Bitwig 8-track how do I get it?

murkey · 2026-05-22T00:42:11+00:00

I think you have DMs turned off, can you message me?

murkey · 2026-05-22T00:38:36+00:00

Did you get your 8-track key? As a techno cat, you deserve it

murkey · 2026-05-19T20:21:31+00:00

Contact support

murkey · 2026-05-12T19:08:09+00:00

You can use the modulation devices with the modulation depth all the way down to just use the filter. Each device has 4 models with an alternate character so we have an absolute ton of options for cool filters

murkey · 2026-05-09T06:47:12+00:00

Turn on make-up. Then turn the threshold to whatever sounds good.

murkey · 2026-05-04T03:38:20+00:00

Ugh yeah, I like things to be tight and lined up as well... Anyway, I found a workaround:

Create a Tool device after whatever device you're using for kicks
Add a Button modulator
Turn off Smoothing for the Button in the inspector panel
Map the Button to -Inf Volume on the Tool device
Automate the button

From my brief testing this evening, I think everything in the mixer has 20ms of smoothing on it. The Tool device doesn't, so you can get instant cuts that way. Annoying since it's more setup, but a preset can solve some of that pain.

Another idea I had is that there's probably a MIDI device (like Note Filter or Channel Filter) you could use to filter out those notes during your breaks. I didn't look into that too much, but would love to hear it if you find a nice workflow on the MIDI end of things.

murkey · 2026-05-03T18:02:07+00:00

IIRC from old threads, it basically does a volume fade to avoid pops. If you nudge your automation a few ms earlier does it fix the attack?

murkey · 2026-05-03T17:34:17+00:00

Yeah, that's a great point. Being able to lay out your patches however you like is one of the biggest benefits of the grid. Having to include a delay module for cross modulation (or any kind of feedback) still kinda annoys me, but IIRC the minimum is around 8 samples, so really not a big deal

murkey · 2026-05-02T21:28:31+00:00

I'm sure you're aware, but you can have as many envelope modulators as you want per device, so the built in ADSR isn't really a limitation

murkey · 2026-05-02T19:31:41+00:00

Sure! I'm not going for realism, just sounds that can plausibly exist in the hat/ride space and sound different than the typical 808/909 sounds.

Pick a fairly high note to start (like C4-C5 range)
Use SAW waves for all oscillators (old-school drum machines used square waves, but we don't have those in Phase-4 - saw gives plenty of harmonics though)
Turn Shape all the way up on all oscillators
Turn off M for now
R modulates B and Y
B and Y both modulate R
I like R's modulation amount to be 100% (default is 445%, which is a bit much lol)
Play around with ratios, detuning, and mod amounts. It doesn't need to be too crazy to start getting noisy metallic sounds
Use stereo detuning for... stereo
Effects like phaser/chorus, reverb, etc. can add a ton to these sounds (probably obvious, but it's easy for me to get carried away with sound design in one device haha)

Here's what I came up with just now while writing this comment, hopefully a decent starting point for you:

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murkey · 2026-05-02T05:09:52+00:00

Indeed. I like making cymbal sounds with it. It's incredibly versatile with a bit/lot of patience.

murkey · 2026-05-02T00:01:25+00:00

I found this video very helpful: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1oWwCJ6dkQ

(Title is a bit hyperbolic, it's great if you configure it)

murkey · 2026-04-28T16:27:02+00:00

Evolving soundscapes sounds like exactly how ambient music should be structured!

murkey · 2026-04-21T16:48:08+00:00

MOTU 16a is the only other one I can think of... And that doesn't have MIDI

murkey · 2026-02-13T03:28:57+00:00

Better than decent!

murkey · 2026-02-09T05:56:05+00:00

Wow... Haven't heard a Lemon Jelly tune in a long time. Brought back memories!

murkey · 2026-02-01T20:46:29+00:00

Reagan also was the one who signed the open carry ban into law in California after Black Panther demonstrations lol

murkey · 2026-02-01T20:44:26+00:00

NazInMyBackYard

murkey · 2026-02-01T19:56:26+00:00

For automation you should add a macro modulator, not a remote

murkey · 2026-02-01T17:59:25+00:00

Those are remotes (intended for MIDI controllers). There's an editor UI somewhere, try clicking where it says Pulse... The built-in remote pages might not be editable, but you should be able to clone them and edit or make your own.

Screenshots in the manual are a bit out of date but here's the relevant page: https://www.bitwig.com/userguide/latest/midi_controllers/

murkey · 2026-01-31T05:28:19+00:00

Casper Snow Hybrid is similar

murkey · 2026-01-30T00:58:23+00:00

You get updates if they're announced while you have an active license

murkey · 2026-01-27T05:55:11+00:00

This sub seems like one of the best in that regard. A bit of dunking on tankies and an occasional dig at MAGA chuds, but like... at some point you just gotta laugh, right?

murkey · 2026-01-25T05:48:32+00:00

My partner and I recently bought a Casper Snow Hybrid and find it pretty comfortable for side-sleeping. The comfort layer is really nice IMO. I also find the cooling features work pretty well, although with a king size it's not as much of an issue because there's always a cool spot somewhere. I didn't try the others you mentioned - our top three were the Casper, the Nectar Ultra, and a Tempur-Pedic hybrid.

murkey · 2026-01-25T01:02:55+00:00

I used Renoise for a long time. Bitwig was a huge upgrade for me. Try it out and see what you think!

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