The idea behind 2.1 is that until Renoise has features like a piano-roll, an arranger and audio file streaming, you should at least be able to use them through external means. That is why we have added routing features to connect Renoise to other audio applications. With ReWire on Windows and MacOSX, and the Jack Transport protocol on Linux, you can finally combine the best things about trackers and sequencers.

Performing live with Renoise is more flexible than ever. First of all, you can keep editing a pattern while the song continues to play. That makes it possible to do some last minute changes before playback actually reaches that pattern. Secondly, you will be able to queue patterns. When playback reaches the end of the pattern, it will ignore your pre-baked sequence and go to the blinking pattern instead. It’s like going off-road: if your audience likes it, why not take the scenic route?

To top it off we threw in a couple of new devices. The ominously named Hydra Device multiplexes movements from one slider to a maximum of 9 outputs. Mythological experts know why 9 of them. The Key-Tracking Device modulates any parameter according to an incoming note pitch. Real nice for frequency dependent effects. And finally, the MIDI-Control Device is a pimped up replacement for the MIDI CC Device. You can now send and automate several non-CC parameters to MIDI Instruments, such as Pitchbend, Channel Pressure and Program Change.

More details about this release: What’s new in Renoise 2.1

Maybe you have a different DAW of choice, but you are interested in creating music from a different point of view? With ReWire and Jack Transport, Renoise excels along your other audio applications. Download a demo from our website and give it a try: Renoise Demos for Windows, MacOSX and Linux

Because this launch is such a special event we throw in an exclusive sample kit of over 100 MB.

Also be sure to check out the Renoise 2 Launch Page for video demonstrations, community music mixes and an overview of new features.

What’s new in Renoise 2.0?

Renoise 2.0 incorporates several fundamental changes. Some aspects have changed so revolutionary that it completely revitalizes the way you make music in Renoise. Moreover, this massive engine overhaul is essential for behemoth features in later releases.

Timing & Precision

Higher resolutions are now possible without unintuitive hacks like changing the amount of ticks or doubling the BPM. A new note delay column vastly improves recording precision, be it jamming with your MIDI gear or laying down tracks with your QWERTY keyboard. Speed is replaced by more powerful and easier to use LPB and TPL settings.

Automatic PDC

Renoise joins other state-of-the-art sequencers with a unique built-in implementation of plugin delay compensation. Not only does Renoise automatically fix unwanted plug-in latencies, it also compensates your MIDI gear and midi cables wired to other hosts. One of the most innovative PDC implementations ever has arrived.

Audio Units

Mac users rejoice! The developers finally caved and added support for your toys, too. Support for Audio Units alongside VST and LADSPA makes Renoise one of the only sequencers with support for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Every platform, no plugin left behind.

Improved Plugin Support

Better performance and compatibility for VST brings less audio latency related crackles on songs that use lots of VSTi instruments, multi-output VSTi/AU instruments support, and the ability to send notes to VST/AU effects.

And More!

High-precision filters, drag and drop, quantization, bigger disk browser, pimped plug-in browser, windows clipboard integration, improved audio latency when recording, optimizations, GUI improvements, the list goes on!

Download

If you are a registered user, you can download Renoise 2.0 Final from Renoise Backstage.

Not registered yet? Take advantage of the 20% discount promo and you will pay just 39 Euro / 54.20 USD *. Order Renoise now and you will receive Renoise 2.0 Final and the exclusive sample kit immediately.

About Renoise

Renoise is a complete music production environment for Windows, Mac and Linux. Automatic plug-in delay compensation, support for VST and AU plugins, multi-core load balancing, MIDI i/o, audio recording, 4096 PPQ resolution and parameter automation in a rock solid package.

Renoise is a mod tracker. The machine-code-like appearance of the main editing screen is its strong point. In the hands of a tracker guru it will give traditional sequencers a run for their money.

Why spend hours cobbling beats together with a mouse when you can do it in seconds with a few keystrokes? Whether you are an audio veteran or just starting out, Renoise is the perfect complement for anyone looking for something new.

You may have seen the rumors on Create Digital Music. Well, we can confirm those rumors. On January 15th we will launch Renoise 2 and celebrate this huge milestone with a special promo. So keep your eyes on the Renoise 2 celebration launch page while we count down for the final release.

http://www.renoise.com/launch/

Bookmark that page, tell all your friends, just a few more days until the party starts, a reason to celebrate is here.

We would like to thank everyone in the Renoise community who helped make this release our best to date. Renoise 2.0 incorporates a massive engine overhaul and hundreds of improvements. We couldn’t have done it without you.

Why spend hours cobbling beats together with a mouse when you can do it in seconds with a few keystrokes? Whether you’re an audio veteran or just starting out, Renoise is the perfect compliment for anyone looking for something new. Many artists from every genre have seen the light long ago. Renoise 2.0, with an entirely overhauled audio engine, is like staring into the sun.

Details & Download

Need to know more about Renoise 2.0? Here is what’s new: new feature details.

If you are a registered user, you can download the Renoise 2.0 Beta from Renoise Backstage.

Not registered yet? Order Renoise now and you get Renoise 2.0 Beta immediately.

What’s new in Renoise 2.0?

Renoise 2.0 incorporates several fundamental changes. Some aspects have changed so revolutionary that it completely revitalizes the way you make music in Renoise. Moreover, this massive engine overhaul is essential for behemoth features in later releases.

Timing & Precision

Higher resolutions are now possible without unintuitive hacks like changing the amount of ticks or doubling the BPM. A new note delay column vastly improves recording precision, be it jamming with your MIDI gear or laying down tracks with your QWERTY keyboard. Speed is replaced by more powerful and easier to use LPB and TPL settings.

PDC

Renoise joins other state-of-the-art sequencers with a unique built-in implementation of plugin delay compensation. Not only does Renoise automatically fix unwanted plug-in latencies, it also compensates your MIDI gear and midi cables wired to other hosts. One of the most innovative PDC implementations ever has arrived.

Audio Units

Mac users rejoice! The developers finally caved and added support for your toys, too. Support for Audio Units alongside VST and LADSPA makes Renoise one of the only sequencers with support for Windows, Macintosh and Linux. Every platform, no plugin left behind.

Improved Plugin Support

Better performance and compatibility for VST brings less audio latency related crackles on songs that use lots of VSTi instruments, multi-output VSTi/AU instruments support, and the ability to send notes to VST/AU effects.

And More!

High-precision filters, drag and drop, quantization, bigger disk browser, pimped plug-in browser, windows clipboard integration, improved audio latency when recording, optimizations, GUI improvements, the list goes on!

About Renoise

Renoise has a different approach to making music compared to conventional sequencers, called Tracking. Tracking comes from the demoscene that pushes technical limits to show off coding skills, art, and music beyond what is thought possible.

Renoise was originally written from code by the late Arguru. In 2000 the new Renoise team started to take tracking software into a new standard of quality, enabling users to make music on par with mainstream sequencers, while still keeping the proven design principles of years gone by.

With Renoise 2.0 a generation of oldschool trackers and contemporary musicians looking for something “different” have reason to celebrate.

Track on!

Renoise is a complete music composition and production environment based on the design principles of the module tracker. The basic tracker design has been modernized to today’s standards and expanded with support for effect and instrument plugins, audio recording, MIDI I/O and parameter automation.

You will find that Renoise reflects the things you love about Linux. The level of control over your music, the way you can enter notes directly with the keyboard instead of having to draw blocks — similar to having a plethora of configuration options at your fingertips and equivalent to the joy of piping commands in the bash shell. It all boils down to potential and workflow.

For an outsider’s impression, read the review and Starters Guide by Linux audio veteran Dave Phillips from Linux Journal.

The Renoise developers want the Linux version of their program to be fully functional and without grievous problems or difficulties. As far as I can tell they haven’t rushed the production of the Linux version of Renoise, and their diligence shows in the overall polish to the package. The program installed easily, configures itself, and runs beautifully on both my 32-bit JAD system and my 64 Studio box.

– Dave Phillips, Linux Journal

Renoise 1.9.1 for Linux contains the following exclusive features:

• ALSA support (for Audio and MIDI)
• JACK Audio support (optional)
• LADSPA support (native Linux audio plugins)
• Native Linux VST support

More Linux specific features, such as Jack Transport, are already in consideration for future updates.

We tried to make the installation process non-existent, and in most cases we have actually succeeded; just a matter of decompressing the archive. Consult the Linux FAQ if you run into problems anyway. You can also visit the Renoise forum to present us your questions, experiences and suggestions.

Another aspect of Renoise that is becoming increasingly important, is that user files and clipboard data have an open file format. This allows for 3rd party tools to interact with that format. A recent addition is the Renoise Track Generator.

Renoise 1.9.1 Download Links

If you like to create on music on the computer and are fed up with endlessly mousing around in most DAWs, give Renoise a try. Available for Windows, Mac and from now on, Linux.

• Renoise 1.9.1 Demo
• Registered users: Renoise 1.9.1 Full

The demo version is fully functional, except for .WAV export on all platforms. Additionally, ASIO support is disabled in the Windows version. Registration costs 49.99 Euro. You will receive updates for a full version cycle (eg. 1.9 to 2.9).