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Bitwig Studio Instrument (Device) Mode
The first window you see on the Panorama display, after selecting Instrument mode, is the Instrument
Bitwig Studio Instrument (Device) Mode
home page. The page is designed to provide the visual feedback and tactile experience of a hardware
workstation. If a track is selected without a device present, there are no parameters to control and the
large character area will read "No Device".
The first window you see on the Panorama display, after selecting Instrument mode, is the Instrument home page. The page
is designed to provide the visual feedback and tactile experience of a hardware workstation.
Navigating Devices
If a track is selected without a device present, there are no parameters to control and the large character area will read "No
The device you are currently controlling in Instrument mode, is called the Primary Device. If you have
Device
multiple devices on a track, you can navigate them from Panorama by moving the [Data Control].
Navigating Devices
Default, Panel and Nektar Mapping
The device you are currently controlling in Instrument mode, is called the Primary Device. If you have multiple devices on a
Device mapping can originate from 3 different sources:
track, you can navigate them from Panorama by moving the [Data Control].
Default map
Default, Panel and Nektar Mapping
Nektar map
Device mapping can originate from 3 different sources
Default map
Bitwig Remote Controls:
Nektar map
Nektar Mapped Devices
Bitwig Studio's instrument devices are all Nektar mapped devices as well as many common and popular
Bitwig Remote Controls
VSTi plugins. Selecting a track hosting Polysynth for example is a good place to start experiencing the
power of Nektar mapping.
Nektar Mapped Devices
When a Nektar map is present, the label of the 5th display button
Bitwig Studio's instrument devices are all Nektar mapped devices as well as many common and popular VSTi plugins.
reads "menu". Press this button and use the [Data Control] to
Selecting a track hosting Polysynth for example is a good place to start experiencing the power of Nektar mapping.
scroll through the controller pages, each labeled clearly so you
can find the section you want to control really quick. Press [Enter]
When a Nektar map is present, the label of the 5th display button reads "menu". Press this
to load the page or [Esc] to exit without loading.
button and use the [Data Control] to scroll through the controller pages, each labeled clearly
so you can find the section you want to control really quick.
A controller page can show assignments for one of 3 sections: 2x4
Press [Enter] to load the page or [Esc] to exit without loading.
encoders, faders + 1x8 encoders or faders + LED buttons.
A controller page can show assignments for one of 3 sections: 2x4 encoders, faders + 1x8
Each of these controller sections are of course active at any time
encoders or faders + LED buttons.
so you get the full benefit of all
Each of these controller sections are of course active at any time so you get the full benefit
Panorama's controls. Pressing the toggle buttons toggle the view
of all Panorama's controls. Pressing the toggle buttons toggle the view so you can see what each of the sections control
so you can see what each of the sections control.
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• [Toggle/View]: Toggle between faders + 1x8 encoders and the 2x4 encoder views. Press the button
[Toggle/View] : Toggle between faders + 1x8 encoders and the 2x4 encoder views. Press the button again, to return to
again, to return to the previous page.
the previous page.
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• [Toggle/Mute]: Toggle between faders + LED buttons and the 2x4 encoder views. Press the button
[Toggle/Mute]: Toggle between faders + LED buttons and the 2x4 encoder views. Press the button again, to return to the
again, to return to the previous page.
previous page.
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• Finally you can press [Instrument] at any time to return to the device home page.
Finally you can press [Instrument] at any time to return to the device home page.
Nektar maps typically assign envelopes to the faders and since many instruments feature 4 stage ADSR
Nektar maps typically assign envelopes to the faders and since many instruments feature 4 stage ADSR type envelopes, the
type envelopes, the below table show typical assignments. Polysynth is no exception so even without
below table show typical assignments. Polysynth is no exception so even without looking at the display, you can with
looking at the display, you can with confidence move the faders and know what they control.
confidence move the faders and know what they control.
Fader 1
Fader 2
Fader 3
Fader 4
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The parameters a device/plugin sends when no other mapping is present.
Nektar advanced device/plugin mapping that premaps all device parameters
in easy to navigate menu pages. Supersedes panel mapping except the
device home page.
The parameters a device/plugin sends when no other mapping is present.
The parameters a device/plugin sends when no other mapping is present.
Nektar advanced device/plugin mapping that premaps all device parameters in easy to navigate
menu pages. Supersedes panel mapping except the device home page.
User customizable map pages. Accessible via the display button labeled [Remote].
Amp Attack
Amp Decay
Amp Sustain
Amp Release
Fader 5 Filter Attack
Fader 6
Fader 7 Filter Sustain
Fader 8 Filter Release
Fader 9 Instrument Volume
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Filter Decay
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