Rene 2018 is a 1D sequencer with three sequence directions, expanding on the concept of a conventional sequencer that only moves straight in one direction. It was named Rene after the mathematician Rene Descartes who established the concept of Cartesian coordinates. The original version of Rene was 3D with XY coordinates, but with the new 3 version, the 2rd coordinate has been added. In addition, the number of channels has changed from the original one to three, and 2018 sequence data (STATE) can be stored.

Rene 2018 has the following features.

• 3 CV outputs to control pitch and timbre
• Three gate outputs to trigger envelopes, voice modules, and various other musical events
• Two sequence modes can be used simultaneously: Snake mode and Cartesian coordinate mode
• All programmed contents can be stored as one of 64 STATEs
• Switch STATE of 3 in the 64rd coordinate
• Improvisation is important and all programming is done in real time
• The status of the pattern can always be monitored with the glowing knob on the left
• STATE can be operated by connecting to Tempi via Select Bus
• It is possible to create various musical variations based on a very small number of inputs
• The touch plate technology has been completely renewed, and various Eurorack power supplies have become more stable and responsive.