Bitwig Studio

Bitwig Studio
Developer(s)Bitwig GmbH
Initial release26 March 2014; 10 years ago (2014-03-26)
Stable release
5.2.5 / 11 October 2024; 25 days ago (2024-10-11)
Written inC++, Java[citation needed]
Operating systemMicrosoft Windows, macOS, Linux
TypeDigital audio workstation
LicenseProprietary
Websitewww.bitwig.com

Bitwig Studio is a proprietary digital audio workstation developed by Bitwig GmbH. Bitwig is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Bitwig is designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering. It offers a suite of controls for beatmatching, crossfading, and other effects used by turntablists. Bitwig supports both traditional linear music arrangement and non-linear (clip-based) production. It has multi-monitor and touch screen support. Bitwig is notable for its strong modulation,[1] and automation capabilities.[2] In 2017, Bitwig Studio was named DAW of the year by Computer Music magazine.[3][4] In 2023 it was named DAW of the year by Future Music magazine[5] and Music Radar magazine.[6][7]

  1. ^ Rothwell, Nick. "Bitwig Studio 2". www.soundonsound.com.
  2. ^ Staff (26 March 2014). "Bitwig Studio review". MusicRadar.
  3. ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.
  4. ^ "DAW of the Year - Winner - Bitwig Studio 2". Computer Music. No. 251. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2018. p. 65.
  5. ^ "DAW of the Year - Bitwig Studio 5". Future Music. No. 404. United Kingdom: Future Publishing. January 2024. p. 39.
  6. ^ Andy Price. "6 of the best new DAWs in 2023". www.musicradar.com.
  7. ^ "Bitwig | News | Daw of the Year". www.bitwig.com.