Routing Devices - Revision history

Achenar at 22:18, 1 December 2025

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	You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/gIw9rEGl1u8 audio sidechaining.]		You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/gIw9rEGl1u8 audio sidechaining.]

	The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, as indicated by this icon [[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain-icon.png\|text-bottom]] in the effect's top-right area, which will change ~~colour~~ to indicate that a connection has been established. The available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].		The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, as indicated by this icon [[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain-icon.png\|text-bottom]] in the effect's top-right area, which will change color to indicate that a connection has been established. The available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].

	[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]

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	[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-multibandsend.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-multibandsend.png]]

	The volume scale of the graph at the right side of the device can be changed by clicking on the small button in the bottom right corner:		The volume scale of the graph at the right side of the device can be changed by clicking on the small button in the bottom-right corner:

	[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-mbsscale.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-mbsscale.png]]

Achenar at 23:03, 25 September 2025

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	* '''Panning:''' The balance for how much of the left and right channels are sent to the Receiver.		* '''Panning:''' The balance for how much of the left and right channels are sent to the Receiver.
	* '''Receiver:''' The track/FX Chain and effect device that will receive the audio signal.		* '''Receiver:''' The track/FX Chain and effect device that will receive the audio signal.

			'''Tips and tricks'''

			* It's possible to route more than one Sidechain to the same Receiver, in which case the signals will be added together.
			* Since effect chains are processed from left to right with each effect feeding into the next, thus affecting the audio, the exact placement of a Sidechain device can be a crucial factor in transmitting the appropriate signal. This is especially true when 'Keep Source' is selected with multiple Sidechains in the same effect chain.
			* Note that third-party effects will mostly use a sidechained signal in the same way as the native devices, but some of them use the input to automate parameters like the [[Meta_Devices#*Signal_Follower\|Signal Follower]] does, while others will operate the Sidechain like a [[##Send\|Send]] device to route audio for use in the actual effect processing.
			* Although some VST2 plugins managed to hack some form of sidechaining, they’re not guaranteed to work since this function was never officially supported until VST3. So, if you’re able, you should use the later version of those plugins.

Achenar at 18:02, 8 July 2025

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	Routing Devices can send audio to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]], receive a signal from an external source, or sidechain audio from one track/fx chain to a device in another.		Routing Devices can send audio to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]], receive a signal from an external source, or sidechain audio from one track/fx chain to a device in another.


	== #Line Input ==		== #Line Input ==
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	The #Line Input device can route inputs from your soundcard into Renoise/Redux, e.g. microphone or line-in jack, allowing you to listen to an instrument directly. You can also route to this device the audio from MIDI devices that have been triggered with Renoise.		The #Line Input device can route inputs from your soundcard into Renoise/Redux, e.g. microphone or line-in jack, allowing you to listen to an instrument directly. You can also route to this device the audio from MIDI devices that have been triggered with Renoise.

	[[~~image~~:3.~~0_routing~~-lineinput.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-lineinput.png]]

	* '''Channel:''' When your soundcard offers more than one input, you can choose a sub-channel here. The recording device is set up in the [[Preferences#Audio\|Audio Preferences]].		* '''Channel:''' When your soundcard offers more than one input, you can choose a sub-channel here. The recording device is set up in the [[Preferences#Audio\|Audio Preferences]].
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	== #ReWire Input ''(Renoise Only)'' ==		== #ReWire Input ''(Renoise Only)'' ==

			----

			'''IMPORTANT! ReWire developer, Reason Studios, ended support in 2020. As of Renoise 3.5, it will no longer function. If you wish to use ReWire in Renoise you must use a previous version.'''

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	When running Renoise as the [[ReWire]] master, you can route other [[ReWire]] slave applications into Renoise by using this device. A ReWire slave can be another audio sequencer or a softsynth like VSampler or Kontakt. Once the device is selected and the application is opened, both program's time-lines will be synchronised. If available, MIDI inputs of ReWire devices will then show up as regular devices in the Renoise [[MIDI]] panel, allowing you to automate and trigger the ReWire applications from Renoise.		When running Renoise as the [[ReWire]] master, you can route other [[ReWire]] slave applications into Renoise by using this device. A ReWire slave can be another audio sequencer or a softsynth like VSampler or Kontakt. Once the device is selected and the application is opened, both program's time-lines will be synchronised. If available, MIDI inputs of ReWire devices will then show up as regular devices in the Renoise [[MIDI]] panel, allowing you to automate and trigger the ReWire applications from Renoise.

	[[~~image~~:3.4_routing-rewireinput.png]]		[[Image:3.4_routing-rewireinput.png]]

	* '''Device:''' The ReWire slave to be loaded into Renoise. After selecting a device, many applications (e.g. Reason) will be auto-started. If this doesn't happen, then just launch the program yourself and it should be automatically set as a slave to Renoise.		* '''Device:''' The ReWire slave to be loaded into Renoise. After selecting a device, many applications (e.g. Reason) will be auto-started. If this doesn't happen, then just launch the program yourself and it should be automatically set as a slave to Renoise.
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	== #Send ==		== #Send ==

	You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/jChkwB8b7to Send Tracks & Devices].		You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/jChkwB8b7to Send Tracks & Devices.]

	'''Track Effects:''' A #Send device routes a track's output to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]] within Renoise. By routing more than one track to the same Send Track, you can apply the same effect chain to the audio from multiple tracks simultaneously. A Send Track can also make use of a #Send device, so there are many possibilities available for complex routing.		'''Track Effects:''' A #Send device routes a track's output to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]] within Renoise. By routing more than one track to the same Send Track, you can apply the same effect chain to the audio from multiple tracks simultaneously. A Send Track can also make use of a #Send device, so there are many possibilities available for complex routing.
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	'''Sample FX:''' The device works in the same way, but instead routes the audio to another [[Effects\|FX Chain]].		'''Sample FX:''' The device works in the same way, but instead routes the audio to another [[Effects\|FX Chain]].

	[[~~image~~:3.~~1_routing~~-send.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-send.png]]

	* '''Mode:'''		* '''Mode:'''
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	The picture below illustrates #Send device routing in the Renoise [[Mixer]]:		The picture below illustrates #Send device routing in the Renoise [[Mixer]]:

	[[Image:3.~~0_mixer~~-sendrouting.png]]		[[Image:3.5_mixer-sendrouting.png]]

	== #Multiband Send ==		== #Multiband Send ==
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	A more advanced version of the standard #Send device, this allows you to split an audio signal into three separate frequency bands and individually route them to different [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Tracks/FX Chains]]. The ''"Amount"'' of each band, plus the ''"Low"'' and ''"High"'' limits can be adjusted in the right-hand graph by left-click dragging the lines.		A more advanced version of the standard #Send device, this allows you to split an audio signal into three separate frequency bands and individually route them to different [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Tracks/FX Chains]]. The ''"Amount"'' of each band, plus the ''"Low"'' and ''"High"'' limits can be adjusted in the right-hand graph by left-click dragging the lines.

	[[Image:3.~~1_routing~~-multibandsend.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-multibandsend.png]]

	The volume scale of the graph at the right side of the device can be changed by clicking on the small button in the bottom right corner:		The volume scale of the graph at the right side of the device can be changed by clicking on the small button in the bottom right corner:

	[[Image:3.~~0_routing~~-mbsscale.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-mbsscale.png]]

	* '''Amount 1:''' The volume of the lower band signal sent to the [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]].		* '''Amount 1:''' The volume of the lower band signal sent to the [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]].
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	* '''Apply post mixer volume & pan:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Use the track's [[Effect Chains#Pre and Post Mixer Effects\|Post Mixer]] levels to control the send device.		* '''Apply post mixer volume & pan:''' ''(Renoise only)'' Use the track's [[Effect Chains#Pre and Post Mixer Effects\|Post Mixer]] levels to control the send device.
	* '''Type:''' Changes the type of crossover filter used around the Low and High frequency bands. There is a choice of three [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwitz–Riley_filter Linkwitz–Riley filters], a FastFIR and a SteepFIR.		* '''Type:''' Changes the type of crossover filter used around the Low and High frequency bands. There is a choice of three [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwitz–Riley_filter Linkwitz–Riley filters,] a FastFIR and a SteepFIR.
	* '''Show/Hide Graph:''' Clicking the small arrow button will show/hide the graph at the right side of the device.		* '''Show/Hide Graph:''' Clicking the small arrow button [[Image:3.5_fx-button-left.png\|text-bottom]] will show/hide the graph at the right side of the device.

	== #Sidechain ==		== #Sidechain ==
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	The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, as indicated by this icon [[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain-icon.png\|text-bottom]] in the effect's top-right area, which will change colour to indicate that a connection has been established. The available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].		The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, as indicated by this icon [[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain-icon.png\|text-bottom]] in the effect's top-right area, which will change colour to indicate that a connection has been established. The available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].

	[[Image:3.~~3_fx~~-routing-sidechain.png]]		[[Image:3.5_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]

	* '''Mode:'''		* '''Mode:'''

Achenar at 15:06, 18 June 2025

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	When running Renoise as the [[ReWire]] master, you can route other [[ReWire]] slave applications into Renoise by using this device. A ReWire slave can be another audio sequencer or a softsynth like VSampler or Kontakt. Once the device is selected and the application is opened, both program's time-lines will be synchronised. If available, MIDI inputs of ReWire devices will then show up as regular devices in the Renoise [[MIDI]] panel, allowing you to automate and trigger the ReWire applications from Renoise.		When running Renoise as the [[ReWire]] master, you can route other [[ReWire]] slave applications into Renoise by using this device. A ReWire slave can be another audio sequencer or a softsynth like VSampler or Kontakt. Once the device is selected and the application is opened, both program's time-lines will be synchronised. If available, MIDI inputs of ReWire devices will then show up as regular devices in the Renoise [[MIDI]] panel, allowing you to automate and trigger the ReWire applications from Renoise.

	[[image:3.~~0_routing~~-rewireinput.png]]		[[image:3.4_routing-rewireinput.png]]

	* '''Device:''' The ReWire slave to be loaded into Renoise. After selecting a device, many applications (e.g. Reason) will be auto-started. If this doesn't happen, then just launch the program yourself and it should be automatically set as a slave to Renoise.		* '''Device:''' The ReWire slave to be loaded into Renoise. After selecting a device, many applications (e.g. Reason) will be auto-started. If this doesn't happen, then just launch the program yourself and it should be automatically set as a slave to Renoise.

Achenar at 16:42, 21 June 2021

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	= Routing Devices =		= Routing Devices =

	Routing Devices ~~either~~ send audio to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]] or receive a signal from an external source.		Routing Devices can send audio to a [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks\|Send Track]]/[[Effects\|FX Chain]], receive a signal from an external source, or sidechain audio from one track/fx chain to a device in another.


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	* '''Type:''' Changes the type of crossover filter used around the Low and High frequency bands. There is a choice of three [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwitz–Riley_filter Linkwitz–Riley filters], a FastFIR and a SteepFIR.		* '''Type:''' Changes the type of crossover filter used around the Low and High frequency bands. There is a choice of three [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwitz–Riley_filter Linkwitz–Riley filters], a FastFIR and a SteepFIR.
	* '''Show/Hide Graph:''' Clicking the small arrow button will show/hide the graph at the right side of the device.		* '''Show/Hide Graph:''' Clicking the small arrow button will show/hide the graph at the right side of the device.


	== #Sidechain ==		== #Sidechain ==

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	* '''Mode:'''		* '''Mode:'''
	** '''Mute Source:''' The signal is muted after it is routed to the Receiver, meaning that the current track becomes silent and effects appearing after the Sidechain device ~~in the chain~~ will have no effect.		** '''Mute Source:''' The signal is muted after it is routed to the Receiver, meaning that the current track becomes silent and effects appearing after the Sidechain device will have no effect.
	** '''Keep Source:''' The signal is routed to the Receiver and also continues to play through the current track.		** '''Keep Source:''' The signal is routed to the Receiver and also continues to play through the current track.
	* '''Amount:''' The volume of the signal sent to the Receiver.		* '''Amount:''' The volume of the signal sent to the Receiver.
	* '''Panning:''' The balance for how much of the left and right channels are sent to the Receiver.		* '''Panning:''' The balance for how much of the left and right channels are sent to the Receiver.
	* '''Receiver:''' The track/FX Chain and effect device that will receive the audio signal.		* '''Receiver:''' The track/FX Chain and effect device that will receive the audio signal.

Achenar at 18:27, 6 January 2021

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	== #Sidechain ==		== #Sidechain ==

	You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/gIw9rEGl1u8 audio sidechaining].		You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/gIw9rEGl1u8 audio sidechaining.]

	The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, ~~and~~ the available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].		The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, as indicated by this icon [[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain-icon.png\|text-bottom]] in the effect's top-right area, which will change colour to indicate that a connection has been established. The available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].

	[[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]		[[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]

Achenar at 16:31, 6 January 2021

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	== #Sidechain ==		== #Sidechain ==

	The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing.		You may find it useful to watch our video covering the subject of [https://youtu.be/gIw9rEGl1u8 audio sidechaining].

			The Sidechain device sends its audio signal to an effect that’s in a different [[Pattern_Editor#Track_Types\|track]] or [[Sampler_Effects\|FX Chain]]. This allows the receiving effect’s behaviour to be controlled by an audio source other than one that it’s actually processing. The Sidechain can only connect to effects that explicitly allow it, and the available native devices are the [[Audio_Effects#Compressor\|Compressor]], the [[Audio_Effects#Bus_Compressor\|Bus Compressor]] and the [[Audio_Effects#Gate\|Gate]].

	[[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]		[[Image:3.3_fx-routing-sidechain.png]]

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-* '''Mute/Keep Source:'''
+* '''Mode:'''
 ** '''Mute Source:''' The signal is muted after it is routed to the [[Pattern_Editor#Send_Tracks|Send Track]]/[[Effects|FX Chain]], meaning that the current track becomes silent and effects appearing after the Send device in the chain will have no effect.
 ** '''Keep Source:''' The signal is routed to the Send Track/FX Chain and also continues to play through the current track (see illustration below).
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 * '''Type:''' Changes the type of crossover filter used around the Low and High frequency bands. There is a choice of three [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linkwitz–Riley_filter Linkwitz–Riley filters], a FastFIR and a SteepFIR.
 * '''Show/Hide Graph:''' Clicking the small arrow button will show/hide the graph at the right side of the device.