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Line 19: − The key difference with the "classic" zynthian UI is the big silicone button grid, what adds 20 push buttons with RGB LED feedback, allowing huge improvements in usability. Let's take a closer look to this.+ − ==Using the silicone push buttons==+ + + − Like the classic UI, there are 3 types of push actions that can be performed, depending on how long you hold down the button (or knob):+ + + − * '''Short-push:''' Less than 0.3 seconds+ − * '''Bold-push:''' Between 0.3 and 2 seconds − * '''Long-push:''' More than 2 seconds (until the long-action is triggered!) − {{NoteBox|Please, note that not all buttons have assigned all of them. Also note you can change these timings from the webconf's UI tab.}}+ + + − [[File:v5_buttons_outlined-2.png|400px|right]] − The silicone button grid can be divided in several groups:+ − ===<span style="color:#00D000;">Screen access buttons</span>===+ − Most of these buttons have 2 different functions assigned to them, with a printed line in the middle. The primary function is printed at the top and the secondary function is printed at the bottom. Led color depends of current selection:+ Line 55:
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Most operations may be performed with the touchscreen but some may not be intuitive or easy to perform with it. In the other hand, some operations are specially optimized for using the touch screen. This will be detailed when explaining the different screens and workflows.
Most operations may be performed with the touchscreen but some may not be intuitive or easy to perform with it. In the other hand, some operations are specially optimized for using the touch screen. This will be detailed when explaining the different screens and workflows.
Like the classic UI, there are 3 types of push actions that can be performed, depending on how long you hold down the button (or knob):
* '''short-push:''' Less than 0.3 seconds
* '''bold-push:''' Between 0.3 and 2 seconds
* '''long-push:''' More than 2 seconds (until the long-action is triggered!)
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{{NoteBox|Please, note that not all buttons have assigned all of them. Also note you can change these timings from the webconf's UI tab.}}
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The key difference of the V5 UI with the ''classic'' zynthian UI is the big silicone button grid, that adds 20 push buttons with RGB LED feedback, allowing huge improvements in usability. Let's take a closer look to it.
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==Using the silicone push buttons==
The silicone button grid can be divided in several groups:
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[[File:v5_buttons_outlined.png|400px|right]]
[[File:v5_buttons_outlined.png|400px|right]]
===<span style="color:#00D000;">Screen access buttons</span>===
Screen access buttons are outlined on green in the image. Most of these buttons have 2 different functions assigned to them, with a printed line in the middle. The primary function is printed at the top and the secondary function is printed at the bottom. The "metronome" button is the exception to all this and have a single function assigned to it. Well, not exactly, as it's the Tap-Tempo button too (try it!).
Led color depends of current selection:
* when the primary function is selected, the button shines on green.
* when the primary function is selected, the button shines on green.
A bold-push on the button will always access the secondary function, not matter what is currently selected.
A bold-push on the button will always access the secondary function, not matter what is currently selected.
For instance, if you are in the mixer screen and short-push the OPT/ADMIN button, the ''Chain'' menu will be open. If you short-push it again, the ''Admin'' menu will be open. Then, if you bold-push the MIX/LEVEL button, the ''Audio Levels'' screen will be open, etc.
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[[File:v5_buttons_outlined-2.png|400px|right]]
Screen access buttons are, from left to right and up to down:
* '''OPT/ADMIN'''
* '''OPT/ADMIN'''
* '''CTRL/PRESET''' => Long-push to enter/leave preset favorites
* '''CTRL/PRESET''' => Long-push to enter/leave preset favorites
* '''PAD/STEP''' => Long-push to access arranger screen
* '''PAD/STEP''' => Long-push to access arranger screen
===<span style="color:#D000D0;">ALT button</span>===
===<span style="color:#D000D0;">ALT button</span>===
The ALT button toggles the alternate function mode. When you click it, those buttons having an alternate function will change their default color from blue to purple. Currently only transport and custom buttons (F1-F4) have an alternate function:
The ALT button toggles the alternate function mode. When you click it, ALT button and buttons having an alternate function will change their default color from blue to purple. Currently only transport and custom buttons (F1-F4) have alternate function:
* Transport buttons will toggle between Audio Player/Recorder <span style="color:#0000F0">(normal)</span> and MIDI Player/Recorder <span style="color:#D000D0">(alternate)</span>.
* Transport buttons will toggle between Audio Player/Recorder <span style="color:#0000F0">(normal)</span> and MIDI Player/Recorder <span style="color:#D000D0">(alternate)</span>.
===<span style="color:#F00000;">Transport buttons</span>===
===<span style="color:#F00000;">Transport buttons</span>===
By default, transport buttons controls Audio Recorder/Player.
By default, transport buttons control the '''global audio recorder/player''' and default color is blue. When "ALT" button is pushed (ALT mode enabled), transport buttons control the '''MIDI recorder/player''' and default color is purple.
* '''short-push the record button''' (solid circle) to start/stop a recording. When a recording is in progress, the record button shines in red and you should also see the rec icon in the display status area, at top-right.
* '''short-push the play button''' (solid triangle) to play/pause the currently selected track. The last recorded track is selected by default. When a track is being played, the play button shines in green. After pausing, pushing again will resume the playing in the point it was paused.
* '''bold-push the play button''' to open the track list. After selecting a track, the audio player control screen will be shown.
* '''short-push the stop button''' (solid square) to stop playing a track and rewind. Pushing play again will start playing from the beginning.
* '''bold-push the stop button''' to stop all sounds, including any audio/midi track and sequences.
===<span style="color:#F0C000;">Navigation buttons</span>===
===<span style="color:#F0C000;">Navigation buttons</span>===