Changes

* '''Long-Select''': Power Off

* '''Long-Select''': Power Off

Later versions of zynthian kits include 4 extra push buttons, labelled as S1 to S4. By default, these buttons are assigned to MIDI Program Change 1-4, but this can be easily changed from the webconf's [[Configuration_Users_Guide#Wiring_Layout|Wiring Layout menu]].

Later versions of Zynthian kits include 4 extra push buttons, labelled as S1 to S4. By default, these buttons are assigned to MIDI Program Change 1-4, but this can be easily changed from the webconf's [[Configuration_Users_Guide#Wiring_Layout|Wiring Layout menu]].

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===Audio Chains===

===Audio Chains===

Each audio chain have the following mixer controls:

Each audio chain has the following mixer controls:

* '''Fader''' adjusts the audio level

* '''Fader''' adjusts the audio level

* '''setBfree''': can create 1, 2 or 3 chains assigned to consecutive MIDI channels starting at the selected channel corresponding to the upper manual, lower manual and pedals sections of the Hammond B3 emulation.

* '''setBfree''': can create 1, 2 or 3 chains assigned to consecutive MIDI channels starting at the selected channel corresponding to the upper manual, lower manual and pedals sections of the Hammond B3 emulation.

* '''Pianoteq''': only one instance of Pianoteq may be created. (There is also a LV2 version which may be enabled and sevearl instances created.)

* '''Pianoteq''': only one instance of Pianoteq may be created. (There is also a LV2 version which may be enabled and several instances created.)

* '''Aeolus''': occupies MIDI channels 1, 2, 3 & 4, each one corresponding to the 3 manuals + 1 pedal of the Aeolus organ emulator. If all four MIDI channels are not available then Aeolus will be hidden from the list of available engines. You can change the MIDI channel assignments from the Aeolus native UI. If you want to use a different instrument definition, you will have to tweak the engine's code a little bit.

* '''Aeolus''': occupies MIDI channels 1, 2, 3 & 4, each one corresponding to the 3 manuals + 1 pedal of the Aeolus organ emulator. If all four MIDI channels are not available then Aeolus will be hidden from the list of available engines. You can change the MIDI channel assignments from the Aeolus native UI. If you want to use a different instrument definition, you will have to tweak the engine's code a little bit.

* '''Audio Output''' allows manipulation of the routing of the chain's audio outputs. This allows complex audio routing to be performed. If this is not sufficient, try MOD-UI engine with the MOD-UI web GUI. This option is not available for MIDI chains.

* '''Audio Output''' allows manipulation of the routing of the chain's audio outputs. This allows complex audio routing to be performed. If this is not sufficient, try MOD-UI engine with the MOD-UI web GUI. This option is not available for MIDI chains.

* '''Audio Capture''' allows manipulation of the routing of the chain's audio inputs. This option is only available on audio chains.

* '''Audio Capture''' allows manipulation of the routing of the chain's audio inputs. This option is only available on audio chains.

* '''MIDI Routing''' => Select the destiny of the chain's MIDI output. This option is only available on MIDI-FX chains.

* '''MIDI Routing''' => Select the destination of the chain's MIDI output. This option is only available on MIDI-FX chains.

* '''MIDI Channel''' allows changing of the chain's MIDI Channel. Only MIDI channels not assigned to other chains are available.

* '''MIDI Channel''' allows changing of the chain's MIDI Channel. Only MIDI channels not assigned to other chains are available.

* '''Replace Synth''' allows a synth engine to be replaced by another synth engine.

* '''Replace Synth''' allows a synth engine to be replaced by another synth engine.

Snapshots are used for saving and restoring the status of Zynthian. A snapshot includes the full state, including chains, effects, parameter values, MIDI-learning, etc.

Snapshots are used for saving and restoring the status of Zynthian. A snapshot includes the full state, including chains, effects, parameter values, MIDI-learning, etc.

Bold press SNAPSHOT to access the Snapshot View. The first option allows the current state to be saves as a new snapshot. An on-screen keyboard will allow naming the new snapshot.

Bold press SNAPSHOT to access the Snapshot View. The first option allows the current state to be saved as a new snapshot. An on-screen keyboard will allow naming the new snapshot.

Highlighting a snapshot in the list then short press SELECT or tap on list with touchscreen shows options for the snapshot:

Highlighting a snapshot in the list then short press SELECT or tap on list with touchscreen shows options for the snapshot:

'''1.''' From the Control View, short press LEARN. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown. It’s identical to the Control screen except that the controllers show a green “??”.

'''1.''' From the Control View, short press LEARN. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown. It’s identical to the Control screen except that the controllers show a green “??”.

'''2.''' Move a zynthian controller. The “??” changes to yellow. The other three will go back to normal state.

'''2.''' Move a Zynthian controller. The “??” changes to yellow. The other three will go back to normal state.

'''3.''' Finally, move a knob / fader in your MIDI keyboard / controller and the binding is done. The new CC number should appear at the bottom of the learned controller, replacing the "??".

'''3.''' Finally, move a knob / fader in your MIDI keyboard / controller and the binding is done. The new CC number should appear at the bottom of the learned controller, replacing the "??".

====MIDI Program Change & ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====

====MIDI Program Change & ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====

[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]

[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]

A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the zynthian state in the context of the current snapshot. When recalled from the UI or by MIDI Program Change, the saved state is restored. The chain's layout is defined for the snapshot and it can't be changed across ZS3s, but the rest of state is saved in ZS3: bank/preset, engine parameters, mixer settings, clone & key range settings, etc. Snapshots can be slow to load as each engine needs to be started. ZS3 is much faster as the presets are restored and parameters adjusted. Some ZS3 may be slower due to the way some engines load presets, e.g. changing instrument within Pianoteq is slower than recalling a preset of the same instrument.

A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the Zynthian state in the context of the current snapshot. When recalled from the UI or by MIDI Program Change, the saved state is restored. The chain's layout is defined for the snapshot and it can't be changed across ZS3s, but the rest of state is saved in ZS3: bank/preset, engine parameters, mixer settings, clone & key range settings, etc. Snapshots can be slow to load as each engine needs to be started. ZS3 is much faster as the presets are restored and parameters adjusted. Some ZS3 may be slower due to the way some engines load presets, e.g. changing instrument within Pianoteq is slower than recalling a preset of the same instrument.

The idea behind this feature is to have a fast preset-change mechanism that can be used on stage. In combination with the “Stage Mode” feature, it turns Zynthian into a “Stage-Beast”. You can prepare a snapshot for the full performance, and use ZS3s for fast changes between songs or even within a song.

The idea behind this feature is to have a fast preset-change mechanism that can be used on stage. In combination with the “Stage Mode” feature, it turns Zynthian into a “Stage-Beast”. You can prepare a snapshot for the full performance, and use ZS3s for fast changes between songs or even within a song.

'''NOTE:''' Simultaneous record and playback is possible.

'''NOTE:''' Simultaneous record and playback is possible.

During playback a BPM control will be shown to adjust the transport speed. The same transport is used for step sequencer so tempo adjustments afect both SMF and step sequence playback.

During playback a BPM control will be shown to adjust the transport speed. The same transport is used for step sequencer so tempo adjustments affect both SMF and step sequence playback.

===Deleting===

===Deleting===

Short tapping the top-bar acts as a back button. Bold tap will show an appropriate menu or return to the mixer view.

Short tapping the top-bar acts as a back button. Bold tap will show an appropriate menu or return to the mixer view.

You can "emulate" the switches by tapping (not dragging) the controller widgets (squares in the 4 corners of the screen) where these controllers are presented. (Not all screens have controllers. Some have just one. The '''zynthian logo''' (top-right) may be tapped to emulate LEARN/SNAP). There are short, bold and long actions, the same behavior as the rotary encoders workflow.  

You can "emulate" the switches by tapping (not dragging) the controller widgets (squares in the 4 corners of the screen) where these controllers are presented. (Not all screens have controllers, some have just one). The '''Zynthian logo''' (top-right) may be tapped to emulate LEARN/SNAP). There are short, bold and long actions, the same behavior as the rotary encoders workflow.  

You can change the controller values by "sliding" up / down over the widgets. (See the green arrow in the figure) This is the same as turning the knob. If you are using a mouse, the mouse wheel also can be used to change the controller value and acts to adjust parameters in some other views.

You can change the controller values by "sliding" up / down over the widgets. (See the green arrow in the figure) This is the same as turning the knob. If you are using a mouse, the mouse wheel also can be used to change the controller value and acts to adjust parameters in some other views.

==Controlling the UI with MIDI messages==  

==Controlling the UI with MIDI messages==  

CUIA may be triggered by MIDI messages on the Master Channel (disabled by default, but configurable with the webconf tool), specifically, note-on messages (0x9) are used so you can use a MIDI keyboard for controlling the Zynthian UI. For instance, to Power Off the zynthian, you send this message:

CUIA may be triggered by MIDI messages on the Master Channel (disabled by default, but configurable with the webconf tool), specifically, note-on messages (0x9) are used so you can use a MIDI keyboard for controlling the Zynthian UI. For instance, to Power Off the Zynthian, you send this message:

   

   

  0x9F  (Channel 16 Note ON)  

  0x9F  (Channel 16 Note ON)