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====MIDI Program Change: ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====
 
====MIDI Program Change: ZS3 (SubSnapShots)====
 
[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
 
[[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the state of the active layer. When recalled, this state is restored and the active layer is changed.  
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A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the state of the active layer in the context of the current snapshot (layer layout). When recalled, the saved state is restored and the active layer is changed.
    
Every ZS3 includes:
 
Every ZS3 includes:
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     - Controller Values
 
     - Controller Values
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When a set of layers are created (i.e. loading a snapshot), ZS3 changing is very fast, as no engine have to be started. It take less than 1 second in most of cases.
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Once a set of layers has been created (i.e. loading a snapshot), ZS3 loading is very fast in comparison with loading snapshots, as no engine have to be started. It take less than 1 second in most of cases, and you can map ZS3s to MIDI programs very easily using MIDI learning.
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You can map "SubSnapShots" (ZS3) to MIDI programs. The idea behind this feature is to have a fast preset-change mechanism that can be used on stage. In combination with the “Single Active Layer” feature, it turns Zynthian in a “Stage-Beast”. You can prepare a snapshot for the full performance, and use ZS3 for fast changing from a song to another, or between parts inside the same song.
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The idea behind this feature is to have a fast preset-change mechanism that can be used on stage. In combination with the “Single Active Layer” feature, it turns Zynthian in a “Stage-Beast”. You can prepare a snapshot for the full performance, and use ZS3 for fast changing from a song to another, or between parts inside the same song.
    
Learning a SubSnapShot is obscenely easy:
 
Learning a SubSnapShot is obscenely easy:
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After that, you can recall the stored ZS3 by pushing the same Program Change button again. Of course, stored ZS3s will be saved with your snapshot and restored on load.  
 
After that, you can recall the stored ZS3 by pushing the same Program Change button again. Of course, stored ZS3s will be saved with your snapshot and restored on load.  
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You can update and delete stored ZS3s by bold-clicking on the list. An options menu will be shown.
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You can update and delete stored ZS3s by bold-clicking on the list. An options menu will be shown with both options.
    
ZS3 bahavior depends of the "Single Active Layer" option:
 
ZS3 bahavior depends of the "Single Active Layer" option:

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