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A freshly added [[ZynSeq User Guide|step sequencer]] with arranger function is also available. +
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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''''', SooperLooper enables '''''live looping and overdubbing'''''
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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.