Saffron and Bitwig Present: Tech Dissect – Opening DAWs

Digital Audio Workstations offer so many ways to approach the creative process. From manipulating audio recordings to spontaneously improvising in real-time, there are so many possibilities to explore. In Saffron’s latest series of ‘Tech Dissect’ online workshops, we’ll delve into three entry points to modern technological music creation using the software Bitwig Studio, a versatile DAW that can be used for every stage of music production and performance. 

Together with three women and non-binary artists from the Bitwig community, we’ll unlock the functionality of the software from a beginner-friendly perspective, opening up avenues for play, experimentation and intuitive expression.

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29 SEP: Discover Your Sound w/ Yuri Urano

Learn how to bring your musical ideas to life in this beginner-friendly online workshop with Yuri Urano. In this relaxed 90-minute session, the Japanese artist will offer an introduction to the Digital Audio Workstation (or DAW) Bitwig Studio, outlining her creative process from initial idea to finished track. Yuri will share creative tips on transforming everyday inspiration into music using Bitwig’s accessible features — including how to use field recordings to add character and texture to your tracks.

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30 OCT: Modulation Fundamentals w/ Maria Hernandez

Modulation is the secret ingredient that transforms generic sounds into distinctly yours. In this hands-on workshop, participants will explore Bitwig’s easy-to-use modulation system, and discover how envelope generators, LFOs, and advanced modulation techniques can breathe life, personality, and human character into their productions.

This workshop addresses a core challenge many producers face: standing out in an oversaturated landscape. While AI can generate technically proficient music, it’s our human touch—expressed through thoughtful modulation choices—that creates truly compelling art.

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20 NOV: Software Meets Hardware w/ Trovarsi

Step into the world of hybrid performance where software meets hardware! In this beginner-friendly workshop, we’ll explore Bitwig Studio’s seamless hardware integration, demonstrating how to integrate the DAW with a modular setup to unlock new creative possibilities for live electronic music.

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‘Tech Dissect’ is an online music production workshop series presented as part of Saffron Members Club. Workshops can be accessed from less than £6 per month via subscription to our digital community, though non-members who are women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming may also purchase a ticket. If you would like to attend a session but cannot afford a ticket, please email us at members@saffronmusic.co.uk to request a bursary space.

Participants will have the opportunity to explore Bitwig Studio for free with a 30-day trial, which can be accessed here. There will also be a discount available on the full version of Bitwig Studio for those wishing to purchase the software. This will be shared with workshop attendees after each workshop.

ABOUT BITWIG

Bitwig is an international music technology company based in Berlin with the mission to create music-making tools that think outside the box. Bitwig makes Bitwig Studio, an innovative DAW which has become the software of choice for musicians, sound designers, composers, film scorers, and other creative artists. Bitwig Studio is designed to be versatile and accessible for all kinds of musical workflows, whether it’s fluid track creation, expressive live performance, or deep sound exploration.