Bitwig Studio is a proprietary digital audio workstation developed by Bitwig GmbH. Bitwig is available for Linux, macOS, and Windows. Bitwig is designed to be an instrument for live performances as well as a tool for composing, recording, arranging, mixing, and mastering. It offers a suite of controls for beatmatching, crossfading, and other effects used by turntablists. Bitwig supports both traditional linear music arrangement and non-linear (clip-based) production. It has multi-monitor and touch screen support. Bitwig is notable for its strong modulation and automation capabilities.
In 2017, Bitwig Studio was named DAW of the year by Computer Music magazine. In 2023 it was named DAW of the year by Future Music magazine and Music Radar magazine.
Bitwig was founded and developed in Berlin by Claes Johanson, Pablo Sara, Nicholas Allen and Volker Schumacher in 2009. Since 2010, Placidus Schelbert has been the CEO after he left his position as an International Sales Manager at Ableton, in the same year.
What is Bitwig Studio?
Bitwig Studio by Bitwig GmbH is proprietary Windows software in the audio editors & daw category. It ranks 9th by popularity among audio editors & daw in this catalogue. It is written in C++. Besides Windows, it is available for macOS and Linux.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. The main installer is 1 KB. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 6.1, released on August 28, 2026. The version history goes back to August 31, 2021: 36 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 7.2 releases a year.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 12,882 times. Wikipedia has an article about it in 8 of our languages. On Windows it registers 2 file types, including .bwproject and .bwtemplate. Similar programs include Audacity, MuseScore and LMMS.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Frequent updates (about 7.2 a year)
- Small download (1 KB)
- Also runs on macOS and Linux
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: Bitwig Studio is an audio editors & daw tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Screenshots
Is Bitwig Studio safe to download?
- The file is served by bitwig.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
5C332AA970271F047410C4DF93D7203923DDAB389B9B32021903D1CEBCE131B1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link answered when we last checked it (October 22, 2026)
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 36 versions ›36 versions over 5 years · about 7.2 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.1Latest | August 28, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 6.0.11 | August 5, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 6.0.6 | May 7, 2026 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSIARM64 MSI |
| 5.3.13 | August 22, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.3.12 | July 24, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.3.8 | May 4, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.3.5 | April 13, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSI |
| 5.3.2 | April 2, 2025 | 1 KB | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id bitwig.bitwig -echoco install Bitwig -ymsiexec /i setup.exe /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {AA96494B-2512-4799-8CC6-82C64DEB5371} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
brew install --cask bitwig-studioflatpak install flathub com.bitwig.BitwigStudioInformation
- Publisher
- Bitwig GmbH
- Category
- Audio editors & DAW
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Written in
- C++
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Other platforms
- macOS, Linux
- Version
- 6.1
- Released
- August 28, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- August 31, 2021
- Versions listed
- 36
- Updates / year
- 7.2
- Chocolatey downloads
- 12,882
- Website
- bitwig.com
- winget ID
- bitwig.bitwig
- Chocolatey package
- Bitwig
- MSI product code
- {AA96494B-2512-4799-8CC6-82C64DEB5371}
File types it opens (2)
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bitwig Studio free?
Bitwig Studio is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Bitwig Studio safe to download?
The download comes from bitwig.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Bitwig Studio with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Bitwig Studio be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does Bitwig Studio support?
The installer requires Windows 10 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does Bitwig Studio run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
Where can I download an older version of Bitwig Studio?
The versions page lists all 36 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 31, 2021.
What are alternatives to Bitwig Studio?
Audacity, MuseScore, LMMS, REAPER and Bespoke Synth. The alternatives page compares them.
