Bitwig

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Code Completion Credits Range Language Instruction Semester
308MBTW credit 1 6 hours (45 min) of instruction per semester, 21 to 26 hours of self-study English winter

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The subject provides Department of Sound Design

Contents

Introduction to Interactive Electronic Music Production in Bitwig Studio with Hany Manja

Electronic music producer and certified Bitwig trainer Hany Manja will demonstrate how to use Bitwig Studio for music production, idea generation and creative experimentation.

Topics:

What is Bitwig Studio ?

Bitwig Studio is a proprietary digital audio workstation developed by Bitwig GmbH. Bitwig is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Bitwig is designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering. It offers a suite of controls for beatmatching, crossfading, and other effects used by turntablists. Bitwig supports both traditional linear music arrangement and non-linear (clip-based) production. It has multi-monitor and touch screen support. Bitwig is notable for its strong modulation[and automation capabilities. In 2017, Bitwig Studio was named DAW of the year by Computer Music magazine. In 2023 it was named DAW of the year by Future Music magazine and Music Radar magazine.

Learning outcomes

The workshop aims to increase awareness of the possibilities of using the Bitwig Studio system.

Prerequisites and other requirements

interest in the topic

Literature

https://www.bitwig.com/

Evaluation methods and criteria

completion of the entire module, active approach

Note

Hany Manja - musician born in Damascus, electronic music producer, educator

and certified Bitwig trainer.

Hany moved to Prague in 2005 and worked in many studios, composed music for TV/short films/installations and was an active member of the 'Synth Library Prague' community.

In 2020 Hany moved to Beirut and together with singer Petra Hawi founded

the musical duo Rust. The duo combines traditional Arabic music and vocals with contemporary electro-nica production and performs in the MENA region and Europe.

In 2021, he also co-founded the Beirut Synthesizer Center, a community-based space for independent learning with a primary focus on the study of music synthesis and sound.

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