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Chill Out from Scratch (Bitwig 6 beta 12) (Patreon)

Published:

2026-01-15 16:47:04

Imported:

2026-01

Tags:

project trackfromscratch tutorial

Content

In this video, I make a complete track from scratch in Bitwig Studio 6, exploring new features from the latest beta and showing my workflow step by step.

I record vocals, design sounds and drums, play with various synths and effects, and talk through my decisions as I build the arrangement and vibe.

The session is all about experimenting and having fun with sound design, layering, and automation to create a unique musical atmosphere. Toward the end, I share some thoughts on mixing and mastering, aiming for a balanced and clear result while keeping the process straightforward and creative.

Creating music from scratch in Bitwig Studio 6 (Beta 12), focusing on new automation improvements

Recording and processing vocals using a microphone, sampler, noise reduction, auto-level, and auto-pitch

Building the track’s foundation with simple melodies, bass, and drums

Designing custom drum sounds (kick, clap, hi-hats) using the Poly Grid and layering techniques

Exploring song structure and harmony, using D# minor as the key

Balancing levels and rough mixing throughout the creation process

Adding textures, FX, and background sounds to enhance the track and add movement

Using tools like Pro-Q4, Supermassive, and Squash for shaping, reverb, and dynamics

Applying sidechain compression and spectral tools for clarity in the mix

Arranging, automating, and experimenting to build momentum and vibe in the song

Mastering approach: using Matcher for frequency balance, minimal mastering and limiting, focusing on clarity rather than complexity

Encouragement for feedback and viewer engagement, with project files available on Patreon

Project Soon here / Dispenser

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Watch Me Build a Beat From Scratch!

Hey everyone! Today’s mission is simple: making some music from scratch in the Bitwig Studio 6 Beta (Beta 12). I’ve been playing around with the new automation improvements... the smoothing has been reduced, making it much faster for shaping sounds precisely. In this session, I’m stepping away from my usual Drum & Bass vibes to create something a bit more ambient and chilled out. We start by recording and processing my own voice as a sampler source, then dive deep into Poly Grid for custom drum synthesis, and layer up simple patches in Polymer to create complex textures. I also walk through my current "mixing as I go" philosophy and how I use MMatcher on the master bus to hit consistent frequency targets. 00:00 - Intro & Bitwig 6 Beta 12 automation updates 00:42 - Recording vocals into the Rolling Sampler 01:32 - Vocal processing: Auto-level and Melda AutoPitch 03:07 - Transforming vocals with Valhalla Supermassive & filtering 04:03 - Starting the track in D# Minor (The classic!) 06:45 - Bringing in custom texture presets 09:24 - Creating movement with LFO volume modulation 10:18 - Adding PianoTeq 8 (Felt) & melody recording workflow 13:43 - Bass design: Simple sawtooth stacking in Polymer 15:36 - Poly Grid: Designing a kick drum from scratch 21:34 - Building a custom Clap using noise layers & XP Filter 24:41 - Using clippers for drum punch 30:08 - Atmospheric textures with Slow Machine & Delay Plus 35:54 - Refining the bass pattern and "vibe" check 44:57 - Technical Tip: Spectral sidechaining for bass/kick clarity 50:07 - Creating "buffer" textures with Delay Plus step mode 55:10 - Recording external hardware synth noise for FX 01:05:02 - Introducing the Arpeggiator (ARP) for the breakdown 01:11:06 - Mastering Chain: FabFilter Matcher, Squash (OTT), and Limiting 01:17:28- Final thoughts & Outro Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): http://polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2026-01-15-cinematic-chillout-in-bitwig-from-scratch/ -- 💕 Support me on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3PgbxZz 💰 donate via Paypal: https://bit.ly/3cae9t8 🎧 my Music: https://polarity.bandcamp.com/ 💾 my Tools: https://polarity.me/posts/articles/2024-08-04-polarity-tools/ 💻 my Gear: https://kit.co/polarity/polarity-music-kit 👉 Discord: https://discord.gg/eWwFBww 👉 Website: https://polarity.me -- 🛒 Buy/Upgrade Bitwig Studio & Support me https://bit.ly/3yQEyDU 🛒 VST/AU Plugin Deals https://bit.ly/3zcvo66