Decided that instead of upgrading to Ableton 11 I would try Bitwig instead for a few days... let's just say no more Ableton for me.

[@zakaroonetwork777]

Because of this Long and Deadpan Tutorial. I've Now been Sold on Protools. I thought Bitwig was Cool for midi But Audio is a No Go....

[@va941]

The beatmarkers for stretch and onsetmarkers dont show up for me...

[@CLabmusic]

My question is that if I create a clip in the sequencer screen and then move it, why when I highlight that clip and then go into the editor does it appear as the entire Audio stem in it's original position? Seems like a bug not a feature. I'm having to literally use protools to edit my clips and drop them back into Bitwig because if this weird workflow breaking editor. Any tips to make it work more like every other audio editor?

[@KipCount]

Does Bitwig 8-Track have that EVENT button? I don't see it on mine.

[@cryptout]

I have a hard time getting used to this, coming from Cubase I don't understand why you can't scrub or play from selection.

[@nisgia]

So am I doing something wrong or am I the only one that doesn`t get the pointer to switch to the time stretch mode when hovering at the borders of a clip .I am at audio events and editing the clip. Is there a change been made?I am at 4.3 thnaks in advance

[@artakan303]

On version 4.4.3 the cursor does not turn in a time stretch tool, I have to switch to strech expression to have this behaviour.

[@Screaming-Trees]

Does Bitwig have a quick way to adjust clip gain (similar to Pro Tools clip gain feature)? In Pro Tools this can be adjusted in the arranger view (bottom left corner on any clip).

[@bitwig]

If you hover the mouse just below the clip header you get access to a tool to adjust gain of an audio clip.

[@Screaming-Trees]

@@bitwig Nice! Thanks :)

[@smuram]

What does formant do? It does not change anything. No matter which value.

[@bitwig]

The Formant expression is available for the audio stretch mode Elastique Pro.

[@catvision777]

you mention keyboard shortcuts in order to do this and that but you don't name them. Why!

[@Artek604]

Nice, but why doesn't this feature Bitwig 3.3 (released like 2 weeks ago and in beta 2 months before that!) and its free content stretching, clip gain, pre-fades, improved cross-fades?! Why it overlooks slip editing, doesn't explain difference betwee clip & event, doesn't show difference between clip editing vs. track editing, etc. If it's directed to "Bitwig community and beyond" which is obviously a dig at prospective Ableton converts; why doesn't it showcase how you can edit audio in Clip Launcher instead of having to drag it back & forth to Arranger?! Or doesn't show that you can edit audio simulaneously on multiple tracks, i.e. resize, stretch, fade, slip-edit, etc. already, without having to wait for Live 11?! Where's the mention & comparison of audio stretching algorithms? Who is this series for, again?

[@paul_burney]

Also why does he call it 'The Bitwig Studio' - is there only one copy?

[@EnervatedSociety]

Right, and I'd like know how he feels about Bitwig as a women vs Bitwig as a man.

[@Artek604]

@@EnervatedSociety You what?

[@EnervatedSociety]

@@Artek604 Just messing with you because you seemingly want an in depth video of all the possible features. I've seen you here before, several times, and you're never satisfied with the Bitwig videos, not that I blame you. ;)

[@Artek604]

@@EnervatedSociety Not quite. I'm only dissatisfied with this particular series - it's very surface level, poorly prepared and not structured properly. For Bitwig's own video, at least. Compare this series to anything from Dave on Grid. Or Sampler videos. It's a hugely competitive market & they should try to have the most high-quality, informative and comprehensive stuff that will "wow" people, especially those that never tried Bitwig...

[@va941]

Am i hearing Venus Theory?

[@Swiniak2000]

What i miss the most is copy and drag selection (ctrl+drag)

[@Centomila]

I don't understand your question. In _The Bitwig Studio_ you can absolutely do that! Ctrl+Drag = copy a midi or audio clip Altr+Drag = Copy AND bounce a midi or audio clip

[@Swiniak2000]

@@Centomila Yes you can cttrl+drag but it only works on whole clips, it doesn't work on time selection.

[@gunstigeangebote9520]

@@Swiniak2000 It works on selection. Make selection. Click on selection mouse left key. Without releasing the left mouse button, push Ctrl and then drag the selection. The selection will be copied.

[@Swiniak2000]

​@@gunstigeangebote9520Thank you ! I was pushing ctrl first and then left click that's why it didn't work for me :)

[@thegroove2000]

Once chopped can each section act on a per note basis so effects be aplied to each individual chopped part?.

[@StefanoLanzavecchia]

Useless comment: nothing to see here, please move on. Still here? Here we go: the voice of the speaker is identical to my ears to that of KZbinr's Esoro, famous for his Path of Exile's build guides. Nothing to see

[@McGyver008]

What a nice toy! But unfortunately not a tool at all!

[@slowdeath3856]

Hunh?

[@gabriels538]

Bitwig is great but audio editing is a complete garbage.

[@aaronmyrie]

Can you be a bit more specific as to why?

[@robmlisanti]

Sure 😂