BITWIG CONNECT 4/12

USB-C audio interface with built-in CV connections for synths, 4 in/12 out—optimized for Bitwig Studio

• Audio and MIDI interface, monitor controller, and DAW controller all in one device
• Six DC-coupled mini-jack ports on the front panel: 2 inputs and 4 outputs for CV or audio
• Factory calibration for precise, offset-free CV tuning with Bitwig Studio
• High-gain microphone preamp with 48 V phantom power and balanced line/instrument inputs
• AKM converters up to 24-bit / 192 kHz on all inputs and outputs
• 6 balanced line outputs for two pairs of monitors and a dedicated headphone output
• High-resolution, touch-sensitive 360° knob with a ring of 32 RGB LEDs
• Bitwig Mode for direct control of Bitwig Studio, MCU support for transport controls
• Steel chassis, USB-C bus-powered, compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux

Bitwig Connect 4/12 is a three-in-one device, designed and developed by Bitwig in Germany, that combines an audio and MIDI interface, a monitor controller, and a DAW controller. Six mode buttons allow the 360° touch-sensitive knob to adjust interface parameters or control the software: set input gain, adjust the levels of two pairs of monitors and headphones, or move the playhead and control any parameter in Bitwig Studio with high precision. The DC-coupled CV connections on the front panel make it an ideal choice for users of CV-controlled hardware instruments.

CV Connections for Synths and External Hardware

The six DC-coupled 3.5 mm minijack ports—two inputs and four outputs—are accessible directly from the front panel. The connection works in both directions: from Bitwig Studio or other programs to external devices, and from hardware sequencers and modulation signals to the software.

Factory Calibration and Audio Use

Thanks to factory calibration, Connect sounds in tune and without offset when used with Bitwig Studio right from the start. The same ports can also be used for audio signals, serving as additional inputs and outputs for line-level signals—useful for all types of users.

Bitwig Mode: Direct Control of Bitwig Studio

Bitwig Mode brings DAW controller functions for Bitwig Studio to Connect. With the main knob, you can write automations, fine-tune settings, and navigate the timeline intuitively and precisely. Simply hover over a control to access it with the high-resolution knob, and double-tap to lock it to Connect. The LED ring indicates the active function by matching the color of the parameter or track in Bitwig Studio.

Meters, RGB LEDs, and project-saved gain settings

The front panel provides immediate visual feedback, with accurate meters for inputs and outputs and a ring of 32 RGB LEDs around the knob that displays parameter values and automation data. Gain settings are accessible and saved within Bitwig Studio, so the next time you open the project, you’ll pick up exactly where you left off. The transport controls support the MCU protocol.

Preamp, AKM Converters, and Monitor Controller

Connect uses balanced connections, a high-quality microphone preamp, and high-level instrument and line inputs, connected to AKM converters up to 24-bit/192 kHz, to record any source with very low background noise. The XLR/jack combo input offers a high-gain preamp with 48 V phantom power, or a balanced line or high-impedance instrument input; the second input accepts balanced line signals or high-impedance instruments.

Two Pairs of Monitor Outputs, Headphones, and MIDI

The six balanced 6.3 mm line outputs and integrated monitor control buttons drive two pairs of speakers, complemented by a dedicated 6.3 mm stereo headphone output. The package is rounded out by a MIDI input and output, with two DIN-to-mini-jack adapters included.

Steel Chassis and USB Power

The rugged steel chassis is built to withstand travel and live performances. USB 2.0 bus-powered via a USB-C connector eliminates the need for an external power supply, so Connect takes you from the studio to the stage. It is a class-compliant device, compatible with macOS, Windows, and Linux, with a dedicated ASIO driver for Windows.

Package Contents and Software

• Bitwig Connect 4/12
• USB-C cable
• USB-C to USB-A adapter
• 2 DIN-to-minijack MIDI adapters
• 2 mini-jack audio patch cables
• Bitwig Studio Essentials or a six-month Upgrade Plan, plus a software bundle via Bitwig Circle

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Bitwig
• Model: Connect 4/12
• Type: USB-C audio/MIDI interface with monitor controller and DAW controller
• Configuration: 4 inputs / 12 outputs
• Combo input: XLR / 6.3 mm TRS jack, high-gain microphone preamp with 48 V phantom power, balanced line or Hi-Z instrument
• Line/instrument input: 1 balanced or Hi-Z 6.3 mm TRS jack
• CV/audio ports: 6 DC-coupled 3.5 mm TS mini-jacks (2 inputs, 4 outputs)
• Line outputs: 6 balanced 6.3 mm TRS jacks
• Headphone output: 1 dedicated 6.3 mm stereo jack
• MIDI: 1 IN and 1 OUT
• Converters: AKM on all inputs and outputs
• Resolution: up to 24-bit / 192 kHz
• Controls: high-resolution, touch-sensitive 360° knob, 32-LED RGB ring, mode buttons, monitor control, DAW transport
• Metering: RGB LEDs for inputs and outputs
• DAW Integration: Bitwig Mode for Bitwig Studio, MCU protocol for transport
• Connection: USB-C (USB 2), class-compliant
• Power: USB bus-powered
• Compatibility: macOS, Windows, Linux; dedicated ASIO driver for Windows
• Chassis: All-metal
• Dimensions: 20.7 x 16.3 x 5.9 cm
• Weight: 1.45 kg
• Included software: Bitwig Studio Essentials or 6-month Upgrade Plan, Bitwig Circle software package
• Manufacturing: Designed and developed by Bitwig in Germany