Solidos Posted May 15 Share Posted May 15 (edited) Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 13 [released 19 July 2024] Fixes macOS 12: Fixed frequent crash when launching the app Windows: MSIX installer now tries to decode bad paths provided by some plug-ins Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 12 [released 18 July 2024] New Features Controller script added for Intuitive Instruments's Exquis Improvements Windows: MSIX installer has been changed for better compatibility with some plug-ins, JACK, etc. Windows: MSI installer is available again, with various improvements Fixes Windows: Some VSTs were taking keyboard focus after pressing ALT [36415] Tempo automation now exports properly, even when the Play Start marker and the exported range diverged (a regression) Automated parameter values do update again when changing playhead location (a regression) [36499] Fixed an audio engine crash when swapping various modules, or loading Grid-device (like Sweep) presets [35280] HW Out (I/O) Grid module: Fixed an error (a regression) [36458] Sustain pedal from a Launcher clip no longer hangs after clip stop (a regression) [36450] Certain wavetables no longer crash the audio engine [36452] Various editing fixes: Improved screen margins when scrolling selected objects via arrow keys [36354] Automation points for parameters that are either boolean (such as Mute) or enumerated values (such as Filter Mode) now work with the arrow keys in the default key commands (via the Adjust Value Up / Down function) [36447] Can now nudge objects to the beginning of the Arranger in all cases Pitch expressions greater than 30 semitones no longer break playback when using Stretch HD [36403] Converting devices and modules no longer send recordable user input for parameters [36470] Various graphics fixes: Progress bar for Export Audio function is now shown again (a regression) [36466] Some devices (e.g., Arpeggiator) and Grid modules (Low-pass, High-pass, All-pass…) no longer show truncated text (a regression) [36467] Hovering over grouped track no longer causes graphical glitches, when at 125% or 175% scaling [36446] Windows: Screen no longer flashes when pop-up windows appear in fullscreen (with some graphics backends & specific hardware) [36392] macOS: Fixed a rare, random crash that mostly occurred during tooltip-heavy mouse interactions [36325] Certain FLP file now imports (previously gave a "Fine pitch value out of range" error) [36398] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 11 [released 11 July 2024] Improvements Now when importing audio, holding the [CTRL] key will Insert Audio as Raw Various improvements to audio import behavior: Better tempo estimation for audio loops based on loose numbers in filenames Can now read tempo/beat-length information from ACID chunks of WAV files Can now read tempo/beat-length information embedded by Logic Pro into WAV files New combination Zoom In Vertically and Zoom Out Vertically functions are now available: These work both in the Arranger Timeline Panel (for tracks/automation lanes) and the Detail Editor Panel (for notes in the piano-style view, or when using layered editing) Default shortcuts are [SHIFT]+[CTRL]+[+] ([SHIFT]+[CMD]+[+] on Mac) to zoom in, and [SHIFT]+[CTRL]+[-] ([SHIFT]+[CMD]+[-] on Mac) to zoom out Zoom In and Zoom Out functions have been renamed Zoom In Horizontally and Zoom Out Horizontally: To cover all horizontal cases, these functions also work to change track widths in the Mixer Panel Default shortcuts are the same as before: [CTRL]+[+] ([CMD]+[+] on Mac) to zoom in, and [CTRL]+[-] ([CMD]+[-] on Mac) to zoom out Menu functions are now grouped into the following submenus: Content Scaling submenu - contains Scale…, Scale 50%, Scale 200%, Scale 50%…, and Scale 200%… (when available) Quantize submenu - contains Quantize, Quantize…, Quantize Audio, and Quantize Audio… (when available) Transpose submenu - contains Transpose a Semitone Up, Transpose a Semitone Down, Transpose an Octave Up, and Transpose an Octave Down (when available) Slice / Fold submenu - contains Slice In Place…, Slice to Drum Machine…, Slice to Sampler…, and Fold to Takes… (when available) Tempo submenu - contains Detect Event Tempo…, Set Event Tempo…, Apply Tempo Curve to Arranger, and Set Project Tempo (when available) Device Defaults submenu - contains Load Default Preset and Save as Default Preset, when a device is selected These submenus are used both in normal window menus and in context menu (on right-click of objects) Waveforms are now displayed with higher precision [36283] Generic controller now supports polyphonic aftertouch [36336] VST3: Implemented the IPlugInterfaceSupport interface Fixes Fixed crash with Set event to current project tempo function [36115] Fixed a bug where there was a difference in beginning of the waveform, when bouncing with record-arm active (a regression) [36280] Smaller Beat Grid Subdivision action now works in all the proper places, including the Arranger Timeline Panel [36402] Showing the File Browser in the Browser Panel no longer causes the program to hang [36372] Nudging selected items move thru the timeline more elegantly, keeping them onscreen in a better way [36354] Audio System No Longer Available notification now disappears after selecting a valid device (a regression) [32396] Tool (Utility) device: No longer creates a short audio burst (under certain circumstances) when being grouped [36117] HW CV Instrument (Hardware) device: Fixed a delay compensation error (a regression) [36394] Peak Limiter (Dynamics) device: Fixed a graphic glitch in the VU meter when adjusting Ceiling [36340] Instrument Selector, FX Selector, and Note FX Selector (Container) devices: No longer afflict the interface, etc., when chains are renamed with obscenely long names containingnospaces Fixed a crash when touching outside of a device's Interactive Help [34702] Particular preset(s) no longer causes the audio engine to hang [36342] Gray automation circles no longer remain in the Transport section after deleting tempo or time signature automation [36346] Fixed a crash when closing a project [35733] Fixed a crash when undoing grouping of a track, when certain controller scripts were running [36404] Windows: Fix loading DLLs from non-standard locations when installed using MSIX (affected JACK, Acustica Audio plug-ins etc..)[36391] Windows: Fixed DLLs from within an MSIX installer macOS: Bitwig Studio sends MIDI timecode again when hidden (a regression) [36357] macOS: Fixed random crashes [36325] Plug-ins: Better handling when invalid parameter value changes are reported [36393] Controller scripts for MCU, Faderport: Controller-focused tracks now follow selected tracks more correctly [35818] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 10 [released 28 June 2024] FIXES Regression in 5.2 Beta 9: Hardware Instrument/FX devices prompted PDC Graph Error dialog [36367] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 9 [released 28 June 2024] IMPROVEMENTS Controller widget popup knobs & sliders now paint value origins correctly, like other knobs do Now validate user-defined library locations (and preset discovery locations) before adding them to the browser Novation Launchpad Pro Mk3 controller script: Color indicators were added for remote controls page FIXES Fixed latency compensation regressions in 5.2 betas when using external I/O [36221] You can again hear parameter changes of Tempo field in the Inspector Panel (e.g., for Repitch of audio clips in realtime) [36229] Select All now works correctly, on Arranger clips in a project with empty group tracks [36259] Mixer Panel: Is now possible to change the output for a multi-selection of group tracks [36206] Unfolding an automation lane in the lower part of the track list no longer makes the scroll bar jump up (a regression) [36319] Various graphics fixes: Playhead movement is now smooth, regardless of buffer size [36341] Playhead would stain when a scaling factor of 400% was used [36233] Importing audio by from the OS file browser no longer causes flickering of the window footer's text [36311] Controller widget popup knobs no longer look bad on non-retina screens [36279] Switch between Object and Time Selection function was missing an icon [36310] File changes to controller scripts and extensions are now reloading them again (a regression) [36360] WAV decoding: Now force block align to be equal to channel * bytesPerSample, and log badly encoded WAV files [36271] Windows: Idle CPU usage was too high Windows: Fixed some random crashes [36289] macOS 14: Variable display refresh rates (in some cases) no longer cause high CPU usage [36328] Linux: Fixed crashing on application launch Controller scripts for SSL UF1/UF8: Channel meters now work as expected on sustained sounds Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 8 [released 21 June 2024] NEW FEATURES Bitwig Studio v5.1 User Guide is now available in Spanish [PDF here] Bitwig Studio v5.1 User Guide is now available in Korean [PDF here] IMPROVEMENTS Automatic handling of audio stem import: When multiple audio files are dragged into a project at once, files with identical lengths are grouped Beat analysis will happen for those files together, giving all grouped files the identical Beat Markers (for stretching) and lengths If non-matching files are dragging in as well, they will be analyzed individually If analysis should be (re)done for any file individual, select those file(s) and use either Detect Event Tempo… (with parameter options) or Detect Event Tempo (which uses the default parameters) Improved default stretch mode preferences (Dashboard > Settings > Behavior): The Defaults section now includes: Default Stretch Mode (replacing the previous Long and Short samples and file options) Record / bounce stretch mode (was previously On record / bounce) Files still import based on the Audio Preview/Import Mode setting, to either: Play at Original Speed, or Stretch to Project Tempo Now when importing audio, holding the [ALT] key inverts the import mode Various editing/selection improvements: Added mappable function for Play from Left Edge of Current Editor Compressor+ (Dynamics) device: Improved the device's reset behavior Windows: Installer is now provided as an MSIX file Installer distinguishes between 'beta' and 'release' versions, allowing one of each to be installed macOS 14: Now support display refresh rates up to 144 Hz, and when multiple monitors are in use, each will use their own refresh rate Earlier macOS versions max out at 60 Hz VST3 plug-ins: Now includes note name support Controller scripts for SSL UF1, iCON V1-M and iCON P1-M: Beat Display is now easier to read FIXES Sculpt and Focus (EQ) devices: Fixed clicks when switching Color mode Touchscreen: Scrollbars now get less sticky [34872] Fixed crashes related to Time Selection editing of start and end objects [36193, 35763] Plug-in undo: Some plug-ins were writing an undo step upon opening project [36216] It is now possible to deselect tracks after making a "global" time selection in the Arranger ruler (a regression) [36140] Fixed Audio Quantize function, where Amount in the dialog now has the proper effect [36207] Slice to Drum Machine dialog is now big enough to show all controls, all the time [36275] When adjusting parameters from a controller, sometimes the value would not always be correctly adjusted [36219] Particular WAV files are no longer garbled and distorted after import [36271] Library index directory can no longer grow to an enormous size (if there are symbolic links that include the index storage location) [36153] Plug-ins that reported an empty vendor now work when Plug-in Hosting Mode is by Vendor [36262] Fixed an audio engine crash in some cases when a sandboxed plug-in crashed [35609] Various graphics fixes: Windows: General frame rate & latency improvements White cursor line in Arranger no longer destroys clip names when mousing around [36264] Group track headers (in both the Arranger Timeline Panel and the Mixer Panel) are less accidentally rounded Browser Panel no longer loses the play (preview) button when long sample paths are shown [36062] The About page (Dashboard > Help) shows the current graphics backend now Windows: Fixed a crash when resizing windows on some backends [35690] Windows: Fixed slow frame rate and missing graphics on some backends [36220] Windows: Hardware that only supports feature-level 11_0 & 11_1 now uses Direct3D 12. Affected GPUS include: NVIDIA: GTX 400-700 series AMD: HD 7000, 8000, R7 200 Intel: HD/Iris Graphics 4000-6200 Windows & Linux: The OpenGL fallback for even older GPUs is now more performant macOS: Maximizing a window now fills the entire screen, even with the system preference to Always Hide Menu Bar Automatically [35776] Windows: A better fix for a previous fix [36119] Fixed text appearance in Stretch Mode chooser for Japanese localization [32047] Certain ALS file can now be imported [36139] Windows: Fixed a crash when the MIDI output buffer was full [34198] Controller script for SSL UF1: Track number is now shown correctly on the two-digit display Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 7 [released 07 June 2024] Fixes Engine crash when browsing for wavetables or impulses [36165] Engine crash when using more than 256 channel device with ASIO [36166] Some random graphical glitches on Linux systems using Vulkan [36167] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 6 [released 07 June 2024] IMPROVEMENTS Sculpt and Focus (EQ) devices: Each now animates its on-panel EQ visualization when the device is modulated Transfer (Shaper) Filter+/Sweep/Grid module: Now paints the current position with the Curve Editor open in Reflect mode (for example, whenever in unipolar mode for Filter+ or Sweep) [36124] Various editing/selection improvements: Fixed track visibility when zooming all tracks in and out [35810] Fixed expression point selection upon creation [35901] Added mappable action for Play from Time Selection Now supports audio interfaces with more than 256 inputs or outputs [36088] Project file tabs (in the top left of the screen) now have a context menu, including functions to: Show in System File Browser Close Project The transport's realtime display is now grayed out when the program's transport is synchronized to MIDI Clock or Ableton Link (set under Dashboard > Setting > Synchronization) No longer skip bar zero in negative beat-time representation (for clips with negative start times) Ableton Link is now disabled on application start FIXES Fixed bad timing of stepped controls that were modulated [36118] Compressor+, Dynamics (Dynamics) and Ring-Mod (Container) devices: fixed sleep timing rules [36108] Channel-16 (Note-driven) modulator: Release with Note Offs option works again [36047] Poly → Mono (Level) Grid module: Now has consistent phase retriggers [36126] Drum Machines (Drum Kit) device: Fixed a performance regression (from 5.0.11) when loading many of these devices in a project [35960] New time editing functions for Set Object Start and Set Object End now apply to events (like notes) when working in the Detail Editor Panel Fixed a possible engine crash when deleting a playing clip [35381] Various graphics fixes: Beat grid lines in timeline headers are bright again Clips on deactivated tracks are shaded again [36141] Audio waveform background in layered piano roll editor is always painted correctly, regardless of zoom level [35758] Sampler (Synth) device: After zooming in in Cycles mode, both the blue cycle indicators and the waveform were fading out when zooming out [36103] Windows: No longer getting a black window after minimizing then restoring the window with certain backends [36119] Linux: Screen's refresh rate is now clipped at 144 Hz (and no longer at 60 Hz in certain cases) Fixed a crash when arming mixer tracks that have sub-channels [33976] Fixed device-/mouse-interaction delay issue after going to sleep [36110] Audio event Inspector field for Tempo now updates during dragging (a regression) [36125] Arturia plug-ins: No longer get stuck on creation when in demo mode [35994] Moving the active play position with tempo automation would sometimes play the "wrong" part of the arrangement (a regression) [36053] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 5 [released 31 May 2024] FIXES Beta 4 regression: Project files are now marked as modified when changes are made [36078] Oscilloscope (Analysis) and Compressor+ (Dynamics): Fixed a display rendering issue, when devices were deactivated [35972] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 4 [released 31 May 2024] IMPROVEMENTS Crash recovery now applies to plug-ins as well Data stored by the plug-in undo mechanism now allows restoring a plug-in to its previous state after a crash Various editing/selection improvements: Fixed clip selection after consolidation [35975] Fixed track navigation when some tracks are deactivated [35828] FIXES Various graphics fixes: Fixed GPU crashes and freezes on certain MacBook Pro/iMac models that mix an Intel CPU and an AMD GPU Several modules were not painting waveforms, etc. correctly (a regression in beta 3) [36031] Value indicator around knobs was not showing up (with certain backends) [36035] No longer flickering when recording over audio events [35807] Preference for start time alignment of imported audio does not work correctly [36033] Wavetable (Oscillator) Grid/Polymer module: Initialization is no longer flawed (see "Funkelnd" preset; a regression) [36034] Pop-out Editor window's initial horizontal position now corresponds better to the parent modulator/embedded module (such as with Wavetable oscillator in Polymer; Steps modulator; Saturator module in Filter+/Sweep; etc.) [36021] Various MIDI Sync (Out) settings (under Dashboard > Settings > Synchronization) didn't always apply the clock changes [35516] Reduced excessive logging in various cases Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 3 [released 27 May 2024] New Features Controller scripts added for iCON's V1-M, P1-M, and P1-Nano Improvements Detect Tempo function: Audio events set to Raw are now updated to use the user's will be changed to preferences New preference (under Dashboard > Settings > Behavior > Audio Preview/Import Mode) to either Align at first beat, or to Align at beginning of sample (the new default) for imported audio In the Inspector Panel, dragging an audio event's Tempo field now stretches the whole event Typing values into an audio event's Tempo field now applies the value to the whole event, removing existing tempo changes (beat markers) Fixes Various Nektar controller scripts should be working again Various GUI improvements: Fixed a crash related to painting grid patch cords [35885] Fixed graphical glitches in curve background of the Automation Editor Panel [35965, 35966] Midtones and Black level adjustment settings (under Dashboard > Settings > User Interface > Contrast) no longer have issues with background colors Various GUI optimizations Bounce in Place no longer applies incorrect latency compensation (a regression) [35900] Notes are no longer created at wrong position in the Track view of the Detail Editor Panel [35897] Moving a playing clip's Stop marker no longer causes it to play out of sync (if a quantize jump was done before) [29416] Compressor+ (Dynamics), Over (Distortion): Reworked linear phase oversampling, resulting in a more even frequency response for some devices Compressor+ (Dynamics) device: Fixed wrong latency reporting at some sample rates Crossover-3 (Mix) Grid module: Fixed wrong frequency response in when summing outputs (all-pass compensation) Ø Counter (Phase) Grid module: GUI counter element was not working [35961] Previewing presets with internal sends (such as certain Drum Machine presets) in the Pop-up Browser will no longer cause the audio engine to crash [35399] Relative automation for Launcher clips was not played back for plug-in parameters (a regression) [35903] Fixed a crash when using some wavetables [35946] ALS import: Tempo information is no longer missing from Live 12 projects [35822] Quote Changes in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 2 [released 14 May 2024] NEW FEATURES Wavetable (Oscillator) Grid/Polymer module: Added two new options: Remove Fundamental suppresses the fundamental from each table Remove DC Offset offsets the signal output to center around zero. This can transform wavetables made for modulation (such as the "LFO and Sequences" category) into interesting audio sources. In The Grid, these functions are available in the module's Inspector Panel In Polymer, the Wavetable oscillator now has a Pop-out Editor for accessing all parameters IMPROVEMENTS Graphics engine / GUI: Better fallbacks for various cases on Linux and Window Graphics engine / GUI: General painting optimizations, particularly for The Grid editor Separate functions and dialogs for Set Event Tempo… and Detect Event Tempo… Detect Event Tempo dialog now allows minimum and maximum BPM values, to potentially improve detection results New direct functions are available for: Detect Event Tempo to run the default detection again, good in case you made a mess Set Event to current Project Tempo to set the audio to match the project tempo at this time (the same as the old Unstretch function) New algorithm for solving latency-compensation, which should fix the few remaining issues in this space Transient Split (Spectral) device: Improved sonogram display painting.. and fixed a crash [35713] Compressor+ (Dynamics) and Over (Distortion) devices: Both now use static sample rates when at higher project sample rates, reducing oversampling and CPU load Note In (I/O) Grid module: Now does better swapping for some modules with logic out ports, as well as all modules with pitch out ports Right-clicking Note In to Replace with now offers the Triggers, Gates, and Probabilities sequencers, for quicker generative patching FIXES Graphics engine / GPU: Some paint commands didn't consider Mid-tone/Black-level setting properly [35703] Graphics engine / GPU: Fixed some various font crashes [35679] Various time selection functions have been fixed [35682, 35685, 35686, 35678] The full set of editing functions/mappings is now listed Tempo detection is now working properly for short audio samples when launched from the Detect Tempo dialog Expression editing: When points are created with the mouse, they are automatically selected for easy editing Curve Editor: Pencil tool is now working again (a regression) [35744] E-Snare (Snare) device: Was not playing back the noise signal when being triggered by MIDI controller (a regression) [35812] Make Legato is no longer greyed out for audio events (a regression) [FLOAT-35655] Fixed some incorrect trimming of audio event start times, when adjusting clip Start in the Arranger [35625] JavaScript Controller Extensions: Now provide line numbers when errors are encountered [35705] Fix startup of some older controller scripts that were sending invalid sysex messages (Reloop Keypad/Keyfadr and Livid Alias8/DS1) Windows: Fixed a waveform rendering regression with ultrawide monitors [35757] Linux: Fixed bad sound for the Wavetable (Oscillator) Grid/Polymer module Recording note pitch bends was not always accurate (a regression) [35775] Automation recording of certain parameter types in the Arranger (such as mute) was not preserving the off (unmuted) state (a regression) [35666] macOS: Fixed a potential audio engine crash when scanning device metadata while device is being disconnected [35405] CLAP plug-ins: Were not receiving modulation when your Audio setting for Block size was smaller than 64 samples SSL Native Channel Strip plug-in: Fixed an issue when adding more than 8 FX tracks [35777] Quote What's New in Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 1 [released 25 April 2024] New device: Compressor+ (Dynamics) Takes a different approach to compression with: Three modes of operation, beginning with Standard Character options for different styles of compression Multiband analysis of the incoming (or sidechained) signal VCA Color options for toning up only the affected signal And more… Three Models in One Standard parameters include: Threshold sets the level above which compression is engaged Ratio is the amount of compression applied. For example, a 1:4.00 ratio means that a 4 dB of increase in the incoming signal will cause only a 1 dB increase at output. So large values represent more gain reduction. Attack is the base time when transitioning from no compression to full gain reduction (when input exceeds Threshold) Release is the base time when transitioning from full gain reduction to no compression (when input falls below Threshold) Knee affects how gradual/smooth the transitions are in the dynamics curve Relax bends the compression curve toward 1:1 (no gain reduction), starting with the loudest signals Gain Reduction Mode offers three options, determining how the device operates: Standard (the default) offers a normal range of compressor Ratio settings, as described above Beyond offers an extended compressor range, adding over- and under-compression options, by replacing Ratio with a Ratio Extended control. This set the amount of compression applied, in three sections across the range: Bottom third [2:1 to 1:1] - Upward compression, amplifying signal above the Threshold Center third [1:1 to 1:∞] - Standard compressor range Top third [1:∞ to 1:-1] - Downward compression, attenuating signal above the Threshold Dual is a dual compressor option, replacing the Knee control with a Lift parameter, which smoothly moves thru custom curves for bumping the signal below the Threshold The device's central display shows the current compression curve based on the above parameters, which is filled from the bottom to represent the current status of applied gain The central display also shows the history of both the incoming audio signal (post Input gain) as filled gray, and the output level (pre Mix and Make-up gain) as a white line, as well as an interactive blue line for adjusting Threshold The size of the display adjusts for the Beyond and Dual modes, where gain increase is possible Character Counts A Character chooser offers six different styles of compression Each option changes various gain reduction and envelope behaviors, including numerous "under the hood" options The Vanilla character (the default) applies parameters literally, including Attack and Release times going all the way down to zero (Auto Timing helps determine how "grabby" compression is) The other five options are progressive, from smoothest to most aggressive: Smooth uses slow per-band response, offering minimal distortion Over tends to compress more quickly but in a stable way Glue is slow to engage and quick to release, for good transient preservation on the mix buss or anywhere else (Auto Timing opens the mid analysis bands a bit, for more space) Resist brings longer envelopes and tries to quickly snap back afterward, to preserve bass and also add even harmonics when pushed Smash over-accelerates the attacks and releases, additionally using the Auto Timing to further increase acceleration The special Auto Timing control is the amount that timing parameters (Attack, Release, and more) are automatically adjusted to suit the incoming audio Taken together, the combination of Character choice and Auto Timing setting offers a wide sonic variety Multiband Analysis, Unified Compression Analysis happens in four different frequency bands The central display visualizes how much gain change is being contributed by each band: Lows are shown in red Lo–Mids are shown in yellow Hi–Mids are shown in green Highs are shown in purple To adjust responsiveness, each band has two offset controls: Intensity Offset relatively adjusts the compression curve for this analysis band. Positive settings represent stronger compression, and negatives settings back off compression from this band. Changes to any band's Intensity Offset is shown on the device's central display as a diverging compression curve for that band. Timing Offset relatively adjusts the timing parameters for this analysis band. Positive settings represent longer times, and negatives settings are shorter than the base settings. Timing changes are only visualized in the gain reduction (and in the audio). These per-band controls are always available in the Inspector Panel The device has a special Expanded Device View, showing a display for each of the four bands: Each display shows only the gain change for that band, along with that band's unique compression curve (along with the global curve behind it, if different) Again, each compression curve is filled from the bottom to represent this band's current contribution to the applied gain Each display retains the global Threshold control, as well as the audio input and output meters for the unified signal Controls for each band's Intensity Offset and Timing Offset are shown in this view as knobs A chooser in the top of the device (defaulting to Device Input) allows for sidechain configurations, by choosing any project audio source for the analysis input A Sidechain FX slot is also there, for any pre-processing you might want to do in the analysis path A Choice of VCA Flavors VCA Color Mode determines the tonal character imbued upon the compressed signal only: Clear (the default) applies no coloring Prism gives a clean blend of true multiband compression, with unified single-band compression Transistor provides a consistent analog feel, with a low bump and slightly reduced highs Saturate is a moving analog feel, like tape saturation, with a mid-range bump and some frequency-dependent behavior The mode selected is shown as an icon in the output section of the device, as well as the icon and name in the Inspector Panel Input Gain at the left of the device provides gain for incoming audio signal This is helpful for adjusting the signal to be processed, and for pushing the selected VCA Color Mode to apply more (or less) coloring And More Make-up Gain offers gain of ±24 decibels at the output Learn Make-up Gain can be triggered via the little L button beside the Make-up label While running, this function listens to the incoming device level and roughly matches that level at the output by adjusting the Make-up Gain value The learn function will run for 15 seconds, or earlier if you click the trigger button again to turn it off Combo Meters are shown in the output section, comprising: Level meters for output Blue gain meters for applied gain, showing the difference between input and output (this includes Make-up Gain) A numeric readout of applied gain Stereo Independence is the amount of separation between the stereo channels of each analysis band The default setting is 50 %, half-coupling each analysis band Stereo Independence Mode - Distribution/mode of stereo separation: Flat (the default) applies the Stereo Inpedence setting equally to all bands Low separates the lows less Air separates the highs more and the lows a little less Max uses the stereo-channel with the strongest gain reduction for each band Wet / Dry Mix is the amount of processed signal at device output (blended with dry audio signal entering the device), for parallel compression effects If a project or preset uses the Compressor (no plus) device, you can right-click the device header for a Convert to Compressor+ option This will load Compressor+ with the settings that Compressor had, including calculating an appropriate Make-up Gain setting when Auto Makeup was used These are very different devices and will not sound identical, but it will give you a starting point for working with Compressor+ Inspired EQs A new trio of musical EQs are here All three work with fewer parameters to achiever quicker, trusted results Each marries a classic design and interface with modern niceties, such as: A Stereo-ize option in the Inspector Panel, for effectively duplicating the unit and then tilting it a variable Amount in the Stereo field (to push up frequencies and gain in the left or right channel), or to apply in the Mid–Side domain Onscreen displays, to visualize the gain curve of each EQ both on the device panel and in the Mixer Panel New device: Sculpt (EQ) A component-model of the renowned Pultec EQP-1, but with variable Color options, and other modern niceties A broadband EQ good for bass sweetening and more, using pre-set frequency choices to quickly dial in magic Low Shelves Frequency selects the base frequency for both low filters Low Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the low boost filter Low Cut Amount sets the gain amount for the low cut filter, which becomes more of a detail control when Low Boost is active Peak Frequency selects the frequency for the peak boost filter Peak Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the peak boost filter Peak Bandwidth determines the relative bandwidth for the peak boost filter. Lower values narrow the filter, and higher values make it broader. High Cut Frequency selects the frequency for the high cut filter High Cut Amount sets the gain amount for the high cut filter Simple Color options let you decide which saturation to use: Clean (the default) offers minimal saturation, to either be surgical as-is or let you add your own saturation device afterwards Tube gives all-harmonic warmth, like the original EQP-1 Transitor creates odd-harmonic emphasis, with distinctive midrange drive New device: Focus (EQ) A component-model of the renowned Pultec MEQ-5, but with variable Color options, and other modern niceties A good mid-focused EQ with pre-set frequency choices in a sound's power regions Low Boost Frequency selects the frequency for the low boost filter Low Boost Amount sets the gain amount for the low boost filter Cut Frequency selects the frequency for the dip filter Cut Amount set the gain amount for the dip filter High Boost Frequency sets the gain amount for the high boost filter High Boost Amount selects the frequency for the high boost filter Simple Color options let you decide which saturation to use: Clean (the default) offers minimal saturation, to either be surgical as-is or let you add your own saturation device afterwards Tube gives all-harmonic warmth, like the original MEQ-5 Transitor creates odd-harmonic emphasis, with distinctive midrange drive New device: Tilt (EQ) Gain sets the amplification for the dual shelf filters. Positive values amplify the upper band, and attenuate the lower band by the same amount. Negative values quiet the upper band, and boost the lower band by the same amount. Frequency freely sets the center frequency for the dual shelf filters Slope sets the roll-off for the dual shelf filters. Lower values are a gradual ramp, and higher values go toward an S-curve. Precision Editing Bitwig has long had both object selection (when clicking on a clip, event, automation point…) and time selection (when dragging an area of time across one or more tracks) Time Selection mode now has key commands for jumping across areas of interest, making editing both fast and precise New functions are available for editing with a single point in time selected Object Selection improvements have come too Time Selection + Key Commands = Quick Edits With a time selection (such as clicking in the lower half of any Arranger clip, or in an editor panel), the default Bitwig Studio key commands allow: [←] and [→] move to the next relevant event These events include: For note clips, note start and end positions For audio clips: Onsets positions (above the set Onset Threshold) Fade start and end positions Pre-fade start times Event start and end positions Clip start and end positions Loops start and end times Arranger Loop start and end times Arranger Cue Marker positions (if cue markers are visible in the current editor) [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] create or extend a selection to the next relevant event [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] move using the editor's current beat grid marker value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] move a finer amount, using a sixteenth of the editor's current beat grid value [CTRL]+[←] and [CTRL]+[→] ([CMD]+[←] and [CMD]+[→] on Mac) jump to the first or last relevant event Adding [SHIFT] creates or extends your current selection [CTRL]+[A] ([CMD]+[A] on Mac) On the Arranger, [↑] and [↓] move between tracks or, if selection is in an automation lane, between automation lanes of the current track Adding [SHIFT] extends your current selection to include this track as well, even if only a single point in time is selected On the Arranger, [CTRL]+[↑] and [CTRL]+[↓] ([CMD]+[↑] and [CMD]+[↓] on Mac) jumps to the first or last track or, if selection is in an automation lane, to the first or last automation lane of the current track Adding [SHIFT] extends your current selection to include all tracks from the current track to the first or last, even if only a single point in time is selected New Time-Selection Editing Functions Set Object Start (default mapping: [SHIFT]+[8]) makes the current time the new start time for the clip or event happening here, removing any earlier material Set Object End (default mapping: [SHIFT]+[9]) makes the current time the new end time for the clip or event happening here, removing any later material Fade In to Here (default mapping: [SHIFT]+[7]) makes the current time the end of a fade in for the audio clip or event happening here Fade Out to Here (default mapping: [SHIFT]+[0]) makes the current time the end of a fade out for the audio clip or event happening here All four functions can be applied to single tracks, or to multiple tracks when selected (by [SHIFT]+[↑] and [SHIFT]+[↓], for example) Switch between Object and Time Selection (default mapping: [CTRL]+[T]) is available in the Edit menu This lets you take advantage of both workflows Object Selection Improvements & Workflows Working with objects in the Arranger Timeline Panel defaults to making a selection: [←] and [→] selects the next clip on the Arranger [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] extends selection to include the next clip Both gestures also work when an automation point is selected [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] move selected clips on the Arranger by the current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] move by a sixteenth of the current beat grid value Again, these gestures are the same when an automation point is selected [↑] and [↓] moves selected automation points up by a coarse (larger) amount [SHIFT]+[↑] and [SHIFT]+[↓] moves selected automation points up by a fine (smaller) amount The Detail Editor Panel, on the other hand, is primed for editing: [←] and [→] move the selected audio or note events by the current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] move by a sixteenth of the current beat grid value [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] selects the next audio or note event [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] extends selection to include the next audio or note event [CTRL]+[←] and [CTRL]+[→] extends (as in, makes longer) the selected audio or note events by the current beat grid value [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [CTRL]+[SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] extends selected events by a sixteenth of the current beat grid value [↑] and [↓] transpose selected audio or notes events by ±1 semitone (same as a half-step) [SHIFT]+[↑] and [SHIFT]+[↓] transpose events by an octave (same as ±12 semitones) When an event already contains Pitch expressions, all points are transposed by a semitone or an octave When an audio event contains no expression points, one is created at the beginning of the event and then set accordingly [ALT]+[↑] and [ALT]+[↓] adjusts gain for the selected audio event by ±6 dB [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[↑] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[↓] adjusts gain for the selected audio event by ±1 dB When an event contains no expression points, one is created at the beginning of the event and then set accordingly Expression editing (per-event automation) within the Detail Editor Panel is similar to automation editing on the Arranger: [←] and [→] selects the next expression point within the current note / audio event [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] extends selection to include the next expression point [CTRL]+[A] ([CMD]+[A] on Mac) selects all expression points within the current event [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] moves the selected expression point by the editor's current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] move by a sixteenth of the current beat grid value Onset expressions are set in time units so [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] move in ±125 ms, while [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] move roughly 7.8 ms (a sixteenth of that) [↑] and [↓] adjusts the selected expression point by a course value: Pitch expressions: ±1 semitone (same as a half-step) Gain expressions: ±2.5 dB Pan expressions: ±10 % Timbre expressions: ±10 % Pressure expressions: ±5 % Formant audio expressions: ±1 semitone (same as a half-step) [SHIFT]+[↑] and [SHIFT]+[↓] adjusts the selected expression point by a fine value: Pitch expressions: ±0.1 semitone (same as ±10 cents) Gain expressions: ±0.5 dB Pan expressions: ±1 % Timbre expressions: ±2 % Pressure expressions: ±1 % Formant audio expressions: ±0.1 semitone (same as ±10 cents) Other Moveable Objects A few other items can also be moved via default keyboard commands, with the alternate [SHIFT] function using bar units instead When the Arranger Loop Selector is selected (in the Arranger Timeline Panel? [←] and [→] move the Arranger Loop by the current beat grid value, preserving its length [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] move the Arranger Loop by one bar When an Arranger cue marker is selected (either in the Arranger Timeline Panel, in a Detail Editor Panel, or in the Sections tab of the Project Panel? [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] moves the selected cue marker by the current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] moves the selected cue marker by one bar With the Detail Editor Panel in Clip editing mode, items in the header of the window can also be selected and moved: [←] and [→] moves the clip loop Start time by the current beat grid value, preserving the loop's length [SHIFT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[→] move the loop Start time by one bar [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] moves the clip Offset time by the current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] moves the clip Offset time by one bar When Looping is disabled, [ALT]+[←] and [ALT]+[→] moves the clip end marker (the clip Length) by the current beat grid value [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[←] and [SHIFT]+[ALT]+[→] moves the clip end marker (the clip Length) by one bar Beat Detection and New Functions Our new, higher-resolution onset detector from Bitwig Studio v5 provides even better data and allows for new functions By doing beat detection, beat markers (and audio start positions) are now placed more accurately, to match your project like a glove This includes both fix-tempo cases, as well as audio with changing tempo Or redefine your project based on the tempo map of imported audio In The Groove When audio is dragged into a project (with default Import Mode of Sync to Playing Tempo), beats are now detected better to identify tempo and tempo changes When a clear first beat is found, the playback start time of the new clip is automatically set, saving time and ready for clips to firing in a good place A preference has been added in the Dashboard > Behavior > Audio Preview / Import Mode section Detect Tempo Changes is the default, letting the program determine whether the audio should use a fixed-tempo algorithm, or an algorithm suited for material with tempo changes When set to Assume Fixed Tempo, the program will only run the fixed-tempo algorithm A new Detect/Set Tempo function is available for audio events and clips, with two modes available: Detect Tempo re-runs the beat and tempo analysis, with Detection Sensitivity slider Set Fixed Tempo allows you to define the tempo to be used for this audio event, defaulting to the current project tempo If Detect/Set Tempo is triggered on an audio event in the Detail Editor Panel, Stretch expressions will be shown While the dialog is open, changing Detection Sensitivity will visualize the beat markers to be added, and length changes can be shown for Set Fixed Tempo, etc. Elevating Audio's Tempo to the Project Level A new Set Current Tempo function is available on Launcher and Arranger audio clips, changing the project tempo to match the primary tempo of the selected audio A new Apply Tempo Curve to Arranger function is available on Arranger audio clips or time selection, writing tempo automation from the selection into the project The selected audio file should now play back "neutrally" as the project will change tempo to match the file Adding tracks around this audio will now work on a proper beat grid If tempo automation exists outside the selection, it will be preserved New Graphics Engine, Sporting Hardware Acceleration Bitwig Studio's graphics engine has been rewritten, making the program more responsive and efficient Painting our interface on your computer's GPU gives us native hardware acceleration This also leaves more CPU for your audio Some style changes have come along already, with knobs popping more and scopes have a fresh look Drawing in general has been highly optimized as well, running fewer commands and giving springier results Care was taken for projects with high track and event counts Plug-ins can Undo too Changes made to VST and CLAP plug-ins are now tracked as part of Bitwig's undo history Triggering Undo/Redo within the program will take plug-in changes a step back, the same as with native device changes If a plug-in has its own undo history, that is separate from Bitwig's history New Features New Over (Distortion) device: Anti-aliased clipper, with multiband options and more Threshold defines the base level above which clipping is applied (or in Delta mode, the level above which signal is heard) Multiband Blend mixing clipping of the entire incoming signal (0 %) and multiband clipping (100 %), with optional Multiband Tilt Knee control increases the width of transitions and generally softens clipping Also has a Wet FX chain for processing only the wet signal, as well as Wet Gain and Mix controls PCM Clipping option provides digital flatlining at the PCM Threshold, because New Crossover-2 (Mix) Grid module: Two-band frequency split for subsequent routing/audio processing of your choice New Crossover-3 (Mix) Grid module: Three-band frequency split for subsequent routing/audio processing of your choice New All-pass (Filter) Grid module: All-pass filter with adjustable slope in a simple 1×1 interface New Shift Register (Level) Grid module: Serial level sampler, with up to eight out ports (found next to Sample / Hold) Chain (Container) device: Now has a Learn Wet Gain function When the L button beside Wet Gain is clicked on, the learn function runs The device then matches the wet signal loudness (by adjusting the Wet Gain) to roughly match the incoming, dry audio level This places the Mix knob in a balanced position for fading between two level-matched signals This will work for any nested audio effect chain, whether you are using normal Bitwig devices, plug-ins, or both The learn function will run for 25 seconds, or earlier if you click the trigger button again to turn it off FX Selector (Container) device: Now has input signal Fade In and Fade Out parameters, for adjusting transitions when switching between layers Fade In is only applied when input signal was occurring; otherwise, the fade is skipped Multi-note (Note FX) device: Now has a Learn Chord function in the Inspector Panel When triggered, the device is programmed with the next played "chord" (of up to eight notes), setting Note and Velocity parameters for each note, and then enabling those note units (and ending Learn) when those notes are released Each note is set relative to the first note played Chance and Velocity Spread parameters are disabled during learning, then are used again when regular functioning resumes Improvements Arpeggiator (Note FX) device: Increased precision when modulated or automated Don't restore the last manual parameter value after clip launcher automation terminates Direct Arranger tempo automation is no longer delayed by one audio buffer [24175] Fixes Sampler (Synth) device: Round-robin and velocity-crossfades now work together [35052] Edited July 20 by Solidos 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Solidos Posted June 1 Author Share Posted June 1 updated top post with latest Beta patches. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted June 7 Author Share Posted June 7 Bitwig released Beta 6. (updated top post) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted June 8 Author Share Posted June 8 Bitwig released Beta 7. (updated top post) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Bitwig released Beta 8! (updated top post) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Bitwig released Beta 9! (updated top post) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted July 12 Author Share Posted July 12 Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 11 (Pre-release) is now available. Check top post for changelog. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted July 19 Author Share Posted July 19 Bitwig Studio 5.2, Beta 12 is now available. Check top post for changelog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMaartian Posted July 20 Share Posted July 20 Each of these betas has included a significant number of fixes, even the latest b12 release. I think I'll continue to sit on v5.1.9 and wait for a "stable" v5.2 release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solidos Posted July 20 Author Share Posted July 20 2 hours ago, John Maar said: Each of these betas has included a significant number of fixes, even the latest b12 release. I think I'll continue to sit on v5.1.9 and wait for a "stable" v5.2 release. Same for me. They have had a huge undertaking with this Beta given the complete Graphics Engine rewrite and later the MSIX installer change that has caused problems for some people. I'm confident they'll get a stable release out soon though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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