Changes

Although the '''MIXER''' is shown in the layer list, it's not a real layer. This pseudo-layer allows to adjust the soundcard output/input levels and other audio-hardware related options. Technically speaking, it's a user interface for the ALSA (Audio Linux Sound Architecture) mixer.

Although the '''MIXER''' is shown in the layer list, it's not a real layer. This pseudo-layer allows to adjust the soundcard output/input levels and other audio-hardware related options. Technically speaking, it's a user interface for the ALSA (Audio Linux Sound Architecture) mixer.

You can configure the available mixer controllers from the webconf audio config menu.

You can configure the mixer controllers from the webconf's hardware->audio menu. Simply click the '''+''' button on the "Mixer Controls" text area.  

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

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

From the Admin menu you can access to the Audio & MIDI recording tools. These 2 simple tools allows you to record Audio & MIDI tracks easily, using the internal SD-card or an USB memory stick for storing the files.  

From the Admin menu you can access to the Audio & MIDI recording tools. These simple tools allow you to record Audio & MIDI tracks easily, using the internal SD-card or an USB memory stick for storing the files.  

  '''WARNING!''' Using the internal SD card for storing the captured files increase the risk of corruption. You should avoid it by simply plugging an USB memory stick instead.

  '''WARNING!''' Using the internal SD card to store the captured files will increase the risk of corruption. You should use a USB memory stick instead.

===Recording===

===Recording===

1. Press "Start Recording" for starting a new capture.  

1. Press "Start Recording" to start a new capture.  

2. The red circle should appear in the top-right status area, indicating that a recording is going on.

2. The red circle should appear in the top-right status area, indicating that a recording is going on.

For looping the file, turn on the "Loop Play" switch before playing.

For looping the file, turn on the "Loop Play" switch before playing.

  '''NOTE:''' You can play a file in any moment. Recording and playing can take place simultaneously.

  '''NOTE:''' You can play a file at any moment. Recording and playing can take place simultaneously.

When playing audio, a volume control will be shown. When playing MIDI, a BPM control will be shown for adjusting the transport speed.

When playing audio, a volume control will be shown. When playing MIDI, a BPM control will be shown for adjusting the transport speed.

* rename recordings

* rename recordings

* delete recordings

* delete recordings

* convert audio recordings to ogg format

* convert audio recordings to .ogg format

* downloading recordings to your computer

* downloading recordings to your computer

* reproduce the audio recordings in your browser. If wav doesn't work in your browser, try converting to ogg.

* reproduce the audio recordings in your browser. If .wav files doesn't work in your browser, try converting to ogg.

It is a good idea to rename your recordings so that they can be easily identified.

It is a good idea to rename your recordings so they can be easily identified.

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You can navigate and control the Zynthian UI without knobs/encoders/switches at all, using only the touchscreen.

You can navigate and control the Zynthian UI without knobs/encoders/switches at all, using only the touchscreen.

You can "emulate" the switches by tapping the controller widgets (squares in the 4 corners of the screen). There are short, bold and long actions, same behaviour than rotary encoders work-flow. The only screen having the 4 controller widgets is the "Instrument Control" screen. Most of screens are selector ones, that only have 1 controller widget. On those screens you can click the '''zynthian logo''' (top-right) for emulating the "snapshot" switch, and you can go back by tapping the '''top-bar''' area.

You can "emulate" the switches by tapping the controller widgets (squares in the 4 corners of the screen). There are short, bold and long actions, same behaviour than rotary encoders work-flow. The only screen having the 4 controller widgets is the "Instrument Control" screen. Most of screens are selectors, which only have 1 controller widget. On those screens you can click the '''zynthian logo''' (top-right) to emulate the "snapshot" switch, and you can go back by tapping the '''top-bar''' area.

You can change the controller values by "sliding" up/down over the widgets. (see the green arrow in the figure here) This is the same as turning the knob. If you are using a mouse, the mouse wheel also can be used for changing the controller value.

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.

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     - Controller values

     - Controller values

As you can see, it has sense in a SnapShot context, where a set of layers are defined. Zs3 changing is very fast, as no engine must be started.

As you can see, it has sense in a SnapShot context, where a set of layers are defined. Zs3 changing is very fast, as no engine have to be started.

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====MIDI-CC Learning with touch interface====

====MIDI-CC Learning with a touch interface====

First, you need a working touch interface in your display. If you don't have a touchscreen, you could use a mouse ...

First, you need a working touch interface in your display. If you don't have a touchscreen, you could use a mouse.

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

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'''Unlearning:'''

'''Unlearning:'''

  1. In the "Instrument Control" screen, navigate through the parameter screen list until you get to the parameter you want to unlearn.

  1. In the "Instrument Control" screen, navigate through the parameter screen list until you get to the parameter you want to unlearn.

  2. In the parameter/controller area, slide with your fingernail from '''right to left'''. The tiny number, indicating the current CC assignment, should disappear or change. If the parameter is an engine-specific controlled engine, the number will disappear. If the parameter is a hardcoded MIDI-mapped parameter, then the number will change.

  2. In the parameter/controller area, slide with your fingernail from '''right to left'''. The tiny number, indicating the current CC assignment, should disappear or change. If the parameter is an engine-specific controlled engine, the number will disappear. If the parameter is a hardcoded MIDI-mapped parameter, the number will change.

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  0x00  (Velocity/parameter)

  0x00  (Velocity/parameter)

or play the C-1 key, if your keyboard has it ;-)

or play the C-1 key, if your keyboard has it.

This is the full list:

This is the full list: