Working with Devices
Earlier in this chapter, we covered both adding devices and loading presets. Before moving on, here is a list of other basic functions you may wish to execute with the Device Panel.
To minimize/restore a device's interface: double-click the device header.
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This is a change in appearance only and does not affect the operation of any device.
To select a device: single-click its track header.
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The currently selected device is indicated with a dashed white border. Once selected, all regular
functions apply, such as cut, copy, duplicate, and delete.To move devices around: click and drag the device header to the desired position within the Device Panel.
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As the status message in the footer suggests, CTRL (ALT on Mac) can be added to toggle the move to a copy function.
To replace one device with another: drag the desired device or preset from the Browser Panel onto the device to be replaced.
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Once the mouse is released, the device will be replaced.
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To layer a device with another:SHIFT-click and drag the device over top of the device where the layer should be inserted.
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Depending on the type of devices being layered, an appropriate container device will be created and populated with your selections.
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For more information on container devices and other advanced device concepts, see chapter 16: Modulators, Device Nesting, and More. |
To rename a device: select the device and then change its name from the Inspector Panel (see Devices in the Inspector Panel).
- 0. Welcome to Bitwig Studio
- 1. Bitwig Studio Concepts
- 2. Anatomy of the Bitwig Studio Window
- 3. The Arrange View and Tracks
- 4. Browsers in Bitwig Studio
- 5. Arranger Clips
- 6. The Clip Launcher
- 7. The Mix View
- 8. Introduction to Devices
- 9. Automation
- 10. Working with Audio Events
- 11. Working with Note Events
- 12. Operators, for Animating Musical Sequences
- 13. Going Between Notes and Audio
- 14. Working with Projects and Exporting
- 15. MIDI Controllers
- 16. Modulators, Device Nesting, and More
- 17. Welcome to The Grid
- 18. Working on a Tablet Computer
- 19. Device Descriptions
- 19. Credits