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One Note Chords

In this tutorial, I shared a quick and creative method to generate chord progressions and melodies in Bitwig Studio using the Note Grid. This approach simplif...

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OSCI-RENDER - Paint Visuals with Sound

In this video, I explored OSCI-Render, a unique plugin that lets you create visuals for oscilloscopes using sound. It’s an innovative blend of sound design and visual art, allowi...

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PlugData 0.9.2 is Fire!

Today, I revisited PlugData, an exciting open-source patcher environment for creating audio plugins and patches. PlugData has evolved significantly, combining the flexibility of pa...

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Why is randomness so satisfying?

Today, I’m showing you a random noise generator I created in Bitwig’s Grid. It generates unique sounds every time you press a key, making it great for designing percussion...

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Infinite Reverbs

Today, I’m exploring reverb techniques in Bitwig Studio using built-in tools and creative routing to craft unique reverbs without relying on external VSTs. These methods ran...

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Generative-2024-12-16-Balanced- Bitwig Preset

I made a new generative patch today, using the stereo cords feature to send different pitches and gate information to the left and right channels, feeding oscillators. The FX section uses a convolu...

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Auto Level & Hard Clip - Update 2025

Today, I’m sharing updates to two of my most-used presets: Hard Clip and Auto Level, both designed to improve workflow in Bitwig Studio. These upd...

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Freq Shifter+ for Risers & Modulation

Today, I explored the new Freq Shifter+ in Bitwig Studio, focusing on its creative uses in drum and bass production. It’s not just a simple frequency shifter—it’s a vers...

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Generative-2024-12-08-Forces - Bitwig Preset

A new generative Bitwig Grid patch! This one came out of the last tutorial and plays three oscillators. I’m using Scrawl as a note sequencer and the stereo split trick to cr...

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Step Access Fun

Today, I explored the new Step Access module in Bitwig Studio 5.3, which simplifies creating polyrhythms, polymeters, and euclidean sequen...

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Bitwig 5.3 Beta 2

This version brings new features, enhancements, and bug fixes, focusing primarily on improved functionality for creative workflows. Highlights include the Frequency Shifter Plus device, upgrades to...

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Smack my Pitch Up

Today, I’m diving into the Pitch Shifter in Bitwig Studio 5.3, specifically within the Grid. While it may seem like a basic tool, it’s actually packed with creative p...

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SQUASH Compressor

I wasn’t planning to make a video today, but MinimalAudio just released Squash, a free OTT-style compressor that’s perfect for dubstep, drum & bass, and other styles n...

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Stepwise is Fun

Hey everyone, today I spent some time playing around with the Stepwise Step Sequencer in Bitwig Studio 5.3. In this video, I’ll give you an overview of what you can do ...

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I need your thoughts

Thanks, first of all, for all the feedback on my last post where I asked what kind of content you’d like to see. One of the main points, of course, was longer courses—for example, on The Grid, ...

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Dome Filter is Dope

Update: added Chroma-Wig (chroma replica test)

In this video, I explore the new Dome Filter introduced in Bitwig Studio 5.3 Beta, which offers uniq...

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Bitwig 5.3 is here!

Yesterday, I did a stream with Bitwig Studio 5.3, which just launched in its Beta 1 version. There are some exciting new fe...

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Polarity Content Poll

Hey everyone, it’s been a while since I last created a poll or an internal post here, so I think it’s time! I’d love to hear from you about the kind of content you want from me, what you migh...

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Galaxy Brain Automation

I demonstrated a creative and hands-on workflow for making organic, dynamic sounds using Bitwig (or any DAW) and plugins like Phase-4. The approach involves automation recording, tweaking parameter...

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Wow! Spectrogram

Hey everyone! In this video, I'll show you my new spectrogram that I programmed. The app, or visualizer, runs in your browser, so it's totally free to use. No login needed, no cookies, no subscript...

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Cubase 14 supports DAWPROJECT

In this video, I explore the new Cubase 14 update, especially focusing on its ability to work with the DAWPROJECT file format. DAWPROJECT, developed by Bitwig and others, is an open-source format f...

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Frequency Shifter Notes

I want to show you a fun experiment I tried over the weekend. I started with a basic A minor piano loop—just a sample, not note-based, so it has a set harmonic structure. Since it's in A minor, i...

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Inverse Match EQ

Hey folks, welcome back! This video builds on yesterday’s, where I rediscovered an old but trusty plugin. Sometimes I stray towards newer, flashier tools, but I always find myself coming back to ...

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Impulse Responses without the Impulse?

In this video, I explore the Unfilter plugin and how it goes beyond its usual use for reducing unwanted resonances in audio tracks. While I often use Unfilter to “clean up” audio,...

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Ultra Sidechain (RMSC)

In this tutorial, I break down the process of creating ring mod sidechain modulation in Bitwig Studio to precisely duck the bass around the kick drum, a popular technique in modern production.
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SnapBack for Bitwig

In this video, I dive into Snapback by Cableguys, which is great for layering sounds on drum triggers in a dynamic way. Snapback ...

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Feedback nearly killed me

In this video, I'm showing how to create dynamic feedback loops in Bitwig Studio using the Grid, expanding on the basics we covered with the Ripple Delay in the last video. The focus here is to bui...

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Ripple Delay - Resonator

I recently got my hands on the Ripple Delay plugin by Process Audio and wanted to share my thoughts. This isn’t a tutorial where I break down every parameter; instead, I’m focusing on experimen...

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Addictive Drums 2 Update

Hey folks! XLN Audio just released a new update for Addictive Drums 2, and it’s the biggest one I’ve seen in years. The update is free, and you just need to use the XLN Audio updater to get it....

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Perfectionism - Deep Thoughts

New experiment! In this video, I’m discussing how many music producers, myself included, sometimes get stuck in cycles of perfectionism and overthinking during music product...

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