Your TOP 5 feature requests for Bitwig

[u-u-u]

maybe
-time signature Modulation
-note Editor: alow me to Stretch notes freely in the note Editor (not only x2 or /2)
-Audio in for WASAPI drivers
-in repitch mode, let me do also curved pitch changes, not only pitch jumps between Stretch markers

-note FX layer / note Merger device
-note sequencer device where I can drag in note Clips from bitwig
-convolution device that let's me drag in my own IR samples/Clips
-waveshaping device (something like in izotope Trash2)
-> or just open up the internal modular device patching System

OK, that are more than 5 but why not?

[goatgirl]

My top five are cover by this image (allergy warning: may contain cats):

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[takaii]

I already have all those things as plugins...

Me too... I don't need any of those things mentioned.

I would rather have core DAW functionality, not DEV's spending time on extra stuff that one can already get.

Totally agree.

Well i dont think it would be much implement. I would love having plugins like that in the daw. Because having plugins in the gui of the daw is much nicer, no extra window popup for everything (Y). Lets agree to disagree

There are companies that only do reverb plugins, so I would argue that doing a great reverb takes a lot to implement! there are companies that only do eqs and compressors...though I totally appreciate the idea of having it built in to the gui, I think this is where DAW companies start to go wrong (trying to cover all bases)–I loved bitwig at first because it never, ever crashed. the last live show I played, it crashed right in the middle (4th song) for seemingly no reason, and I tried to restart it 3 times to no avail LOL. Totally on me, lesson learned (updating versions when I wasn't having problems). I hadn't had a crash during a show up until then, of course, and not in rehearsal for several versions.

Personally, I'd like to see more functionality, better latency compensation and handling of hardware fx, and more key commands for already implemented features, but these after it gets back to the original reason I loved it–no crashes! A couple really good distortion/sat plugins like Live would be cool though–I don't use BWS distortion much other than with an lfo plug or something. The delay sounds great though!

Agree to disagree here too:D

but implementing a thirdparty plugin is a lot work from the vendor of thirdparty more then bitwig... =) I agree lets bring more features that are needed. LAtency compensation is really good btw. Just a few things neeed fixing out. All daw crashes but yes more bug fixing. Anyway wishing for better stock plugin from thirdparty vendors intergrated in bitwig is not a bad thing at all. But the priorety its not. I love how people be like seing one thing solution only. I agree that first fix essential features. but after bitwig is more funcional i dont see why not add thirdparty vendors plugin collaburation into bitwig It will just pay off for us all having better quality fx.

[jimmydeer]

I apologize–I misunderstood you. The implemented like "Glue" in Ableton thing is relatively new to me as I come from Studio One, Logic, Cubase, etc., so I thought you were talking about better stock plugins from Bitwig. In this case, agree to agree 100% haha

[sagetone]

I have read most of this thread, so some of mine are definitely repeats. Here are my Top 5 with a few honorable mentions and even a request.

* Freeze - mentioned many times, and we can currently do it in BWS 1.3.x, but takes several steps, so a single step freeze would be great!
* Audio to MIDI - I'd love an audio to MIDI converter
* Better fades and fade processes - mentioned several times already, I come from linear arranging (Sonar) and not Live, in Sonar the fade process when merging two clips together works great and very easy to use
* Add pan to sends, and track input gain/trim
* Comping

Honorable mentions:
* Draw envelopes for stretch within a clip - rather than stretch the entire clip uniformly, I'd like to be able to ease into or out of the stretch, is this possible?
* Choose instrument for previewing clips in browser - the only time this is an issue is previewing MIDI drum/percussion clips, absolutely useless if I have to listen to those clips via BWS's Polysynth
* Would like the ability to change the height of the waveform in the Editor

Request:
* Please allow us to change the save-to location!!! Default is My Docs and I'm wondering how many of us keep our projects in other folder/drive locations.

Thank you,

Todd

PS - Coming from Sonar, totally bypassing Live, and jumping right into BWS... BWS friggin rocks!!!

[pdxindy]

I already have all those things as plugins...

Me too... I don't need any of those things mentioned.

I would rather have core DAW functionality, not DEV's spending time on extra stuff that one can already get.

Totally agree.

Well i dont think it would be much implement. I would love having plugins like that in the daw. Because having plugins in the gui of the daw is much nicer, no extra window popup for everything (Y). Lets agree to disagree

Diva filters represent an enormous amount of development... same with the Glue and so on. Bitwig is not going to be able to develop plugins of that caliber any time soon...

[pdxindy]

What functions did you miss? I miss nothing.

• - still no ability to paint straight lines for crescendo in velocity editor
  - still no ability to copy automation in audio file
  - still can't remember size of side browser after you closed program or even with template project
  - still we have not options to Turn On sample preview by default in side browser
  - still can't preview sample in Pop Up browser
  - still can't change time signature from BARs to simple timeline in arranger
  - still can't save default preset for in-build plugins
  - still can't set delay for sounds in ms
  - still problems with automation snap to the grid

For example..

Those are all core DAW functions that cannot be addressed by buying plugins... only Bitwig can improve those things. However, I already have all the synths, compressors, reverbs etc that I will ever need.

[svervs]

Similar to the Arrange/Edit/Mix views:

- a glorious "fullscreen" EQ/analyzer view, for all things sound design

[pdxindy]

I agree that first fix essential features. but after bitwig is more funcional i dont see why not add thirdparty vendors plugin collaburation into bitwig It will just pay off for us all having better quality fx.

Well, for one thing cost. I already own great synths and FX... if something like Bitwig 2 has a bunch of 3rd party stuff i already own, then I will have to pay extra for stuff I don't need.

Ableton integrated the AAS synths into Live Studio. I already owned the AAS synths. The Live versions are more compact and fit in the device pane just like regular Ableton devices. I liked that, but the full GUI's are easier to use, and the Live versions of the AAS synths each had a few key features missing so they were like lite versions. So I always use the full plugin anyway.

Lots of users were annoyed the Live updates had lots of 3rd party stuff and not core DAW improvements like full PDC and Session View Automation.

I always wanted Ableton to focus on the DAW, not adding tons of content and 3rd party stuff. I feel that even more so with Bitwig because it is so new. When Bitwig reaches v4, then let's talk about those things

[takaii]

I agree that first fix essential features. but after bitwig is more funcional i dont see why not add thirdparty vendors plugin collaburation into bitwig It will just pay off for us all having better quality fx.

Well, for one thing cost. I already own great synths and FX... if something like Bitwig 2 has a bunch of 3rd party stuff i already own, then I will have to pay extra for stuff I don't need.

Ableton integrated the AAS synths into Live Studio. I already owned the AAS synths. The Live versions are more compact and fit in the device pane just like regular Ableton devices. I liked that, but the full GUI's are easier to use, and the Live versions of the AAS synths each had a few key features missing so they were like lite versions. So I always use the full plugin anyway.

Lots of users were annoyed the Live updates had lots of 3rd party stuff and not core DAW improvements like full PDC and Session View Automation.

I always wanted Ableton to focus on the DAW, not adding tons of content and 3rd party stuff. I feel that even more so with Bitwig because it is so new. When Bitwig reaches v4, then let's talk about those things

I wrote that bitwig should first focus on the core fundamentals and other breaking features before implementing better plugins., but later when bitwig is more full grown i love to see some devolopement on the plugin side

[anp27]

* Freeze - mentioned many times, and we can currently do it in BWS 1.3.x, but takes several steps, so a single step freeze would be great!

Just Bounce in Place (one keyboard shortcut) and then Deactivate the track (one keyboard shortcut), not too many steps right?

* Add pan to sends,

Plenty of workarounds using Bitwig devices here, don't even miss it anymore http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 9&t=407414

and track input gain/trim

Use 'Tool' and turn down the Gain with the Amplitude fader

* Would like the ability to change the height of the waveform in the Editor

Hit Shift+Tab and BAM

Request:
* Please allow us to change the save-to location!!! Default is My Docs and I'm wondering how many of us keep our projects in other folder/drive locations.

Show Browser Panel, "My Library", look for the box with the three small dots, click on it and change the location to whatever/wherever you want.

I agree with you that we really need better Comping and better Fades/Fades Processes.

[anp27]

Coming from Logic, I can tell you that while the stock Logic content is a massive package and covers pretty much everything, the reality is that most Logic users use third party content anyway, we use our own synths and our own drum samples.. we use the third party compressors and EQs that we want to use. I'm not saying ALL but MOST Logic users because I know there are Logic users out there who do use the stock Logic stuff.

So in short, I don't care for built in plugins that do the stuff that's already covered very well by my third party plugins.. it becomes quite redundant to be honest.

[sagetone]

* Freeze - mentioned many times, and we can currently do it in BWS 1.3.x, but takes several steps, so a single step freeze would be great!

Just Bounce in Place (one keyboard shortcut) and then Deactivate the track (one keyboard shortcut), not too many steps right?

* Add pan to sends,

Plenty of workarounds using Bitwig devices here, don't even miss it anymore http://www.kvraudio.com/forum/viewtopic ... 9&t=407414

and track input gain/trim

Use 'Tool' and turn down the Gain with the Amplitude fader

* Would like the ability to change the height of the waveform in the Editor

Hit Shift+Tab and BAM

Request:
* Please allow us to change the save-to location!!! Default is My Docs and I'm wondering how many of us keep our projects in other folder/drive locations.

Show Browser Panel, "My Library", look for the box with the three small dots, click on it and change the location to whatever/wherever you want.

I agree with you that we really need better Comping and better Fades/Fades Processes.

Thanks anp27.
Re. freeze, you mean bounce and not bounce in place, right? With bounce and then deactivate, you're right, not too many steps.
Re. adding pan to sends, I skimmed through the other thread whose link you provided, looks like most of it applied to track pan and pan laws, and not to Effect Send pan. I still don't see an easy and quick way to set that up.
Re. input gain, so as long as Tool is first in the device chain. it's well ahead of the main track fader and other effects and modulations.
Re. changing the height of the waveform in Editor, I was working a project today with a low level audio signal in one of the tracks. If I maximize the Editor to span the whole screen, I still have a low level waveform that I wanted to be able to enlarge. That's why that request.
Re. the save-to location, I already have my preferred location set in "My Library", but BWS still saves to User/My Docs/BWS/Projects. Also, when I try to open a project from the file menu, it also looks in User/My Docs/BWS/Projects, regardless of what is set in the browser configuration.

[sagetone]

Well, for one thing cost. I already own great synths and FX... if something like Bitwig 2 has a bunch of 3rd party stuff i already own, then I will have to pay extra for stuff I don't need.

Fully agree with this, and others who have made similar statements!!

[anp27]

freeze, you mean bounce and not bounce in place, right?

It actually is Bounce in Place, in Bitwig.

Re. the save-to location, I already have my preferred location set in "My Library", but BWS still saves to User/My Docs/BWS/Projects. Also, when I try to open a project from the file menu, it also looks in User/My Docs/BWS/Projects, regardless of what is set in the browser configuration.

When you click on Save As, you can choose where you save to no? I can... I save all my projects to my external drive. Yes, it defaults to Documents, but you can save to wherever you like.