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Hello,

I have a few questions that I still haven’t found a satisfactory answer to or otherwise was unable to process properly following a review of the manual/tutorials. Don’t judge me!

1. I have tried to use the glide command to control a VST plug-in’s notes and the glide does not happen, I know that this is listed as a sample command so is it simply that anything under that header will not apply to MIDI? For example, the retrigger command and the U and D commands?

2. When in the sample waveform editor, which ruler option is best for cutting samples to precise lengths relative to the song tempo? Beats? If so, I do struggle to parse the numbers and quite what they mean.

3. What is the use case for VST aliasing?

4. I like to use the Cut command in the format “C0x” where x is 0-F for the point in the line where I want the sample sound to cut to zero, but this doesn’t always work - sometimes I will type “C0F” and the sample keeps playing after receiving the command. If I change it to “C0B” it will work - any idea what the reason for this is?

5. Am I missing out by not using the formula device? I am intrigued by it but honestly, without knowing what is possible, I can’t even begin to comprehend what I could be doing with it.

6. I enjoy using Signal Followers as an alternative to sidechain compression and also to musically relate two different tracks - however, why is it when I reduce the sensitivity the reaction speed of the device and it’s output increases?

7. The automation window sometimes only shows the time period of the selected pattern, other times it shows the entire song length for the selected parameter and I am unsure why this is. I must be missing something.

8. Phrases are something I am really under-utilising. For example, I have previously entered a short phrase to create an arpeggio using the phrase to define the relationship between the notes “C4 - D#4 - G4” and when I go back to the pattern editor and hold down, say, F4 I get an arpeggio of the correct F minor triad. However, let’s say I use a phrase to sequence the hits of a breakbeat - do I HAVE to map the phrase to a specific key or keyzone and if not, what key do I need to press to play it back correctly? I do get a little lost with phrases.

9. Can I issue an LFO reset command in the pattern editor for an LFO that is part of a sampler-level modulation chain? I.E. so that the LFO correctly resets it’s phase at the start of a pattern? Currently, I just assign a macro and LFO modulate that instead.

I don’t have Renoise open right now, but I think these are the main questions I have for now.

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This has just started happening,ive already cleared the cache and rescanned multiple times, no joy, any ideas?

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All sounds synthesized with various tools and software. Entire track created in Renoise.

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I’m just having a heck of a time working out the audio routing of live vocals into this plug-in.

Does anyone know how I could go about routing an audio signal & midi notes into a plugin like this or The Mouth?

Thank you

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Renoise 3.3.2 song file:

• EatMe - Rhythmicon.xrns (1.5 MB)
• download Renoise 3.3.2 - registered users can download their version via the backstage.

Made with samples of the Rhythmicon only,
with only Renoise 3.3.2 internal effects on it.

The Rhythmicon is described as one of the first ‘drum computers’.
It used spinning discs to generate tones.

• EatMe - Rhythmicon (rendered mp3)
• IronChefOfMusic ingredients

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Hi,

I am trying to add a dsp device context menu, dependent on the device_path. Now if I only clear the context menu and maybe add it on selected_track_device_observable only, the menu entries still can be there wrongly, if I switch the context, e.g. from instrument sampler fx to the tracker view. Both views have the same dsp lane (from lua perspective), yet a different selection and devices. Shouldn’t then Renoise re-fire/bang selected_track_device_observable as soon as the context is switched?

I think it already does so on track change…

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Hi,

I am setting the undo description before the changes in the slider chang event on my eq helper tool. If I pass the current value to the message, too, strangely it will then display the value of the change before. So if I move the slider to +5, and then to -3, and now doing undo, it will change back to +5, but display “transpose slider to +5 was undone”…

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Any one know how to get one of these working in Renoise, or at all with a Mac?

It is equivalent to a standard HID USB keyboard and mouse, but it is customizable by using the setting software, which can define your foot switch as any keys, key combinations or mouse, No other software is required.

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If you change a vst parameter value via scripting, the operation seems to take a ton of time (macos). It should be instant.

Steps to reproduce:

• Install EQHelper tool
• Install Pro Q3 VST3
• Draw any kind of EQ curve with a lot of bands, e.g. 24
• Now open context menu on the dsp device and select “transpose +12” while keeping the plugins GUI opened. You literally can see how slow it changes the parameter values
• Now undo and redo. It is now instant.

The change happens in a loop, but instantly in one and the same call, as far as I can see. Something fishy is going on here…

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Hi,

I want to simply match a string in which only one or two numbers might change. Examples:

Now I am trying to use string.match(), and finding some good documentation, but I only can find stupid dissertations about lua string matching, not giving any real life examples.

I tried this:

Both tries for a proper matching string do not work, of course. Any idea here, please? Questions:

• How do I match an exact string part, like "Frequency " (including the whitespace)?
• Do I need to interpolate the bracket signs?

Omg, I simply wanted to use a simple pattern matching, but it turns out that LUA devs expect me to spend my whole weekend for such stupid things…

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Hi there

More and more lately I’m reaching the stuttering unusable “too much CPU for too long” stage when working on an admittedly complex piece of music in Renoise. I can see the percentage meter flying up as I hit play and I just know it’s gonna stop the song. Frustrating!

What do you folks do to keep the CPU as low as possible (apart from rendering off a CPU-heavy pattern)? Are there any tricks that work for you, be they within Renoise or other system settings? I’ve heard turning off the wireless card is one, perhaps switching off antivirus software, but that might be anecdotal.

It’s getting to the point where I have to render the song to hear it play properly - then do my tweak, then re-render - not ideal.

I’m running Renoise 3.3.2 on Windows 7 PC with a Samsung SSD installed. I have a NI Komplete Audio 6 soundcard. There doesn’t seem to be an option to extend the latency within the audio preferences of Renoise, but I have the process buffer and USB buffer within the Komplete Audio control panel maxed out.

Thank you!

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Hi,

i want to simply delete a unused or further not needed Trackcolumn. But in Column Contextmenu there is no delete, only a cut which only deletes the notes in it??!!! i checked the shortcut window and not found a Column delete too. As Workaround i delete all notes on Column and move it by mouse on last position of trackcolumns. then i remove it with the “-” button of Trackcolumn control. Is there really no other way to do this??

happy tracking

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Long/nested Lua comments using the --[=[ ... ]=] format are not properly syntax-highlighted in Renoise’s Scripting Editor. They are ignored by the interpreter as they should be, but they are just not properly displayed, which does impact their usefulness in development for those who rely on Renoise’s Scripting Editor.

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Hey
The Renoise Live Stream Q+A I did with Ani Klang is now up on the Youtubes! Recorded on June 10th, we attempt to answer your questions on the software, its use and how to do stuff. There’s a free Renoise track you’ll find in the info to folllow along any play with.

We gave out prizes for the best questions including a full Renoise license - thanks to the team for supplying that! It’s here as it went down, but hopefuly you can find something in here for you!

Enjoy,

Chris [midierror]

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All my tracks I did where made in Linux and I´m currently testing Windows for production. When opening my old tracks it seems that all the VST3 plugins load in Windows just fine, but the VST2 version are not loaded.

In other words: When opening a Renoise file that was made in Linux the e.g. Uhe VST2 plugins don´t load, although I can add new Uhe VST2 plugins in Windows.

When clicking on the plugin that´s not found in the plugin window I see e.g. “Zebra2 (not found)”. When adding new instance it ´s labelled VST:Zebra2(x64). Is there any chance to get the old plugins loaded somehow?

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Hello, I’m noticing that on some projects I’m working on, when I start the playback the audio comes in around 40-70ms late. On some project it delays up to around 200ms (gauged from what I feel + math with tempo).

Does anyone have this problem? I’m on Windows, and is using 3.3.2.

Thanks.

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Hi guys,

i’m excited, 32c channel strip just came out available as cross-platform plugin (win,mac,linux) etc…

The 32C Channel Plugin makes mixing fast and easy using elements from Harrison's 32C analog console and their Mixbus workstation.

announcement on gearspace (ex gearslutz)

The 32C Channel combines 3 of Harrison's most renowned processing elements - the 32C EQ, the 32C...

anyway, i use 32c daw for editing and mixing/mastering duties which has included elements of the plugin… nonetheless it’s sounding great…

Demo limitations is only nag-screen… no time-limit, nor audio degradation… so you can try it for as long as you need to…

Cheers!

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Hi @taktik,

After a week playing with Renoise, I’m saying bye. But before doing that, I had decided to write this post. It may help to bring some new ideas to the table, or not. This is a not critical review, a rant or a wishlist. My points here are about functionalities or ideas that I think could be useful to Renoise as a software and company. Please bear in mind my lack of knowledge on Renoise too. Also, this is about the software. I had no intention to offend anyone or make it personal.

I’m not a coder, I’m a wannabe musician that just bought his first digital piano. I know nothing about music theory or composition, but I just want to play and have fun. I’m also a Linux guy, and I’m really happy the Renoise has its Linux version. It’s a big thumbs up! So, with no more delay, here are my points about Renoise:

1. The tracker nature of Renoise didn’t scare me at all. Yeah, it’s weird for those used with a time linear type of DAW (is this the correct term?), but you can get used to it. However, I see a lot of room for improvement here. IMHO, the “tracker nature” should not stop you from evolving. Plus, Renoise is not a “pure” tracker anymore, right? No, I’m not asking for piano roll! I’m talking about not to be held back by puritan thoughts/ideas just because “it was how it worked in Amiga and MS-DOS”. Honestly, that is not an excuse to keep something from evolving. For example. I don’t see a reason for the use of the hexadecimal system. Sure, Amiga had to use back there, but Renoise doesn’t have to, right? Keeping the “tracker spirit” it’s a very flat reason for that. Making everything decimal will not make your music better or worse, but can improve Renoise user-friendly for new users. Why? I think that If you need a calculator to set up your tracks, there is something wrong here. For me, a tool should not be in the way of the task that was proposed to solve. As a musician, I want to make music and not to learn a new numerical system. Donald Norman in his The Design of Everyday Things talked about affordance. Renoise could use that to improve its workflow, UX and so on.

2. I’m not sure who’s Renoise target public. I hope it is for everyone, and I really mean, everyone. The idea I have reading forums and posts out there about Renoise, is that people think of it as a hardcore DAW for advance users. If that’s your goal, great. You achieved. If not, we can try to change that. As I put before, being a “tracker” is not the issue. The issue is when you don’t break down layers of difficulty, just because it was how it was conceptualized 40-30 years ago. Renoise can and should expand its user base. Go after average people and not only “advanced users”. Make it easier for the 16 years boy/girl to start using Renoise from day one.

3. From a marketing perspective, a lot can be done. How you position yourself matter. How people see you matter. Put user first. An easier DAW, documentation, videos, tutorials, how’s to and so on. If you want to have YouTube flooded with videos about Renoise, like Ableton and FL have, you definitely need to increase your user base. But for that to happen, we need more people to use Renoise and for that, we need a more appealing DAW.

4. IMHO having that reverse-sidechaing-with-automation-push-in-to-vst3-bus-master-sender-mixer will not help any musician to create the next billboard hit. Neither breaking down the initial barrier. Why not focus in bringing the Renoise to the mass? You can do that without losing your identify, but some adjustments are necessary. I think Renoise is technically superior to many DAWs, it may just need some new perspectives from outsiders.

There are other ideas that I could be laid out here, but I’ll save your time for now. Of course, all the above may be BS if Renoise is comfortable where it is now, and there is no way/desire to make any changes like the above. If that’s the case, please just ignore this post. But, if you think Renoise can somehow benefit from some of these ideas, I’m willing to help.

Cheers,
Castle

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