Extracting notes and timings of a sample as precise pattern data

[Koneet]

I often have a sample or automated sequence in vst instrument that I’d like to extract as precise Renoise pattern data. Getting note pitch right manually is easier, but when it comes to timings and volume I find it really hard. Obvious struggle is with short notes because Renoise doesn’t support ending notes before second line. Luckily you can make phrases with double tempo.

What is your workflow for this kind of situation?

[Jonas (Djeroek)]

Do you want something like;

New Tool (2.7 & 2.8): Slices To Pattern

Here is a very quick little tool that inserts slices into the pattern along with the accompanying note delays to maintain the original groove/timing. Seems like quite a few people have been asking how to do this, so here it is. Slices To Pattern v1.02: (Renoise 2.8) (Also works in 3.0 — just let Renoise auto-upgrade the tool) 2773 org.illformed.SlicesToPattern_Rns280_V1.02.xrnx

it autoslices a sample based on the transients within and auto places the corresponding note events in the pattern with delay values.

[Koneet]

Awesome, thanks!