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= Zynthian - The Open Synth Platform =

Imagine having all the sounds you ever dreamed of in the palm of your hand. Zynthian is a lot of things and may be used differently by each user. Its features include:

* Keyboard expander with over 100 soft synths and instrument emulators
* Audio effects processor with over 850 audio effects
* MIDI effects processor with over 60 MIDI effects
* Beat box with audio and MIDI clip launchers
* Flexible MIDI sequencer
* Audio mixer
* Mulitrack audio recorder and player
* MIDI recorder and player
* Audio generator
* Internet radio player
* Audio file playlist player
* USB & DIN MIDI interfaces
* Multiple audio inputs and outputs (depending on the model or build)
* Integrates with many USB hardware controllers including pad launchers, fader banks, knob banks, etc.
* Pure Data audio and MIDI programming allows you to build your own functionality
* Open source and hardware making zynthian accessible to the world, forever without built-in redundancy.
* Friendly and helpful community [https://discourse.zynthian.org/ forum]
* Available to buy as a [[kit of plug-and-play partshttps://shop.zynthian.org/|kit of plug-and-play parts]] (no electronic or programming skills required) or DIY your own device.

Zynthian allows you to take your music with you without the need of a computer / laptop. Its embedded design packs all this functionality into a small, portable, robust box with plug and play workflows to meet many user requirements.

If you can imagine your audio creation, zynthian can help you realise it.