Almost a year ago i suggested an idea about automation clips update. It was about including a track for automation\sample near of each track in vertical pattern view section
https://forum.renoise.com/t/a-renoise-2017-update/47280i dont know if it will appear in the future updates of Renoise , but i still hope. I think it will be a sensation !
There are many suggestions on audio clips. I think they consume a lot of graphic resources, since it is necessary to analyze the wave constantly to show it.Regarding automation, I consider it is essential to have a large area of work to be able to work with precision. I think that the Matrix Editor is not a good place, because it is small and it would be necessary to mark continuously what parameter you want to show.
The best idea I’ve seen in the forums is a drastic improvement of the automation editor, which involves redesigning it. It would allow several windows, at least 3 or 4 superimposed, to be able to visually modify and compare at least 4 automated parameters with their envelopes. This is an excellent idea. In addition, it would allow to desanclar each area in a window to complete screen. But the best of all is that you could easily match points between different parameters.
The topic is here:https://forum.renoise.com/t/advanced-automation-editor/45835
Improving the automation editor has been discussed many times.However, the months and years go by, and no resposable Renoise is serious about it. However, this idea commented by Danoise and Andrey M. is very good.I steal the screenshot of Danoise to give you an idea:
