Bitwig Studio 6 Upgrade from 8 Track

Please Note: This is an upgrade copy of Bitwig Studio. You must have a valid copy of Bitwig 8-Track to use it. Please contact us for more information.

Streamline your creative process and quickly evolve your ideas into complete songs, tracks and compositions. Bitwig Studio offers intuitive tools to record, edit and arrange any material.

Bitwig Studio is a next-generation digital audio workstation that lets you sketch ideas, arrange full tracks and perform live within a single, unified environment. Combining linear and clip-based workflows, deep modular sound design tools and a huge library of instruments, effects and content, it gives producers, performers and sound designers everything they need to create without limits on Windows, macOS and Linux.

At its heart, Bitwig Studio is built for speed and flexibility. You can experiment freely in the nonlinear Clip Launcher, capture your best moments into the Arranger, and move seamlessly between sketching, arranging and performing. Hybrid tracks that hold both audio and MIDI, advanced comping and powerful automation tools make it easy to refine ideas into polished productions, while multi-project tabs and multi-display support keep even the most complex sessions under control.

Bitwig Studio is also a modular playground. The unified modulation system lets you connect 40+ modulators to almost any parameter, whether it is a built-in device, a third-party plug-in or external hardware. Device nesting, Operators and advanced editing tools such as Histograms encourage experimentation, turning simple patterns into evolving, expressive performances. For sound design, you get over 180 devices including synths, samplers, drum tools, creative effects and The Grid, Bitwig’s powerful modular environment.

With native CLAP and VST support, robust plug-in crash protection and comprehensive hardware integration, Bitwig Studio slots into any modern studio. Multi-touch support, extensive controller mappings and native MPE compatibility make it ideal for expressive controllers and performance-focused setups. A generous library of sounds and presets means you can start making music straight away, and all software updates for the following 12 months are included.

Hybrid Workflow for Studio and Stage

Bitwig Studio lets you work linearly in the Arranger and nonlinearly in the Clip Launcher at the same time, so you can jam with ideas and capture them into a full arrangement in one fluid process. Hybrid tracks that hold both audio and notes, layered clip editing and flexible automation make it easy to move from rough sketch to finished track without changing tools or breaking your creative flow.

Deep Modular Sound Design

With over 180 devices and a unified modulation system, Bitwig Studio is built for sound designers. The Grid offers a fully modular environment with 230+ modules, while instruments like Polymer, Phase-4 and Sampler cover everything from classic synthesis to granular and wavetable textures. Device nesting and 40+ modulators let you build complex, evolving patches that remain easy to manage and recall.

Modern, Cross-Platform Engine

Bitwig Studio runs natively on Windows, macOS and Linux, with support for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs. Native CLAP and VST plug-in hosting, plug-in crash protection, advanced time-stretching and precise delay compensation keep your sessions stable and in time. Multi-display and multi-touch support, plus profiles for tablets and a wide range of controllers, mean you can tailor your setup to the way you like to work.

Expressive Performance and Control

From the studio to the stage, Bitwig Studio is designed for expressive control. Native MPE support lets compatible controllers shape every note in real time, while Operators and advanced editing tools introduce controlled randomness, repeats and evolving variations. Flexible sync options, extensive MIDI and CV integration and support for over 175 MIDI controllers make it easy to connect Bitwig Studio to the rest of your hardware and software rig.

• Hybrid Clip Launcher and Arranger - Work nonlinearly with clips while building a traditional timeline arrangement, all in one project. Jam ideas, capture performances and refine arrangements without switching modes, so inspiration is never interrupted.
• Unified Modulation System - Use 40+ modulators to control almost any parameter across devices, plug-ins and hardware. LFOs, envelopes, step sequencers and more can be routed freely, turning static sounds into dynamic, evolving textures with minimal setup.
• The Grid and 180+ Built-in Devices - Explore a comprehensive suite of instruments, effects and utility tools, including The Grid modular environment, Polymer synth, Drum Machine, Sampler, EQ+ and Sweep. You can craft everything from subtle mix tweaks to completely new sonic worlds without relying on third-party plug-ins.
• Cross-Platform, Hardware-Friendly DAW - Run Bitwig Studio on Windows, macOS or Linux with native CLAP/VST support, plug-in crash protection and advanced time-stretching. Integrate MIDI and CV hardware, use multi-touch and tablet profiles, and take advantage of native MPE and extensive controller support for an expressive, hands-on workflow.

General

• Product: Bitwig Studio
• Type: Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)
• Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
• Use Cases: Music production, sound design, live performance

Workflow and Interface

• Clip Launcher and Arranger for nonlinear and linear workflows
• Hybrid tracks supporting notes, audio or both
• Multiple projects open via tabbed interface with drag and drop between projects
• Multi-display support for up to three displays
• Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Chinese, Korean, Japanese
• Multi-touch support for Windows and Linux with dedicated Tablet display profile

Audio and Plug-ins

• Native CLAP and VST plug-in support (32-bit and 64-bit)
• Plug-in crash protection
• Delay compensation
• Flexible multi-out and sidechain routing
• Eight time-stretching algorithms
• Advanced beat detection for fixed and dynamic tempo audio

Modular and Expressive Tools

• Unified Modulation System with 40+ modulators
• Device Nesting for embedding devices and plug-ins within other devices
• Operators for Chance, Repeats, Occurrence and Recurrence
• Histograms for advanced control and creative randomisation
• Native MPE support
• Support for over 175 MIDI controllers
• Hardware integration for MIDI and CV/Gate (send and receive)
• Sync options: MIDI clock, MIDI time code, Analogue clock, Ableton LINK

Editing and Arrangement

• Editing for audio, notes and automation
• Layered editing of multiple clips across multiple tracks
• Multiple audio events within each audio clip
• Advanced automation for linear and clip-based workflows
• Automation gestures, point modes, controlled randomisation and loop regions
• Note tools including Spray Can, Razor and Quantise to Key
• Comping for combining multiple takes
• Bounce and Bounce in Place for clips or time selections
• Clip aliases for repeating audio, notes and automation

Devices and Sound Content

• 180+ devices including instruments, audio effects and utilities
• Polymer synthesiser with multiple synthesis methods and 270+ oscillator/filter/envelope combinations
• Drum Machine for sample and drum synth based kits
• Sampler with multiple playback modes including granular and wavetable options
• Sweep filter bank with dual filters, waveshaper and routing control
• EQ+ graphical equaliser with up to 8 bands and advanced visualisation
• Phase-4 phase modulation and phase distortion synthesiser
• The Grid modular sound design environment with 230+ modules
• Sound library: thousands of sounds and factory presets including drum machines, acoustic drums, multi-sampled instruments, loops, sound effects and synth presets
• Includes curated partner and artist sound packages

Licensing and Updates

• Includes all Bitwig Studio software updates for 12 months from registration

System Requirements

• Disk Space: 26 GB free (for full content installation)
• RAM: Minimum 4 GB (8 GB recommended)
• Operating System (PC): 64-bit Windows 10 or later
• Operating System (Mac): macOS 12 or later (Intel or Apple Silicon)
• Operating System (Linux): Ubuntu 24.04 or later
• For latest system requirements and OS compatibility, see bitwig.com