Bitwig Connect 4/12 Spotlight: The Best Video Tutorials
Curious about Bitwig Connect 4/12? Since we announced our first hardware device last spring, we've been delighted to see it embraced by the Bitwig community (it's also won awards and received glowing reviews from the likes of KVR, Tape Op, and Gear News). We picked out a selection of the most informative video walkthroughs and reviews. Watch them to get a taste of what Connect can do – and to learn what makes this three-in-one audio/MIDI interface, monitor, and DAW controller unique.
Mattias Holmgren: The Ultimate Audio Interface?
If you want to know how Connect fares in real recording situations, Mattias is here to help. He captures his own vocals and acoustic guitar, paying close attention to Connect's latency and the quality of its D/A converters. He also walks you through the Control Panel's numerous connectivity permutations, so you can get a feel for how Connect might fit into your own setup.
Mix With Vasudev: Writing a Song From Scratch With Connect
In this behind-the-scenes studio session (in Hindi), audio-engineering tutor Vasudev and singer and producer Aditya Bhardwaj build a track from scratch in 30 minutes, with Bitwig Connect at the center of their production process. They record Bhardwaj's vocals and synth melodies through Connect's high-gain mic preamp and balanced line inputs, while Bitwig Mode is put to use for hands-on control of Bitwig Studio directly from the interface. The outcome is – as one commenter put it – a "certified banger."
Marula Music: So What's the Verdict on Bitwig Connect?
The verdict is that Connect might be the perfect interface if you're looking to combine Bitwig's modular software environment with your outboard gear. Nate highlights how well the DC-coupled outputs play with CV-enabled and Eurorack hardware – meaning you can send strong, unfiltered signals from Bitwig Studio and know that you'll get pitch-correct results. He also covers Connect's build quality and hands-on feel. This video will give you a solid idea of what Connect is like to use on a daily basis.
Producer Alsunova: The Bitwig-Optimized Audio Interface
A considered look (in Korean) at Connect's tight integration with Bitwig Studio. Producer Alsunova explores how Connect shortens the time between idea and execution when recording, thanks to dedicated hardware controls for looping, arrangement navigation, transport, and more. He also checks out the unique Bitwig Mode, explaining how it can further streamline workflows by placing any Bitwig Studio parameter at your fingertips.
Italo Brutalo: Roland SH Showdown
It's the ultimate test: how much stuff can you plug in at once? In this Roland SH machines shootout, vintage synth wizard Italo Brutalo takes full advantage of Connect's inputs and outputs to send and receive CV and gate information, MIDI, and audio signals.
0dB.pl: A Revolution for Creators!
While Connect works great when paired with Bitwig Studio, this review (in Polish) makes clear that it has plenty to offer regardless of which DAW you're using. Of course, the full suite of audio, MIDI, and CV inputs and outputs will work universally – but what about the buttons? Tomasz explains how Mackie Control Universal support opens up access to the transport controls, loop, and record functions – and demonstrates how every button on the hardware can send MIDI SysEx messages for quick custom mappings.
Ben Pest: Connect Jam
The Bristol electro maestro throws together a quick jam showcasing how he uses Bitwig Connect to send CV from the Grid into his modular system and capture the resulting audio. An atmospheric piece of broken-beat electronics that demonstrates how effectively Connect bridges the analog and digital domains.
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