[LAA] Renoise 2.1 - Think Vertically

A direct link to the Linux demo, for the impatient: http://downloads.renoise.com/download/Renoise_2_1_0_Demo.tar.bz2 -=-=- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Berlin, May 27th, 2009 - Hot on the heels of glowing praise for Renoise 2.0 by Computer Music magazine (issue #138, may 2009), the new Renoise 2.1 seemlessly integrates with other DAWs & Audio Tools by introducing ReWire support on OSX/Windows and Jack Transport on Linux. Along side VST/VSTi, Audio Unit and LADSPA plug-in support; with native Windows, Macintosh and Linux versions available; Renoise 2.1 is one of the most versatile music sequencers on the scene, like a hex machine. So affordable, why wouldn't you integrate it into your workflow? ABOUT RENOISE: A unique approach when compared with mainstream music sequencers, Renoise’s streamlined workflow delivers professional results. Renoise 2.1 is a complete music production environment with support for FX and instrument plug-ins, automatic plug-in delay compensation, multi- core load balancing, MIDI i/o, audio recording, flexible audio output, parameter automation, and much more. Renoise is a mod tracker. If you’ve never used a tracker before, don’t be put off by the machine-code-like appearance of the main editing screen. Ultimately, it’s just a display of simple note and effects information that is easily understood and, for the proficient user, makes the creation of music far quicker than is possible in traditional sequencers. 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 complement for anyone looking for something new. CHANGELOG: With over a month of beta testing behind it, Renoise 2.1 is now ready to go. + Full ReWire Slave & Master support (on Windows & OSX) ReWire allows you to connect and synchronize multiple software applications, so that you can run them side by side while passing Audio/MIDI information between them. For example, you could connect Renoise to Logic, program your drums in Renoise, while arranging the bulk of your song in Logic. Or you could connect both Reason and Ableton Live to Renoise, arrange your track in Renoise, control Reason's built-in synthesizers, and play around with loops in Live. All it takes is some ReWire enabled software and you are good to go. ReWire has two modes, both of which are fully supported by Renoise: *ReWire Master* (ReWire Mixer) and *ReWire Slave* (ReWire Synth) + Jack Transport Support (Linux only) Similar to ReWire, Renoise now supports the Jack transport protocol. Jack transport allows Linux users to start, stop and reposition multiple audio programs, all connected/running through Jack. + New Pattern Sequencer Features: - Decoupled Sequencer Playback Now Possible: This new feature allows the user to detach the current playback position from the edit position. This lets you edit a pattern while other patterns are playing. - Live Pattern Triggering: Patterns can now be "scheduled" for playback via a new column in the Pattern Sequencer. Without stopping playback you can now trigger new sequences in the song "in real time". + New meta devices (Modulation / Automation Device fun): - *Hydra Device: Automate/change/broadcast multiple FX parameters with a single parameter. Think of this as a magic slider, which connects itself to up to 9 other parameters - allowing you to change multiple settings with just one slider or automation. - *Keytracking Device: Modulates parameters depending on an instruments key (note) value. Like what the "*Velocity Device" does with Velocities, the Keytracking device does with Keys/Notes. - *MIDI Control Device This device replaces the old "MIDI-CC Device", finally offering Pitchbend, Channel Pressure, Program Change & regular controller (CC) in a single device. -- More info at: http://www.renoise.com/