Renoise In:Depth is a web magazine about music production with Renoise.
Whereas the Tutorials Wiki is the equivalent of the product manual with a broader view on subjects,
Renoise In:Depth explains features and concepts in greater detail and shows how Renoise is used in practice.
We just received this last minute announcement from everyone’s favorite Estonian radio host, DJ Suva:
“Yeah, that’s right. This time I am going to broadcast the recording of the show itself over Shoutcast. To listen you need, winamp, iTunes, rhythmbox, or any other music player capable of playing shoutcast stream with AAC+ encoding.
The link to tune in will be posted in this forum and Renoise IRC shortly before the broadcast will begin at exactly 16:00 GMT.
The recorded show will be uploaded to remixta.net later in 192kbps mp3 format.
You can all join in for fun and chat on Renoise IRC during the show. You can still recommend me the songs you want to be played before the show in this thread or with PM. You can also request songs during the show, but don’t expect all the requests to be fulfilled.
So be prepared!”
Remixta is a radio show featuring music exclusively made by Renoise users. To get into the mood, check out the previous shows here: http://www.remixta.net/.
Beta versions are exclusive to registered users. If you are a registered user, you can get the beta from the Renoise Backstage.
Pricing and Availability
The first public 2.5 versions will be release candidates. The final version is expected to be released at the beginning of next year.
The price of Renoise will change from 49 Euro to 59 Euro when the final version is released. Everyone that buys Renoise 2.5 before the final version will get Renoise for the old price of 49 Euro. This covers upgrades up until and including version 3.5.
Those who registered Renoise before version 1.5, can update their license in the backstage. The price for a full versions upgrade is 39 EUR.
More information can be found at the Renoise Order page.
With the help of Achenar (i.e. Earthen Records), we’ve produced a new video for beginners. Check out the Renoise Homepage to watch it. Me personally? I’m a fan of the thick Scottish accent. There’s even a Japanese (日本語) version on YouTube (click the triangular button in the bottom right corner, and turn ON the captions). Pass it on.
The results of the Efficient Music Compo have been calculated and the winner was announced in a live internet radio show. For those who missed it, you can download it now: Efficient Music Compo Show [50MB].
The The Efficient Music Competition is almost over and we want YOU to vote. The submitted songs combine awesomeness with low CPU usage which is exactly what we are looking for. All that remains is picking the winning song. Vote now – the voting booths are closing this Sunday.
We will conclude the Efficient Music Competition with an internet radio show hosted by MC Ron from Indamixx. He is going to broadcast a selection of the songs in record chart style. The show starts with the low tiers and moves up to the number one. The winner of the competition gets the Indamixx Netbook. The radio station will be at http://www.indamixx.com/indamixx-radio.html under channel “Renoise Competition”. Stay tuned for the exact broadcast time.
Note that the competitions songs are also excellent learning material. Just in case you’re looking for examples in the form of self-contained Renoise XRNS songs that don’t rely on VSTs… Well, here they are.
The “optimize your song like hell” aka Renoise/Indamixx/CDM compo has a new name; The Efficient Music Competition. We have just opened a new mini-site on renoise.com, where you can upload and download songs, discuss optimization techniques and vote for competition entries – in a special kind of way.
Together with the new website and new name, we have a new deadline as well: October 25th.
The goal of the competition remains the same. You have to write a song in Renoise that is efficient enough to run on a netbook. One would think that’s not too hard, considering trackers have been around since man made fire and PCs had the brainpower of a cobblestone. It appears we have been spoiled with high quality effects nowadays, turning the concept into a worthy challenge.
I cooked up a little Renoise tutorial for beginners using the “How to make a jerkin’ beat step-by-step tutorial” at Indamixx.com. Count the amount of times I say “alright” and win a prize.
Speaking of Indamixx, we are running a challenging music contest. We are giving away one of their Netbooks for the best low-power Renoise song. Go to CreateDigitalMusic for the details. You need to send in your music before 15 October.
Three strikes, you’re out! Mutant Breaks Compo 2009 “RBI Baseball” is over and we have the results. Blac Waldo – Chicken Eggz 2.0 struck gold, Spodnik – Drail is a close second.
Song downloads are here: Songs from Mutant Breaks Compo 2009 “RBI Baseball”. Check it out if you love sick shit, crazy chopped-up breakbeats and bass lines that give your bowels a proper rinse. A must-have collection for the distinguished gentleman.
Now it’s time to pull the tracker trickery out of your magic hat to win that tasty Indamixx Netbook with your sustainable, low CPU, green power Renoise smash hit! Indamixx + Renoise + CDM Music Production Contest
Trackers have always been about getting the most out of little. Big productions from tiny bed rooms. Epic songs in kilobytes rather than megabytes. And most importantly, all that through your personal computer instead of a multi-million dollar studio.
Lately we’ve been spoiled with elaborate plugins, unlimited channels and an ever more powerful growing CPU. At the cost of the true ninja tracker spirit.
So here’s a competition in honor of the tracker legacy. We’d like you to create a kick-ass song, using computer resources as efficiently as possible. In fact, you will need to optimize the hell out of your song if you want to win the grand prize: an Indamixx Netbook
The most unorganized Renoise competition is back for round two. This year’s confusing and slightly erotic “RBI BASSBALL” theme is sure to delight chiptune aficionados everywhere. With one slight twist: no chiptunes allowed.
SAY NO TO CHIPTUNES – SAY YES TO MUTANT BREAKS
Calling out to all the IDM / breakbeat / breakcore / bassline heads out there. A panel of hand picked profesional alcoholics and drug addicts eagerly await the opportunity to judge you.
Rules
* Breakbeats, basslines, any tempo, any thing
* Some proof that Renoise was involved with production, an MP3/OGG file
* The track that appears in the most top 3 lists wins
Prize
The winner may choose 1 of the following:
* Registered copy of Renoise
* Renoise T-Shirt and Mouse pad
* Each judge chooses a CD they like or are involved with, I buy and ship the pile to the winner
How to join
Upload your song somewhere and post the link in the Mutant Breaks 2009 thread.
Beta versions are exclusive to registered users. If you are a registered user, you can get the beta from the 
