Say Hi to Tux the Penguin!

Linux’s official mascotte wearing a Renoise tattoo can mean only one thing. Hm. Yes indeed, Renoise has been ported to Linux!

To help you get up and running with Renoise for Linux, we have prepared a FAQ. We also have set up a forum section for all your questions, experiences and suggestions.

But that’s not all. This update also contains a number of new features and fixes for the Windows and Mac versions.

New in 1.9.1 Beta 1

(Release Info)

• New feature: freeform waveform drawing in the Sample Editor
• Enhanced undo functionality in the Sample Editor
• Faster drag ‘n’ drop behavior in the Pattern Editor
• Added a “Record dry” switch to the Sample Editor Recording dialog
• Added “Clear Muted Tracks/Columns” actions
• Faster rescanning in the Disk Browser
• Added an info tool for VST / LADSPA effects
• Fixed all bugs reported in the Bug Report forum

Download

If you are a registered user you can download Renoise 1.9.1 Beta 1, including the Linux port, from Renoise Backstage.

Renoise 1.9 Final is out. Woohoo!

Introducing Renoise 1.9

Renoise 1.9 is the first of the smaller updates to follow 1.8. For a 0.1 update there is a surprising amount of features.

Highlights of Renoise 1.9

Let us have a look at the most important new features.

Multi-core support

Renoise 1.9 will take advantage of all the cores in your multi-core processor to boost up performance, allowing you to add much more and heavier DSPs, tracks, VST FX and VST Instruments than before.

6 New DSP devices

New artillery for the loudness war: the Bus Compressor and Maximizer have been created without any concessions in regard to quality, with exceptional 64-bit dithering and feedback transient analysis. The Velocity Device opens a new world of level-driven FX manipulation. The other devices are Chorus, Distortion 2 and Gate 2.

Supercharged DSP devices

Existing DSPs have received an overhaul, including filter response graphs for the 64-bit EQ devices, the intuitive LPC frequency unit in the LFO device and 64-bit precision filter auxiliary sections. And that is just scratching the surface.

Improved MIDI support

Fast and stable MIDI timing through WDM MIDI drivers, adjustable jitter reduction for the MIDI Clock to improve external synchronization, hot-pluggable devices on OS X and non-blocking MIDI connections on Windows.

Preset handling for Renoise’s DSP devices

Organize your original DSP settings to have quick access to your signature sound, or get quality presets from other users to save yourself time. The A/B Comparison feature lets you switch between two configurations so you can decide which one sounds best.

Adjustable rulers in the Sample Editor

The rulers in the Sample Editor will help you to slice your beats. With a rightclick you can switch the scale. Enable Snapping to snap to the nearest division and you got yourself a homebrew beatslicer. Well, almost.

Per-Sample Interpolation and NNA

The interpolation mode and New Note Action (NNA) have been moved from instrument level down to sample level. Chiptune artists take notice, it is now possible to disable interpolation to preserve that authentic crunchy sound.

Renoise 1.9 Links

Stop wasting your time and check it out for yourself right now. Seeing is believing.

• Renoise 1.9 Demo
• Renoise 1.9 Full for registered users

The second Release Candidate of Renoise 1.9.0 is ready for download. For those not registered, the Release Candidate includes a public demo.

Changes in Release Candidate 2

(Release Info)

• Fixed random crashes when loading Novation V-Station and Bass-Station VSTs on multicore machines in a Windows environment.
• Fixed random crashes when loading Pluggo VSTs in a Mac OS X environment.
• Songs saved on Intel and PPC Macs are compatible again (no more white noise samples). To fix broken songs, resave the songs with RC2 on the platform they were created on.
• Added the `Off` value to the MIDI-CC Device to prevent parameters from sending MIDI data.
• Furthermore, the bugs labeled [fixed_RC2] have been fixed.

Download

Renoise 1.9 Release Candidate 2 Demo for non-registered users: Renoise Downloads

Renoise 1.9 Release Candidate 2 for registered users: Renoise Backstage

We are proud to announce the first Release Candidate of Renoise 1.9.0. For those not registered, the Release Candidate includes a public demo.

The purpose of Release Candidates is to serve as a test to make sure the program is stable and the package is complete. New features and radical changes will be postponed to the next release (ie. Renoise 2).

Changes in Release Candidate 1

(Release Info)

• Bugs labeled [fixed_RC1] have been resolved
• Filter type names are changed from incorrect approximations of the roll-off (-12dB, -24db, -48dB) to topology/technology (2×2 Pole, 2 Pole, Biquad). The filters do NOT differ in code, nor in sound.
• To help new users on the way, we added the Instruments Library. You can find this tiny package of samples in the installation folder which can be accessed from within Renoise with the Libary button in the Disk Browser.

Download

Renoise 1.9 Release Candidate 1 Demo for non-registered users: Renoise Downloads

Renoise 1.9 Release Candidate 1 for registered users: Renoise Backstage

Beta 8 increases the performance of real-time audio playback and the stability of VSTs on multi-processor PCs.

As the problems with audio in Vista and the incompatibility of certain VSTs on multi-processors have now been resolved, we are ready for the public Release Candidate and the Final release. Or are we? If you stumble upon any any important issues, now is the time to let us know about them!

From now on, we will concentrate on fixing the remaining bugs (specifically those labeled [???]). The implementation of new features will be postponed to next versions of Renoise.

If you haven’t registered yet, there is something big to look forward to. Renoise 1.9 Release Candidate 1 will be published next week, if all goes well, together with the first public demo of Renoise 1.9!

Changes in Beta 8

(Release Info)

• Bugs labeled [fixed_b8] have been resolved
• Disk Browser: each category has its own sort state, `show all files` flag and QuickSearch field
• Audio performance is improved, allowing for lower ASIO and Core Audio latencies without crackles
• Better audio stability and performance on Windows Vista
• Real-time MIDI Output when playing a MIDI Instrument directly
• SynthEdit VSTs not supporting multi-processor PCs will no longer cause Renoise to crash
• Songs containing VSTs with a huge amount of parameters will load faster than before

Download

Renoise 1.9 Beta releases are as usual available for registered users.

Get Renoise 1.9 Beta 8 at Renoise Backstage

We found a problem with Send Devices in the latest 1.9 Beta: Adding tracks causes Send Devices to be re-routed

Renoise 1.9 Beta 7 has been updated with a fix for this problem. If you got Renoise 1.9 Beta 7 before 6 September, please download the new build from Renoise Backstage.

Beta 7 contains 2 critical fixes:

1. Improved stability when running Renoise with 24-bit ASIO drivers on Windows
2. WDM MIDI input drivers should work correctly now

Renoise 1.9 seems to be getting as stable as can be, but please continue hunting the last remaining bugs. Suggestions on how to finetune existing features are also welcome.

Changes in Beta 7

(Release Info)

• Bugs labeled [fixed_b7] are resolved
• Faster category switching in the Disk Browser
• Scanning for new VSTs takes less time
• Pattern Merge is now called Join Selection
• DSPs can be moved to the head or tail of the DSP Chain by rightclicking the small arrow buttons
• All Renoise XML schemas have been updated for the 1.9 release

Download

Renoise 1.9 Beta releases are as usual available for registered users.

Get Renoise 1.9 Beta 7 at Renoise Backstage

Beta 6 closes a lot of bugs, but also features some new and finetuned features.

Renoise 1.9 seems to be getting as stable as can be, but please continue hunting the last remaining bugs. Suggestions on how to finetune existing features are also welcome.

Changes in Beta 6

(Release Info)

• Bugs labeled [fixed_b6] are resolved
• You can now use the middle mouse button to preview the sample in the Sample Editor.
• Audio and MIDI drivers are released when the pc goes into sleep and reactivated when the pc wakes up. Hopefully prevents ASIO soundcards from becoming unresponsive in those situations.
• Caps Lock will be disabled when Renoise is running in the background or after closing down. Only affects the Windows version.
• The new Auto-Drumkit feature has been improved
• The chorus delay parameter is now more sensitive at lower values.
• Patterns can now be glued together through the Pattern Sequencer’s context menu.

Download

Renoise 1.9 Beta 6 is as usual available for registered users only at Renoise Backstage.

Renoise 1.9 Beta 6

Beta 5 contains 1 critical fix:

1. Renoise 1.5 .rns files may fail to load in beta 4

Please continue to report bugs. The sooner we fix them, the earlier we can begin finetuning.

Changes in Beta 5

(Release Info)

• Fixes labeled [fixed_b5]
• Saving songs should be as fast as before, especially on MacOS X with lots of small samples
• Added option to render songs at 88.2 kHz
• Adding new samples to a drumkit instrument will now automatically update the basenotes and sample splits in the Instrument Editor

Changes in Beta 4

(Release Info)

• Fixes labeled [fixed_b4]
• Added field in CachedVSTs.xml to disable multi-processor support for buggy VSTs – tell us which ones are causing trouble
• Changed pattern synced line-in recording behavior to start on song playback instead of pressing the record button
• Improved MIDI timing with ASIO buffer sizes smaller than 4ms
• Preferences > Audio now shows buffer size and latency for the selected ASIO driver
• Added an offset setting for the new Pattern Sequencer highlight option
• Added 64th and 128th snapping modes to the Sample Editor
• Added support for Audio Device hot-plugging on MacOS X

Download

This beta can be downloaded by registered users at Renoise Backstage.

Renoise 1.9 Beta 5

Beta 3 contains 2 critical fixes:

1. Transmitting MIDI while shutting down or loading a new song might cause Renoise to crash
2. Crash when navigating to a no longer existing location in the Disk Browser. Could also happen when starting 1.9 with config files from 1.8, containing a non-existing path.

Please continue to report bugs. The sooner we fix them, the earlier we can begin finetuning.

Changes in Beta 3

(Release Info)

• Fixes labeled [fixed_b3]
• Higher performance from the Flanger and Chorus devices when no Filters are used
• The Pattern Sequencer now has a block highlight option, much like the line highlights in the Pattern Editor. Both highlight options are located in Song Settings.
• The selection indicator in the Sample Editor is back and better than ever. The indicator shows the values of the start and end of the selection, in the unit matching the lower ruler’s.

Download

This beta can be downloaded by registered users at Renoise Backstage.

Renoise 1.9 Beta 3