The first Linux version of Renoise has finally gone gold. We have spent the last few months finetuning to complement the versatility offered by the various Linux distributions and we think it paid off. Renoise has become one of the most stable and integrated music production applications available on the platform.

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).

Here is the first Release Candidate of the Linux version of Renoise 1.9.1. There is also a free demo to evaluate the software before you register.

As the number of bug reports diminishes the Final release is not far off. Stability has priority right now. Much wanted features such as Jack Transport support and 64-bit builds have been planned for upcoming major Renoise updates, that is, Renoise 2.0 and onwards. As there are no more minor updates in the pipeline, if you think there are still some bugs to be fixed or things to be changed, now is the time to speak up. Anything that misses the 1.9.1 Final release will have to wait for Renoise 2.0.

There has been some interest in VST technology for Linux. Renoise supports native Linux VSTs out of the box, but unfortunately there are not a lot of them available. Some people have tried to emulate Windows VSTs with WINE. For the adventurous Linux user, here is a guide: How To Use Native Windows VSTs in Linux.

New in Renoise 1.9.1 Release Candidate 1 for Linux:

• A new option in the Misc/VST properties pane to toggle longer names for the LADSPA and VST plugins. This option is enabled by default.
• All bugs labeled [fixed rc1] have been fixed. See Linux Bug Forum.

Note: Renoise might scan some of your installed VST/LADSPA plugins on the first start after installing this update. This happens because the format of the VST/LADSPA cache has changed. The scanning does not cause any trouble and is intended behavior.

To help you get Renoise up and running on your Linux box, there is a Linux FAQ.
You can also visit the Linux forum section for all your questions, experiences and suggestions.

Renoise 1.9.1 Download Links

If you got this far, you might as well download this music production suite and give it a whirl. Comes in three great tastes: Windows, Mac and 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).

The Renoise Team is pleased to announce the first ever public Renoise demo for Linux.

As a Linux user you may come to appreciate Renoise’s hands-on and fundamental approach to music production. For those on other platforms, now is the chance to experience Renoise on the operating system that has become famous for its flexibility and stability.

The Linux version includes the following features:

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

To help you get Renoise up and running on your Linux box, there is a Linux FAQ.
You can also visit the Linux forum section for all your questions, experiences and suggestions.

Highlights of 1.9.1

Besides being a maintenance release, this update contains the following new features for all platforms:

Freeform waveform drawing in the Sample Editor

Doodling has never been this much fun before. With the drawing feature you can edit out pops and clicks from existing samples and even create completely new samples from scratch.

Enhanced undo functionality in the Sample Editor

The drawing feature made it necessary to implement a faster and smarter kind of undo. The improved undo tracks changes in a way that allows for better performance.

Info tool for VST and LADSPA effects

The info tool shows detailed information from the plugin. The reported value of the processing latency can be used to manually apply corrections in a sample editor or in combination with PDC plugins.

For the remaining list of features and changes, please refer to:

• Release Info
• Changelog

Renoise 1.9.1 Download Links

If you got this far, you might as well download this music production suite and give it a whirl. Comes in three great tastes: Windows, Mac and 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).

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

Update: Renoise 1.9.0RC2 has just been released, so it is a double party! Rules have been changed accordingly.

What: ROHC#3 - Ultra High Speed 1.9RC Celebration Music Compo
Date: 18 October
Time: 19:30 GMT (look up your local time)
Location: #renoise at EsperNet
Tool: Renoise 1.9.0RC2 (demo or full)

Bring your lunchbox.

How does the One Hour Compo work?

1. Go to #renoise
2. Receive sample pack link
3. Track your song in Renoise 1.9.0RC2 with the given sample pack
4. After one hour go back to #renoise and dcc or e-mail your song
5. Vote after getting the song pack
6. Win or not win

Rules

• Your song should not give away your identity.
• Use only the samples from the samplepack.
• There is no theme or genre or whatsoever. Just hurry up.
• Sample mashing inside Renoise allowed with built-in effects and features.
• Do not vote for yourself.

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

The very first public demo and Release Candidate for registered users of Renoise 1.9 will arrive a little bit later than promised.

In the meantime, check out the Renoise 1.9 sneak peek by everyone’s favorite Renoise monkey, the honorable Mr. Baguette.

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