Changes

They are mostly textual but sequencer details are stored in a data forma. I did mention this once and got bitten so I've left the subject.

They are mostly textual but sequencer details are stored in a data forma. I did mention this once and got bitten so I've left the subject.

There are facilities to load specific components of a snapshot

There are facilities to load specific components of a snapshot

=== zs3 Sub Snapshot File ===

=== zs3 Sub Snapshot File ===

Every zs3 includes:

Every zs3 includes:

Layer ID

Layer ID

Bank

Bank

Preset

Preset

Controller values

Controller values

As you can see, it has sense in a SnapShot context, where a set of layers are defined. Zs3 changing is very fast, as no engine must be started.

As you can see, it has sense in a SnapShot context, where a set of layers are defined. Zs3 changing is very fast, as no engine must be started.

In combination with the “Single 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 inside the same song.

In combination with the “Single 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 inside the same song.

From the Zynthian-UI control screen, you bold-click the snapshot button. You will see the green message: “Awaiting for a Program Change event…”. Then you short-click again, and you will be in CC MIDI-learn screen. It’s indentical to the Control screen, but all the for controllers have a tiny green “???” in the bottom.

[[Zynthian_UI_User_Guide_-_V1/V4#MIDI_Program_Change_.26_ZS3_.28SubSnapShots.29|zs3 details]]

Finally, move a knob/fader in your MIDI keyboard/controller and the binding is done. The new CC number should appear in the bottom of the learned controller.