Zynthian Users Guide

1 Main Guides

Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram (work in progress): Oram is the current stable version.

ZynSeq User Guide: Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.

ZynSampler User Guide: Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.

Sound & MIDI Engines: Info about the available engines (synths, audio FXs, MIDI processors, etc.)

Web Configuration User Guide: Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as webconf.

Supported plug & play MIDI controllers: Zynthian has default mapping configs for Novation, Akai, Korg and other controllers...

Adding Encoders: 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ...

MOD-UI User Guide: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins.

Command Line User Guide: If you need to manually setup/configure things.

2 Engines/Plugin Specific Guides

There are some guides on specific engines available in Zynthian. They cover topics such as configuration, managing and importing presets etc. Some of them are listed below, for a full list see Engines#Zynthian Native Engines

DrumGizmo Open source, multichannel, multilayered, drum plugin
GeonKick Free software for generating a wide range of percussive sounds
Perfomix Automated build-up audio effects with looper function.
Drum Kits as LV2 plugins

3 Un-official Guides

Notes on Oram: some differences and new features

4 Legacy Guides

Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide (old stable-2401)

Legacy Zynthian UI - V1/V4 User Guide (old stable-2401)

Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide (old stable-2109)

5 Advanced Guides

Zynthian Hardware: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.)

Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option

Adding LV2 plugins: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.

MIDI Network: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet

Understanding LINUX Audio: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki

Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)