Accessing Zynthian from your computer - Revision history

Fussl: New procedure with new app to make a tethering connection to Webconf.

2026-08-14T17:21:51Z

New procedure with new app to make a tethering connection to Webconf.

Fussl at 16:38, 14 August 2026

2026-08-14T16:38:00Z

Fussl at 11:46, 14 August 2026

2026-08-14T11:46:14Z

Fussl: Access Webconf via USB Tethering

2026-08-14T11:40:36Z

Access Webconf via USB Tethering

Fussl at 11:19, 14 August 2026

2026-08-14T11:19:08Z

Niels: Document ZYN_CC

2026-01-31T11:56:16Z

Document ZYN_CC

Toff at 09:20, 25 December 2025

2025-12-25T09:20:00Z

Riban: Add CUIA_POWER_SAVW

2025-10-27T15:44:40Z

Add CUIA_POWER_SAVW

Riban: /* Viewing Zynthian UI and Synth Engine Native GUIs on your Computer */

2025-02-12T06:46:14Z

Viewing Zynthian UI and Synth Engine Native GUIs on your Computer

Jofemodo: /* Accessing the MOD-UI web interface */

2024-10-11T09:11:18Z

Accessing the MOD-UI web interface

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	If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]		If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]
		+
		+	Another way to connect to the Zynthian is via '''USB tethering'''. Simply connect your smartphone using a USB cable and enable USB tethering on your smartphone or tablet (refer to your device manual).
		+	The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio. '''Important: Keep an eye on your data usage!''' Many mobile plans have strict limits, and large downloads can quickly use up your data allowance or incur high costs. Therefore, '''disable mobile data and connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi before using USB tethering'''.
		+	Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client using the tethering network; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
		+	If the Zynthian has already established a different connection, this page will only show the IP address for that connection, not the one for the tethering connection.
		+	If the IP address cannot be determined via the display (for instance, because it is not yet configured and not working, or the Zynthian is running in "headless" mode—i.e., without a connected monitor), you may need an app on the tethering device to find the Zynthian's IP address.
		+
		+	An example for Android is "Ning" (https://f-droid.org/packages/de.csicar.ning/). The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi, if possible, to conserve mobile data. 2. Connect the Zynthian via USB and enable tethering. 3. Open the Ning app. 4. You will see a list of IPv4 addresses on the screen, if not, pull down on the screen to update the view. 5. Look for the address that differs from the others — for example, the only one starting with "10.146.65..." while the others start with "192.168.2..." (or your Wi-Fi network's specific IP range). This unique address is usually found at the bottom of the list anyway. This is the Zynthian's IP address on the tethering network! 6. Tap the IP address (in this example, "10.146.65.23."); a list of open ports will appear on the next screen. Tap "80 HTTP". This opens the web browser and displays the web configuration (Webconf) login screen.

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	If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]		If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]

−	~~Another way to connect to the Zynthian is via '''USB tethering'''. Simply connect your smartphone using a USB cable and enable USB tethering on your smartphone or tablet (refer to your device manual).~~
−	The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio. '''Important: Keep an eye on your data usage!''' Many mobile plans have strict limits, and large downloads can quickly use up your data allowance or incur high costs. Therefore, '''disable mobile data and connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi before using USB tethering'''.
−	Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client using the tethering network; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
−	~~If the Zynthian has already established a different connection, this page will only show the IP address for that connection, not the one for the tethering connection.~~
−	If the IP address cannot be determined via the display (for instance, because it is not yet configured and not working, or the Zynthian is running in "headless" mode—i.e., without a connected monitor), you may need an app on the tethering device to find the Zynthian's IP address.
−
−	~~An example for Android is "Ping & Net (Ping & DNS)" by Ulf Dittmer (https://www.ulfdittmer.com/view?PingNetFaq).~~
−	The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect the Zynthian via USB and enable tethering. 2. Open the "Ping & Net" app. 3. Tap on "Network Info." 4. Look for "rndis0"; in the list below it, you will find an IPv6 address and an IPv4 address (the latter is the smartphone/tablet's address within the tethering network). Tap on the IPv4 address (usually starting with 10... or 192...). The main screen reappears, displaying this IP address. 5. Tap "Subnet Scan," leave the values at 1 and 254, and do not select the checkbox. Confirm by tapping "OK." The IP addresses associated with the tethering network appear at the bottom of the page. 6. Tap the IP address that does not belong to your smartphone. This is the Zynthian's IP address. The main screen reappears, displaying the Zynthian's IP address. 7. Tap the "Share" icon in the top-left corner and select the device's web browser. Alternatively, you can note down the IP address and enter it manually. Repeat the process if it did not work — most likely because the wrong IP address was selected.

	=== Wifi Configuration ===		=== Wifi Configuration ===

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 Another way to connect to the Zynthian is via '''USB tethering'''. Simply connect your smartphone using a USB cable and enable USB tethering on your smartphone or tablet (refer to your device manual).
-The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio. '''Important: Keep an eye on your data usage!''' Many mobile plans have strict limits, and large downloads can quickly use up your data allowance or incur high costs. Therefore, '''connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi before using USB tethering'''.
+The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio. '''Important: Keep an eye on your data usage!''' Many mobile plans have strict limits, and large downloads can quickly use up your data allowance or incur high costs. Therefore, '''disable mobile data and connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi before using USB tethering'''.
 Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client using the tethering network; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
 If the Zynthian has already established a different connection, this page will only show the IP address for that connection, not the one for the tethering connection.

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 Another way to connect to the Zynthian is via '''USB tethering'''. Simply connect your smartphone using a USB cable and enable USB tethering on your smartphone or tablet (refer to your device manual).
-The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio.
+The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio. '''Important: Keep an eye on your data usage!''' Many mobile plans have strict limits, and large downloads can quickly use up your data allowance or incur high costs. Therefore, '''connect your smartphone to Wi-Fi before using USB tethering'''.
-Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
+Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client using the tethering network; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
 If the Zynthian has already established a different connection, this page will only show the IP address for that connection, not the one for the tethering connection.
 If the IP address cannot be determined via the display (for instance, because it is not yet configured and not working, or the Zynthian is running in "headless" mode—i.e., without a connected monitor), you may need an app on the tethering device to find the Zynthian's IP address.
 An example for Android is "Ping & Net (Ping & DNS)" by Ulf Dittmer (https://www.ulfdittmer.com/view?PingNetFaq).
-The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect the Zynthian via USB and enable tethering. 2. Open the "Ping & Net" app. 3. Tap on "Network Info." 4. Look for "rndis0"; in the list below it, you will find an IPv6 address and an IPv4 address (the latter is the smartphone/tablet's address within the tethering network). Tap on the IPv4 address (usually starting with 10... or 192...). The main screen reappears, displaying this IP address. 5. Tap "Subnet Scan," leave the values at 1 and 254, and do not select the checkbox. Confirm by tapping "OK." The IP addresses associated with the tethering network appear at the bottom of the page. 6. Tap the IP address that does not belong to your smartphone. This is the Zynthian's IP address. The main screen reappears, displaying the Zynthian's IP address. 7. Tap the "Share" icon in the top-left corner and select the device's web browser. Alternatively, you can note down the IP address and enter it manually. Repeat the process if it did not work — most likely the wrong IP address was selected.
+The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect the Zynthian via USB and enable tethering. 2. Open the "Ping & Net" app. 3. Tap on "Network Info." 4. Look for "rndis0"; in the list below it, you will find an IPv6 address and an IPv4 address (the latter is the smartphone/tablet's address within the tethering network). Tap on the IPv4 address (usually starting with 10... or 192...). The main screen reappears, displaying this IP address. 5. Tap "Subnet Scan," leave the values at 1 and 254, and do not select the checkbox. Confirm by tapping "OK." The IP addresses associated with the tethering network appear at the bottom of the page. 6. Tap the IP address that does not belong to your smartphone. This is the Zynthian's IP address. The main screen reappears, displaying the Zynthian's IP address. 7. Tap the "Share" icon in the top-left corner and select the device's web browser. Alternatively, you can note down the IP address and enter it manually. Repeat the process if it did not work — most likely because the wrong IP address was selected.
 === Wifi Configuration ===

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	If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]		If the link-local address is not found, make sure that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes it's disabled and link-local names are not recognized (windows specially). If you can't manage to get link-local names to work, you can use the zynthian's IP address. The zynthian's IP address can be found int the UI's "Admin->Network Info" menu, and it's also printed on the zynthian's error screen. See: [[Finding your IP address]]
		+
		+	Another way to connect to the Zynthian is via '''USB tethering'''. Simply connect your smartphone using a USB cable and enable USB tethering on your smartphone or tablet (refer to your device manual).
		+	The Zynthian can then use this connection to download updates or play internet radio.
		+	Normally, you can access the web configuration interface (Webconf) or SSH via a web browser or SSH client; however, you first need to determine the Zynthian's IP address, as most devices assign a new, random IP address for each tethering session. The Zynthian's IP address is displayed on the screen under "Admin/Network Info."
		+	If the Zynthian has already established a different connection, this page will only show the IP address for that connection, not the one for the tethering connection.
		+	If the IP address cannot be determined via the display (for instance, because it is not yet configured and not working, or the Zynthian is running in "headless" mode—i.e., without a connected monitor), you may need an app on the tethering device to find the Zynthian's IP address.
		+
		+	An example for Android is "Ping & Net (Ping & DNS)" by Ulf Dittmer (https://www.ulfdittmer.com/view?PingNetFaq).
		+	The procedure is as follows: 1. Connect the Zynthian via USB and enable tethering. 2. Open the "Ping & Net" app. 3. Tap on "Network Info." 4. Look for "rndis0"; in the list below it, you will find an IPv6 address and an IPv4 address (the latter is the smartphone/tablet's address within the tethering network). Tap on the IPv4 address (usually starting with 10... or 192...). The main screen reappears, displaying this IP address. 5. Tap "Subnet Scan," leave the values at 1 and 254, and do not select the checkbox. Confirm by tapping "OK." The IP addresses associated with the tethering network appear at the bottom of the page. 6. Tap the IP address that does not belong to your smartphone. This is the Zynthian's IP address. The main screen reappears, displaying the Zynthian's IP address. 7. Tap the "Share" icon in the top-left corner and select the device's web browser. Alternatively, you can note down the IP address and enter it manually. Repeat the process if it did not work — most likely the wrong IP address was selected.

	=== Wifi Configuration ===		=== Wifi Configuration ===

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   liblo.send(('zynthian.local', 1370), "/CUIA/CHAIN_CONTROL", ('i', 2))
-And finally, the full list of CUIAs:
+And finally, the (not so) full list of CUIAs:
 {| class="wikitable"
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 |-
 | ZYNSWITCH || %i, %t || Simulates button %i action of type %t (Push, Short, Bold, Long)
 |}

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      + ...
      + bank-n
    + '''gig'''
      + bank-1

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 |-
 | POWER_OFF || ||
 |-
 | PRESET || ||

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 * Assert Enable VNC Server option and press Save
 * Reload webconf and navigate to INTERFACE->UI-Engines
-* Enter the Zynthian password (default: raspberry)
+* Enter the Zynthian password (default: opensynth)
 Note: There is also an option to access the Zynthian main UI by navigating to INTERFACE-VNC UI. This is a mirror of the main UI and may be driven from VNC and/or the physical interface.
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 * 5901 (Engines desktop)software can be launched, like ''qjackctl'' or a virtual MIDI keyboard for testing.
-Tip: You can automatically connnect and login to web-based VNC by appending parameters to the URL, e.g. http://zynthian.local:6080/vnc.html?autoconnect=true&password=raspberry
+Tip: You can automatically connnect and login to web-based VNC by appending parameters to the URL, e.g. http://zynthian.local:6080/vnc.html?autoconnect=true&password=opensynth
 ====Supported Engines with Native GUI====

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 The MOD-UI webpage should appear. When a MOD-UI chain does exist, this link is also accessible from the webconf's software menu (reload webconf after creating the chain).
-If the link-local address (''zynthian.local'' or ''zynthian.lan'') is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized. You can also use the zynthian's IP address instead. See [[Finding your IP address]].
+If the link-local address (''zynthian.local'' or ''zynthian.lan'') is not found, test that the link-local feature is enabled in your system. Sometimes is disabled and local names are not recognized.
 == OSC (Open Sound Control)==