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Achenar at 18:28, 23 July 2026

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	[[Image:3.5_preferences-theme.png]]		[[Image:3.5_preferences-theme.png]]

	Themes control the entire color scheme for Renoise ~~and~~ Redux, as well as the shading of buttons, sliders, panels and optional texturing.		Themes control the entire color scheme for the Renoise/Redux interface, as well as the shading of buttons, sliders, panels and optional texturing.

	=== Theme Files ===		=== Theme Files ===

Achenar at 18:16, 23 July 2026

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	=== Global Color Filter ===		=== Global Color Filter ===

	Adjust the color settings for the entire GUI at once (except for the ‘Track Colours’ category) by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them. The Invert toggle will invert all of the values. Making changes in this section doesn't automatically alter the Color Settings values above. Click the Apply button to set the new values, allowing you to then change individual elements.		Adjust the color settings for the entire GUI at once (except for the ‘Track Colours’ category) by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them. The Invert toggle will invert all of the values. Making changes in this section doesn't automatically alter the Color Settings values above. Click the ''"Apply"'' button to set the new values, allowing you to then change individual elements.

	=== Graphics ===		=== Graphics ===

	Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme. ‘Knob shade’ affects the appearance of buttons and sliders, ‘Body shade’ affects the general panelling of the interface, and ‘Contrast’ changes the shading contrast of the entire GUI. [https://forum.renoise.com/t/more-gui-textures-please/58004 You can create your own textures] by copying an existing texture set to use as a template. Although this isn't officially supported, the textures will be automatically added to the Textures drop-down menu.		Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme. ‘Knob shade’ affects the appearance of buttons and sliders, ‘Body shade’ affects the general panelling of the interface, and ‘Contrast’ changes the shading contrast of the entire GUI. [https://forum.renoise.com/t/more-gui-textures-please/58004 You can create your own textures] by copying an existing texture set to use as a template. Although this isn't officially supported, the new textures will be automatically added to the Textures drop-down menu.

Achenar at 18:11, 23 July 2026

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	[[Image:3.5_preferences-gui.png]] [[Image:dux1.4_preferences-gui.png]]		[[Image:3.5_preferences-gui.png]] [[Image:dux1.4_preferences-gui.png]]

	The GUI options allow the customisation of ~~the~~ general display behaviour.		The GUI options allow the customisation of general display behaviour, as well as within specific sections of the interface.

	=== Global / General ===		=== Global / General ===
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	* '''Single click to set cursor in edit mode:''' ''(Renoise only)'' This allows a single left-click in a pattern to move the cursor to that exact position when [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes#Edit_Mode\|Edit Mode]] is on. When Edit Mode is off, it also allows a single left-click to move the cursor to that column without changing the pattern line. A double-click will always move the cursor to that exact position regardless of whether this option is enabled or not.		* '''Single click to set cursor in edit mode:''' ''(Renoise only)'' This allows a single left-click in a pattern to move the cursor to that exact position when [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes#Edit_Mode\|Edit Mode]] is on. When Edit Mode is off, it also allows a single left-click to move the cursor to that column without changing the pattern line. A double-click will always move the cursor to that exact position regardless of whether this option is enabled or not.
	* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.		* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.
	* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' By default, effect columns display blank values as "-" to reduce visual clutter. Disabling this option will use "0" instead, as older ~~tracker~~ used to.		* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' By default, effect columns display blank values as "-" to reduce visual clutter. Disabling this option will use "0" instead, as older trackers used to.
	* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern, displaying them with muted colors.		* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern, displaying them with muted colors. Can be extremely useful when composing across patterns.
	* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors. The colors are set in the [[#Theme\|Theme's]] Color Settings under the ~~"Pattern"~~ category.		* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors. The colors are set in the [[#Theme\|Theme's]] Color Settings under the ‘Pattern’ category.
	* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern/Phrase Editor line numbers.		* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern/Phrase Editor line numbers.
	* '''Font size:''' Choose ~~between~~ four font sizes.		* '''Font size:''' Choose from four font sizes: Small, Normal, Big or Huge.
	* '''H-Spacing:''' The horizontal spacing between individual letters and numbers.		* '''H-Spacing:''' The horizontal spacing between individual letters and numbers. The maximum is 10, but this value can also be set to 0, -1 or -2.
	* '''V-Spacing:''' The vertical spacing between lines.		* '''V-Spacing:''' The vertical spacing between lines. The maximum is 10, but this value can also be set to 0, -1 or -2.

	=== Pattern Sequencer ''(Renoise only)'' ===		=== Pattern Sequencer ''(Renoise only)'' ===
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	[[Image:3.5_preferences-theme.png]]		[[Image:3.5_preferences-theme.png]]

			Themes control the entire color scheme for Renoise and Redux, as well as the shading of buttons, sliders, panels and optional texturing.

	=== Theme Files ===		=== Theme Files ===

	There are four different options for handling Theme files (.xrnc) here and they can also be Imported/Exported in the [[Disk Browser]]. Themes are compatible between Renoise and Redux.		Double-click on a Theme from the list to activate it ''(the ‘More’ tab contains older Themes that don’t make full use of the expanded color options available in new versions)''. There are four different options for handling Theme files ''(.xrnc)'' here and they can also be Imported/Exported in the [[Disk Browser]]. Themes are compatible between Renoise and Redux.

	* Import a Theme file.		* Import a Theme file. Check out the [https://forum.renoise.com/t/color-themes-for-renoise/18003/1191 Color Themes forum thread] for a huge resource of custom Themes created by our users.
	* Export the current ~~color settings~~ to a file.		* Export the current Color Settings to a file ''(.xrnc)'' that can be shared with others.
	* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.		* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.
	* Save the current ~~color settings~~ as a user-created Theme. Enter the desired name into the text field and click the ''"Save"'' button.		* Save the current Color Settings as a user-created Theme. Enter the desired name into the text field and click the ''"Save"'' button.

	=== Color Settings ===		=== Color Settings ===

	Change color settings for individual GUI elements from multiple categories. This can be done with traditional RGB values or with HSV: Hue, Saturation and Value.		Change color settings for individual GUI elements from multiple GUI categories, including VU Meters and default [[Pattern_Editor#Changing_Track_Colors\|Track Colors]]. This can be done with traditional RGB values or with HSV: Hue ''(color)'', Saturation ''(color intensity)'' and Value ''(brightness)''.

	=== Global Color Filter ===		=== Global Color Filter ===

	Adjust the color settings for the entire GUI at once by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them. The Invert toggle will invert all of the values. ~~Clicking~~ the Apply button ~~applies~~ the ~~current~~ values to ~~the Color Settings of every element~~.		Adjust the color settings for the entire GUI at once (except for the ‘Track Colours’ category) by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them. The Invert toggle will invert all of the values. Making changes in this section doesn't automatically alter the Color Settings values above. Click the Apply button to set the new values, allowing you to then change individual elements.

	=== Graphics ===		=== Graphics ===

	Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme, ~~affecting~~ the ~~buttons~~, ~~sliders~~ and ~~panels~~.		Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme. ‘Knob shade’ affects the appearance of buttons and sliders, ‘Body shade’ affects the general panelling of the interface, and ‘Contrast’ changes the shading contrast of the entire GUI. [https://forum.renoise.com/t/more-gui-textures-please/58004 You can create your own textures] by copying an existing texture set to use as a template. Although this isn't officially supported, the textures will be automatically added to the Textures drop-down menu.

Achenar at 16:51, 23 July 2026

2026-07-23T16:51:46Z

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	* '''Single click to set cursor in edit mode:''' ''(Renoise only)'' This allows a single left-click in a pattern to move the cursor to that exact position when [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes#Edit_Mode\|Edit Mode]] is on. When Edit Mode is off, it also allows a single left-click to move the cursor to that column without changing the pattern line. A double-click will always move the cursor to that exact position regardless of whether this option is enabled or not.		* '''Single click to set cursor in edit mode:''' ''(Renoise only)'' This allows a single left-click in a pattern to move the cursor to that exact position when [[Recording_and_Editing_Notes#Edit_Mode\|Edit Mode]] is on. When Edit Mode is off, it also allows a single left-click to move the cursor to that column without changing the pattern line. A double-click will always move the cursor to that exact position regardless of whether this option is enabled or not.
	* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.		* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.
	* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' ~~Hides 0s in the~~ effect columns.		* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' By default, effect columns display blank values as "-" to reduce visual clutter. Disabling this option will use "0" instead, as older tracker used to.
	* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern.		* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern, displaying them with muted colors.
	* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors.		* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors. The colors are set in the [[#Theme\|Theme's]] Color Settings under the "Pattern" category.
	* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern/Phrase Editor line numbers.		* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern/Phrase Editor line numbers.
	* '''Font size:''' Choose between four font sizes.		* '''Font size:''' Choose between four font sizes.

Achenar at 17:00, 11 July 2026

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	=== Graphics ===		=== Graphics ===

	Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme, affecting the buttons, ~~slider~~ and panels.		Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme, affecting the buttons, sliders and panels.

Achenar at 17:00, 11 July 2026

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	=== Color Settings ===		=== Color Settings ===

	Change ~~individual~~ color settings~~. Colors are organized into~~ multiple categories.		Change color settings for individual GUI elements from multiple categories. This can be done with traditional RGB values or with HSV: Hue, Saturation and Value.

	=== Global Color Filter ===		=== Global Color Filter ===

	Adjust ~~all~~ color settings at once by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them.		Adjust the color settings for the entire GUI at once by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them. The Invert toggle will invert all of the values. Clicking the Apply button applies the current values to the Color Settings of every element.

	=== Graphics ===		=== Graphics ===

	Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme.		Change the texture set and bevel amounts that are used for the current Theme, affecting the buttons, slider and panels.

Achenar at 13:17, 10 July 2026

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	=== Theme Files ===		=== Theme Files ===

	There are four different options for handling Theme files (.xrnc) here and they can also be Imported/Exported in the [[Disk Browser]].		There are four different options for handling Theme files (.xrnc) here and they can also be Imported/Exported in the [[Disk Browser]]. Themes are compatible between Renoise and Redux.

	* Import a Theme file~~. To store this within Renoise/Redux for future use, be sure to also Save it~~.		* Import a Theme file.
	* Export the current color settings to a file.		* Export the current color settings to a file.
	* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.		* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.
	* Save the current color settings as a user-created Theme. ~~Before pressing Save, enter~~ the desired name into the text field~~, finishing with~~ ''"~~Enter~~"''.		* Save the current color settings as a user-created Theme. Enter the desired name into the text field and click the ''"Save"'' button.

	=== Color Settings ===		=== Color Settings ===

Achenar at 22:16, 9 July 2026

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	* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern.		* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern.
	* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors.		* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors.
	* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern Editor line numbers.		* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern/Phrase Editor line numbers.
	* '''Font size:''' Choose between four font sizes.		* '''Font size:''' Choose between four font sizes.
	* '''H-Spacing:''' The horizontal spacing between individual letters and numbers.		* '''H-Spacing:''' The horizontal spacing between individual letters and numbers.

Achenar at 22:01, 9 July 2026

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	* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.		* '''Instant drag & drop:''' When enabled, clicking upon a selected area in the Pattern Editor will instantly start to drag the selection. When disabled, you have to click and hold for a second to drag.
	* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' Hides 0s in the effect columns.		* '''Hide 0s in effect columns:''' Hides 0s in the effect columns.
	* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern.		* '''View multiple patterns continuously:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Show any previous/next patterns at the edges of the current pattern.
	* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors.		* '''Syntax highlighting (color-code FX commands):''' Highlights different types of [[Effect Commands]] with different colors.
	* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern Editor line numbers.		* '''Line number format:''' Use either decimal or [[Tracker_Interface#Hexadecimal\|hexadecimal]] for the Pattern Editor line numbers.

Achenar at 22:18, 1 December 2025

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	* Import a Theme file. To store this within Renoise/Redux for future use, be sure to also Save it.		* Import a Theme file. To store this within Renoise/Redux for future use, be sure to also Save it.
	* Export the current ~~colour~~ settings to a file.		* Export the current color settings to a file.
	* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.		* Delete the selected user-created (non-bundled) Theme.
	* Save the current ~~colour~~ settings as a user-created Theme. Before pressing Save, enter the desired name into the text field, finishing with ''"Enter"''.		* Save the current color settings as a user-created Theme. Before pressing Save, enter the desired name into the text field, finishing with ''"Enter"''.

	=== Color Settings ===		=== Color Settings ===

	Change individual ~~colour~~ settings. ~~Colours~~ are organized into multiple categories.		Change individual color settings. Colors are organized into multiple categories.

	=== Global Color Filter ===		=== Global Color Filter ===

	Adjust all ~~colour~~ settings at once by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them.		Adjust all color settings at once by applying Hue, Saturation or Value changes to them.

	=== Graphics ===		=== Graphics ===