Moog’s new Mariana is a monster bass soft synth with dual engines and CV

Moog’s Mariana is here on desktop (macOS, Windows) and iOS and – it’s about as much Moog sound as you can imagine in software. Here’s what’s in that architecture, some hands-on first impressions, plus details of a significant update for the Moogerfooger software effect range that goes perfectly with the synth.

Bitwig Studio 5 is all about modulation, curves, and envelope shapes; now in beta

Bitwig Studio 5 focuses on creating curves and envelopes and working with modulation. That includes new envelope generators – but works the new possibilities deep into the tool, from the ability to modulate more of the DAW to the Grid modular system underneath. There are some new ideas for what clips can do, too.

Peter Kirn - April 12, 2023

Deep Bitwig tips: learn modular patching on The Grid, integrate with NI controllers

Bitwig has posted some really useful deep-dive tutorials lately. That includes building up your own from-scratch tools in the modular environment The Grid – and working with integration with Maschine+/MK3 and NI keyboards.

Peter Kirn - May 11, 2021

Ableton or FL Studio or Bitwig, Maschine Jam integrates with everything

Peter Kirn - December 9, 2016

Jamming Without Wires: Thavius Beck, Hands on with the QuNeo Rogue

- October 20, 2013

Bitwig Watch: Endless, Open Modulation; Grid Control; Sounds from Thavius Beck

- August 29, 2013

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