Bitwig has announced its new Connect 4/12 audio interface with CV and MIDI enabled functions, monitor and DAW control, and a unique “Bitwig Mode”.
This 3-in-one audio and MIDI interface, monitor and DAW controller features six mode buttons which alter the 360 degree, touch sensitive dial for different operations such as changing interface parameters or control software.
Unsurprisingly it is tied in to work seamlessly with Bitwig Studio.
The front panel gives immediate visual feedback, with accurate input and output meters and a ring of 32 RGB LEDs around the dial for visualising parameter values and automation data.
Gain settings are accessible and saved within Bitwig Studio.
For musicians using CV-controlled hardware, the Connect has two DC-coupled inputs and four outputs accessible via 3.5mm minijack on the front panel.
The Bitwig Mode puts Bitwig Studio at your fingertips with DAW controller functionalities. Seamless integration makes writing automation, fine-tuning settings, and navigating the timeline in Bitwig Studio with Connect’s main dial intuitive and precise. Get quick access to any control with the high-resolution dial by hovering over it with your cursor, and lock a selected parameter to Connect by double-tapping. The LED ring indicates its current task by matching the color of the parameter or track in Bitwig Studio so you’ll never get lost.
Audio quality is assured thanks to balanced connections, premium mic preamp, high quality instrument/line inputs and AKM converters capable of up to 192kHz 24-bit resolution.
Constructed of robust steel, the Connect is designed to travel and perform.
Specifications
- USB-C/USB-2 port for data and bus powering
- 1 MIDI input and 1 MIDI output
- 1 dedicated 6.3 mm stereo headphone output
- 6 x 6.3 mm TRS fully balanced line outputs
- 1 fully balanced 6.3 mm TRS line input or high-impedance instrument input
- 1 combo XLR / 6.3 mm TRS port: high-gain microphone preamp with 48-volt phantom power / fully balanced line or high-impedance instrument input
- 6 x 3.5 mm TS DC-coupled mini jack ports for audio/CV: 2 inputs, 4 outputs
- RGB LEDs for accurate input and output metering
- 360°, high-resolution and touch-sensitive dial
- Integrated monitor control buttons
- DAW transport controls
- Mode buttons to quickly access settings
- Innovative integration with Bitwig Studio
- Recording and playback up to 192 kHz
- AKM converters for all inputs and outputs
- Compatible with macOS / Windows / Linux
- Dedicated ASIO driver for Windows
- Supports MCU protocol for DAW transport controls
- Bus-powered class-compliant USB 2 device
- Full metal chassis
- Dimensions: 20.7 (W) x 16.3 (L) x 5.9 (H) cm
- Weight: 1.45 kg
Box Contents
- 1 x Bitwig Connect 4/12
- 1 x USB-C cable
- 1 x USB-C to USB-A adapter
- 2 x MIDI DIN to mini jack adapters
- 4 x mini jack audio patch cables
Available from the Spring at a price of $549 / €499.
