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Line 469: − 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. − Creating a SubSnapShot is obscenely easy:+ − '''0.''' Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.+ − '''1.''' From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT to enter MIDI control learn mode then short press SNAPSHOT again. You will see the current list of ZS3s (initially empty) and a message: “Waiting for Program Change…”+ + + − '''2.''' Send a “MIDI Program Change” from your keyboard / controller and the ZS3 will be stored in memory, associated with the Program Number you pushed on your keyboard / controller. Alternatively select "Save as new ZS3" from the menu to save ZS3 without MIDI Program Change assigned.+
→ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning: - Add headings and bring subsnapshot explanation to start for clarity
==== ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning ====
==== ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning ====
[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
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.
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.
===Creating a SubSnapShot===
#Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.
#From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT to enter MIDI control learn mode then short press SNAPSHOT again. You will see the current list of ZS3s (initially empty) and a message: “Waiting for Program Change…”
#Send a “MIDI Program Change” from your keyboard / controller and the ZS3 will be stored in memory, associated with the Program Number you pushed on your keyboard / controller. Alternatively select "Save as new ZS3" from the menu to save ZS3 without MIDI Program Change assigned.
===Recalling a SubSnapShot===
You can recall the stored ZS3 by sending the same MIDI Program Change or selecting it from the ZS3 list. ZS3s are saved and restored within snapshots so remember to save the snapshot.
You can recall the stored ZS3 by sending the same MIDI Program Change or selecting it from the ZS3 list. ZS3s are saved and restored within snapshots so remember to save the snapshot.