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→But what is an encoder?
The Nord Modular, above, used 18 potentiometers (pots) which whilst very flexible as a machine could really be used as a patch machine. It tried various approaches but still struggled under the limitations.
The Nord Modular, above, used 18 potentiometers (pots) which whilst very flexible as a machine could really be used as a patch machine. It tried various approaches but still struggled under the limitations.
So the encoder is a much more suitable device for something like the zynth, as it can quickly and seamlessly move between patches and the control interface doesn't need to be changed from one to another.
The push switch allows the navigation between parameter pages provides the other needed mechanical deice.
Offering 4 controls and a useful GUI aids this process.
[[File:Zynsampler-envelope1.png|frame|center|A zynthian parameter page]]
The zynthian simply controls the Linux audio subsystem, (Jack) and it then uses the MIDI standard provided by almost all Linux audio devices to control those engines.
The zynthian simply controls the Linux audio subsystem, (Jack) and it then uses the MIDI standard provided by almost all Linux audio devices to control those engines.