Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
I tried recording automation inside Bitwig 6’s Beta 15 Clip Launcher… and ran into some serious workflow issues. Let’s break down what works, what’s confusing, and what I think needs to change before release.
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads):
0:00 – Intro: What went wrong with Clip Launcher automation?
1:30 – Creating a test sound (Polymer + Convolution trick)
4:18 – Recording automation in the Arranger (Bug #1)
5:27 – Why there’s no Clip Launcher automation button
6:00 – How to actually record automation into a clip
6:24 – The first workflow problem (empty space at the start)
7:50 – Deleting audio but keeping automation
8:14 – Looping automation clips properly
9:08 – Overdubbing additional automation lanes
9:44 – Automation records into Arranger instead (confusing behavior)
11:21 – Automation keeps recording after disabling record
12:02 – The “gap” problem explained
13:43 – Why this feels wrong from a workflow perspective
14:01 – Why live performance makes this worse
15:22 – What actually works (polyrhythmic automation loops)
16:55 – More weird UI behavior / switching bug
17:25 – Final thoughts (Beta feedback & conclusion)
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I tried recording automation inside Bitwig 6’s Beta 15 Clip Launcher… and ran into some serious workflow issues. Let’s break down what works, what’s confusing, and what I think needs to change before release.
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads):
0:00 – Intro: What went wrong with Clip Launcher automation?
1:30 – Creating a test sound (Polymer + Convolution trick)
4:18 – Recording automation in the Arranger (Bug #1)
5:27 – Why there’s no Clip Launcher automation button
6:00 – How to actually record automation into a clip
6:24 – The first workflow problem (empty space at the start)
7:50 – Deleting audio but keeping automation
8:14 – Looping automation clips properly
9:08 – Overdubbing additional automation lanes
9:44 – Automation records into Arranger instead (confusing behavior)
11:21 – Automation keeps recording after disabling record
12:02 – The “gap” problem explained
13:43 – Why this feels wrong from a workflow perspective
14:01 – Why live performance makes this worse
15:22 – What actually works (polyrhythmic automation loops)
16:55 – More weird UI behavior / switching bug
17:25 – Final thoughts (Beta feedback & conclusion)
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💕 Support me on Patreon: bit.ly/3PgbxZz
💰 donate via Paypal: bit.ly/3cae9t8
🎧 my Music: polarity.bandcamp.com
💾 my Tools: polarity.me/posts/articles/2024-08-04-polarity-tools
💻 my Gear: kit.co/polarity/polarity-music-kit
👉 Discord: discord.gg/eWwFBww
👉 Website: polarity.me
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🛒 Buy/Upgrade Bitwig Studio & Support me bit.ly/3yQEyDU
🛒 VST/AU Plugin Deals bit.ly/3zcvo66
