Effect Commands - Revision history

Achenar at 22:12, 1 December 2025

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	* All values shown below are [[Tracker Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]].		* All values shown below are [[Tracker Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]].

	* Similar effect styles are highlighted with the same ~~colour~~ (e.g. pitch up, down and glide are all red, though the exact ~~colour~~ depends on the [[Preferences#Theme\|current interface Theme]]).		* Similar effect styles are highlighted with the same color (e.g. pitch up, down and glide are all red, though the exact color depends on the [[Preferences#Theme\|current interface Theme]]).

	* When typing commands into the pattern/phrase, a helpful summary about them will appear in the [[Main_Screen#Lower_Status_Bar\|Lower Status Bar]].		* When typing commands into the pattern/phrase, a helpful summary about them will appear in the [[Main_Screen#Lower_Status_Bar\|Lower Status Bar]].
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	[[image:3.5_effectcommands-midi.png]]		[[image:3.5_effectcommands-midi.png]]

	'''Note:''' Insert the '''Mx''' MIDI commands in the panning column of the ''right-most note column''. MIDI commands show a different syntax ~~colour~~ than when they function as panning values and a -000 value is automatically filled in on the effect column.		'''Note:''' Insert the '''Mx''' MIDI commands in the panning column of the ''right-most note column''. MIDI commands show a different syntax color than when they function as panning values and a -000 value is automatically filled in on the effect column.

	Take care that you also add the instrument number, so that Renoise knows which MIDI instrument the command will be targeting.		Take care that you also add the instrument number, so that Renoise knows which MIDI instrument the command will be targeting.

Achenar at 19:10, 24 November 2025

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	Effect Commands are recorded in [[Recording and Editing Notes#Edit Mode\|Edit Mode]] with the [[Tracker Interface]], so if you're unfamiliar with this method of working, you should [[Tracker Interface\|read through that section]] of the manual before continuing here.		Effect Commands are recorded in [[Recording and Editing Notes#Edit Mode\|Edit Mode]] with the [[Tracker Interface]], so if you're unfamiliar with this method of working, you should [[Tracker Interface\|read through that section]] of the manual before continuing here.

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	Values are entered using the row of numbers above the letters on the keyboard, not the number-pad, which is reserved for [[Instrument Selector#Shortcuts\|quickly switching between instruments in the Instrument Selector]]. Entering a value will place it at that exact digit in the column. For example, if you are at the first digit in the Volume column and press '4', the value will become '40'. If you want the value to be '48', then move the cursor over to the second digit using the arrow keys and press '8' there.		Values are entered using the row of numbers above the letters on the keyboard, not the number-pad, which is reserved for [[Instrument Selector#Shortcuts\|quickly switching between instruments in the Instrument Selector]]. Entering a value will place it at that exact digit in the column. For example, if you are at the first digit in the Volume column and press '4', the value will become '40'. If you want the value to be '48', then move the cursor over to the second digit using the arrow keys and press '8' there.

Achenar at 18:37, 8 July 2025

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	Effect Commands are used in the [[Pattern Editor]] and [[Phrase Editor]] to perform a variety of tasks, from changing the volume of a single note, to automating the parameters of [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]], or controlling the song during playback. They also allow various direct manipulations of sample audio, which can ''only'' be done via Effect Commands and is a major feature that differentiates trackers from other DAWs. Examples include: starting the playback of a sample from the middle (S effect), then playing it in reverse (B effect), panning it fully to the left (pan column), then retriggering the waveform at its current position (R effect in the pan column) while simultaneously gliding to another note one octave down (G effect). All this can be easily and precisely achieved with Effect Commands.		Effect Commands are used in the [[Pattern Editor]] and [[Phrase Editor]] to perform a variety of tasks, from changing the volume of a single note, to automating the parameters of [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]], or controlling the song during playback. They also allow various direct manipulations of sample audio, which can ''only'' be done via Effect Commands and is a major feature that differentiates trackers from other DAWs. Examples include: starting the playback of a sample from the middle (S effect), then playing it in reverse (B effect), panning it fully to the left (pan column), then retriggering the waveform at its current position (R effect in the pan column) while simultaneously gliding to another note one octave down (G effect). All this can be easily and precisely achieved with Effect Commands.

	You may find it useful to watch our [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7op_Ds1S5xvpUcsGV9KxtjhGuzybuz8 10-part "Effect Commands" video series], which provides explanations and demonstrations on this subject.		You may find it useful to watch our [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7op_Ds1S5xvpUcsGV9KxtjhGuzybuz8 10-part "Effect Commands" video series,] which provides explanations and demonstrations on this subject.


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	Effect Commands are recorded in [[Recording and Editing Notes#Edit Mode\|Edit Mode]] with the [[Tracker Interface]], so if you're unfamiliar with this method of working, you should [[Tracker Interface\|read through that section]] of the manual before continuing here.		Effect Commands are recorded in [[Recording and Editing Notes#Edit Mode\|Edit Mode]] with the [[Tracker Interface]], so if you're unfamiliar with this method of working, you should [[Tracker Interface\|read through that section]] of the manual before continuing here.

	[[Image:3.~~2_trackerinterface~~-columns.png]]		[[Image:3.5_trackerinterface-columns.png]]

	Values are entered using the row of numbers above the letters on the keyboard, not the number-pad, which is reserved for [[Instrument Selector#Shortcuts\|quickly switching between instruments in the Instrument Selector]]. Entering a value will place it at that exact digit in the column. For example, if you are at the first digit in the Volume column and press '4', the value will become '40'. If you want the value to be '48', then move the cursor over to the second digit using the arrow keys and press '8' there.		Values are entered using the row of numbers above the letters on the keyboard, not the number-pad, which is reserved for [[Instrument Selector#Shortcuts\|quickly switching between instruments in the Instrument Selector]]. Entering a value will place it at that exact digit in the column. For example, if you are at the first digit in the Volume column and press '4', the value will become '40'. If you want the value to be '48', then move the cursor over to the second digit using the arrow keys and press '8' there.
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	* '''<span style="color:#808080;">M3</span>''' - Channel pressure (monophonic after-touch), yy = pressure amount.		* '''<span style="color:#808080;">M3</span>''' - Channel pressure (monophonic after-touch), yy = pressure amount.

	[[image:3.~~2_patterneffects~~-midi.png]]		[[image:3.5_effectcommands-midi.png]]

	'''Note:''' Insert the '''Mx''' MIDI commands in the panning column of the ''right-most note column''. MIDI commands show a different syntax colour than when they function as panning values and a -000 value is automatically filled in on the effect column.		'''Note:''' Insert the '''Mx''' MIDI commands in the panning column of the ''right-most note column''. MIDI commands show a different syntax colour than when they function as panning values and a -000 value is automatically filled in on the effect column.
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	=== Pitch Slide ===		=== Pitch Slide ===

	[[Image:3.~~2_patterneffects~~-pitchslide.png]]		[[Image:3.5_effectcommands-pitchslide.png]]

	'''1. Pitch slide up <span style="color:#d96e3d;">-Uxx</span>:''' [http://reg.s63.xrea.com/tutorial-21/sound/lesson6-pitch-01.mp3 Sound file (mp3)]		'''1. Pitch slide up <span style="color:#d96e3d;">-Uxx</span>:''' [http://reg.s63.xrea.com/tutorial-21/sound/lesson6-pitch-01.mp3 Sound file (mp3)]
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	=== Breakbeat Tricks ===		=== Breakbeat Tricks ===

	[[Image:3.~~2_patterneffects~~-breakbeat.png]]		[[Image:3.5_effectcommands-breakbeat.png]]

	'''1. Original Loop:''' [http://reg.s63.xrea.com/tutorial-21/sound/lesson6-beat-00.mp3 Sound file (mp3)]		'''1. Original Loop:''' [http://reg.s63.xrea.com/tutorial-21/sound/lesson6-beat-00.mp3 Sound file (mp3)]
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	Here are two techniques for programming a delay:		Here are two techniques for programming a delay:

	[[Image:3.~~2_patterneffects~~-delay.png]]		[[Image:3.5_effectcommands-delay.png]]

	'''1. Delay note <span style="color:#3eb6de;">Qx</span>:'''		'''1. Delay note <span style="color:#3eb6de;">Qx</span>:'''

Achenar at 11:50, 22 January 2025

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	Effect Commands are used in the [[Pattern Editor]] and [[Phrase Editor]] to perform a variety of tasks, from changing the volume of a single note, to automating the parameters of [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]], or controlling the song during playback. They also allow various direct manipulations of sample audio, which can ''only'' be done via Effect Commands and is a major feature that differentiates trackers from other DAWs. Examples include: starting the playback of a sample from the middle (S effect), then playing it in reverse (B effect), panning it fully to the left (pan column), then retriggering the waveform at its current position (R effect in the pan column) while simultaneously gliding to another note one octave down (G effect). All this can be easily and precisely achieved with Effect Commands.		Effect Commands are used in the [[Pattern Editor]] and [[Phrase Editor]] to perform a variety of tasks, from changing the volume of a single note, to automating the parameters of [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]], or controlling the song during playback. They also allow various direct manipulations of sample audio, which can ''only'' be done via Effect Commands and is a major feature that differentiates trackers from other DAWs. Examples include: starting the playback of a sample from the middle (S effect), then playing it in reverse (B effect), panning it fully to the left (pan column), then retriggering the waveform at its current position (R effect in the pan column) while simultaneously gliding to another note one octave down (G effect). All this can be easily and precisely achieved with Effect Commands.

	You may find it useful to watch our [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7op_Ds1S5xvpUcsGV9KxtjhGuzybuz8 9-part "Effect Commands" video series], which provides explanations and demonstrations on this subject.		You may find it useful to watch our [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLB7op_Ds1S5xvpUcsGV9KxtjhGuzybuz8 10-part "Effect Commands" video series], which provides explanations and demonstrations on this subject.

Achenar at 17:06, 20 July 2022

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	Take care that you also add the instrument number, so that Renoise knows which MIDI instrument the command will be targeting.		Take care that you also add the instrument number, so that Renoise knows which MIDI instrument the command will be targeting.

	MIDI and plugin instruments can also be automated through [[Meta Devices#Instrument MIDI Control\|Instrument MIDI Control]] or [[Meta_Devices#~~.2AInstrument_Automation_.28Automating_VST_instrument_parameters.29~~\|*Instrument Automation]] devices.		MIDI and plugin instruments can also be automated through [[Meta Devices#Instrument MIDI Control\|Instrument MIDI Control]] or [[Meta_Devices#Instrument_Automation\|Instrument Automation]] devices.

Achenar at 18:51, 21 March 2022

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	Only applies to the Renoise [[Pattern Editor]]. These commands control the song during playback.		Only applies to the Renoise [[Pattern Editor]]. These commands control the song during playback.

	* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZTxx</span>''' - Set [[Transport Panel#Song Parameters\|tempo (BPM)]] (20 - FF, 00 = stop song)		* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZTxx</span>''' - Set [[Transport Panel#Song Parameters\|tempo (BPM)]] (14 - FF, 00 = stop song)
	* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZLxx</span>''' - Set [[Transport Panel#Song Parameters\|Lines Per Beat (LPB)]] (01 - FF, 00 = stop song).		* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZLxx</span>''' - Set [[Transport Panel#Song Parameters\|Lines Per Beat (LPB)]] (01 - FF, 00 = stop song).
	* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZKxx</span>''' - Set [[Song_Options#Playback_Options\|Ticks Per Line (TPL)]] (01 - 10).		* '''<span style="color:#e0932d;">ZKxx</span>''' - Set [[Song_Options#Playback_Options\|Ticks Per Line (TPL)]] (01 - 10).

Achenar at 16:31, 16 March 2022

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	* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Oxx</span>''' - Fade volume out by xx volume units.		* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Oxx</span>''' - Fade volume out by xx volume units.
	* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Txy</span>''' - Set tremolo (regular volume variation), x = speed, y = depth.		* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Txy</span>''' - Set tremolo (regular volume variation), x = speed, y = depth.
	* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Cxy</span>''' - Cut volume to x after y ticks (x = volume factor: 0=0%, F=100%).		* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">-Cxy</span>''' - Cut volume to x after y ticks (x = volume factor: 0=0%, F=100%). Does not stop playback.
	* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">-Sxx</span>''' - Trigger sample [[Waveform#Slice_Markers\|slice number]] xx or offset xx.		* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">-Sxx</span>''' - Trigger sample [[Waveform#Slice_Markers\|slice number]] xx or offset xx.
	* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">-Bxx</span>''' - Play sample backwards (xx = 00) or forwards (xx = 01).		* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">-Bxx</span>''' - Play sample backwards (xx = 00) or forwards (xx = 01).
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	* '''<span style="color:#d96e3d;">Dx</span>''' - Slide pitch down by x semitones.		* '''<span style="color:#d96e3d;">Dx</span>''' - Slide pitch down by x semitones.
	* '''<span style="color:#d96e3d;">Gx</span>''' - Glide towards given note by x semitones. A value of F will make the slide instant.		* '''<span style="color:#d96e3d;">Gx</span>''' - Glide towards given note by x semitones. A value of F will make the slide instant.
	* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">Cx</span>''' - Cut the note after x ticks (0 - F).		* '''<span style="color:#bfba26;">Cx</span>''' - Cut the note after x ticks (0 - F). Unlike [[#Local_.26_Master_FX_Effect_Columns\|-Cxy]] this stops playback (without triggering a [[Playing_Notes_with_the_Computer_Keyboard#Note_Off\|Note-Off]]) and will affect [[Plugin]] & [[MIDI]].
	* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">Bx</span>''' - Play sample in the current note column backwards (0 is backwards, 1 is forwards again).		* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">Bx</span>''' - Play sample in the current note column backwards (0 is backwards, 1 is forwards again).
	* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">Qx</span>''' - Delay a note by x ticks (0 - F).		* '''<span style="color:#3eb6de;">Qx</span>''' - Delay a note by x ticks (0 - F).

Achenar at 12:45, 18 May 2021

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	We also have an Effect Command reference card available for download, available in four different versions:		We also have an Effect Command reference card available for download, available in four different versions:
	* [https://t.co/~~fOLovkKFfO~~ Screen 16:9]		* [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/5/56/Effect_Commands_16-9.png Screen 16:9]
	* [https://t.co/~~6bF8eOZqlB~~ Screen A4]		* [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/d/d0/Effect_Commands_A4.png Screen A4]
	* [https://t.co/~~n3ShI4379G~~ Print 16:9]		* [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/1/1f/Effect_Commands_16-9_print.png Print 16:9]
	* [https://t.co/~~qXm91IzLYu~~ Print A4]		* [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/0/00/Effect_Commands_A4_print.png Print A4]

Achenar at 12:44, 18 May 2021

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	* We also have an Effect Command reference card available for download, available in four different versions:		* We also have an Effect Command reference card available for download, available in four different versions:
	** [https://t.co/~~fOLovkKFfO~~ Screen 16:9]		** [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/5/56/Effect_Commands_16-9.png Screen 16:9]
	** [https://t.co/~~6bF8eOZqlB~~ Screen A4]		** [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/d/d0/Effect_Commands_A4.png Screen A4]
	** [https://t.co/~~n3ShI4379G~~ Print 16:9]		** [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/1/1f/Effect_Commands_16-9_print.png Print 16:9]
	** [https://t.co/~~qXm91IzLYu~~ Print A4]		** [https://tutorials.renoise.com/images/0/00/Effect_Commands_A4_print.png Print A4]

	=== Local & Master FX Effect Columns ===		=== Local & Master FX Effect Columns ===

Achenar at 08:33, 18 May 2020

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	=== Ticks ===		=== Ticks ===

	Many Effect Commands make use of 'ticks', so it's important to understand ~~how they are interpreted:~~		Many Effect Commands make use of 'ticks', so it's important to understand the concept. Just as a pattern is split into a number of lines, so each line is split into a number of Ticks. A tick is when an update is made to certain things if they makes changes over the course of a line. The things affected are Effect Commands, interpolation between points in [[Graphical Automation]] and meta devices such as the [[Meta_Devices#.2ALFO\|LFO]]. In Renoise, this tick fraction is configurable with the Ticks Per Line parameter in the [[Song Options#Playback Options\|Song Options]] panel.
	~~# A~~ pattern~~/phrase~~ is ~~divided~~ into lines ~~where you can place effects and notes.~~
	~~# Each~~ line is ~~further divided~~ into ~~ticks, which~~ is ~~a 12th~~ of a line ~~by default~~. In Renoise, this tick fraction is configurable with the Ticks Per Line parameter in the [[Song Options#Playback Options\|Song Options]] panel.

	~~'''Renoise only''' - The interpolation between points in [[Graphical Automation]] is also calculated at the tick rate~~.

	==== Ticks vs. Note Delays ====		==== Ticks vs. Note Delays ====