Introduction To Renoise - Revision history

Achenar at 22:06, 1 December 2025

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	[[Image:3.5_diskbrowser.png]]		[[Image:3.5_diskbrowser.png]]

	At the bottom right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.		At the bottom-right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.

	=== Selecting Instruments ===		=== Selecting Instruments ===

Achenar at 10:33, 8 July 2025

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	When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:		When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:

	[[Image:3.~~4_mainscreen~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_mainscreen.png]]

	You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.		You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.
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	=== Upper Status Bar ===		=== Upper Status Bar ===

	[[Image:3.~~4_upperstatusbar~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_upperstatusbar.png]]

	Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left side offers a variety of menu options and just to the right of this is the Master volume slider, which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to enable auto-adjusting of the Master volume level to avoid clipping (the volume will be automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level, followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.		Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left side offers a variety of menu options and just to the right of this is the Master volume slider, which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to enable auto-adjusting of the Master volume level to avoid clipping (the volume will be automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level (as well as indicating Peak and RMS), followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.

	=== Global Song Control ===		=== Global Song Control ===

	[[Image:3.~~4_transportpanel~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_transportpanel.png]]

	Just below the Upper Status Bar on the left-hand side are the basic [[Transport Panel]] controls. From here you can start/stop the song and access basic editing features such as Edit Mode (record) and the metronome.		Just below the Upper Status Bar on the left-hand side are the basic [[Transport Panel]] controls. From here you can start/stop the song and access basic editing features such as Edit Mode (record) and the metronome.
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	=== Loading & Saving Files ===		=== Loading & Saving Files ===

	[[Image:3.~~3_diskbrowser~~.png]]		[[Image:3.5_diskbrowser.png]]

	At the bottom right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.		At the bottom right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.
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	=== Selecting Instruments ===		=== Selecting Instruments ===

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

	Just above the Disk Browser is the [[Instrument Selector]], where you choose the current instrument that you wish to play or record with using either the [[Playing_Notes_with_the_Computer_Keyboard\|computer keyboard]] or an [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|external MIDI keyboard]].		Just above the Disk Browser is the [[Instrument Selector]], where you choose the current instrument that you wish to play or record with using either the [[Playing_Notes_with_the_Computer_Keyboard\|computer keyboard]] or an [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|external MIDI keyboard]].
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	=== GUI Presets ===		=== GUI Presets ===

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

	Directly above the Instrument Selector are a set of eight global preset buttons used to switch between various sections of the interface and are accessed by either left-clicking on them or pressing ''F1'' - ''F8'' on the keyboard. Renoise comes with eight presets already stored by default, but you can create your own by right-clicking a button to save the current GUI setup.		Directly above the Instrument Selector are a set of eight global preset buttons used to switch between various sections of the interface and are accessed by either left-clicking on them or pressing ''F1'' - ''F8'' on the keyboard. Renoise comes with eight presets already stored by default, but you can create your own by right-clicking a button to save the current GUI setup.
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	=== Creating Patterns ===		=== Creating Patterns ===

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

	To the right of the Pattern Sequencer and occupying the large central space is the [[Pattern Editor]], which is the main tool for composing and editing within Renoise. Although it may look intimidating to beginners, the [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|method of adding/recording notes]] into tracks using the [[Pattern Editor]] is actually incredibly simple.		To the right of the Pattern Sequencer and occupying the large central space is the [[Pattern Editor]], which is the main tool for composing and editing within Renoise. Although it may look intimidating to beginners, the [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|method of adding/recording notes]] into tracks using the [[Pattern Editor]] is actually incredibly simple.
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	=== Applying Effects ===		=== Applying Effects ===

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

	Beneath the central area is the panel for [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]]. This displays and controls all of the effects that are being applied to the current [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] (the track which the cursor is in). Besides the typical [[Audio Effects]] (native/VST/AU/LADSPA/DSSI) you can also assign [[Routing Devices]] to send/receive audio, and [[Meta Devices]] such as LFOs that do not directly affect audio, but are instead used to alter parameters through automation.		Beneath the central area is the panel for [[Effect Chains\|Track Effects]]. This displays and controls all of the effects that are being applied to the current [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] (the track which the cursor is in). Besides the typical [[Audio Effects]] (native/VST/AU/LADSPA/DSSI) you can also assign [[Routing Devices]] to send/receive audio, and [[Meta Devices]] such as LFOs that do not directly affect audio, but are instead used to alter parameters through automation.

Taktik at 19:34, 4 July 2023

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	[[Image:3.2_scopes-full.png]]		[[Image:3.2_scopes-full.png]]

	Below the Transport Panel are the [[Scopes]], which provide visual feedback and can help you to analyse the song as it is playing.		Below the Transport Panel are the [[Track Scopes]], which provide visual feedback and can help you to analyse the song as it is playing.

	=== Loading & Saving Files ===		=== Loading & Saving Files ===

Achenar at 11:30, 21 March 2022

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	When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:		When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:

	[[Image:3.~~3_mainscreen~~.png]]		[[Image:3.4_mainscreen.png]]

	You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.		You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.

	[[Image:3.~~2_welcome~~.png]]		[[Image:3.4_welcome.png]]


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	=== Upper Status Bar ===		=== Upper Status Bar ===

	[[Image:3.~~2_upperstatusbar~~.png]]		[[Image:3.4_upperstatusbar.png]]

	Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left side offers a variety of menu options and just to the right of this is the Master volume slider, which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to enable auto-adjusting of the Master volume level to avoid clipping (the volume will be automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level, followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.		Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left side offers a variety of menu options and just to the right of this is the Master volume slider, which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to enable auto-adjusting of the Master volume level to avoid clipping (the volume will be automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level, followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.
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	=== Global Song Control ===		=== Global Song Control ===

	[[Image:3.~~2_transportpanel~~.png]]		[[Image:3.4_transportpanel.png]]

	Just below the Upper Status Bar on the left-hand side are the basic [[Transport Panel]] controls. From here you can start/stop the song and access basic editing features such as Edit Mode (record) and the metronome.		Just below the Upper Status Bar on the left-hand side are the basic [[Transport Panel]] controls. From here you can start/stop the song and access basic editing features such as Edit Mode (record) and the metronome.

Achenar at 16:13, 3 January 2021

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	When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:		When you launch Renoise for the first time you will be presented with something similar to the image below:

	[[Image:3.~~2_mainscreen~~.png]]		[[Image:3.3_mainscreen.png]]

	You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.		You should also see the Welcome panel, but if you've disabled or dismissed it, just click on the Renoise logo at the bottom-right corner to bring it back. The panel provides links to this manual, the user forum and the official website. There are also tabs which show the files that have been recently loaded and saved, as well as quick access to the demo and tutorial songs. Looking at how these songs play can be a great way to learn about how Renoise works, so just double click on one to load it in and hit the [[#Global Song Control\|Play button at the top-left]] or press the space-bar on your computer keyboard.

Achenar at 15:50, 3 January 2021

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	=== Loading & Saving Files ===		=== Loading & Saving Files ===

	[[Image:3.~~2_diskbrowser~~.png]]		[[Image:3.3_diskbrowser.png]]

	At the bottom right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.		At the bottom right corner of the interface is the [[Disk Browser]], which is used to load or save songs, instruments, samples, effect chains etc. Upon first loading Renoise you will see a list of demo songs here. Double click on a song to load it, then press play to see and hear Renoise in action.

Achenar: /* Introduction To Renoise */

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Introduction To Renoise

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	[[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar.png]]		[[Image:3.2_upperstatusbar.png]]

	Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left ~~section of the status bar~~ offers a variety of menu options~~. To~~ the right of this is the Master volume slider which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to auto ~~adjust~~ the Master volume level ~~and~~ avoid clipping (the volume is automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level, followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.		Located at the very top of the interface is the Upper Status Bar. The left side offers a variety of menu options and just to the right of this is the Master volume slider, which controls the overall volume of the song. Next is the button to enable auto-adjusting of the Master volume level to avoid clipping (the volume will be automatically lowered when clipping occurs). Further right is the VU meter showing the current Master volume level, followed by the MIDI controls ([[MIDI Mapping]] button, MIDI I/O LEDs), Song Timer and the current CPU usage.

	=== Global Song Control ===		=== Global Song Control ===

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	=== Selecting Instruments ===		=== Selecting Instruments ===

	[[Image:3.~~0_instrumentselector~~.png]]		[[Image:3.2_instrumentselector.png]]

	Just above the Disk Browser is the [[Instrument Selector]], where you choose the current instrument that you wish to play or record with using either the [[Playing_Notes_with_the_Computer_Keyboard\|computer keyboard]] or an [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|external MIDI keyboard]].		Just above the Disk Browser is the [[Instrument Selector]], where you choose the current instrument that you wish to play or record with using either the [[Playing_Notes_with_the_Computer_Keyboard\|computer keyboard]] or an [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes\|external MIDI keyboard]].

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Song Visualisation

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	=== Song Visualisation ===		=== Song Visualisation ===

	[[Image:3.~~0_scopes~~-full.png]]		[[Image:3.2_scopes-full.png]]

	Below the Transport Panel are the [[Scopes]], which provide visual feedback and can help you to analyse the song as it is playing.		Below the Transport Panel are the [[Scopes]], which provide visual feedback and can help you to analyse the song as it is playing.

	=== Loading & Saving Files ===		=== Loading & Saving Files ===