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Zynthian is an '''Open Synth Platform''': An Open Hardware device based on Raspberry Pi running ZynthianOS, a customized Raspbian-based Linux distribution, specifically configured and adapted for audio synthesis & processing. ZynthianOS runs the physical UI (display + rotary encoders + switches), that allows you to create up to 16 sound layers (synthesis + audio processing chains) using a large collection of [[Zynthian_Supported_Synth_Engines|synthesis engines and audio-processing plugins]], most of them Free Software along with some commercial ones.

Zynthian is an '''Open Synth Platform''': An Open Hardware device based on Raspberry Pi running ZynthianOS, a customized Raspbian-based Linux distribution, specifically configured and adapted for audio synthesis & processing. ZynthianOS runs the physical UI (display + rotary encoders + switches), that allows you to create up to 16 sound layers (synthesis + audio processing chains) using a large collection of [[Zynthian_Supported_Synth_Engines|synthesis engines and audio-processing plugins]], most of them Free Software along with some commercial ones.

 

<blockquote>'''Zynthian provides a foundation to create and explore music the way you want to.''' Some use cases:

<blockquote>'''Zynthian provides a foundation to create and explore music the way you want to.''' Some use cases:

* Using MOD UI plugins Zynthian becomes an '''''in-depth multi-fx unit for guitar players''''', SooperLooper enables '''''live looping and overdubbing'''''

* Using MOD UI plugins Zynthian becomes an '''''in-depth multi-fx unit for guitar players''''' with footswitch capability, SooperLooper enables '''''live looping and overdubbing'''''

* For those who prefer keys, plug in your favourite midi controller keyboard and jam out on any of the '''''circa 60 synth engines available'''''

* For those who prefer keys, plug in your favourite midi controller keyboard, set your splits/layers and jam out with any of the '''''circa 60 synth engines available'''''

* Plug in your hardware midi sequencer(s) to '''''control up to 16 chains of audio with FX''''', assign parameters to your device and tweak to your heart's content

* Plug in your hardware midi sequencer(s) to '''''control up to 16 chains of audio with FX''''', assign parameters to your device and tweak to your heart's content

* For sound explorers: '''''create your own patches''''' with one or more instruments (chains) and '''''save them for later using snapshots'''''  

* For sound explorers: '''''create your own patches''''' with one or more instruments (chains) and '''''save them for later using snapshots'''''  

* '''''Record the audio and midi of your performances''''' with immediate access to files via the web interface

* '''''Record the multitrack audio and midi of your performances''''' with immediate access to files via the web interface

* Compose your totally un-cheesy backing tracks using the '''''built-in step sequencer and arranger functions''''' to support your live performance and launch with a midi controller

* Compose your totally un-cheesy backing tracks using the '''''built-in step sequencer and arranger functions''''' to support your live performance and launch with a midi controller

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'''Building a ZynthianBox''' is not difficult and relatively inexpensive, varying from 100 to 500 €, depending on the chosen components. You can:

'''Building a ZynthianBox''' is not difficult and relatively inexpensive, varying from 100 to 500 €, depending on the chosen components. You can:

* '''Buy your hardware kit''' (current V5 model pictured), or just some parts, in the [https://shop.zynthian.org/ Zynthian Shop], or  

* '''Buy your hardware kit''' (current V5 model pictured), or just some parts, in the [https://shop.zynthian.org/ Zynthian Shop], or  

* '''[[Zynthian_Box_Building#Other Guides|Build everything from scratch]]''' using the publicly available documentation. You’ll be able to go from a [[Beginners_Headless_Zynthian_Tutorial|totally headless system]] to an integrated instrument with your midi keyboard.  

* '''[[Zynthian_Box_Building#Other Guides|Build everything from scratch]]''' using the publicly available documentation. You’ll be able to go from a totally headless system to an integrated instrument with your midi keyboard.  

* You can also '''[[No_Hardware_Build|try Zynthian’s software]]''' with only a Raspberry Pi, a HDMI display and a USB mouse. Once setup, connect & control remotely with a touchscreen device.

* You can also '''[[No_Hardware_Build|try Zynthian’s software]]''' with only a Raspberry Pi, a HDMI display and a USB mouse. Once setup, connect & control remotely with a touchscreen device.