Bitwig Keyboard Workflow – Add Devices & Plugins WITHOUT Mouse (T+D+B Trick) | English
#Bitwig #Tutorial #Musicproduction
⌨️ *BITWIG KEYBOARD WORKFLOW – LOAD DEVICES SUPER FAST*
Welcome to the most practical Bitwig workflow tutorial! In this video, I show
you how to load ALL devices and plugins using JUST your keyboard – no mouse
needed! With the track-focus trick (T+D+B), you can insert devices anywhere in
the chain: at the end, at the beginning, or even BETWEEN other devices. Perfect
for fast, uninterrupted production!
artist hub https://sendaidokai.de/
Discord https://sendaidokai.de/contact/ (german)
📌 *WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:*
✅ Keyboard Shortcuts in Bitwig Settings
✅ T Key – Focus Track Header
✅ D Key – Activate Device Lane
✅ B Key – Open Browser
✅ F1 Key – Show Everything in Browser
✅ F2 Key – Show Only Presets
✅ S Key – Jump Back to Search Field
✅ Insert Device at END of Chain
✅ Insert Device at BEGINNING of Chain
✅ Insert Device BETWEEN Two Devices (with workaround)
✅ Preset Selection – Option 1 (Scrolling)
✅ Preset Selection – Option 2 (Direct Input)
✅ Inspector Advantages & Tips
✅ Category Navigation in Presets
✅ Using Ctrl+Comma for Settings
✅ Why Keyboard-Only is More Efficient
✅ Workaround for Complex Insertions
✅ Device Duplication & Replacement
✅ Complete Workflow for Multiple Devices
✅ Practical Application Examples
BITWIG KEYBOARD WORKFLOW QUICK REFERENCE:
🔑 CORE SHORTCUTS:
→ CTRL+, = Open Settings
→ T = Focus Track Header
→ D = Activate/Toggle Device Lane
→ B = Open/Close Browser
→ S = Jump Back to Search Field
→ CTRL+D = Duplicate Device
→ Position 1 = Jump to First Plus
🎬 *NEXT LEARNING STEPS:*
1. Watch this video completely
2. Open Bitwig and try the workflow
3. Memorize shortcuts (T, D, B, F1, F2, S)
4. Practice with different devices
5. Master the track-focus method
6. Learn preset names by heart
7. Make your entire workflow mouse-free!
00:00 ⌨️ Intro & Welcome to Keyboard Workflow
00:04 🎯 Workflow for Fast Device Management
00:26 🎛️ Bitwig Shortcuts in Settings Explained
00:52 ⚙️ Ctrl+Comma Settings Menu
01:08 📝 Old Workflow with Problems
01:46 ❌ Mouse Needed for Multiple Devices
02:02 🎯 Device/Plugin After Current – T+D+B Trick
02:45 💡 Browser Search Field Tip – S Key
03:25 🎥 Referenced Video: Aeton to Bitwig
04:09 👍 Like & Subscribe Call-to-Action
04:28 📋 Complete Workflow Step-by-Step
05:30 🎯 Inspector Advantage Explained
05:41 🔄 Preset Loading – Option 1: Scrolling
07:18 🎯 Preset Loading – Option 2: Direct Input
08:14 🎛️ Insert at Beginning of Chain
08:56 🎛️ Insert Between Two Devices
The Playlist for the SurgeXT Workshop • SurgeXT Synthesizer Workshop english | 2023
Playlists - Bitwig
⏩ Bitwig - für Beginner • Bitwig für Beginner
⏩ Bitwig - Ableton Push 2 • Playlist
⏩ Bitwig - Devices • Playlist
⏩ Bitwig - Sampler • Bitwig - Sampler
⏩ Bitwig - Modulator • Playlist
🇬 Bitwig - Modulator (english) • Playlist
⏩ Bitwig - InGrid - Bitwig Grid • InGrid - Bitwig Grid
❎ Musicproduction - Practice Session • Musicproduction - Practice Session
🇬 English Musicproduction & Sounddesign Tutorials • English Musicproduction & Sounddesign Tuto...
❎ Beats • Playlist
Playlists - Sound
🔥 Sound Grundlagen • Sound Grundlagen
🇬 Sound Basics • Sound Basics
🔥 FLOSS Music • FLOSS Music
🔥 Plugins • Plugins
Workshops
🍕 Surge Synthesizer Workshop • Surge Synthesizer Workshop
🍕 SurgeXT Synthesizer Workshop (english) • SurgeXT Synthesizer Workshop english | 2023
🍕 uHe Hive 2 (2.1) • uHe Hive 2 (2.1) - Masterclass
🌻 Odo Sendaidokai Releases & Snippets • Odo Sendaidokai Releases & Snippets