Server
Holds the library, runs the rooms and the web UI. Runs on a NAS, a mini PC or a server with Docker, as native Debian packages, or on the bitwerk Base.
bitwerk software
The bitwerk software turns a Linux server and a few small players into a music system for every room. You keep the music library as files on your own drives; bitwerk sorts it, plays it bit-perfect and lets everyone in the building control it.
What’s included
Section titled “What’s included”Players
A Raspberry Pi with a DAC HAT or USB DAC per room, set up from a ready-made image. Optional touch display. The bitwerk Streamer runs the same player.
Web UI
Now playing, library, search, playlists, radio, rooms and settings on any phone, tablet or computer. Installs as an app.
Touch display
A native interface on the player’s display: Now playing, queue, albums, radio, search, lyrics and a far view.
Studio tools
Monitor controller, A/B with loudness matching, room correction, Stream Deck and OSC faders.
Integrations
Spotify, internet radio, UPnP control apps, Home Assistant, webhooks and MQTT, scrobbling.
Plugins: switch on what you need
Section titled “Plugins: switch on what you need”Room correction, triggers, guest song requests, AI texts, UPnP, the assistant connector, online lookups and user accounts are plugins. An admin turns each on or off in the web UI; what is off shows no buttons and sends nothing. The plugins.
Runs on hardware you choose
Section titled “Runs on hardware you choose”| Part | Today | From bitwerk |
|---|---|---|
| Server | Linux machine with Docker or Debian: NAS, mini PC, home server | bitwerk Base (prototype) |
| Player | Raspberry Pi 4 or 5 with a DAC HAT or USB DAC (player hardware, DAC list) | bitwerk Streamer (prototype) |
| Control | Any browser, touch display, Stream Deck, OSC faders | bitwerk Remote, bitwerk Control (concepts) |
Licences
Section titled “Licences”Personal, non-commercial use at home is free. Use in a business or at a venue (studio, shop, listening room, bar, club, café or event) needs a commercial licence, and so do selling, renting or installing bitwerk for others. Licensing.
Get bitwerk for your business
A commercial licence, installation on your hardware or ours, and support. Tell us about your rooms.