Bitwig Studio 6 — a major update to the well-known DAW

In late summer 2025, we reportedBitwig's announcement of version 6 of its well-known digital audio workstation. It added many features but was available only as a beta. The complete updated version is now available for all users to buy or upgrade.

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BS6 improves automation editing with two ways to access curves: the classic automation mode or a new detail editor showing all automation for any track. New automation functions include expansion. Improved tools also turn freehand gestures into clean, simple curves.

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Version 6.0 adds automation clips with independent loop timing and start positions, content shifting and clip stretching. Automation clips exist alongside traditional track automation and can be saved in the library for reuse.

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Clip Aliases works with audio, note and automation clips in both the Launcher and Arranger. Key Signature joins tempo and time signature settings, displays the scale in Piano Roll and can control effects such as Arpeggiator. The interface is easier to navigate and customise, with editing tools arranged as a palette. A new Arranger zoom option enlarges a selected track or lane while leaving everything else in place. The Launcher shows clip position and loop count for each track. Four new Grid modules handle pitch, key and Key Signature.

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Bitwig Studio 6 is a free update for previous-version users with an active update plan. New users can buy Essentials for $100, Producer for $200 or the expanded Producer edition for $400.