The DAW market, like all super-high-end tech is a furiously competitive place. Pro Logic and Ableton hold the top of the hill, with NI’s Maschine integrated hardware/ software quickly gaining a cult following too. Other than that however, it’s a fairly locked scene. But all that could be about to change, thanks to Berlin based BitWig. It may sound like an virtual-reality STD but this plucky bit of kit appears to boast most of the features of the giants, whilst, at €259, being that bit cheaper too. Little is yet known about it, but their promo video seems to hit at a Cubase-style layout and a big leaning on simplicity. We’ll be reviewing it as soon as we can get our hands on it! Check out the promotional video here: