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Achenar at 22:00, 1 December 2025

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	Note that when the [[Mixer]] has been detached as a separate window the entire Track Effects panel and its button are moved with it.		Note that when the [[Mixer]] has been detached as a separate window the entire Track Effects panel and its button are moved with it.

	Either way, the list of available effects is found at the bottom left and is categorised like so:		Either way, the list of available effects is found at the bottom-left and is categorised like so:

	* Native		* Native

Achenar at 17:05, 1 December 2025

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	Right clicking on a device or into the free space between the effects will show a context menu with various options for the whole chain, or the currently selected chain. This way you can delete, cut, copy or paste whole chains, or min/maximize all effects in the current chain. Please have a look at the following screenshot for all available options:		Right clicking on a device or into the free space between the effects will show a context menu with various options for the whole chain, or the currently selected chain. This way you can delete, cut, copy or paste whole chains, or min/maximize all effects in the current chain. Please have a look at the following screenshot for all available options:

	[[Image:3.~~0_device~~-contextmenu.png]]		[[Image:3.5_device-contextmenu.png]]

Achenar at 22:04, 9 July 2025

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	To save/load parameter presets to/from disk, use the ''"Import"'' and ''"Export"'' options in the same context menu. This method allows you to share your presets with other users.		To save/load parameter presets to/from disk, use the ''"Import"'' and ''"Export"'' options in the same context menu. This method allows you to share your presets with other users.

	Finally, when they’ve been selected from the menu, user created presets can also be renamed and deleted.		Finally, when they’ve been selected from the menu, user created presets can also be renamed and deleted. We have an [https://youtu.be/EOe4AkkGNcQ Effect Presets video] showing all of this in action.

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	Effects can be applied in two ways: [[Effects\|directly onto samples]], affecting only those sounds, or ''(Renoise only)'' inserted into [[Pattern Editor#Track Types\|tracks]], affecting all sounds that are played there. Either way, devices are inserted into an interactive effect chain, with the audio signal running through each device from left to right. The devices can be chosen from the pool of native effects or ''(Renoise only)'' any [[Plugin Effects\|third-party plugin]].		Effects can be applied in two ways: [[Effects\|directly onto samples]], affecting only those sounds, or ''(Renoise only)'' inserted into [[Pattern Editor#Track Types\|tracks]], affecting all sounds that are played there. Either way, devices are inserted into an interactive effect chain, with the audio signal running through each device from left to right. The devices can be chosen from the pool of native effects or ''(Renoise only)'' any [[Plugin Effects\|third-party plugin]].

	The native devices come in four different categories. [[Audio Effects]] alter the sound in a variety of ways. [[Meta Devices]] do not change the actual audio signal themselves, but instead alter the parameters of another effect. [[Routing Devices]] either send audio to another FX Chain/track or receive a signal from an external source. [[Doofers]] are special devices that contain their own effect chain within them and provide easy access to their most useful parameters through macros.		The native devices come in four different categories. [[Audio Effects]] alter the sound in a variety of ways. [[Meta Devices]] do not change the actual audio signal themselves, but instead alter the parameters of another effect. [[Routing Devices]] either send audio to another FX Chain/track or receive a signal from an external source. [[Doofer,_Splitter_%26_Notepad\|Doofers and Splitters]] are special devices that contain their own effect chain within them and provide easy access to their most useful parameters through macros.

	A song or instrument created using only these native effects can be saved and given to other people, where it will play back on their copy of Renoise/Redux exactly as it did on yours. ''Renoise only: However, if [[Plugin Effects\|plugin effects]] or [[Plugin\|plugin instruments]] (VST, AU, LADSPA, DSSI) are used, these external programs must also be installed on their system, otherwise they won't be played.''		A song or instrument created using only these native effects can be saved and given to other people, where it will play back on their copy of Renoise/Redux exactly as it did on yours. ''Renoise only: However, if [[Plugin Effects\|plugin effects]] or [[Plugin\|plugin instruments]] (VST, AU, LADSPA, DSSI) are used, these external programs must also be installed on their system, otherwise they won't be played.''

	[[Image:3.~~2_trackeffects~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_trackeffects.png]]


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	** [[Meta Devices]]		** [[Meta Devices]]
	** [[Routing Devices]]		** [[Routing Devices]]
	** [[Doofers]]		** [[Doofer,_Splitter_%26_Notepad\|Utilities]]
			** [[Doofer,_Splitter_%26_Notepad\|Doofers]]
			** [[Doofer,_Splitter_%26_Notepad\|Splitters]]
	* ''(Renoise only)'' VST/VST3/AU/LADSPA/DSSI - ''note that VST & VST3 plugins are split into separate categories''		* ''(Renoise only)'' VST/VST3/AU/LADSPA/DSSI - ''note that VST & VST3 plugins are split into separate categories''
	** [[Plugin Effects]]		** [[Plugin Effects]]
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	'''Renoise only''' - You can also drag and drop an effect into any track while using the [[Mixer]]:		'''Renoise only''' - You can also drag and drop an effect into any track while using the [[Mixer]]:

	[[Image:3.~~0_effects~~-trackfxmixer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_effects-trackfxmixer.png]]

	'''Renoise only''' - Note that although [[Plugin Effects\|plugin effects]] and [[Plugin\|plugin instruments]] may have the same format name i.e. VST, they are still fundamentally different. Plugin effects will show up in the effects list shown here, while plugin instruments are handled in the [[Plugin]] section of the Instrument Editor.		'''Renoise only''' - Note that although [[Plugin Effects\|plugin effects]] and [[Plugin\|plugin instruments]] may have the same format name i.e. VST, they are still fundamentally different. Plugin effects will show up in the effects list shown here, while plugin instruments are handled in the [[Plugin]] section of the Instrument Editor.
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	Each effect device has a standard set of buttons to perform common functions:		Each effect device has a standard set of buttons to perform common functions:

	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-remove.png\|text-bottom]] - Remove the device from the chain.		* [[Image:3.5_device-remove.png\|text-bottom]] - Remove the device from the chain.
	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-minmax.png\|text-bottom]] - Minimize/maximize the device.		* [[Image:3.5_device-minmax.png\|text-bottom]] - Minimize/maximize the device.
	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-move.png\|text-bottom]] - Move the device to the left or right. Right-click to move to the start or end of the chain.		* [[Image:3.5_device-move.png\|text-bottom]] - Move the device to the left or right. Right-click to move to the start or end of the chain.
	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-enable.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable/disable the device.		* [[Image:3.5_device-enable.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable/disable the device.
	* [[Image:3.~~1_device~~-rename.png\|text-bottom]] - Double click on the device name to rename it.		* [[Image:3.5_device-rename.png\|text-bottom]] - Double click on the device name to rename it.


	== Storing/Recalling Effect Presets ==		== Storing/Recalling Effect Presets ==

	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-ab.png]] - Right-clicking on the A or B button will store the current set of parameter values. If the parameters are then changed to something else, left-clicking will restore them back to the stored values. Storing to both A and B allows you to quickly switch between two different presets and compare them. Any presets stored like this are saved with your song, so you don't need to worry about losing them.		* [[Image:3.5_device-ab.png]] - Right-clicking on the A or B button will store the current set of parameter values. If the parameters are then changed to something else, left-clicking will restore them back to the stored values. Storing to both A and B allows you to quickly switch between two different presets and compare them. Any presets stored like this are saved with your song, so you don't need to worry about losing them.
	* [[Image:3.~~0_device~~-preset.png]] - Select, edit or create presets for this effect. Clicking the preset name shows a list of available presets, along with some options:		* [[Image:3.5_device-preset.png]] - Select, edit or create presets for this effect. Clicking the preset name shows a list of available presets, along with some options:

	[[Image:3.~~0_device~~-presetmenu.png]]		[[Image:3.5_device-presetmenu.png]]

	By choosing ‘Save As...’ from the menu and entering a name, the current parameters will be saved as a new preset in the [[Libraries\|User Library]]. The presets will show up every time you use the effect device in future across both Renoise & Redux because they’re compatible and share their data from this same User Library.		By choosing ‘Save As...’ from the menu and entering a name, the current parameters will be saved as a new preset in the [[Libraries\|User Library]]. The presets will show up every time you use the effect device in future across both Renoise & Redux because they’re compatible and share their data from this same User Library.
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	Two devices are always present in every effect chain and cannot be removed or repositioned: the Pre and Post-Mixer devices.		Two devices are always present in every effect chain and cannot be removed or repositioned: the Pre and Post-Mixer devices.

	[[~~image~~:3.~~0_device~~-premixer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_device-premixer.png]]

	The Pre-Mixer device is located at the beginning of each effect chain and controls the routing, volume, panning of the incoming signal, and in Renoise it also controls the width and delay.		The Pre-Mixer device is located at the beginning of each effect chain and controls the routing, volume, panning of the incoming signal, and in Renoise it also controls the width and delay.
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	'''Renoise only''' - In the [[Pattern Editor]]'s [[Pattern Editor#Tracks\|standard Tracks]], this is normally the audio from the notes in that track, though [[Sampler_Effects#Output_Routing\|Output Routing]] can change this. For [[Pattern Editor#Group Tracks\|Groups]], [[Pattern Editor#Send Tracks\|Sends]] and the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]], this is the audio that is being routed to them.		'''Renoise only''' - In the [[Pattern Editor]]'s [[Pattern Editor#Tracks\|standard Tracks]], this is normally the audio from the notes in that track, though [[Sampler_Effects#Output_Routing\|Output Routing]] can change this. For [[Pattern Editor#Group Tracks\|Groups]], [[Pattern Editor#Send Tracks\|Sends]] and the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]], this is the audio that is being routed to them.

	[[Image:3.~~0_device~~-postmixer.png]]		[[Image:3.5_device-postmixer.png]]

	The Post-Mixer is located at the end of the effect chain ~~and controls~~ the volume and panning of the ~~sound that leaves it~~.		The Post-Mixer is located at the end of the effect chain, providing final control over the volume and panning of the audio leaving the track. The meter displays the current volume level, as well as indicating Peak and RMS. The highest Peak and RMS values are shown at the right. They will be reset when a song is played, and can also be manually reset by clicking on them.

	'''Renoise only''' - The Post-Mixer device in the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]] has a few extra options to help manage the master signal:		'''Renoise only''' - The Post-Mixer device in the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]] has a few extra options to help manage the master signal:

	[[Image:3.~~0_device~~-postmixermaster.png]]		[[Image:3.5_device-postmixermaster.png]]

	* '''DC Filter:''' When enabled, any DC offset in the master signal will be automatically removed.		* '''DC Filter:''' When enabled, any DC offset in the master signal will be automatically removed.
	* '''Soft Clipping:''' When enabled, the master signal will be softly saturated when clipping occurs.		* '''Soft Clipping:''' When enabled, the master signal will be softly saturated when clipping occurs.
	* '''Auto Gain:''' Automatically lowers the master volume when clipping occurs. This is the same as the [[Main Screen#Upper Status Bar\|Upper Status Bar]]'s auto gain button: [[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar-autogain.png]]		* '''Auto Gain:''' Automatically lowers the master volume when clipping occurs. This is the same as the [[Main Screen#Upper Status Bar\|Upper Status Bar]]'s auto gain button: [[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar-autogain.png]]
	* '''Peak ~~Levels~~:''' Shows the ~~actual~~ master ~~signal~~. Using this you can easily see if the master signal is clipping and by how much.		* '''Peak (RMS):''' Shows the master volume level as two values, Peak and RMS. Using this you can easily see if the master signal is clipping and by how much. The values will be reset when a song is played, and can also be manually reset by clicking on them.

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Achenar at 16:08, 28 November 2023

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	The Pre-Mixer device is located at the beginning of each effect chain and controls the routing, volume, panning of the incoming signal, and in Renoise it also controls the width and delay.		The Pre-Mixer device is located at the beginning of each effect chain and controls the routing, volume, panning of the incoming signal, and in Renoise it also controls the width and delay.

	'''Renoise only''' - In the [[Pattern Editor]]'s [[Pattern Editor#Tracks\|standard Tracks]], this is the audio from the notes in that track. For [[Pattern Editor#Group Tracks\|Groups]], [[Pattern Editor#Send Tracks\|Sends]] and the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]], this is the audio that is being routed to them.		'''Renoise only''' - In the [[Pattern Editor]]'s [[Pattern Editor#Tracks\|standard Tracks]], this is normally the audio from the notes in that track, though [[Sampler_Effects#Output_Routing\|Output Routing]] can change this. For [[Pattern Editor#Group Tracks\|Groups]], [[Pattern Editor#Send Tracks\|Sends]] and the [[Pattern Editor#Master Track\|Master Track]], this is the audio that is being routed to them.

	[[Image:3.0_device-postmixer.png]]		[[Image:3.0_device-postmixer.png]]

Achenar at 19:15, 28 January 2022

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	[[Image:3.0_device-postmixermaster.png]]		[[Image:3.0_device-postmixermaster.png]]

	* '''DC Filter:''' When enabled, DC ~~offsets~~ in the master signal ~~are~~ automatically removed.		* '''DC Filter:''' When enabled, any DC offset in the master signal will be automatically removed.
	* '''Soft Clipping:''' When enabled, the master signal will be softly saturated when clipping occurs.		* '''Soft Clipping:''' When enabled, the master signal will be softly saturated when clipping occurs.
	* '''Auto Gain:''' Automatically lowers the master volume ~~to avoid~~ clipping. This is the same as the [[Main Screen#Upper Status Bar\|Upper Status Bar]]'s auto gain button: [[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar-autogain.png]]		* '''Auto Gain:''' Automatically lowers the master volume when clipping occurs. This is the same as the [[Main Screen#Upper Status Bar\|Upper Status Bar]]'s auto gain button: [[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar-autogain.png]]
	* '''Peak Levels:''' Shows the actual master signal. Using this you can easily see if the master signal is clipping.		* '''Peak Levels:''' Shows the actual master signal. Using this you can easily see if the master signal is clipping and by how much.


	== Copy/Pasting Effect Chains ==		== Copy/Pasting Effect Chains ==

Achenar at 19:10, 28 January 2022

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	== Pre and Post Mixer Effects ==		== Pre and Post Mixer Effects ==

	Two devices are always present in every effect chain and cannot be removed or repositioned: the Pre and Post Mixer devices.		Two devices are always present in every effect chain and cannot be removed or repositioned: the Pre and Post-Mixer devices.

	[[image:3.0_device-premixer.png]]		[[image:3.0_device-premixer.png]]

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	** [[Routing Devices]]		** [[Routing Devices]]
	** [[Doofers]]		** [[Doofers]]
	* ''(Renoise only)'' VST/AU/LADSPA/DSSI		* ''(Renoise only)'' VST/VST3/AU/LADSPA/DSSI - ''note that VST & VST3 plugins are split into separate categories''
	** [[Plugin Effects]]		** [[Plugin Effects]]