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Accessing Zynthian from your computer (view source)
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You can attach an HDMI monitor, mouse and keyboard to your Zynthian, run '''startx''' to display the LINUX desktop and access the various synth engines,+or+You can remote login from another computer/laptop. To do this, you need an XServer running on your computer. Linux is best, but i've tested with Mac and Windows too.+The only thing you have to do is login into your Zynthian Box with '''ssh''' using the "-Y" option to tunnel the X connection (or the equivalent option if you are not using a standard ssh client):+
+or use vnc:+SSH into the zynthian box and enter:+
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+and enter this line to set the desktop size:+
−or use Putty:
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−# Works on Windows and also is available in Linux and makes a handy alternative to command line ssh.
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−[[File:Putty-on-zynth.png]]
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−You should set the X11 Windows options:
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−[[File:Putty-on-zynth-X11.png]]
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−Good to store settings for different setups.
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−Currently ZynAddSubFX and Aeolus have support for native GUI's. They will be launched automatically when a either patch is selected. Other GUI software can be installed to control other synths, also virtual MIDI keyboard software can be used - for testing.+
== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer ==
== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer ==
−Some engines have a native GUI that can be accessed from your desktop/laptop computer. There are several methods for achieving this:
−===X11 Server===
−For using this method, you need an X11 Server running on your desktop/laptop computer.
−* If you use Linux, probably you already have it, so you don't need to do nothing special. Simply login into your zynthian using the ssh with the "-Y" option for forwarding the X session:
$ ssh -Y root@zynthian.local
$ ssh -Y root@zynthian.local
−* If you are a "Mac" user, you should install and enable the '''XQuartz''' package. After that, login into your zynthian with the same command.
−* If you are a "Windows" user, then you should install the '''XMing''' package and login into your zynthian using Putty with the "X11 forwarding" option enabled.
+[[File:Putty-on-zynth-X11.png]]
+===VNC===
+You also could use VNC on any platform, although it's slighty complex:
+* Login into your zynthian box and enter:
# apt-get install vnc4server blackbox
# apt-get install vnc4server blackbox
# pico ~/.vncrc
# pico ~/.vncrc
−* enter this line to set the desktop size:
$geometry = “2048x1600”;
$geometry = “2048x1600”;
−start the vnc server:
+* start the vnc server:
# vnc4server
# vnc4server
−Connect to the vnc server using (e.g.) windows TightVNC viewer.
+* Connect to the vnc server using (e.g.) windows TightVNC viewer.
−===Supported Engines===
+Currently ''ZynAddSubFX'', ''Aeolus'' and ''Pure Data'' have support for native GUI, that is launched automatically when layer is created. Other GUI software can be launched, like ''qjackctl'' or a virtual MIDI keyboard for testing. Support for Soundfont GUI using ''Polyphone'' will be added in the future ;-)
−'''IMPORTANT:''' Try to use an ethernet-to-ethernet connection as it will reduce latency and improve usability.
+'''IMPORTANT:''' Using an ethernet-to-ethernet (cable) connection will reduce latency and improve usability.
== Copying your presets/soundfonts to Zynthian ==
== Copying your presets/soundfonts to Zynthian ==