NAMM 2025: Bitwig will launch its first ever hardware product this spring, the Bitwig Connect 4/12 interface. As a bridge between software and external gear, the brand says it is “the perfect device” to mark its debut into hardware.

Bitwig describes Connect as “more than an audio interface”, but rather a class-compliant, 4‐in/12‐out CV and MIDI-enabled interface with monitor- and DAW-control functionalities, plus a “unique” Bitwig Mode.

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According to a press release, the idea behind Connect was driven by two key goals: to create an audio interface that seamlessly integrates hardware and software, and to offer a way to physically interact with Bitwig Studio.

Among its key features are six mode buttons, which allow its 360-degree, touch-sensitive dial to adjust interface parameters or control software. It can set input gain, regulate the volume levels for two sets of monitors and your headphones, or move the playhead and control any Bitwig Studio parameter with “exceptional resolution”. Its front panel also gives users visual feedback, with a ring of 32 RGB LEDs around the dial to visualise parameter values.

Connect’s Bitwig Mode is where its Bitwig Studio software really comes into play, with DAW controller functionalities at your fingertips. This integration is intended to make writing automation, fine-tuning settings, and navigating the timeline in Bitwig Studio intuitive and precise.

Take a closer look in the walkthrough below:

Connect has DC-coupled inputs and four outputs accessible via 3.5mm minijacks directly on the front panel. USB-2 bus powering with the USB-C connector also means there’s no external power supply needed.

Bitwig Connect 4/12 will be available in spring 2025 for $549. Pre-ordering will be available soon through the Bitwig website and selected retailers globally. You can also catch Bitwig at The NAMM Show.

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