Bitwig Connect 4/12
More Than An Audio InterfaceBitwig Connect 4/12 is a class-compliant, 4‑in/12‑out CV- and MIDI‑enabled audio interface with monitor- and DAW-control functionalities and a unique Bitwig Mode.
Your Ultimate Studio Sidekick
Connect is a three-in-one audio/MIDI interface, monitor and DAW controller. Six mode buttons allow its 360°, touch-sensitive dial to adjust interface parameters or control software. It can set input gain, regulate the volume levels for two sets of monitors and your headphones, or even move the playhead and control any Bitwig Studio parameter with exceptional resolution.
The front panel gives you immediate visual feedback, with accurate input and output meters and a ring of 32 RGB LEDs around the dial to visualize parameter values and automation data. Plus, gain settings are accessible and saved within Bitwig Studio, so you can pick up right where you left off next time you open it.
Synthesist and educator Lightbath covers all the ins and outs and special features that make Bitwig Connect more than an audio interface.
CV Connects the Best of Both Worlds
With two DC-coupled inputs and four outputs easily accessible via 3.5 mm minijacks directly on the front panel, Connect is a superior choice for musicians with CV-enabled hardware. That means it goes both ways: To external devices from Bitwig Studio or other programs, and from hardware sequencers and modulation signals into the software realm.
Thanks to factory calibration, Connect plays pitch-perfect and without offset with Bitwig Studio right out of the box. And since jacks can also be used for audio signals, they can act as additional ins and outs for line-level signals, making them useful to all types of users.
Bring Bitwig Studio to Life
Connect's unique Bitwig Mode puts Bitwig Studio at your fingertips with DAW controller functionalities. Seamless integration makes writing automation, fine-tuning settings, and navigating the timeline in Bitwig Studio with Connect's main dial intuitive and precise. Get quick access to any control with the high-resolution dial by hovering over it with your cursor, and lock a selected parameter to Connect by double-tapping. The LED ring indicates its current task by matching the color of the parameter or track in Bitwig Studio so you'll never get lost.
Audio Quality at the Top of Its Class
The hardware inside ensures pristine recordings with every take. Connect uses balanced connections, a premium mic preamp, and high-quality instrument/line inputs feeding into tried-and-true AKM converters capable of up to 192kHz, 24-bit resolution. That means you can capture any source with ultra-low noise floors – so go ahead and crank the gain.
Ready To Go
Connect's robust steel chassis is built to endure travel and performance. USB-2 bus powering with the USB-C connector means there's no external power supply needed, so it can accompany you from the studio to the stage. With hardware this tough, you have a companion for life.
Specifications
- Recording and playback up to 192 kHz
- AKM converters for all inputs and outputs
- Compatible with macOS / Windows / Linux
- Dedicated ASIO driver for Windows
- Supports MCU protocol for DAW transport controls
- Bus-powered class-compliant USB 2 device
- Full metal chassis
- Dimensions: 20.7 (W) x 16.3 (L) x 5.9 (H) cm
- Weight: 1.45 kg
Box Contents
- 1 x Bitwig Connect 4/12
- 1 x USB-C cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A adapter
- 2 x MIDI DIN to mini jack adapters
- 4 x mini jack audio patch cables
Designed and engineered by Bitwig in Germany.
549 USD / 499 EUR
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