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If the link-local address (zynthian.local) is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized. You can use the zynthian's IP address instead. See: [[Finding your IP address]]

If the link-local address (zynthian.local) is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized. You can use the zynthian's IP address instead. See: [[Finding your IP address]]

== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs in your Computer ==

== Opening Synth Engine Native GUIs on your Computer ==

Some engines have a native GUI that can be accessed from your desktop/laptop computer. There are several methods for achieving this:

Some engines have a native GUI that can be accessed from your desktop/laptop computer. There are several methods for achieving this:

====X11 Server====

====X11 Server====

For using this method, you need an X11 Server running on your desktop/laptop computer.

To use 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:

* If you use Linux, you probably already have it, so you don't need to do anything 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 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.  

* 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]]

[[File:Putty-on-zynth-X11.png]]

====VNC====

====VNC====

You also could use VNC on any platform, although it's slighty complex:

You could also use VNC, although it's a bit complex:

* Login into your zynthian box and enter:

* Login into your zynthian box and enter:

   # 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 with Native GUI====

====Supported Engines with Native GUI====

Currently ''ZynAddSubFX'', ''Aeolus'', ''Pianoteq'' and ''Pure Data'' have support for displaying remotely their native GUIs, that is launched automatically when layer is created. Other GUI software can be launched, like ''qjackctl'' or a virtual MIDI keyboard for testing.

Currently ''ZynAddSubFX'', ''Aeolus'', ''Pianoteq'' and ''Pure Data'' have support for remotely displaying their native GUIs, which is launched automatically when layer is created. Other GUI software can be launched, like ''qjackctl'' or a virtual MIDI keyboard for testing.

{{NoteBox|Using an ethernet-to-ethernet (cable) connection will reduce remote GUI latency and improve usability.}}

{{NoteBox|Using an ethernet-to-ethernet (cable) connection will reduce remote GUI latency and improve usability.}}