Bitwig Connect 4/12 – Class-Compliant, 4‑in/12‑out CV- and MIDI‑Enabled Audio Interface

OVERVIEW

Your Ultimate Studio Sidekick

Bitwig Connect is a three-in-one audio/MIDI interface, monitor and DAW controller. Six mode buttons allow its 360°, 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 even move the playhead and control any Bitwig Studio parameter with exceptional resolution.

The front panel gives you immediate visual feedback, with accurate input and output meters and a ring of 32 RGB LEDs around the dial to visualise parameter values and automation data. Plus, gain settings are accessible and saved within Bitwig Studio, so you can pick up right where you left off next time you open it.

Synthesist and educator Lightbath covers all the ins and outs and special features that make Bitwig Connect more than an audio interface.

KEY HIGHLIGHTS

CV Connects the Best of Both Worlds

With two DC-coupled inputs and four outputs easily accessible via 3.5 mm minijacks directly on the front panel, Connect is a superior choice for musicians with CV-enabled hardware. That means it goes both ways: To external devices from Bitwig Studio or other programs, and from hardware sequencers and modulation signals into the software realm.

Thanks to factory calibration, Connect plays pitch-perfect and without offset with Bitwig Studio right out of the box. And since jacks can also be used for audio signals, they can act as additional ins and outs for line-level signals, making them useful to all types of users.

Bring Bitwig Studio to Life

Connect’s unique Bitwig Mode puts Bitwig Studio at your fingertips with DAW controller functionalities. Seamless integration makes writing automation, fine-tuning settings, and navigating the timeline in Bitwig Studio with Connect’s main dial intuitive and precise. Get quick access to any control with the high-resolution dial by hovering over it with your cursor, and lock a selected parameter to Connect by double-tapping. The LED ring indicates its current task by matching the colour of the parameter or track in Bitwig Studio, so you’ll never get lost.

Audio Quality at the Top of Its Class

The hardware inside ensures pristine recordings with every take. Connect uses balanced connections, a premium mic preamp, and high-quality instrument/line inputs feeding into tried-and-true AKM converters capable of up to 192kHz, 24-bit resolution. That means you can capture any source with ultra-low noise floors – so go ahead and crank the gain.

Ready to Go

Connect’s robust steel chassis is built to endure travel and performance. USB-2 bus powering with the USB-C connector means there’s no external power supply needed, so it can accompany you from the studio to the stage. With hardware this tough, you have a companion for life.

FEATURES

• Combines a professional audio interface, monitor controller and DAW controller in one compact desktop unit.
• Exclusive Bitwig Mode provides seamless integration with Bitwig Studio for intuitive hardware control, automation editing and timeline navigation.
• High-resolution 360° touch-sensitive control dial delivers precise adjustment of software, interface and monitoring parameters.
• 32-LED RGB feedback ring provides clear visual indication of parameter values, automation data and Bitwig Studio track colours.
• Factory-calibrated CV connectivity enables accurate pitch control and seamless integration with Eurorack and other CV-enabled hardware.
• Flexible DC-coupled CV ports also function as additional audio inputs and outputs for expanded routing possibilities.
• Premium microphone preamp and high-quality AKM converters deliver professional-grade recordings with exceptional clarity, dynamic range and low noise.
• Integrated monitor controller provides instant switching between two monitor outputs with independent headphone level control.
• Supports MCU protocol for convenient transport control with compatible DAWs beyond Bitwig Studio.
• USB-C bus-powered design offers true plug-and-play portability without requiring an external power supply.
• Class-compliant operation ensures broad compatibility with macOS, Windows and Linux, with a dedicated low-latency ASIO driver for Windows.
• Rugged full-metal chassis is built to withstand demanding studio, stage and mobile production environments.
• Includes Bitwig Studio Essentials plus an additional software bundle via Bitwig Circle to help you start producing straight away.
• Designed and engineered in Germany for outstanding reliability and long-term performance.

TECHNICAL SPECS

Audio Interface Type:

• Class-compliant USB audio interface
• Integrated monitor and DAW control
• CV and MIDI functionality

Audio Resolution:

• Up to 24-bit / 192 kHz recording and playback
• Premium AKM converters on all inputs and outputs

Audio Inputs:

• 1 × Combo XLR / 6.3 mm TRS input featuring:
  • High-gain microphone preamp
  • 48V phantom power
  • Balanced line input
  • High-impedance (Hi-Z) instrument input
• 1 × Fully balanced 6.3 mm TRS line input / Hi-Z instrument input
• 2 × 3.5 mm TS DC-coupled CV/audio inputs

Audio Outputs:

• 6 × Fully balanced 6.3 mm TRS line outputs
• 4 × 3.5 mm TS DC-coupled CV/audio outputs
• 1 × 6.3 mm stereo headphone output

MIDI I/O:

• 1 × MIDI input
• 1 × MIDI output
• Includes 2 × MIDI DIN to mini jack adapters

Control Features:

• 360° high-resolution, touch-sensitive multifunction control dial
• Six dedicated mode buttons
• Integrated monitor control
• DAW transport controls
• RGB LED ring for parameter feedback and automation display
• RGB input and output level metering
• Seamless Bitwig Studio integration
• Supports MCU protocol for DAW transport control

Connectivity:

• USB-C (USB 2.0) for data transfer and bus power
• Class-compliant USB operation

Software Compatibility:

• macOS
• Windows
• Linux
• Dedicated ASIO driver for Windows

Construction:

• Rugged full-metal chassis
• Designed for studio and portable use

Power Requirements:

• USB bus-powered
• No external power supply required

Dimensions:

• Width — 20.7 cm
• Depth — 16.3 cm
• Height — 5.9 cm

Weight: 1.45 kg

Included Software:

• Bitwig Studio Essentials
• Additional software package via Bitwig Circle

Box Contents:

• 1 × Bitwig Connect 4/12 Audio Interface
• 1 × USB-C cable
• 1 × USB-C to USB-A adapter
• 2 × MIDI DIN to mini jack adapters
• 2 × Mini jack audio patch cables

Country of Origin: Designed and engineered by Bitwig in Germany