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Line 52: − 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:+ + + + + + + + + − and enter this line to set the desktop size:+ − + − + − − or use Putty: − − # Works on Windows and also is available in Linux and makes a handy alternative to command line ssh. − − − [[File:Putty-on-zynth.png]] − − − You should set the X11 Windows options: − − [[File:Putty-on-zynth-X11.png]] − − − Good to store settings for different setups. − − − 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.+ + − +
Accessing Zynthian from your computer (view source)
Revision as of 01:36, 2 January 2019
, 01:36, 2 January 2019→Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer
== 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 ==