Renoise
Berlin tracker-based DAW with a euro licence price and a scripting engine
Key data
| Company | Eduard Müller / Renoise |
|---|---|
| Category | Music Production Software (DAWs) |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | Not stated |
| EU Presence | Yes - Germany (EU) |
| Data Location | not stated on the pages we read |
| Open Source | No |
| GDPR Compliant | Yes |
| Self-Hosting | No |
| Main Features | Tracker-based workflow, phrase scripting engine, splitter effect device, microtuning support, Ableton Link start/stop, Redux sampler plugin |
| Pricing | Renoise licence EUR 76.00 (USD 88.00) plus local VAT; Redux EUR 48.00 (USD 56.00) |
| Best For | Producers who prefer a tracker interface and want a clear one-time euro price |
| Replaces | Avid Pro Tools |
Our review
Eduard Müller publishes Renoise from Edisonstr. 63 Haus A, 1. Etage, 12459 Berlin. The German imprint gives a VAT number and names him as responsible for content.
Renoise 3.5 is described as a complete, multi-platform and expandable DAW that records, composes, edits, processes and renders production-quality audio in the music-tracker manner.
Patterns instead of a timeline
Notes and samples run down vertical patterns rather than along a horizontal track view.
Users used to Pro Tools' tracks and clips will find this the main hurdle.
Licence and Redux
The licence is listed at EUR 76.00 or USD 88.00 plus local VAT, valid for versions 3.5.4 to 4.5.4.
Redux, a sample-based instrument with a phrase sequencer and available as VST3, is EUR 48.00 or USD 56.00.
Version 3.5 additions
A phrase scripting engine, a splitter device, microtuning and Ableton Link start/stop are listed; Redux 1.4 adds MIDI output to the host.
Live recording depth, session interchange and post tools are not described.
Known limits
An individual, not a registered company, runs Renoise, so no company register number exists. Supported operating systems and a free trial are not on the pages we read, and Pro Tools users must learn another way of working. A timeline and clip layout is found in Bitwig Studio.
Who Renoise fits
Composers and electronic producers who like trackers and prefer a single euro price to a subscription.
Advantages and drawbacks
Pros
- Licence price in euros
- Redux available as VST3
- Phrase scripting engine
- Ableton Link start/stop
- Berlin address and VAT number
Cons
- Tracker interface unlike Pro Tools
- Operating systems not listed
- No free trial seen
- Run by an individual
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Licence price published in euros
- Redux sampler available as a VST3 plugin
- Phrase scripting engine listed
- Ableton Link start/stop support listed
- Berlin address and VAT number in the imprint
Cons
- Tracker interface differs from Pro Tools
- Operating systems not listed on the pages we read
- No free trial seen on the pages we read
- Operated by an individual, not a registered company
Alternatives to Renoise
Alternatives from Europe in the music production software (daws) group:
See all European music production software (daws) or compare them directly against Avid Pro Tools on our alternatives page.
FAQ
EUR 76.00 (USD 88.00) plus local VAT for the licence, covering 3.5.4 to 4.5.4; Redux is EUR 48.00 (USD 56.00).
Eduard Müller publishes it from Berlin, Germany, per the imprint.
For composing and sound design maybe; the interface is tracker-based and no post-production or studio tracking features are shown.