Polarity Dispenser

In this tutorial, I break down the process of creating ring mod sidechain modulation in Bitwig Studio to precisely duck the bass around the kick drum, a popular technique in modern production.
I explain why the conventional ring mod side-chaining setup introduces distortion and how to create a cleaner, adjustable version in Bitwig with audio rate modulation.
This video covers two approaches: a straightforward method using Bitwig's built-in tools and a more advanced setup using the FX Grid for maximum control.

Key Points:

• Ring Mod Sidechain Basics: Commonly used to duck bass when the kick hits but can cause distortion.
• Bitwig's Simple Setup: - Use a Tool device with an audio rate modulator to receive the kick drum signal. - Rectify the kick signal to avoid polarity issues and duck bass volume by -1.
• Distortion Issues: Frequency and phase mismatches between kick and bass cause "leaked" frequencies and distortion.
• Advanced FX Grid Setup: - Set up a sidechain with envelope followers and a transfer curve to refine the sidechain response. - Fine-tune smoothing and control using the transfer curve for precise cuts.
• Recommended Option: For ease, try Bitwig's audio sidechain modulator, which includes band-pass filtering and smoothing.

I’ve included both setups as presets for easy replication!
More! 

• Ultra-Sidechain (Grid Sidechain) Download:
• RingMod Sidechain (Tool RMSC) Download:
• Video transcribed, summarized and Q&A on my Blog (no ads): https://polarity.me/posts/polarity-music/2024-10-28-ringmod-sidechain-in-bitwig/