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Line 53: − − − * '''Change current scene''' using the track buttons. You need first to select that function by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>REC ARM</code> button. This function is affected by bank selection, so you can change up to 16 scenes. When selecting a new scene, the ZynPad will be shown. − − * Start/stop '''sequences of a row''', pressing the corresponding SOFT KEY (without modifiers). If there are any sequence playing, they will stop. If there are no sequences playing, it will start those not empty. The action to be run is shown by the LED status (lit will stop, off will start). Line 43:
Line 59: − * Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> for a ''''panic' stop''', which stops all sequences, audio and midi playback. − − * '''Toggle audio playback''' with <code>PLAY/PAUSE</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI playback'''. − * '''Toggle audio record''' with <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>RECORD</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI recording'''.+ − − * '''Stop all sequences''' of current scene (but not audio/midi playback or recording), doing a ''short'' press on <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> button; ''bold'' press to stop all sequences on all scenes. Line 61:
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→The Mixpad mode: Rearrange for clarity
** Blinking fast: Recording sequence.
** Blinking fast: Recording sequence.
** Pulsing: Syncing to play/stop.
** Pulsing: Syncing to play/stop.
===== Playback and Record Controls =====
* '''Toggle audio playback''' with <code>PLAY/PAUSE</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI playback'''.
* '''Toggle audio record''' with <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>RECORD</code> button. If Zynthian's ALT mode is active, it will '''toggle MIDI recording'''.
* '''Stop all sequences''' of current scene (but not audio/midi playback or recording), doing a ''short'' press on <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> button; ''bold'' press to stop all sequences on all scenes.
* Start/stop '''sequences of a row''', pressing the corresponding SOFT KEY (without modifiers). If there are any sequence playing, they will stop. If there are no sequences playing, it will start those not empty. The action to be run is shown by the LED status (lit will stop, off will start).
* Press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>STOP ALL CLIPS</code> for a ''''panic' stop''', which stops all sequences, audio and midi playback.
===== Changing Controller Banks and Zynthian Scenes =====
* Change controller's bank. There are '''two banks''' (1 and 2), which are used to handle up to 16 chains (with the eight track buttons/knobs). Bank 1 is for chains 1 to 8 and bank 2 manage chains 9 to 16. To show current selected bank, press and hold <code>SHIFT</code>. One of the track buttons <code>LEFT arrow</code> or <code>RIGHT arrow</code> will light up in red, <code>LEFT arrow</code> is bank 1 and <code>RIGHT arrow</code> is bank 2. You can press one of these buttons while holding <code>SHIFT</code> to change the bank.
* Change controller's bank. There are '''two banks''' (1 and 2), which are used to handle up to 16 chains (with the eight track buttons/knobs). Bank 1 is for chains 1 to 8 and bank 2 manage chains 9 to 16. To show current selected bank, press and hold <code>SHIFT</code>. One of the track buttons <code>LEFT arrow</code> or <code>RIGHT arrow</code> will light up in red, <code>LEFT arrow</code> is bank 1 and <code>RIGHT arrow</code> is bank 2. You can press one of these buttons while holding <code>SHIFT</code> to change the bank.
* '''Change current scene''' using the track buttons. You need first to select that function by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>REC ARM</code> button. This function is affected by bank selection, so you can change up to 16 scenes. When selecting a new scene, the ZynPad will be shown.
===== Modify Chain Settings (mutes, solo etc.) =====
* Use track buttons to '''perform a function''' on chains. The function is chosen by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + one of <code>SELECT</code>, <code>MUTE</code> or <code>SOLO</code> soft key buttons. Press and hold <code>SHIFT</code> to see current selected function on soft key buttons (in green). Functions are:
* Use track buttons to '''perform a function''' on chains. The function is chosen by pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + one of <code>SELECT</code>, <code>MUTE</code> or <code>SOLO</code> soft key buttons. Press and hold <code>SHIFT</code> to see current selected function on soft key buttons (in green). Functions are:
** <code>MUTE</code>, used to mute the corresponding chain.
** <code>MUTE</code>, used to mute the corresponding chain.
** <code>SOLO</code>, used to enable solo in the corresponding chain.
** <code>SOLO</code>, used to enable solo in the corresponding chain.
* '''Mute main chain''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PLAY</code>.
* '''Mute main chain''', pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PLAY</code>.
* Use the knobs to modify '''chains' volume or balance'''. The function is given by current KNOB CTRL selected: <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>PAN</code> (for balance). To change the function, press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PAN</code>. The knobs are also affected by current controller's bank. Each knob will affect a chain, independently of the selected chain. (K1 -> chain 1, K2 -> chain 2, ...)
* Use the knobs to modify '''chains' volume or balance'''. The function is given by current KNOB CTRL selected: <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>PAN</code> (for balance). To change the function, press <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>VOLUME</code> or <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>PAN</code>. The knobs are also affected by current controller's bank. Each knob will affect a chain, independently of the selected chain. (K1 -> chain 1, K2 -> chain 2, ...)
* Use <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>KNOB k1</code> to change volume or balance for main chain (what changes is selected by the current KNOB CTRL function).
* Use <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>KNOB k1</code> to change volume or balance for main chain (what changes is selected by the current KNOB CTRL function).
===== Accessing the Step-Sequencer =====
* Open the '''StepSeq mode''' for a given sequence, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a pad button (more info about this mode in the following section).
* Open the '''StepSeq mode''' for a given sequence, pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + a pad button (more info about this mode in the following section).
* '''Open the ZynPad''' pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN arrow</code>.
* '''Open the ZynPad''' pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>DOWN arrow</code>.
===== Sequence Manager Sub-Mode =====
* Open the '''sequence manager''' (also known as the ''Seqman'' sub-mode), pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>CLIP STOP</code>. If this mode is active, the LED of the <code>CLIP STOP</code> button will blink in green, and one of <code>VOLUME</code>, <code>PAN</code> or <code>SEND</code> buttons will also be solid in red, each one related to a specific function:
* Open the '''sequence manager''' (also known as the ''Seqman'' sub-mode), pressing <code>SHIFT</code> + <code>CLIP STOP</code>. If this mode is active, the LED of the <code>CLIP STOP</code> button will blink in green, and one of <code>VOLUME</code>, <code>PAN</code> or <code>SEND</code> buttons will also be solid in red, each one related to a specific function:
** <code>SEND</code>: this is CLEAR mode. It will remove all patterns of the sequence when its pad is pressed (leaving only a single empty pattern).
** <code>SEND</code>: this is CLEAR mode. It will remove all patterns of the sequence when its pad is pressed (leaving only a single empty pattern).