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Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4 (view source)
Revision as of 17:45, 26 October 2022
, 17:45, 26 October 2022→MIDI Program Change & ZS3 (SubSnapShots)
====MIDI Program Change & ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====
====MIDI Program Change & ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====
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A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the zynthian state in the context of the current snapshot. When recalled, the saved state is restored. The chains are defined in the snapshot but their selected preset, parameters and mixer settings are defined in the ZS3. 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.