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Line 144: − + − − * '''Bold-push''' on layer knob (CTRL-1) − − <br clear=all> − − =The Zynthian UI Workflow= − − The following flowcharts show the different "screens" or "menus" and how to reach each one using the 4 switches. − It would be a good idea to print these flowcharts and keep them near your Zynthian Box until you memorize the workflow. − − <gallery mode="slideshow" widths="240" heights="320"> − Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__main.svg|''[[commons:Main Sequence|Main Sequence]]'' − Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__layer_options.svg|''[[commons:Layer Options|Layer Options]]'' − Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__snapshots.svg|''[[commons:Snapshots|Snapshots]]'' − Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__midi_learning.svg|''[[commons:MIDI Learning|MIDI Learning]]'' − </gallery> − − If you want to contribute to improving these flowcharts, you can edit them using the Google Documents Tools: − - [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1jmt3zrJjPkbqj3hpzCIwRgFIKxiX2UptebBA_GN8e5I Main sequence: zynthian_ui_workflow_main]+ − - [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1C8kfovwXxuabl1u-UlrnHY8xzFFNiqiQWt1mmD5UXak Layer Options: zynthian_ui_workflow_layer_options]+ − - [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Um1HVCvvb4gZF_X-vcIN9cTxYIBRCtZ5oxniUdSTB3c Snapshots: zynthian_ui_workflow_snapshots] − - [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1I0ArYVr3zGtzcSgOy19fHlIh8VF15rmsll9wZi-aXaI MIDI Learning: zynthian_ui_workflow_midi_learning] − − <br clear=all> − − =The UI Screens= − ==Layer List== − This is the first screen you should see when you power on your zynthian and no ''snapshots'' have been stored yet. Select '''New Synth Layer''' to get started. − + Line 167:
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Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109) (view source)
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* '''long-snapshot''': Audio Recorder
* '''long-snapshot''': Audio Recorder
* '''long-select''': Power Off
* '''long-select''': Power Off
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* Finally, the '''Red Circle''' and '''Green Play''' flags show the status of audio/MIDI capture: recording / playing
* Finally, the '''Red Circle''' and '''Green Play''' flags show the status of audio/MIDI capture: recording / playing
=Main menu=
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=The Zynthian UI Workflow=
The following flowcharts show the different "screens" or "menus" and how to reach each one using the 4 switches.
It would be a good idea to print these flowcharts and keep them near your Zynthian Box until you memorize the workflow.
<gallery mode="slideshow" widths="240" heights="320">
Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__main.svg|''[[commons:Main Sequence|Main Sequence]]''
Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__layer_options.svg|''[[commons:Layer Options|Layer Options]]''
Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__snapshots.svg|''[[commons:Snapshots|Snapshots]]''
Image:zynthian_ui_workflow__midi_learning.svg|''[[commons:MIDI Learning|MIDI Learning]]''
</gallery>
If you want to contribute to improving these flowcharts, you can edit them using the Google Documents Tools:
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1jmt3zrJjPkbqj3hpzCIwRgFIKxiX2UptebBA_GN8e5I Main sequence: zynthian_ui_workflow_main]
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1C8kfovwXxuabl1u-UlrnHY8xzFFNiqiQWt1mmD5UXak Layer Options: zynthian_ui_workflow_layer_options]
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Um1HVCvvb4gZF_X-vcIN9cTxYIBRCtZ5oxniUdSTB3c Snapshots: zynthian_ui_workflow_snapshots]
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1I0ArYVr3zGtzcSgOy19fHlIh8VF15rmsll9wZi-aXaI MIDI Learning: zynthian_ui_workflow_midi_learning]
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=The UI Screens=
==Main==
[[File:Zynthian_ui_main.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_main.png|400px|right]]
This is the first screen you would see when you power on your zynthian for first time and no default snapshot or last-state snapshot has been saved yet.
The Main menu gives easy and intuitive access to the Zynthian-UI's main features:
The Main menu gives easy and intuitive access to the Zynthian-UI's main features:
* '''Admin'''
* '''Admin'''
You can access this menu by '''Bold-clicking the Back knob (CTRL-2)'''.
You always can access this menu with '''bold-back'''.
The Zynthian-UI has a lot of short-cuts and most of the options on the Main menu can be accessed on this way, but until you learn the shortcuts and feel comfortable with them, you will find this menu very useful.
The Zynthian-UI has a lot of short-cuts and most of the options on the Main menu can be accessed on this way, but until you learn the shortcuts and feel comfortable with them, you will find this menu very useful.
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=Layers=
==Layers==
Layers are a key concept on Zynthian-UI: the first thing you do when you power-on your zynthian is, probably, create a layer.
Layers are a key concept on Zynthian-UI: the first thing you do when you power-on your zynthian is, probably, create a layer.
All units in a layer receive all the MIDI events coming from the assigned channel. Some special layers (MOD-UI) don't have an assigned MIDI channel and receive all MIDI channels.
All units in a layer receive all the MIDI events coming from the assigned channel. Some special layers (MOD-UI) don't have an assigned MIDI channel and receive all MIDI channels.
You can always access the Layers screen from any place by:
You can access the Layer screen:
* from any place, '''bold-layer'''
* from Main menu
[[File:Zynthian_ui_new_layer.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_new_layer.png|400px|right]]
There are several options on this screen:
There are several options on layers screen:
* '''NEW Synth Layer''' => Create a new Synthesizer Layer.
* '''NEW Synth Layer''' => Create a new Synthesizer Layer.
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[[File:Zynthian_ui_layer_list_mixer.png|400px|right]]
[[File:Zynthian_ui_layers.png|400px|right]]
When you select '''NEW Synth/Effect/Generator Layer''', you create a new root-layer (first of a chain), choosing a free MIDI channel for it. You can create up to 16 layers (as many as MIDI channels), each one having an independent effect-chain.
When you select '''NEW Synth/Effect/Generator/Special Layer''', you create a new root-layer (first of a chain), choosing a free MIDI channel for it. You can create up to 16 layers (as many as MIDI channels), each one having an independent effect-chain.
Having several layers in the same MIDI channel is not allowed. If you want two or more layers playing unison (like being in the same MIDI channel), you should use the "Clone" feature, which allow you to bind several layers while keeping MIDI CCs and other MIDI messages (Program Change, Channel Pressure, etc.) independent.
Having several layers in the same MIDI channel is not allowed. If you want two or more layers playing unison (like being in the same MIDI channel), you should use the "Clone" feature, which allow you to bind several layers while keeping MIDI CCs and other MIDI messages (Program Change, Channel Pressure, etc.) independent.