Comments on: Bitwig Connect 4/12, audio/MIDI interface makes a bridge between software and external gear: available now

By: thesaurus rex

thesaurus rex — Fri, 25 Apr 2025 21:27:22 +0000

In reply to seppy. Just got mine in the mail today. It is amazing. But yeah, the colour... So I printed your two comments, but there's still some orange visible. Do you think you could tell us another time that you won't be buying one? Would be most appreciated. Cheers

By: seppy

seppy — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:11:57 +0000

A clear NO to this.

By: thesaurus rex

thesaurus rex — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:36:05 +0000

In reply to seppy.

Yes please, Bitwig. What is wrong with bus-power? I assume the reason to do this is that it would make the unit a lot more stable, given the fact that it has DC-coupled ins and outs, as the interface can then use the computer’s ground as a reference.

Also, if you need more power because you use some demanding headphones that require a lot of juice, it would be more ‘professional’ to use a decent headphone amplifier anyway.

This interface is amazing. Also the fact that Bitwig runs on Linux.
I really hate the colour, but will buy one anyway and then probably print the most sulky comment here and cover it up with that. Not sure it will be yours or commenter “User” up there, but will let you know.

By: Mike

Mike — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 19:02:00 +0000

In reply to User.

If I don’t use Bitwig – how compatible is it with other DAWs &/or VCV Rack?

Would’ve been nice to see a few more USB 1/2 input jacks, for external USB MIDI controllers. Also USB MIDI CV conversion routing.

By: Frank Sampedro

Frank Sampedro — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 17:32:40 +0000

In reply to User. 1, 2, and 4-input interfaces are the biggest sellers every year. This is a 4-in/10-out interface for producers and musicians, particularly those interested in hardware modular systems, not for an engineer running a commercial audio studio.

By: seppy

seppy — Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:05:43 +0000

Up to now I thought Bitwig is quite professional.
Now I know they are not. USB bus powered? Seriously?
No discrete power supply possible and no Adat integrated.
No thank you Bitwig.
🙁

By: User 2

User 2 — Fri, 24 Jan 2025 22:14:30 +0000

In reply to Space Captain. I am a bitwig user. This should be perfect for me. but it isn't simply because of lack of inputs or expansion options (ADAT). Bitwig has conducted no market research even among their user base. They developed this in secret.

By: nodens

nodens — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:49:41 +0000

the fact that it’s Biwig makes it interesting for for 2 reasons:
– it’s officially supported on Linux (and it’s probable that everything can be controlled from Bitwig or directly on the interface)
– Bitwig will continue making it easier to use several interfaces at the same tim e: they know 4 inputs won’t be enough for everyone, but they hope you’ll get one in addition to your other interface(s)

If only it had some ADAT as well, that’d be an instant preorder. Still, I’m tempted!

By: Space Captain

Space Captain — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:45:19 +0000

In reply to User. This is unbelievable. Bitwig clearly hasn't thought this through, unlike yourself. You should have made your opinions available to all MI companies so they only put out what you deem to be satisfactory. What were they thinking? I guess they are spending too much time programming instead of possibly looking at their user base and seeing how the user base uses Bitwig. Hard to believe any of these companies survive without your wisdom.

By: User

User — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 06:48:00 +0000

4 inputs is a little sparse and very lacking.
Today’s modern studio requirements are at least 8 to 16.
This interface is not going to sell that many units.

However the other specifications are very encouraging however they do not mitigator make up for the loss associated with the lack of input connectivity.