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If you don't get an error screen or a blank screen, you probably you made a mistake during the assembly. You have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

If you don't get an error screen or a blank screen, you probably you made a mistake during the assembly. You have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

If you are using the Aruk RC-3 SD image (you should!), you will note that the controllers are not working at all. This SD image is pre-configured for working with the kit v2, so you need to configure the software for working with the kit v3. The simplest way of doing it is using the webconf tool:

If you are using the Aruk RC-3 SD image (which you should), you will notice that the controllers are not working at all. This SD image is pre-configured for working with the kit v2, so you need to configure the software for working with the kit v3. The simplest way of doing it is using the webconf tool:

* Connect your zynthian to your local network using an ethernet cable (RJ-45).

* Connect your zynthian to your local network using an ethernet cable (RJ-45).

* From your web browser, access the zynthian's webconf tool by typing "zynthian.local" in the address bar. If this doesn't work for you, you should try with the IP. You can get the IP of your zynthian by navigating to the Admin Menu and clicking "Network Info". You should do that by using the "touch" interface: Click the top bar with a stick (or your nail, if it's not too wide) until you are in the Admin Menu. Once you are there, go down and click "Network Info".

* From your web browser, access the zynthian's webconf tool by typing "zynthian.local" in the address bar. If this doesn't work for you, you should try with the IP. You can get the IP of your zynthian by navigating to the Admin Menu and clicking "Network Info". You should do that by using the touch interface: Click the top bar with a stick (or your nail, if it's not too wide) until you are in the Admin Menu. Once you are there, go down and click "Network Info".

* Type the password (''raspberry'') for login into the webconf tool.

* Type the password (''raspberry'') and log into the webconf tool.

* Once you are logged in, you have to access Hardware->Kit and select "Kit V3".

* Once you are logged in, you have to access Hardware->Kit and select "Kit V3".

* Save the changes and reboot your Zynthian.

* Save the changes and reboot your Zynthian.

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If it doesn't works, try rotating/pushing the 'learn/snapshot' controller. Perhaps you have cross-wired the 3 & 4 controllers and in that case, you have to fix the wiring. If it doesn't work, try pushing the other two controllers and rotating the controllers. If something happens, most probably you have reversed the wiring order when connecting the controllers. Double-check the wiring again.

If it doesn't work, try rotating/pushing the 'learn/snapshot' controller. Perhaps you have cross-wired the 3 & 4 controllers and in that case, you have to fix the wiring. If it doesn't work, try pushing the other two controllers and rotating the controllers. If something happens, most probably you have reversed the wiring when connecting the controllers. Double-check the wiring again.

  3. Rotate the SELECT controller to choose the engine you want to instance for the new layer.  

  3. Rotate the SELECT controller to choose the engine you want to instance for the new layer.  

The selector must go down when rotating clockwise and go up when rotating counter-clockwise. If the rotation sense is reversed, you should check the wiring. Perhaps some harness is faulty. The wires color sequence should be: red, black, yellow, green.

The selector must go down when rotating clockwise and go up when rotating counter-clockwise. If the rotation sense is reversed, you should check the wiring. Perhaps one of the connections are faulty. The wires' color sequence should be red, black, yellow, green.

  4. Select the ZynAddSubFX engine, select channel #1, bank 'Collection' and preset 'Metal Drips'.  

  4. Select the ZynAddSubFX engine, select channel #1, select 'Collection' and preset 'Metal Drips' present.  

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You should get into the 'Instrument Control' screen.

You should get to the 'Instrument Control' screen.

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  5. Rotate every control to test that it works and that the rotation sense is correct.  

  5. Rotate every control to test that it works and that the rotation sense is correct.  

If some controller doesn't work correctly, check the wiring again. You could try to figure what is happening by analyzing the observed behaviour.

If one of the controllers doesn't work correctly, check the wiring again.

  6. Push SELECT to move to the next controller screen. Bold push to select a controller screen from the list.

  6. Push SELECT to move to the next controller screen. Bold push (a push lasting a few seconds) to select a controller screen from the list.

  7. Push BACK. You should go back to the 'Preset Selection' screen.  

  7. Push BACK. You should go back to the 'Preset Selection' screen.  

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If everything is working OK, then you should read the [[Zynthian_Users_Guide|User's Guide]] and start enjoying your Zynthian Box, but before that ... why not enjoying a little bit? Connect your MIDI keyboard, your speakers and check this out:

If everything is working OK, then you should read the [[Zynthian_Users_Guide|User's Guide]] and start enjoying your Zynthian Box, but before that ... why not enjoy it a little bit? Connect your MIDI keyboard, your speakers and check this out:

  Bank 'net-wisdom', Preset 'Vangelis Saw - C'

  Bank 'net-wisdom', Preset 'Vangelis Saw - C'

Keep pushing a single note (or a chord) and move the cutoff and resonance controllers. Enjoy! ;-)

Keep pushing a single note (or a chord) and move the cutoff and resonance controllers. Play around a bit and have some fun

===Test the Audio Output===

===Test the Audio Output===

  2. Boot your Zynthian. You should be in the initial 'Layer Selection' screen.

  2. Boot your Zynthian. You should be in the initial 'Layer Selection' screen.

  3. Push BACK and you will get into the 'Admin' screen.

  3. Push BACK and you will get into the 'Admin' screen.

  4. Select 'Audio Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test audio-track: a nice afrocuban stuff ;-)

  4. Select 'Audio Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test audio-track: a nice afrocuban track

  5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing, and 'BACK' again to return to the "Layer Selection' screen.

  5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing, and 'BACK' again to return to the "Layer Selection' screen.

If you hear nothing, please, check the amplifier, speakers, cabling, gain, volume, etc. If nothing works, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

If you hear nothing, check the amplifier, speakers, cabling, gain, volume, etc. If nothing works, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

===Test the MIDI subsystem===

===Test the MIDI subsystem===

  1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.

  1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select FluidSynth engine, channel #1 and 'TimGM6mb' bank. Select some instrument, like "Piano 1".

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select FluidSynth engine, channel #1 and 'TimGM6mb' bank. Select an instrument, like "Piano 1".

  3. You could add more layers for completing the band ;-)

  3. You could add more layers to complete the band

  3. Push BACK, holding the switch pushed more than 2 seconds. You should get into the 'Admin' screen.

  3. Push BACK, holding the switch down for more than 2 seconds. You should get to the 'Admin' screen.

  4. Select 'MIDI Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test midi-track ('Take Five') interpreted by your Zynthian's band ;-)

  4. Select 'MIDI Test' option and push 'SELECT'. You should hear the test midi-track ('Take Five') interpreted by your Zynthian's band

  5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing

  5. Push 'BACK' to stop the playing

  1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.

  1. Connect the audio output (RCA or Jack connector) to your amplifier or auto-amplified speakers.

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and an instrument

  3. Connect a MIDI-USB keyboard to any USB port. The keyboard should be configured to use channel #1.

  3. Connect a MIDI-USB keyboard to any USB port. The keyboard should be configured to use channel #1.

  3. After 2-3 seconds , play something with your keyboard. A simple ''Chopin's Nocturni'' would be enough. You should hear your music. If you don't like it, probably you should take some piano lessons, same as me ;-)

  3. After 2-3 seconds , play something with your keyboard. A simple ''Chopin's Nocturni'' shouldbe enough. You should hear your music. If you don't like it, probably you should take some piano lessons, like me.

If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument.

  2. Boot your Zynthian, select ZynAddSubFX, channel #1, bank and instrument.

  3. Connect your keyboard's MIDI-OUT to the Zynthian's MIDI-IN using a MIDI cable.

  3. Connect your keyboard's MIDI-OUT to the Zynthian's MIDI-IN using a MIDI cable.

  3. After 2-3 seconds, play something with your keyboard. OK! A single melody can do the task. You should hear your song ;-)

  3. After 2-3 seconds, play something with your keyboard. A single melody can do the trick.

If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].

If this doesn't work, you have to [[#Locating_and_Solving_problems|locate and solve the problem(s)]].