Bitwig has announced that the latest update to its music production software is out now. Bitwig Studio 6.1 brings an updated Sampler with advanced slicing and powerful new modes for time-stretching and granular playback, intelligent pitch detection, hardware emulation, and many more updates across the device.
The new Sampler features quick, versatile slicing with advanced functions. It also offers two new play modes – the time-stretching Spectral and the granular Fragments – and major additions to existing modes, including authentic hardware emulation. Automatic tempo and pitch detection revolutionize old workflows and introduce new ones. And there are many more upgrades across the device, including improved multisample editing, a new Bell filter, and an updated interface with new playhead visualizations.
The updated Sampler makes all audio playable – and ready to color, explore, and perform. It also invites users to sample in ways that weren’t possible before, with unique and powerful features such as looping slices and modulation per slice, harmonic “bending,” synth-like play modes, innovative granular playback options, and more.
Essentials – Bitwig Studio’s fundamental sound package available to all users – has been updated with presets that put the new Sampler through its paces. Slicing and time-stretching, granular experiments, Poly Grid patches, and more. Users can update the package from inside the app, and search “6.1” in the Browser to find the new presets.
A free upgrade to all customers with an active Upgrade Plan (as of June 18th, 2026), Bitwig Studio 6.1 is available to purchase from 99 USD/EUR at the Bitwig store and from distributors such as AudioDeluxe and Plugin Boutique.
