Bitwig 6 - Automation (Patreon)

In this video, I share my personal workflow with automation in Bitwig Studio 6 and discuss some of the small frustrations I've encountered, especially coming from Bitwig 5.

While there are a few interface changes that slow me down, many of them are easily fixable and might even suit other users.

I also point out some new improvements I really appreciate, like the enhanced visuals and streamlined automation editing. Overall, these changes make working with automation more enjoyable, though I hope for a few minor tweaks in future updates.

Overview of automation workflow in Bitwig Studio 6, including personal preferences and issues encountered

Main problems with the new global modulation mode: applies to all tracks, notes are not clearly visible, and cannot move clips without changing modes

Workflow frustrations: frequent switching between automation and track modes is tedious

Differences in automation lane management between Bitwig 5 and 6: changes in button locations, context-sensitive buttons, and workflow adjustments

New method for adding and managing automation lanes in Bitwig 6 requires more steps, more scrolling, and introduces interface changes from Bitwig 5

Removal or relocation of useful features like last touched parameter and convenient lane deletion buttons

Positive aspects of Bitwig 6 automation: cleaner visuals, improved editing tools (curves, moving selections, randomization, step automation)

Flexibility improvements: automation clips linked to note clips, with options to lock or separate automation and note clips

Advanced editing: pointer tool can be set to support time selection for a smoother workflow

Bitwig 6 automation is powerful and visually improved but could benefit from small workflow/interface tweaks, especially for users migrating from Bitwig 5