Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4 - Revision history

Jawn: /* Chains */

2025-06-26T07:25:10Z

Chains

Jofemodo: /* Step Sequencer - ZynSeq */

2024-07-23T20:58:16Z

Step Sequencer - ZynSeq

Jofemodo: /* Zynseq Views */

2024-07-23T20:57:13Z

Zynseq Views

Jofemodo: /* Zynseq Views */

2024-07-23T20:56:15Z

Zynseq Views

Jofemodo: /* Zynseq Views */

2024-07-23T20:51:25Z

Zynseq Views

Lfo: /* MIDI-learning / binding */

2024-05-16T12:07:34Z

MIDI-learning / binding

Lfo: /* MIDI-learning / binding */

2024-05-14T21:36:07Z

MIDI-learning / binding

Lfo: /* MIDI CC */

2024-05-01T22:20:07Z

MIDI CC

Lfo at 09:30, 29 April 2024

2024-04-29T09:30:46Z

Lfo: /* ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning */ - Add headings and bring subsnapshot explanation to start for clarity

2024-04-26T23:10:27Z

ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning: - Add headings and bring subsnapshot explanation to start for clarity

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-The chain's type can't be changed. Depending of the chain's type, MIDI processors can be added to the start of the chain and audio processors can be added to the end of the chain. Chain processors can be re-sorted and arranged as serial or parallel paths.
+The chain's type can't be changed. Depending on the chain's type, MIDI processors can be added to the start of the chain and audio processors can be added to the end of the chain. Chain processors can be re-sorted and arranged as serial or parallel paths.
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-==Step Sequencer - ZynSeq==
+==Step Sequencer - Zynseq==
-Zynthian has a step sequencer called ZynSeq which provides methods to create patterns and arrange them into sequences.
+Zynthian has a step sequencer called Zynseq which provides methods to create patterns and arrange them into sequences.
 The step sequencer may be accessed from the main screen or by long press LAYER.

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 === Zynseq Views ===
-These are three main views:
+The zynthian sequencer has 3 main views:
 [[File:Sequencer_pad_view_2_playing.png|400px|right]]

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 '''Pads'''<br>
-Grid of pads to launch sequences
+Configure and launch sequences.
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 '''Arranger'''<br>
-Track / timeline editor for complex manipulation of sequences
+Arrangement of sequences in the timeline.
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-[[File:Arranger.png|400px|right]]
+[[File:Zynseq patterneditor notevelocity.png|400px|right]]
-'''Arranger'''<br>
+'''Pattern Editor'''<br>
-Track / timeline editor for complex manipulation of sequences
+Create and edit patterns.
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-[[File:Zynseq patterneditor notevelocity.png|400px|right]]
+[[File:Arranger.png|400px|right]]
-'''Pattern Editor'''<br>
+'''Arranger'''<br>
-Manipulation of individual events within patterns
+Track / timeline editor for complex manipulation of sequences
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 [[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_cc_learn_02.png|400px|right]]
 You can map any parameter in the Zynthian UI to a CC knob / slider on your external MIDI controller. It is intended to extend this feature to other MIDI messages but currently only CC messages are supported. Until then, MIDI-filter rules can be used instead.
 ===Midi learn using the encoders===
 Learning a MIDI-CC is quite easy:
-'''1.''' From the Control View, short press LEARN. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown. It’s identical to the Control screen except that the controllers show a '''yellow''' “??”.
+:'''1.''' From the Control View, short press LEARN. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown. It’s identical to the Control screen except that the controllers show a '''yellow''' “??”.
-'''2.''' Move a Zynthian controller. The “??” changes to '''green'''. The other three will go back to normal state.
+:'''2.''' Move a Zynthian controller. The “??” changes to '''green'''. The other three will go back to normal state.
-'''3.''' Finally, move a knob / fader in your MIDI keyboard / controller and the binding is done. The new CC number should appear at the bottom of the learned controller, replacing the "??".
+:'''3.''' Finally, move a knob / fader in your MIDI keyboard / controller and the binding is done. The new CC number should appear at the bottom of the learned controller, replacing the "??".
-To unbind a MIDI learned CC binding:
+To unlearn a MIDI CC binding:
-'''1.''' From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown.
+:'''1.''' From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT. The CC MIDI-learn view is shown.
 '''2.''' Bold press LEARN to unlearn all controls or adjust a control to select it for MIDI learn
-'''3.''' Bold press LEARN to unlearn the selected controller
+:'''2.''' Bold press LEARN to unlearn all controls or adjust a control to select it for MIDI learn
 === MIDI learn with a touchscreen or mouse ===
-MIDI learn with a touchscreen or mouse is very similar, it is performed by touching/clicking then swiping right on a control to show the '''green''' "??" then sending the MIDI CC.
+MIDI learn with a touchscreen or mouse is very similar, it is performed by:
-MIDI unlearn with a touchscreen is performed by swiping left on a control then selecting the option from the menu to unlearn the control or all controls.
 Unlearn operations require confirmation.
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-==== ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning ====
+=== ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning ===
 [[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
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 ===Creating a SubSnapShot===
-#Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.
+:'''1.''' Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.
-#From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT to enter MIDI control learn mode then short press SNAPSHOT again. You will see the current list of ZS3s (initially empty) and a message: “Waiting for Program Change…”
-#Send a “MIDI Program Change” from your keyboard / controller and the ZS3 will be stored in memory, associated with the Program Number you pushed on your keyboard / controller. Alternatively select "Save as new ZS3" from the menu to save ZS3 without MIDI Program Change assigned.
+:'''2.''' From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT to enter MIDI control learn mode then short press SNAPSHOT again. You will see the current list of ZS3s (initially empty) and a message: “Waiting for Program Change…”
 ===Recalling a SubSnapShot===

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 * '''MIDI PC''' binds MIDI program change to recall snapshots
-====MIDI CC====
+===MIDI CC===
 [[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_cc_learn_01.png|400px|right]]
 [[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_cc_learn_02.png|400px|right]]
 You can map any parameter in the Zynthian UI to a CC knob / slider on your external MIDI controller. It is intended to extend this feature to other MIDI messages but currently only CC messages are supported. Until then, MIDI-filter rules can be used instead.
 Learning a MIDI-CC is quite easy:
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 '''3.''' Bold press LEARN to unlearn the selected controller
-MIDI learn with a touchscreen is performed by swiping right on a control to show the yellow "??" then sending the MIDI CC.
+=== MIDI learn with a touchscreen or mouse ===
-MIDI unlearn with a touchscreen is performed by swiping left on a control then selecting the option from the menu to unleanr the control or all controls.
+MIDI learn with a touchscreen or mouse is very similar, it is performed by touching/clicking then swiping right on a control to show the '''green''' "??" then sending the MIDI CC.
 Unlearn operations require confirmation.

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 === Audio Recording Output Config ===
-There is a configuration in webconf to enable multitrack audio recording. If this is enabled then there is an extra option in the audio options within each chain's options menu to toggle "Recording Primed". With none of these enabled, the audio recorder will record will be a stereo file from the main mixbus output (post effects, post fader). If any are enabled then a multitrack recording is made with a pair of tracks for each enabled chain. The main mixbus may also be enabled to add a stereo mix pair of tracks to the multitrack recording.
+There is a configuration in webconf to enable multitrack audio recording. If this is enabled then there is an extra option in the audio options within each chain's options menu to toggle "Recording Primed". With none of these enabled, the audio recorder will record a stereo file from the main mixbus output (post effects, post fader). If any are enabled then a multitrack recording is made with a pair of tracks for each enabled chain. The main mixbus may also be enabled to add a stereo mix pair of tracks to the multitrack recording.
 Files are recorded as a floating point WAV (or WAVX for multitrack recordings) at the Zynthian's native samplerate (default is 44100 samples per second) and named with the current date and time. Recordings are made to the root directory of any attached USB storage or internal SD card if no external storage is attached.

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 ==== ZS3 (SubSnapShots): MIDI Program Change Learning ====
 [[File:Zynthian_ui_midi_zs3_learn.png|400px|right]]
 The idea behind this feature is to have a fast preset-change mechanism that can be used on stage. In combination with the “Stage Mode” feature, it turns Zynthian into a “Stage-Beast”. You can prepare a snapshot for the full performance, and use ZS3s for fast changes between songs or even within a song.
-Creating a SubSnapShot is obscenely easy:
+A ZS3 (SubSnapShot) saves the Zynthian state in the context of the current snapshot. When recalled from the UI or by MIDI Program Change, the saved state is restored. The chain's layout is defined for the snapshot and it can't be changed across ZS3s, but the rest of state is saved in ZS3: bank/preset, engine parameters, mixer settings, clone & key range settings, etc. Snapshots can be slow to load as each engine needs to be started. ZS3 is much faster as the presets are restored and parameters adjusted. Some ZS3 may be slower due to the way some engines load presets, e.g. changing instrument within Pianoteq is slower than recalling a preset of the same instrument.
-'''0.''' Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.
+===Creating a SubSnapShot===
-'''1.''' From the Control View, short press SNAPSHOT to enter MIDI control learn mode then short press SNAPSHOT again. You will see the current list of ZS3s (initially empty) and a message: “Waiting for Program Change…”
+#Ensure "Program Change ZS3" is enabled in the admin menu.
-'''2.''' Send a “MIDI Program Change” from your keyboard / controller and the ZS3 will be stored in memory, associated with the Program Number you pushed on your keyboard / controller. Alternatively select "Save as new ZS3" from the menu to save ZS3 without MIDI Program Change assigned.
+===Recalling a SubSnapShot===
 You can recall the stored ZS3 by sending the same MIDI Program Change or selecting it from the ZS3 list. ZS3s are saved and restored within snapshots so remember to save the snapshot.