ⓘAlphaTheta
For many DJs, the next step after mastering decks is to create something of their own. AlphaTheta’s new Studio Plan aims to make this transition easier by connecting rekordbox with Bitwig Studio Essentials, turning an existing music collection into a starting point for edits, remixes and original productions.
The cool part isn’t just having another music production application. Bitwig Studio 6.1.4 can read rekordbox libraries, including BPM, musical key, Hot Cue and track structure information. A song can be opened as a project with tempo and key already matched, while familiar cue points become markers for rearranging sections.
This opens up some practical possibilities. A DJ might shorten an overly long intro, build a new percussion section, add a synth phrase, or rearrange a track around the moments that work best on the dance floor. Bitwig Studio Essentials provides 40 instruments and effects, along with 10 modulators for more adventurous experimentation.
This opens up some practical possibilities. A DJ might shorten an overly long intro, build a new percussion section, add a synth phrase, or rearrange a track around the moments that work best on the dance floor. Bitwig Studio Essentials provides 40 instruments and effects, along with 10 modulators for more adventurous experimentation.
Stem separation, which will allow users to isolate vocals, drums, bass, and other elements, is also slated for a future update. It is not yet available via integration.
Studio Plan costs $7 per month or $72 per year in the US, with a 30-day free trial. The European price is €7 per month or €72 per year. The subscription is separate from rekordbox’s existing DJ software plans.
The real attraction is creative freedom. Instead of viewing a music library as a collection of finished songs, DJs can start to see it as material for something entirely new. Just remember that remixing copyrighted music does not automatically grant permission to distribute it.
Aurelian Nedelcu is a technology enthusiast with a background in journalism and radio. His years working aboard cruise ships have taken him around the world, broadening his perspective. A lifelong music lover and active DJ, he has a keen interest in consumer electronics, audio technology and emerging trends, bringing curiosity and hands-on experience to his writing.
