Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I introduce Bitwig's new alias clips, where linked copies of a clip all change simultaneously when you edit one. I express my concern that in a large project, this could lead to accidentally altering parts of your song you're not aware of. However, I show a useful trick where you can still change the length and timing of individual alias clips to create interesting variations and polyrhythms. My main point is that this feature's true potential is untapped because it only works on a single track, and I propose it would be revolutionary if we could use aliases across different instruments, like for basslines derived from melodies. Ultimately, I'm sharing my vision for how this feature could be improved and asking the community for their thoughts on these possibilities.
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2025-09-09-bitwig-6-alias-clips-and-possibilities
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In this video, I introduce Bitwig's new alias clips, where linked copies of a clip all change simultaneously when you edit one. I express my concern that in a large project, this could lead to accidentally altering parts of your song you're not aware of. However, I show a useful trick where you can still change the length and timing of individual alias clips to create interesting variations and polyrhythms. My main point is that this feature's true potential is untapped because it only works on a single track, and I propose it would be revolutionary if we could use aliases across different instruments, like for basslines derived from melodies. Ultimately, I'm sharing my vision for how this feature could be improved and asking the community for their thoughts on these possibilities.
Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2025-09-09-bitwig-6-alias-clips-and-possibilities
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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
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