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= VST/AU/LADSPA Effects =
= Plugin Effects =
 
Plugin effects (VSTs on Windows, VSTs or Audio Units on MacOS, VSTs, LADSPAs or DSSIs on Linux) can be added and used just like any of the other [[Effect Chains|Effects]] in Renoise, but you may have to configure them with the Plugin Compatibility Options. If you can't find your plugins in the Effects list, then please have a look at the [[Preferences#Plugins/Misc|Plugin Preferences]] section.
 
You may find it useful to watch [https://youtu.be/U2fQcXP4I5s our video covering both plugin instruments and effects].


Plugin effects (VSTs on windows, VSTs or Audio Units on OSX, VSTs or LADSPAs on Linux) can be added and used just like other [[Track DSPs]] in Renoise, but you maybe first have to configure them in Renoise preferences. If you can't find your plugins in the Track DSP list in Renoise, then please have a look at the [[Preferences#Plugins/Misc|Plugin Preferences]] first.


== Plugin Effect Layout and Options ==
== Plugin Effect Layout and Options ==


Beside of the usual options in every track effects, plug-in effects may have a few extra options:
Besides the [[Effect Chains#Common_Device_Layout_and_Controls|usual effect controls]], plugin effects may have a few extra options:
* [[Image:vvoois_renoise_effect_expand_parameter_frame.png]]: Shows/Hide the plug-in parameters, just like parameters from Renoise internal effects
* [[Image:3.0_plugineffects-show.png|text-bottom]] - Show/Hide the plugin parameters.
* [[Image:vvoois_renoise_effect_editor.png]]: Opens the plug-ins custom external editor.  
* [[Image:3.0_plugineffects-exteditor.png|text-bottom]] - Open the plugin's custom external editor.  
* [[Image:vvoois_renoise_vst_info.png]]: Shows various information about the plug-in. When hovering it, a tool tip will be displayed with some information about the plug-in like which file its loaded from, how much latency it introduces and so on.
* [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png|text-bottom]] - Set up 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.
 
== Plugin Compatibility Options ==
 
[[Image:3.2_plugineffects-compatibilityoptions.png]]
 
This dialog will appear after clicking on the [[Image:3.1_interface-dropdown.png|text-bottom]] button in the top-right corner of the effect device. 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.
 
== Plugin Effect Aliasing ==


== Plugin Compatibility Settings ==
Most plugin effect parameters can be controlled by [[Graphical Automation|Automation]] or through [[MIDI Mapping]]. One of the things that cannot be changed by these methods though, is the effect’s preset (or program). Nor will a plugin accept note data. By treating a plugin effect like a plugin instrument though, these things are possible, and this is done by creating an Effect Alias.


When clicking the '''?''' button an option dialogue will show up which allows you to set up some compatibility options for the plugin.
Just put the effect into the track you want to use it on, same as usual, then go to the [[Plugin]] tab and [[Plugin#Selecting a Plugin|select it from the FX alias list]].


[[Image:vvoois_renoise_plugin_options.png]]
[[Image:3.0_plugin-fxalias.png]]


Any of these options are optional, and will in most cases already have the "right" settings: Renoise comes with a database, which sets up the correct defaults for you. If you are experiencing an of the described problems in the dialog, then you may try playing around with the settings. When reporting problems with plug-ins to us, we maybe also will advise you to change some of the options - will assist you in doing so.
Now you can use a MIDI controller or an [[Meta Devices#*Instrument MIDI Control|*Instrument MIDI Control device]] to send MIDI data to the effect and change the preset as a song is playing. Very few plugin effects accept note data, but for those that do, you can now play and record notes to control how the sound is being processed. The most common example of this are vocoders, but it really just depends on the specific plugin and how it chooses to use incoming note data.
== Sending Notes to Effect plug-ins ==


Since Renoise v2.0, you can also send notes and other instrument alike events to effect plugins. This is done by creating FX alias instruments. For more information, have a look at [[Instrument_Settings#Plug-in_FX_Aliases_(routing_MIDI_to_existing_plug-in_FX_)|Plug-in FX Aliases in the Instrument Settings]] please.
You may find it useful to watch [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Li9VXyc1O8 a short video] on the subject.

Latest revision as of 17:06, 17 March 2022

Plugin Effects

Plugin effects (VSTs on Windows, VSTs or Audio Units on MacOS, VSTs, LADSPAs or DSSIs on Linux) can be added and used just like any of the other Effects in Renoise, but you may have to configure them with the Plugin Compatibility Options. If you can't find your plugins in the Effects list, then please have a look at the Plugin Preferences section.

You may find it useful to watch our video covering both plugin instruments and effects.


Plugin Effect Layout and Options

Besides the usual effect controls, plugin effects may have a few extra options:

  • 3.0 plugineffects-show.png - Show/Hide the plugin parameters.
  • 3.0 plugineffects-exteditor.png - Open the plugin's custom external editor.
  • 3.1 interface-dropdown.png - Set up 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.

Plugin Compatibility Options

3.2 plugineffects-compatibilityoptions.png

This dialog will appear after clicking on the 3.1 interface-dropdown.png button in the top-right corner of the effect device. 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.

Plugin Effect Aliasing

Most plugin effect parameters can be controlled by Automation or through MIDI Mapping. One of the things that cannot be changed by these methods though, is the effect’s preset (or program). Nor will a plugin accept note data. By treating a plugin effect like a plugin instrument though, these things are possible, and this is done by creating an Effect Alias.

Just put the effect into the track you want to use it on, same as usual, then go to the Plugin tab and select it from the FX alias list.

3.0 plugin-fxalias.png

Now you can use a MIDI controller or an *Instrument MIDI Control device to send MIDI data to the effect and change the preset as a song is playing. Very few plugin effects accept note data, but for those that do, you can now play and record notes to control how the sound is being processed. The most common example of this are vocoders, but it really just depends on the specific plugin and how it chooses to use incoming note data.

You may find it useful to watch a short video on the subject.