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Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109) (view source)
Revision as of 18:07, 21 March 2018
, 18:07, 21 March 2018→Layer List
There are 4 options in this screen:
There are 4 options in this screen:
* '''New Layer''' => Create a new Layer
* '''New Layer''' => Create a new Layer
* '''Remove All Layers''' => Remove all layers, returning to the initial state.
* '''Remove All Layers''' => Remove all layers, returning to the initial state.
* '''All Notes Off''' => All notes are released (note-off) by sending CC#123 to all channels.
* '''All Sounds Off''' => All sounds are stopped abruptly by sending CC#120 to all channels.
* '''All Notes Off''' => All notes are released (note-off) by sending CC#123 to all channels.
* '''All Sounds Off''' => All sounds are stopped abruptly by sending CC#120 to all channels.
The 2 last options (All Notes/Sounds Off) can be triggered by short-clicking CTRL-1 (layer) from the layer screen (contextual actions). In such a way you can trigger the actions from any point in the workflow by simply clicking twice CTRL-1.
The 2 last options (All Notes/Sounds Off) can be triggered by short-clicking CTRL-1 (layer) from the layer screen (contextual actions). In such a way you can trigger the actions from any point in the workflow by simply clicking twice CTRL-1.
[[File:Zynthian_ui_layer_list.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_layer_list.png|400px|right]]
You can create up to 16 layers. Several layers can be assigned to the same MIDI Channel, but when you do so, these layers are MIDI-bond because it receive the same MIDI messages. This can be a problem when trying to adjust volume (CC#7) or other parameters assigned to standard MIDI CCs. There are plans to make layers receive separated MIDI data-flows, but it's not implemented yet.
You can create up to 16 layers. Several layers can be assigned to the same MIDI Channel, but when you do so, these layers are MIDI-bond because it receive the same MIDI messages. This can be a problem when trying to adjust volume (CC#7) or other parameters assigned to standard MIDI CCs. There are plans to make layers receive separated MIDI data-flows, but it's not implemented yet.
Some engines have special behavior regarding layers and MIDI channels:
+ '''setBfree''': it ALWAYS creates 3 layers assigned to several MIDI channels (1, 2 & 3), each corresponding to the upper, lower and pedals sections of the Hammond B3 emmulation.
+ '''Pianoteq Stage''': Only one layer is allowed to be created, assigned to the MIDI channel you like.
+ '''MOD_UI''': Only one layer is allowed to be created and it's assigned to ALL MIDI channels. If you want to filter the messages by channel, you can do it inside the MOD-UI patch. There are plans for improving this behavior.
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If you bold-press the select switch, the "Layer Options" menu will be opened for the selected layer. This menu allows to:
If you bold-press the select switch, the "Layer Options" menu will be opened for the selected layer. This menu allows to:
* '''MIDI chan''' => change the assigned MIDI Channel
* '''MIDI chan''' => change the assigned MIDI Channel
* '''Transpose''' => transpose the layer up and down, by semitones.
* '''Transpose''' => transpose the layer up and down, by semitones.
* '''Audio => MOD-UI''' => route ''the layer's engine audio output'' to MOD-UI audio input, allowing post-processing the audio with it
* '''Remove Layer''' => Remove the layer
* '''Audio => MOD-UI''' => route ''the layer's engine audio output'' to MOD-UI audio input, allowing post-processing the audio with it
* '''Remove Layer''' => Remove the layer
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[[File:Zynthian_ui_engine_list.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_engine_list.png|400px|right]]
When you create a new layer, you are asked about the engine synth you want to use for the new layer. You will see the list of synth engines to choose from. The zynthian logo on the right is animated while engine is being loaded.
When you create a new layer, you are asked about the engine synth you want to use for the new layer. You will see the list of synth engines to choose from. The zynthian logo on the right is animated while engine is being loaded.
Some engines have special behavior regarding layers and MIDI channels:
* '''setBfree''': It alwais creates 3 layers assigned to several MIDI channels (1, 2 & 3), each one corresponding to the upper, lower and pedals sections of the Hammond B3 emmulation.
* '''Pianoteq Stage''': Only one layer is allowed to be created, assigned to the MIDI channel you like.
* '''MOD_UI''': Only one layer is allowed to be created and it's assigned to ALL MIDI channels. If you want to filter the messages by channel, you can do it inside the MOD-UI patch. There are plans for improving this behavior.
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Once you have chosen a bank, Preset Screen will be shown. Choose a preset to load the instrument/sound/patch you want and the Control Instrument screen will be shown.
Once you have chosen a bank, Preset Screen will be shown. Choose a preset to load the instrument/sound/patch you want and the Control Instrument screen will be shown.
If the "pre-load on note-on" feature is enabled, you can pre-load the presets by playing notes. The highlighted preset will be pre-loaded before select.
If the "pre-load on note-on" feature is enabled, you can pre-load the presets by playing notes. When you do so, the highlighted preset will be pre-loaded before clicking select.
You can return to the control screen directly, without selecting any preset, by clicking "bold-back". In such a case, the previously selected instrument will be loaded again in case you pre-loaded some preset.
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[[File:Zynthian_ui_instrument_control_01.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_instrument_control_01.png|400px|right]]
This screen is shown after you have chosen a preset. Your instrument is now playable and you can modify the parameters.
This screen is shown after you have chosen a preset. Your instrument is now playable and you can modify the parameters.
Turning each of the 4 knobs change the values of the synth parameters displayed in the squares at the sides of the screen. You also can use the touch interface for changing the values. See below.
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[[File:Zynthian_ui_instrument_control_02.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_instrument_control_02.png|400px|right]]
The central list shows the different pages of parameters. You can navigate the page of parameters by clicking short-select to step one page.
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