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What happened to Bitwig 6? Where is it? (Patreon)
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Bitwig Studio 6 is still in beta, and with all the new features and GUI improvements, it’s taking longer than usual to reach a stable release.
The latest beta has addressed many issues that bothered me in earlier versions, especially around automation and clip editing, making it much more enjoyable to use.
There are still a few bugs and small inconsistencies, but overall, the workflow feels more streamlined. I expect the final version to come out early next year rather than before Christmas, but the progress so far is promising.
Bitwig Studio 6 is still in beta, currently at beta 9, making it the longest-running Bitwig beta so far.
Many new GUI features have been added, leading to a higher number of bugs to fix before a stable release.
The final release is likely expected early next year rather than before Christmas, though a surprise release is still possible.
A new "flying automation lanes" mode was introduced, improving automation editing by allowing more intuitive and flexible control.
Users can now view and edit recently touched parameters more easily and efficiently, similar to how it worked in Bitwig Studio 5.
Automation recording and editing is now smoother and more natural, with improvements to touch and write modes.
A setting has been added to control whether new clips open automatically in the detail editor, allowing users to return to the previous workflow.
Improvements to automation node editing, including a keyboard shortcut to toggle between hold and normal nodes.
Volume control in track headers can once again be displayed as a slider or as numeric input, based on user preference.
"Meta clips" in group tracks handle automation and movement differently than normal clips, with some inconsistencies noted.
UI and workflow updates in the clip launcher, including improved retriggering and better playback control.
The detail editor has a new navigation arrow for recalling previous view states for easier workflow management.
Overall, many small, quality-of-life enhancements and bug fixes have been added, making Bitwig Studio 6 more pleasant and efficient to use.
