On March 26, 2014, Bitwig Studio 1.0 saw the light of day.
In the 10 years since then, the Bitwig community has grown, and so has our team — not to mention the software itself! We're taking this opportunity to look at how Bitwig Studio has evolved over the past decade, using our version updates as milestones. Join us on this journey through the kaleidoscope of time, regardless of where the Bitwig story started for you. We've come a long way.
November 2024
Bitwig Studio 5.3
Nice Drums!
What makes a good instrument? Just enough controls for a range of sounds. A familiar reference can help — as well as some punch. That's the philosophy behind Bitwig Studio 5.3, which stars 25 new drum devices to elevate our existing stock. Now you've got Nice Drums!
But what makes a good update? Workflow improvements alongside some new tools. So 5.3 also includes a step sequencing note device and adds Master Recording to the Transport section so you can record a whole session or resample on the fly. Basic processes, like opening projects and presets or configuring your audio i/o, are also easier and quicker. Now you've got more than nice drums.
April 2024
Bitwig Studio 5.2
Trust Your Ears
When sound is involved, your ears know what is good. And your ears will love the new studio tools in Bitwig Studio 5.2, a professional compressor and three hardware-inspired EQs. Compressor+ brings a unique approach to dynamics, and Focus, Sculpt, and Tilt unite classic sounds with new levels of control. Workflow got enhanced too: more precise editing, dynamic beat detection that matches any audio to your project, and hardware acceleration for our graphic interface. Because the sooner you've got sound, the sooner you can trust your ears.
February 2024
Bitwig Studio 5.1
10 New Characters
That's 10 new modules — four filters and six waveshapers — with 10 new sonic personalities. Some emulate classic structures, but most achieve their own, unique sonic qualities. And thanks to our new semi-modular, Grid-powered audio FX containers Filter+ and Sweep, you can load these onto any device or track to immediately add flavor or movement without touching a patch cable.
The filters — plus a brand-new oscillator — are also part of Polymer, which means they're all accessible in every edition of Bitwig Studio. Additional voice stacking modulators have established their own category, and important workflow improvements make audio editing faster and our mixer smarter.
June 2023
Bitwig Studio 5
Ahead of the Curves
Bitwig Studio 5 introduces five new MSEGs. Developing this family of modulators and modules led to a major upgrade for our entire modulation system. In version 5, modulators can do more, like control track- and project-level parameters and expand into pop-out windows. We also created new ways to perform live with our software, and overhauled the browsers to make it easy to find what you need.
October 2022
Bitwig Studio 4.4
Unlock Your Audio
What if you had mix tools within each sound? Say hello to Spectral Suite, a bundle of devices for Bitwig Studio 4.4 that offers a new level for mixing and sound design.
June 2022
Bitwig Studio 4.3
Space & Tone
Bitwig Studio 4.3 is OUT NOW, bringing space and tone with Convolution, a musical Delay+ effect, new Polymer/Grid modules, and more.
March 2022
Bitwig Studio 4.2
We Do FX
Bitwig Studio 4.2 is here. Please welcome Chorus+, Flanger+, Phaser+, and Note Grid to the family.
November 2021
Bitwig Studio 4.1
Let There Be Notes!
What if notes did more than trigger your sounds? As signals that move and curve, notes just do more in Bitwig Studio. Version 4.1 is here, adding eight new note effects. Check them out now…
July 2021
Bitwig Studio 4
New Musical Timelines
We're thrilled to announce that Bitwig Studio 4 is out and available to the world, with comping, Operators for sequenced notes and audio, Native Apple Silicon support on Mac, and so much more.
October 2020
Bitwig Studio 3.3
Wired For Sounds
Quicker sound design, editing, access, and a world of Wavetable fun. Welcome to Bitwig Studio 3.3.
June 2020
Bitwig Studio 3.2
Color Your Sound
Color your sound: EQ+, Saturator, and more. Bitwig Studio 3.2, read all about it.
November 2019
July 2019
Bitwig Studio 3
Enter The Grid
Modularity has been at the core of Bitwig Studio from the beginning. Devices can be nested, clips are containers, modulators exist everywhere, and practically anything can be dragged anywhere. But with Bitwig Studio 3, we are zooming out so you can push in.
March 2019
Bitwig Studio 2.5
A Few New Features
Inspired by the community with performance and audio editing improvements.
September 2018
Bitwig Studio 2.4
Let's Go Samplin'
Bitwig Studio 2.4 is out now. Grab it today and get going with an array of great new features. Let's go samplin'
February 2018
Bitwig Studio 2.3
Phase-4
Our biggest point update yet delivers hot new things expanding the sound design possibilities in Bitwig Studio.
October 2017
May 2017
Bitwig Studio 2.1
2.1 is here with MIDI Clock sync, Amp, and more.
February 2017
October 2015
September 2015
Bitwig Studio 1.2
Room For Change
Introducing Group Tracks, the Pop-up Browser, new devices, shortcuts, and visual displays all around.
November 2014
Bitwig Studio 1.1
One Up!
This first update features new devices, features, and workflow improvements.
March 2014
Bitwig Studio 1
Hello World!
Record and arrange, improvise and perform, or do it all at once. Choose between several display profiles. Design your own sounds with dedicated container devices. Combine built-in instruments, effects, and VST plug-ins. Bitwig Studio's unified mapping system allows you to modulate any device or VST parameter using macro controls and modulator devices. Explore a new world of creative possibilities, including audio and note expressions, histogram-based value editing, layered editing, extensive bounce-in-place functions, automatic slicing, smart controller integration, and the Open Controller Scripting API. Every feature in Bitwig Studio was developed by musicians, for musicians. Welcome to the next generation of music creation and performance software for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux.
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