Bitwig Studio
7.5#24 in audio editing software$99 one-timeLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitBitwig Studio vs Zenbeats
What both publish
| Fact | Bitwig Studio | Zenbeats |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 1972 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Hardware integration | Bitwig Studio can sequence, sync, and control connected gear via MIDI, CC, CV, Gate, analog and MIDI Clock, and MIDI Timecode. | Zenbeats connects with VERSELAB and Roland hardware such as JUPITER-X, JUPITER-Xm, FANTOM and MC-101 through the WM-1 Bluetooth MIDI adaptor. |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany | Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, Japan |
| MIDI sequencing | Yes | Yes |
| Multitrack editing | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | macOS, Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and compatible Chrome OS systems |
| System requirements | The download page lists a minimum of 4 GB RAM, 1280 × 768 display resolution, and 26 GB free disk space for full content installation. | Roland specifies a dual-core CPU, 2 GB RAM, 2 GB free storage, Windows 10/11, macOS 10.11+, iOS 11+, Android 8+ or compatible ChromeOS Android systems. |
| Third-party plugins | Yes | Yes |
Bitwig Studio plans
- Essentials$99, paid once
- Producer$199, paid once
- Bitwig Studio Essentials$99, paid once
- Bitwig Studio Producer$199, paid once
- Bitwig Studio$399, paid once
Zenbeats plans
- Free VersionFree
- Roland Cloud Membership$2.99 a month
- Android Unlock$14.99, paid once
- iOS Unlock$14.99, paid once
- Windows Unlock$49.99, paid once
- macOS Unlock$49.99, paid once
Pick Bitwig Studio if…
Bitwig Studio is aimed at musicians, sound designers, composers, film scorers, and artists. Its combination of arrangement, performance, modular sound design, and hardware control may suit people working across those activities.
Pick Zenbeats if…
Zenbeats suits people making music across supported desktop and mobile systems who want multitrack editing, MIDI sequencing or live performance tools. Its free version offers basic production features, while platform unlocks add platform features, instruments and effects.