Bitwig 07 - Automation and clip editing in Bitwig vs Ableton
In this video I show you how automation and clip editing works in Bitwig versus in Ableton. Bitwig has quite a few tricks up its sleeve that make for faster workflow and more sophisticated automation and editing capability.
(Big thanks to Robert Crawford for compiling this list of timestamps!)
0:00 - INTRODUCTION
3:17 - Bitwig's 'Utility' Device (AKA Tool)
4:37 - VST Parameters
8:35 - Modifier Key for Fine Adjustments (Holding SHIFT)
9:58 - Adjustments w/ Arrow Keys
12:02 - Moving Automation Points (in Time Domain)
14:25 - Automation Editor Panel
15:01 - Clip Editing in Edit View
16:02 - Event View
20:07 - Shortcuts to Switch Views ([E]dit, [A]utomation, [D]evice)
22:00 - Different Cursor Tools in Arrangement View
23:51 - Split (CTRL + E)
24:33 - Vertical Notches w/ Eraser Tool
26:45 - Vertical Notches w/ Pen Tool (Holding ALT)
28:21 - Moving Vertical Notches (Holding CTRL)
30:14 - An Easier Way
31:25 - Automation Curves (Holding ALT)
32:41 - Symmetrical Curves (Holding ALT)
33:54 - Show All Automation Lanes
34:37 - Automations in Clip Launcher View
37:07 - Switch Playback to Arranger Timeline
38:00 - Clip Level Automations + Benefits
39:01 - 3 Types of Automations in Clips (Absolute, Additive, and Multiplicative) * - HOLY SHIT
45:37 - Moving Clip Automations to Different Tracks in Arranger View
50:05 - Clip Editing in Detail Editor
53:50 - 3 Main Parts of Detail Editor (Audio Events, Stretch, and Onset)
54:45 - Automatic Crossfades
1:00:12 - Stretching & Onsets
1:03:17 - Warping & Warp Modes
1:10:25 - MIDI Clip Editing
1:14:41 - Layered Editing Mode
1:21:23 - Superimposing Audio & MIDI Clips
1:25:30 - OUTRO
Here is a link to the "Bitwig Handbook" that I use in the video. This is an evergreen document that I will continue to expand and improve as I make more Bitwig tutorials.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1X...
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