Difference between revisions of "Zynthian Users Guide"

m
 
(102 intermediate revisions by 7 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
  
The Zynthian User Interface is displayed on a TFT display and controlled by 4 rotary-encoders with push switches.
+
==Main Guides==
The encoders/switch knobs are used to navigate between the different screens/menus, select options and change the instrument parameters, acting as MIDI/OSC controllers.
 
  
[[File:zynthian_ui_legend.png]]
+
[[File:Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg|600px|right]]
  
Currently there are two screen layouts:
+
*'''[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5]]''': The new V5 User Interface. V5 owners should start here.
  
# '''Selector Screen''': a list of items that you can scroll and select with the SELECT(4) knob
+
*'''[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4]]''': Legacy & custom zynthian owners should start here.
# '''Controller Screen''': In the corners, 4 control widgets (one for each knob), with label and value indicator (graphic and numeric). In the middle, a list of controller maps which you can use to change or rotate using the SELECT(4) knob.
 
  
And there are 3 types of clicks (push) that can be performed, depending on how long you hold down the knob:
+
*'''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Detailed user's guide for the ZynSeq step sequencer.
* '''short:''' less than 0.3 seconds
 
* '''bold:''' between 0.3 and 2 seconds
 
* '''long:''' more than 2 seconds
 
  
Actions for each knob and click type are context dependent. Generally, the SELECT knob and a short click is used to navigate and select items on a "Selector Screen". On a "Controller Screen", short clicks 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 the BACK knob generally jumps to the previous screen in the sequence. For a detailed description, see the next flowcharts:
+
*'''[[Synth_Engines#Engine_Guides|Engine Guides]]''': Description of each engine (synth, audio FXs, MIDI processor, etc.)
  
[[File:zynthian_ui_workflow_1.png]]
+
*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Also known as '''''webconf'''''.
  
[[File:zynthian_ui_workflow_2.png]]
+
*'''[[Supported plug & play MIDI controllers]]''': LaunchPad, Akai MIDI Mix, APC Key25...
  
If you want to contribute improving these flowcharts, you can edit it using the Google Documents Tools:
+
*[[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins.
  
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1jmt3zrJjPkbqj3hpzCIwRgFIKxiX2UptebBA_GN8e5I/edit?usp=sharing Main sequence: zynthian_ui_workflow_1]
+
*[[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
- [https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Um1HVCvvb4gZF_X-vcIN9cTxYIBRCtZ5oxniUdSTB3c/edit?usp=sharing Aux. Sequences: zynthian_ui_workflow_2]
+
 
 +
*[[Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109)|Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide]] (old stable-2109)
 +
 
 +
==Specific Guides==
 +
 
 +
* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
 +
 
 +
* [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
 +
 
 +
* [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
 +
 
 +
* [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance on the alignment of non-standard zynthian screens.
 +
 
 +
* [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
 +
 
 +
==Beginners==
 +
 
 +
* '''[[Building_a_Zynthian_Box_using_an_official_Kit_v3#First_Boot|First Steps]]''': ''A brief tutorial on basic UI usage''
 +
 
 +
* '''[[Quick Start]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot''
 +
 
 +
* '''[[Making some sounds]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make your Zynthian make some sounds''
 +
 
 +
==Video Guides==
 +
====English====
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="Zynthian Demo, by Floyd Steinberg" urlargs="start=553">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtdIqBiWdjk</embedvideo>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="SooperLooper, by Floyd Steinberg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPQT5gviZbo</embedvideo>
 +
<br>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="First Steps, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUdv1uxYT4</embedvideo>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="MIDI Basics, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U58qZze5hTA</embedvideo>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Editing SFZ & SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://youtube.com/watch?v=FXFTnPrz4Pw</embedvideo>
 +
<br>
 +
 
 +
====French====
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="V5: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w25bdRBB9og</embedvideo>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="V3: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jb-8cQQQgQ</embedvideo>
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Edition SFZ et SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odfyOLWh93k</embedvideo>
 +
 
 +
<!--
 +
====German====
 +
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="906" service="youtube" description="V5: Tutorial zum Einstieg, by Martin Gerken">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iIv0w_2PsA</embedvideo>
 +
-->

Latest revision as of 14:09, 9 March 2024

1 Main Guides

  • Engine Guides: Description of each engine (synth, audio FXs, MIDI processor, etc.)

2 Specific Guides

3 Beginners

  • Quick Start: A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot

4 Video Guides

4.1 English

Zynthian Demo, by Floyd Steinberg
SooperLooper, by Floyd Steinberg


First Steps, by Sébastien Marty
MIDI Basics, by Sébastien Marty
Editing SFZ & SF2, by Benoit Bouchez


4.2 French

V5: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez
V3: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez
Edition SFZ et SF2, by Benoit Bouchez