News Summary:
On September 10, 2026, Bitwig released a three-video series demonstrating its updated Sampler, detailing how its advanced slicing transforms a breakbeat into a playable drumkit and facilitates sound design, covering features like per-slice modulation and various play modes. This followed the August 27, 2026, release of Bitwig Studio 6.1, which introduced major upgrades to the Sampler device, including new slicing options, two new play modes, automatic tempo and pitch detection, and improved multi-sample editing. Earlier, on August 26, 2026, Bitwig Certified Trainer Thavius Beck provided a walkthrough with Sonicstate of the updated Sampler in Bitwig Studio 6.1, exploring features such as slicing, hardware flavors, extreme time-stretching, granular rhythms, and Automatic Pitch Analysis. Previously, on July 14, 2026, the company shared video tips on using the Step Input Tool for mouse-free MIDI sequencing, allowing users to write melodies and advance the playhead without a mouse.
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