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Achenar at 13:21, 10 July 2025

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	* [[Image:3.5_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.		* [[Image:3.5_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.

	* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[Plugin#Multi-~~Timbral Plugins)~~\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.		* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[Plugin#Multi-Timbral_Plugins\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.
	* '''Transpose:''' Transpose note playback in semi-tonal increments.		* '''Transpose:''' Transpose note playback in semi-tonal increments.

Achenar at 13:19, 10 July 2025

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	* [[Image:3.5_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.		* [[Image:3.5_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.

	* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[#~~Plugin Aliases (multi~~-~~timbral plugins~~)\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.		* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[Plugin#Multi-Timbral Plugins)\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.
	* '''Transpose:''' Transpose note playback in semi-tonal increments.		* '''Transpose:''' Transpose note playback in semi-tonal increments.

Achenar at 21:43, 8 July 2025

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	Plugins can be used in the [[Phrase Editor]] to compose musical phrases that will be activated when specific notes are played. Clicking on the Phrases and Editor buttons will switch between those two sections.		Plugins can be used in the [[Phrase Editor]] to compose musical phrases that will be activated when specific notes are played. Clicking on the Phrases and Editor buttons will switch between those two sections.

	You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].		You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects.]

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


	== Plugin Instrument Properties ==		== Plugin Instrument Properties ==

	[[Image:3.~~3_plugin~~-properties.png]]		[[Image:3.5_plugin-properties.png]]

	* [[Image:3.~~0_plugin~~-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.		* [[Image:3.5_plugin-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.
	* [[Image:3.~~1_interface~~-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.		* [[Image:3.5_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.

	* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins. Please note that any VST & VST3 plugins will be split into their own separate categories.		* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins. Please note that any VST & VST3 plugins will be split into their own separate categories.
	* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.		* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.

	* [[Image:3.~~3_plugin~~-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.		* [[Image:3.5_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.
	* [[Image:3.0_plugin-banks.png\|text-bottom]] - Load or save all presets as a bank.

	* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[#Plugin Aliases (multi-timbral plugins)\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.		* '''Channel:''' The MIDI channel that will be used to trigger the plugin. For most plugins any channel will do, but when using [[#Plugin Aliases (multi-timbral plugins)\|multi-timbral plug-ins]] you can use multiple channels to play different sounds from a single plugin instance.
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	* '''Volume:''' The overall playback volume of the instrument.		* '''Volume:''' The overall playback volume of the instrument.

	* '''Render to Samples:''' Render the plugin (freeze it) to a sample-based instrument. Left-clicking will replace the current plugin, while right-clicking creates a brand new instrument. See [[Render or Freeze Plugin Instruments to Samples]] for a detailed description and/or watch [https://youtu.be/MtuX_SSWeFU our video on the subject].		* '''Render to Samples:''' Render the plugin (freeze it) to a sample-based instrument. Left-clicking will replace the current plugin, while right-clicking creates a brand new instrument. See [[Render or Freeze Plugin Instruments to Samples]] for a detailed description and/or watch [https://youtu.be/MtuX_SSWeFU our video on the subject.]

	* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.		* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.

	* '''Audio Routing:''' ~~Click the [[Image:3.0_downopen.png\|text-bottom]] button at the right to open the panel.~~ By setting up track routing you can force each Output Bus to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]]. The method of assigning these outputs from within the plugin will be different for each one, so please refer to their manual for more information.		* '''Audio Routing:''' By setting up track routing you can force each Output Bus to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]]. The method of assigning these outputs from within the plugin will be different for each one, so please refer to their manual for more information.

	You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].		You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].
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	Plugins (VSTs or Audio Units) are external components that are installed on your computer. Renoise will try to locate them automatically, but is sometimes unable to do so. If you have plugins installed but they don't appear in Renoise, you can specify directories where Renoise will look via the ''"Edit->Preferences->Plug/Misc"'' menu. See the [[Preferences#Plugins/Misc\|Plugins/Misc]] section of the Preferences for more information.		Plugins (VSTs or Audio Units) are external components that are installed on your computer. Renoise will try to locate them automatically, but is sometimes unable to do so. If you have plugins installed but they don't appear in Renoise, you can specify directories where Renoise will look via the ''"Edit->Preferences->Plug/Misc"'' menu. See the [[Preferences#Plugins/Misc\|Plugins/Misc]] section of the Preferences for more information.

	[[Image:3.~~0_plugin~~-selecting.png]]		[[Image:3.5_plugin-selecting.png]]

	=== Selecting a Plugin ===		=== Selecting a Plugin ===
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	== ~~Plugin Aliases (multi~~-~~timbral plugins)~~ ==		== Multi-Timbral Plugins ==

	Some plugins allow the use of multiple [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|MIDI channels]] to play different sounds from a single plugin instance. This is not absolutely necessary, as you can always load a separate instance of a plugin to use a different sound, but it can be helpful to save on CPU consumption. To find out if your plugin supports this, search for the keyword "multi-timbral" or "routing" in the plugin's manual.		Some plugins allow the use of multiple [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|MIDI channels]] to play different sounds from a single plugin instance. This is not absolutely necessary, as you can always load a separate instance of a plugin to use a different sound, but it can be helpful to save on CPU consumption. To find out if your plugin supports this, search for the keyword "multi-timbral" or "routing" in the plugin's manual.

	~~To create an alias,~~ first ~~load your chosen plugin into an instrument slot, use~~ the [[~~Instrument Selector~~]] ~~to select another instrument slot and then open~~ the ~~plugin list again~~. ~~You~~ will ~~see at the top of the list is~~ the ~~new category, ''"VST Aliases"'' (or ''"AU Aliases"'' if you've used an Audio Unit). The aliases refer~~ to the ~~previously loaded~~ plugin~~. Double-click on one of the aliases in the list to create it, then change the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|channel number]] to use it~~.		The first method of doing this is to enable the [[Tracker interface\|Sample/Channel column]] in the [[Phrase Editor]]. It uses numbers placed there to play notes using that Channel number, which will play the sound assigned to that Channel within the plugin.

	[[Image:3.~~0_plugin~~-alias.png]]		The second method is to create a Plugin Alias. Load your chosen plugin into an instrument slot, use the [[Instrument Selector]] to select another instrument slot and then open the plugin list again. You will see at the top of the list is the new category, ''"VST Aliases"'' (or ''"AU Aliases"'' if you've used an Audio Unit). The aliases refer to the previously loaded plugin. Double-click on one of the aliases in the list to create it, then change the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|channel number]] to use it.

			[[Image:3.5_plugin-alias.png]]

	The instrument is shown in the Instrument Selector with its alias name:		The instrument is shown in the Instrument Selector with its alias name:

	[[image:3.~~0_instrumentselector~~-alias.png]]		[[image:3.5_instrumentselector-alias.png]]

	Note that any changes made to the options in the plugin properties panel, except for ''"Channel"'' and ''"Transpose"'', will be applied to all of the aliases, as well as the original plugin. Furthermore, deleting the original plugin will also delete all of the aliases. The [[Plugin#Plugin_Instrument_Properties\|Audio Routing]] option is used to assign different plugin sounds to different outputs.		Note that any changes made to the options in the plugin properties panel, except for ''"Channel"'' and ''"Transpose"'', will be applied to all of the aliases, as well as the original plugin. Furthermore, deleting the original plugin will also delete all of the aliases. The [[Plugin#Plugin_Instrument_Properties\|Audio Routing]] option is used to assign different plugin sounds to different outputs.
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	== Plugin Compatibility Options ==		== Plugin Compatibility Options ==

	[[Image:3.~~2_plugineffects~~-compatibilityoptions.png]]		[[Image:3.5_plugineffects-compatibilityoptions.png]]

	This dialog will appear after clicking on the [[Image:3.~~1_interface~~-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] button in the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|plugin properties]] after a plugin instrument is loaded. In most cases these options will already have the correct settings, as Renoise comes with a database which sets the defaults for you. If you are experiencing any of the problems described in the dialog, then you might want to try altering the settings.		This dialog will appear after clicking on the [[Image:3.5_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] button in the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|plugin properties]] after a plugin instrument is loaded. In most cases these options will already have the correct settings, as Renoise comes with a database which sets the defaults for you. If you are experiencing any of the problems described in the dialog, then you might want to try altering the settings.

Achenar at 10:19, 22 March 2022

2022-03-22T10:19:07Z

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	You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].		You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].

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

Achenar at 12:29, 11 April 2021

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	* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.		* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.

	* '''Audio Routing:''' Click the [[Image:3.0_downopen.png\|text-bottom]] button at the right to open the panel. By setting up track routing you can force each Output Bus to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]].		* '''Audio Routing:''' Click the [[Image:3.0_downopen.png\|text-bottom]] button at the right to open the panel. By setting up track routing you can force each Output Bus to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]]. The method of assigning these outputs from within the plugin will be different for each one, so please refer to their manual for more information.

	You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].		You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].
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	[[image:3.0_instrumentselector-alias.png]]		[[image:3.0_instrumentselector-alias.png]]

	Note that any changes made to the options in the plugin properties panel, except for ''"Channel"'' and ''"Transpose"'', will be applied to all of the aliases, as well as the original plugin. Furthermore, deleting the original plugin will also delete all of the aliases.		Note that any changes made to the options in the plugin properties panel, except for ''"Channel"'' and ''"Transpose"'', will be applied to all of the aliases, as well as the original plugin. Furthermore, deleting the original plugin will also delete all of the aliases. The [[Plugin#Plugin_Instrument_Properties\|Audio Routing]] option is used to assign different plugin sounds to different outputs.

	=== Plugin Effect Aliases ===		=== Plugin Effect Aliases ===

Achenar at 18:17, 16 January 2021

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	* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.		* '''MIDI Routing:''' Allows you to route the MIDI output of the current plugin into another instrument beneath it in the [[Instrument Selector]]. This target instrument can be another plugin with its own MIDI output (allowing you to chain MIDI-generating plugins together), a 'normal' plugin (one that just generates sound) or even the built-in sampler in Renoise. The only real limitation is that you can’t trigger instrument phrases via a MIDI plugin.

	* '''Audio Routing:''' Click the [[Image:3.0_downopen.png\|text-bottom]] button at the right to open the panel. By setting up track routing you can force ~~the output~~ to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]].		* '''Audio Routing:''' Click the [[Image:3.0_downopen.png\|text-bottom]] button at the right to open the panel. By setting up track routing you can force each Output Bus to be bound to a single track, no matter which track you send the notes from. This can be useful if you want to route different [[#Plugin_Aliases_.28multi-timbral_plugins.29\|aliases]] to different tracks to keep things organised, or route multiple instruments to the same track to use its [[Effect Chains\|effect chain]].

	You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].		You can also load in plugins and change the program via the Instrument Properties section under the [[Instrument_Selector#Instrument_Properties\|Instrument Selector]].

Achenar at 16:55, 6 January 2021

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	* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.		* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.

	* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins.		* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins. Please note that any VST & VST3 plugins will be split into their own separate categories.
	* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.		* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.

Achenar at 16:27, 3 January 2021

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	[[Image:3.2_plugineffects-compatibilityoptions.png]]		[[Image:3.2_plugineffects-compatibilityoptions.png]]

	This dialog will appear after clicking on the [[Image:3.~~0_plugineffects~~-~~compatibility~~.png\|text-bottom]] button in the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|plugin properties]] after a plugin instrument is loaded. In most cases these options will already have the correct settings, as Renoise comes with a database which sets the defaults for you. If you are experiencing any of the problems described in the dialog, then you might want to try altering the settings.		This dialog will appear after clicking on the [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] button in the [[#Plugin Instrument Properties\|plugin properties]] after a plugin instrument is loaded. In most cases these options will already have the correct settings, as Renoise comes with a database which sets the defaults for you. If you are experiencing any of the problems described in the dialog, then you might want to try altering the settings.

Achenar at 16:25, 3 January 2021

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	* [[Image:3.0_plugin-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.		* [[Image:3.0_plugin-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.
	* [[Image:3.~~0_plugineffects~~-~~compatibility~~.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.		* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png\|text-bottom]] - Set up [[#Plugin Compatibility Options\|compatibility options]] for the plugin. Hovering the mouse over this button will display some information about the plugin, such as latency, where the file is loaded from etc.

	* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins.		* '''Instrument:''' The plugin instrument which you would like to use. This will initially display ''"None"''. Click to show a list of available plugins.

Achenar at 16:16, 3 January 2021

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	You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].		You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].

	[[Image:3.~~1_plugin~~.png]]		[[Image:3.3_plugin.png]]


	== Plugin Instrument Properties ==		== Plugin Instrument Properties ==

	[[Image:3.~~1_plugin~~-properties.png]]		[[Image:3.3_plugin-properties.png]]

	* [[Image:3.0_plugin-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.		* [[Image:3.0_plugin-pin.png\|text-bottom]] - Enable to pin the plugin's external editor to the Renoise window.
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	* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.		* '''Program:''' When available, select a specific preset for the plugin. Note that some plugins only allow changing and setting up presets in their external editor.

	* [[Image:3.~~0_plugin~~-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.		* [[Image:3.3_plugin-presets.png\|text-bottom]] - Load, save or rename the currently active preset.
	* [[Image:3.0_plugin-banks.png\|text-bottom]] - Load or save all presets as a bank.		* [[Image:3.0_plugin-banks.png\|text-bottom]] - Load or save all presets as a bank.