@@jonnypetrovich3114 @Jonny Pietrowicz Bounce in place, better modulation tools, better audio editor, customizable hotkeys, less hardware requirements. And small things like being able to slice a bar into separate equals bars at once. The only things I miss are SImpler and the way automation lines are displayed
@@zakur0hako I m curious what you mean by the way automation lines are displayed? i think the visual part is looking quite nice, but the grabbing and moving of automation is where Bitwig sucks compared to Ableton/Cubase. It feels less smooth to edit the automation.
Bitwig is single-handedly the most inspiring software I have ever used. It’s not that you couldn’t do this stuff in other DAWs but the steps are greatly reduced with bitwig.
Actually Tracktion was first, Bitwig second and then came Reaper, BTW it's really good times for music production in Linux, I really hope that most of the audio production companies bring more support to Linux, the CLAP format could be a gamechanger for that purpose
And it supports Linux, for those of us fed up with Apple and Microsoft. Coming from Reason, I like the modular element of it's instruments. Sort of eurorack to Reason's 19' Rack. Also, I like how help and tips are integrated into everything. I haven't used Ableton so the session view concept is fun and interesting for me.
Hey - I was one of the voices requesting you make this video and I’m so appreciative you did! I’m relatively new to Bitwig, coming from studio one (with prior experience in Cubase, ableton and FL) and yeah: I think it’s the DAW of the future, certainly from a creative production point of view. The Grid, the modulators, operators, Note FX are all game-changers for me. I still do more of my heavy mixing in Studio One, but for pure production Bitwig is unbeatable imho. Thanks again!
You didn't even mention all of the massive features that make this DAW stand out positively from all the other DAWs out there, and still mentioned so much of the good stuff in this short amount of time
Nice Bitwig review (history), Bitwig for me is the best DAW for Electronic music. Operators are a really nice implementation to experiment with randomness and other midi stuff like repeating notes or make some notes play with probability and combined with Note FX and the Note Grid you have a lot to experiment with midi. Also Bitwig is really stable compared to other DAWs
i really really love bitwig, the workflow just clicked instantly to me, biggest reason being track groups. And the automation and modules, it feels like if serum and phaseplant made a daw. I still main version 1.3.16 because i prefer the UI for couple things but the grid in bitwig 5 is fucking incredible, it makes me feel like I could just easily create a synth or an effect that otherwise Id have to buy. My goal is to someday to move my entire work flow to vanilla bitwig so I can be super portable but Itll take a lot of time to recreate my favourite effect racks and synth setups. Recently Ive started implementing oscilloscope math for oscilloscope music in the grid and it just feels so intuitive that i can represent formulas with not text put plugging a sine wave osc into multiplication module and so on.
I remember back in the day, the rumor was that Studio One was being made by some disgruntled Steinberg employees who were somewhat frustrated with the lack of innovation. I don't know if this was true but that's might be a cool story to tell.
Yo tengo 9 DAW con licencia comprada, pero he escogido a Bitwig como DAW principal por su entorno de trabajo y ahora con la V 5.2 dio un home run con las bases llenas!
Tbh it's not completely non linear it just has the grid which works as a thing by itself and you can make a music just in here alone, in other aspects of workflow Bitwig is somewhat Ableton-esque and more a semimodular but not non linear for me. Maybe my view of non linearity is different tho. Nevertheless it's a great daw, the most advanced technologically out there hands down.
One could have mentioned the introduction of time-stretch algorithms other than their own, such as zplane's Elastique. And the MIDI Grid. Or that there's still missing MIDI comping. Also their efforts to establish a completely new open-source plugin format, called CLAP, together with U-He. And last but not least the controversy when they tried to introduce paid Plugins for their ecosystem, which violated their own EULA. That led in a HUGE backlash/shitstorm, resulting in rowing back this decision and make the promise that EVERY future functional update will be free within their subscribsion model.
Elastic Pro which is in Cubase and Protools is also in Bitwig which was a big deal for us to move to Bitwig, I think they are moving as fast as they can and the more people get behind this daw will be even better, I think eventually someone will buy them out like Yamaha did Steinberg because they are growing really fast, wait until Bitwig 5 hits, Now if someone could design a proper physical controller for this beast would be incredible
As an ableton live user, I'm interested to try Bitwig. However, many of its features, like some that you explained, are already available in Live, still, I'd like to try it someday. I just haven't have chance to. They look interesting indeed.
You're one of the first review channels that actually shows their face. Every other guy always hides it. Or shows their face in interviews. Just a plus in my opinion.
its funny, i like your comment, "bitwig (and ableton) are a very non linear process" 😅both are very very linear, left to right based processes. but yes, depending on context, beginners may find the more technical features quite non-linear to learn. ive had bitwig for about 5 years, using it for all new projects for a couple years now as ive tapered off of ableton, and so happy about it! the speed! the features! the touch screen monitor screen MPE-like finger keyboard+pads!
Fascinating to see the DAW development since its birth, i have to say though that the piano roll, among many other basic DAW areas, are still lacking compared to other DAWs. Especially after testing Bitwig 5 (Beta 10 now) , i made a huge detailed video about Bitwigs strengths and shortcomings (=Feature requests) 😊
Nice video! Could you do Traktion Waveform next? Since version 12 the free version is pretty powerful but there is little to none documentation about it.
because of the grid. i was able to ditch “proprietary” ableton max/msp devices and do all my special stuff in the grid. - also ableton is getting very sluggish since version 11
i use it from the beginning, an throw FL away, these loose windows shifting has harm my patience...but okay FL is not bad at all...but my love is Bitwig for now
a funny looking squash - I made the switch today. I have a basic question not answered in the manual, online and though I asked support they're closed at the moment. You care to take a stab a basic question?
Takes ahalf an hour to het the shortcuts cycle, d for fevice, m for mixer, a for arranger blah blah, play with shift, tab, shift tab, and another monitor. Get into the grid. Bitwig is ze shit. We’re in 2024, all other daws are from 1990.
I have had bitwig since the preorder of 1.0 They ignore Mac users, honestly could be a great DAW, if they’d get over their own narcissism. They also ignore suggestions that would improve their daw. We still don’t have a tuner. They ignored the drum machine suggestions. They have yet to improve their Metal coding. A lot of the fans are narcissists, just like bitwig.
For me (Cubase user since 1992) it is always somewhat funny when feaures of other DAWs hailed as groundbreaking, yet the very same feature has been present in Cubase for ages. Especially true for midi related stuff. In this video the real-time position randomisation and the comping tool are these ones. However, the modular environment does look interesting for sound design nerds.
My favorited DAW at the moment. Moved to it from Ableton and it felt like a natural progression
After using bitwig, ableton felt like a task. I can focus on music and still get nerdy with routing without feeling burnt out.
@@jonnypetrovich3114 @Jonny Pietrowicz Bounce in place, better modulation tools, better audio editor, customizable hotkeys, less hardware requirements. And small things like being able to slice a bar into separate equals bars at once. The only things I miss are SImpler and the way automation lines are displayed
@@zakur0hako I m curious what you mean by the way automation lines are displayed? i think the visual part is looking quite nice, but the grabbing and moving of automation is where Bitwig sucks compared to Ableton/Cubase. It feels less smooth to edit the automation.
Bitwig is single-handedly the most inspiring software I have ever used. It’s not that you couldn’t do this stuff in other DAWs but the steps are greatly reduced with bitwig.
Germans just casually get up and create DAWs 😂
Bitwig is also the first and only big commercial DAW to also run natively on linux. Huge selling point for me.
What about Reaper?
*Second
Reaper was first iirc
@@pkunk I always thought Reaper needs wine to work on linux, but I see it now has a native version as well. So yeah, good point!
Kind of odd he didn't mention it
Actually Tracktion was first, Bitwig second and then came Reaper, BTW it's really good times for music production in Linux, I really hope that most of the audio production companies bring more support to Linux, the CLAP format could be a gamechanger for that purpose
And it supports Linux, for those of us fed up with Apple and Microsoft. Coming from Reason, I like the modular element of it's instruments. Sort of eurorack to Reason's 19' Rack. Also, I like how help and tips are integrated into everything. I haven't used Ableton so the session view concept is fun and interesting for me.
i love this daw, it is so good
Claes Johansson was also the original developer of the Surge synth which is now OpenSource and further developed as SurgeXT.
Was surprised he missed this.
Is that why it has the clap? lol
Hey - I was one of the voices requesting you make this video and I’m so appreciative you did! I’m relatively new to Bitwig, coming from studio one (with prior experience in Cubase, ableton and FL) and yeah: I think it’s the DAW of the future, certainly from a creative production point of view. The Grid, the modulators, operators, Note FX are all game-changers for me. I still do more of my heavy mixing in Studio One, but for pure production Bitwig is unbeatable imho.
Thanks again!
Won't you make video about "dead" daws like orion by synapse audio? So much time spent there, so much hopeful memories :)
You didn't even mention all of the massive features that make this DAW stand out positively from all the other DAWs out there, and still mentioned so much of the good stuff in this short amount of time
Nice Bitwig review (history), Bitwig for me is the best DAW for Electronic music. Operators are a really nice implementation to experiment with randomness and other midi stuff like repeating notes or make some notes play with probability and combined with Note FX and the Note Grid you have a lot to experiment with midi. Also Bitwig is really stable compared to other DAWs
Thank you for the wonderful history overview of Bitwig.
i really really love bitwig, the workflow just clicked instantly to me, biggest reason being track groups. And the automation and modules, it feels like if serum and phaseplant made a daw. I still main version 1.3.16 because i prefer the UI for couple things but the grid in bitwig 5 is fucking incredible, it makes me feel like I could just easily create a synth or an effect that otherwise Id have to buy. My goal is to someday to move my entire work flow to vanilla bitwig so I can be super portable but Itll take a lot of time to recreate my favourite effect racks and synth setups.
Recently Ive started implementing oscilloscope math for oscilloscope music in the grid and it just feels so intuitive that i can represent formulas with not text put plugging a sine wave osc into multiplication module and so on.
I remember back in the day, the rumor was that Studio One was being made by some disgruntled Steinberg employees who were somewhat frustrated with the lack of innovation. I don't know if this was true but that's might be a cool story to tell.
Yo tengo 9 DAW con licencia comprada, pero he escogido a Bitwig como DAW principal por su entorno de trabajo y ahora con la V 5.2 dio un home run con las bases llenas!
You didn't go to the discord? That's by far the biggest most active community
i enjoyed your video and your channel. reminded me of old youtube kinda and i rly like it and it was calming to watch
@3:29 “there are a kew fey things that…”
I love that this made it into the final cut. Good video though!
Is the most transparent DAW. I'd actually just call it a non linear modular workstation that just happens to have a timeline and midi.
Tbh it's not completely non linear it just has the grid which works as a thing by itself and you can make a music just in here alone, in other aspects of workflow Bitwig is somewhat Ableton-esque and more a semimodular but not non linear for me. Maybe my view of non linearity is different tho. Nevertheless it's a great daw, the most advanced technologically out there hands down.
Wow you are quick. Thanks for creating this video 🌻
Does it work on Linux? I need to get off the Mac Gravy Train 😅
One could have mentioned the introduction of time-stretch algorithms other than their own, such as zplane's Elastique.
And the MIDI Grid.
Or that there's still missing MIDI comping.
Also their efforts to establish a completely new open-source plugin format, called CLAP, together with U-He.
And last but not least the controversy when they tried to introduce paid Plugins for their ecosystem, which violated their own EULA. That led in a HUGE backlash/shitstorm, resulting in rowing back this decision and make the promise that EVERY future functional update will be free within their subscribsion model.
Elastic Pro which is in Cubase and Protools is also in Bitwig which was a big deal for us to move to Bitwig, I think they are moving as fast as they can and the more people get behind this daw will be even better, I think eventually someone will buy them out like Yamaha did Steinberg because they are growing really fast, wait until Bitwig 5 hits, Now if someone could design a proper physical controller for this beast would be incredible
@@dubmaverick69 I'm using push2 with bitwig and very happy about that. The controller script is really good for it and has tons of options.
The appearance of early versions of Bitwig is very similar to CakeWalk Project 5 ))
Been binging these videos all morning. Good stuff! Can you do one on Maschine, and possibly Native Instruments as a whole even?
I tried so many DAWS my first was a DOS based one called Texture. Bitwig is by far my favourite
All I hear is Ableton
As an ableton live user, I'm interested to try Bitwig. However, many of its features, like some that you explained, are already available in Live, still, I'd like to try it someday. I just haven't have chance to. They look interesting indeed.
and now bitwig 5 is out :)
Did you just say the Piano Roll is one of Bitwig's Strongs suits? Second to FLStudio?! No.
You're one of the first review channels that actually shows their face. Every other guy always hides it. Or shows their face in interviews. Just a plus in my opinion.
Bitwig is the best DAW for me. I have used Ableton for over 10 years and now it makes me throw up, every time I open it.
i got bitwig 1 (threwaway the box 😢)
just got bitwig 5
its funny, i like your comment, "bitwig (and ableton) are a very non linear process" 😅both are very very linear, left to right based processes. but yes, depending on context, beginners may find the more technical features quite non-linear to learn. ive had bitwig for about 5 years, using it for all new projects for a couple years now as ive tapered off of ableton, and so happy about it! the speed! the features! the touch screen monitor screen MPE-like finger keyboard+pads!
Wait, so there USED to be grid lines in the arrangement view and now there is not? wtf man.
The face reveal was soooo satisfying 😭😭😭😭😭😭
Fascinating to see the DAW development since its birth, i have to say though that the piano roll, among many other basic DAW areas, are still lacking compared to other DAWs. Especially after testing Bitwig 5 (Beta 10 now) , i made a huge detailed video about Bitwigs strengths and shortcomings (=Feature requests) 😊
Nice video! Could you do Traktion Waveform next? Since version 12 the free version is pretty powerful but there is little to none documentation about it.
look for vember audio and surge synth vst if you want to get deeper in the rabbit hole
because of the grid. i was able to ditch “proprietary” ableton max/msp devices and do all my special stuff in the grid. - also ableton is getting very sluggish since version 11
i use it from the beginning, an throw FL away, these loose windows shifting has harm my patience...but okay FL is not bad at all...but my love is Bitwig for now
Digital Performer has a history of over 30 years as a Cubase and logic, and you are considering a Bitwig. Only he remained for review!
What are you talking about, it's borderline impossible to understand what u mean 🤔
@@keller_ digital performer is a very old, famous daw with a rich history. Why hasn't she been reviewed yet?
It’s probably coming.
@@vladimirgalkin23 ah ok you're right, thanks for clarifying ^^
I had a stroke reading this
Do magix and e jay !
and mixcraft
a funny looking squash - I made the switch today. I have a basic question not answered in the manual, online and though I asked support they're closed at the moment. You care to take a stab a basic question?
Not bad for a 30 man crew.
BW is absolute best at the moment
Takes ahalf an hour to het the shortcuts cycle, d for fevice, m for mixer, a for arranger blah blah, play with shift, tab, shift tab, and another monitor. Get into the grid. Bitwig is ze shit. We’re in 2024, all other daws are from 1990.
I have had bitwig since the preorder of 1.0
They ignore Mac users, honestly could be a great DAW, if they’d get over their own narcissism.
They also ignore suggestions that would improve their daw. We still don’t have a tuner. They ignored the drum machine suggestions. They have yet to improve their Metal coding.
A lot of the fans are narcissists, just like bitwig.
Bitter criticism of others invariably mirrors what we struggle to see in our own self.
Maybe try messaging them? Small and relatively new company. I'm sure you'd get a response.
For me (Cubase user since 1992) it is always somewhat funny when feaures of other DAWs hailed as groundbreaking, yet the very same feature has been present in Cubase for ages. Especially true for midi related stuff. In this video the real-time position randomisation and the comping tool are these ones.
However, the modular environment does look interesting for sound design nerds.
Bitwig is the cats nuts. It looks and feels like you're mixing on a Lego brick but damn is that DAW powerful under the hood.
Linux.
You forgot about MIDI FX
Everyone sleeps on them from what I saw on youtube =(
lovely video!!! just subscribed and will be watching the rest of these
Been using Bitwig since V1! Made the switch form Ableton and never looked back ❤
I guess This is the first time you have shown yourself in your video.?.cause I have seen most of your DAW history dives.. Nice stuff..btw.