Know your Sampler

To help you get to know Bitwig Studio's sophisticated Sampler, we’ve created a series of video tutorials that goes from essential features to play modes and other advanced topics. Watch below.

The Basics - Part 1

In this first video, we look at the basics of Sampler:

• 0:20 - Loading samples
• 0:29 - Keytracking
• 0:45 - Sound shaping with the filter and envelopes
• 1:27 - Swapping samples
• 1:51 - Adjusting sample play times
• 2:15 - Loop modes, loop times, and crossfading

Modulating Playback - Part 2

In this second video, things get more advanced. Topics include:

• 0:13 - Using modulation
• 1:07 - Controlling playback via the offsets
• 1:29 - Modulating the playback offsets
• 3:12 - Freezing the playhead

Sampler as Wavetable Synth - Part 3

Get familiar with Sampler's Cycles mode, and use it to create complex, musical timbres from any sample:

• 0:10 - Cycles mode as a wavetable synthesizer
• 1:16 - Automatic tuning to the sample
• 1:57 - Formant shaping for sound control
• 3:52 - Bitwig Studio's voice stacking

Granular Sound Design - Part 4

Exploring the Textures play mode, putting granular synthesis at your fingertips:

• 0:03 - Basics of granular synthesis
• 0:17 - Independent pitch and speed controls
• 0:44 - Taking control of the playhead with Freeze
• 1:28 - Exploring grain size and motion parameters
• 3:27 - Creating movement via modulation
• 4:06 - Creating density with voice stacking

Making A Multisample - Part 5

It's time to get started with multisamples:

• 1:11 - Creating a new multisample
• 1:19 - What are Zones?
• 1:32 - Keyboard splits and the grid view
• 2:14 - Using drag-in gestures
• 3:16 - Setting up Velocity Layers
• 4:00 - Detail editing with List view
• 4:36 - The Select parameter

Advanced Multisampling - Part 6

Advanced tricks and features for multisamples:

• 0:28 - File metadata for placement
• 1:09 - Crossfades between Zones
• 2:18 - Distribute range equally
• 2:45 - Round-robin Zone logic
• 3:45 - Using Zone groups
• 4:16 - Per Zone modulations
• 5:26 - Modulating the Select parameter