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The Zynthian User Interface is formed by 4 rotary encoders with switch and one TFT display.
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'''Here's a list of the things Zynthian can do: [[Zynthian Features]]'''
The encoders/switches are used to navigate between the different screens/menus, select options and change the instrument parameters, acting as MIDI/OSC controllers.
 
  
Currently there are two screen patterns:
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''Beginner Tutorial on how to make a Piano Snapshot: [[Quick Start]] ''
  
- '''Selector Screen''': a list of items that you can scroll and select with the SELECT(4) encoder/switch
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'''Zynthian has 4 user interfaces:'''
- '''Controller Screen''': In the corners, 4 control widgets (one for each encoder/switch), with label and value indicator (graphic and numeric). In the middle, a list of controller maps to which you can change or rotate using the SELECT(4) encoder/switch.
 
  
There are 3 types of clicks (press):
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1. [[Zynthian UI Users Guide|UI Users Guide]]: The Hardware UI.
  
- '''short:''' less than 0.3 seconds
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2. [[Configuration Users Guide]]: Web Configuration Tool.
- '''bold:''' between 0.3 and 2 seconds
 
- '''long:''' more than 2 seconds
 
  
Actions bond to every different switch and click type are context dependent. Generally, short click is used to select items in a "Selector Screen". From "Controller Screen", short click can be used to rotate between channels (CH) or between controller maps (SELECT). Bold clicks are intended as shortcuts for jumping to some specific screens. Clicking BACK generally jumps to the previous screen in the sequence. For better understanding, see the next flowcharts:
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3. [[MOD Users Guide]]: Plugin Host Web UI.
  
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4. [[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
  
[[File:zynthian_ui_workflow_1.png]]
 
  
[[File:zynthian_ui_workflow_2.png]]
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Revision as of 03:55, 28 February 2019

Here's a list of the things Zynthian can do: Zynthian Features

Beginner Tutorial on how to make a Piano Snapshot: Quick Start

Zynthian has 4 user interfaces:

1. UI Users Guide: The Hardware UI.

2. Configuration Users Guide: Web Configuration Tool.

3. MOD Users Guide: Plugin Host Web UI.

4. Command Line User Guide: If you need to manually setup/configure things.


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