Changes

'''[http://zynthian.org Website] . [http://shop.zynthian.org Shop] . [https://discourse.zynthian.org Forum] . [http://blog.zynthian.org Blog] . [https://github.com/zynthian Github] . [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9Tv__HdwQjPjKUd5mIhaw Youtube]'''

'''[http://zynthian.org Website] . [http://shop.zynthian.org Shop] . [https://discourse.zynthian.org Forum] . [http://blog.zynthian.org Blog] . [https://github.com/zynthian Github] . [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCc9Tv__HdwQjPjKUd5mIhaw Youtube]'''

--------------------------

--------------------------

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 a compact, self-contained, music-making computer''' that can be used as a '''keyboard expander, audio effects unit, MIDI processor / router and groovebox / micro-DAW.'''

<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''''' with footswitch capability, SooperLooper enables '''''live looping and overdubbing'''''

 

* For those who prefer keys, plug in your favourite midi controller keyboard, set your splits/layers and jam out with any of the '''''circa 60 synth engines available'''''

'''Zynthian provides a very flexible foundation to create and explore music the way you want to.''' Some use cases:

* Plug in your hardware midi sequencer(s) to '''''control up to 16 chains of audio with FX''''', assign parameters to your device and tweak to your heart's content

 

* For sound explorers: '''''create your own patches''''' with one or more instruments (chains) and '''''save them for later using snapshots'''''

* '''For keyboardists''', plug in your favorite midi controller/keyboard, create some synth chains and jam out: Choose a synth engine (>60 available), add effects (>1000 availble), splits, layers, etc.

* '''''Record the multitrack audio and midi of your performances''''' with immediate access to files via the web interface

* '''For music producers''', use it as a groove box for producing your own music. Create a set of synth chains and all the patterns you need with the step sequencer  You can live-record your patterns using a midi keyboard or enter the notes step by step. There are swing, humanization and play chance options to make your patterns more dynamic and fresh.

* Compose your totally un-cheesy backing tracks using the '''''built-in step sequencer and arranger functions''''' to support your live performance and launch with a midi controller

* '''For music producers''', plug in your hardware midi sequencer(s) to control your synth chains, assign parameters to your device and tweak to your heart's content.

'' </blockquote>

* '''For guitar players and vocalists''',  plug in your guitar or mic and use it as a multi-FX unit. SooperLooper enables live looping and overdubbing

'''Building a ZynthianBox''' is not difficult and relatively inexpensive, varying from 100 to 500 €, depending on the chosen components. You can:

* '''For sound explorers''', create your own patches layering one or more synth engines and save them for later using snapshots  

* '''For performers''', record the multitrack audio and midi of your performances with immediate access to files via the web interface

* '''For performers and students''', compose your totally un-cheesy backing tracks using the built-in step sequencer and arranger functions to support your live performance. Launch the sequences with your favorite midi controller.

* '''Your favorite use-case ;-)'''

 

Building a ZynthianBox is not difficult and relatively inexpensive, varying from 100 to 500 €, depending on the chosen components. You can:

* '''[https://shop.zynthian.org/ Buy the official V5 kit]''' or just some parts in the [https://shop.zynthian.org/ Zynthian Shop]

* '''[https://shop.zynthian.org/ Buy the official V5 kit]''' or just some parts in the [https://shop.zynthian.org/ Zynthian Shop]

* '''[[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.  

* '''[[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.