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Zynthian UI User Guide - V5 (view source)
Revision as of 10:13, 6 November 2023
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+ When not in the control screen, knob #4 acts as the ''select'' knob similar to the classic V1-V4 UI. It can be used for browsing lists and moving the cursor horizontally in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.). Pushing the knob#4 can usually be used for selecting items in a similar way to the SELECT button. Knob#3 can be used for moving the cursor vertically in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.).+===Control screen===+
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** Admin menu
** Admin menu
* '''MIX/LEVEL'''
* '''MIX/LEVEL'''
−** Audio Mixer screen
+** Mixer
−** Audio Levels screen
+** Audio Levels
* '''CTRL/PRESET'''
* '''CTRL/PRESET'''
−** Control screen
+** Chain Control (Instrument)
−** Presets/Banks screen
+** Preset/Bank
* '''ZS3/SNAPSHOT'''
* '''ZS3/SNAPSHOT'''
−** SubSnapShots management
+** SubSnapShots (ZS3s)
−** Snapshot management
+** Snapshots
* '''METRONOME'''
* '''METRONOME'''
** Tempo screen / Tap-Tempo
** Tempo screen / Tap-Tempo
* '''PAD/STEP'''
* '''PAD/STEP'''
−** ZynPad screen
+** Scene (ZynPad)
−** Pattern editor
+** Pattern
+** Arranger => Keep pressed to open!
Some buttons have a tertiary function assigned to long-push:
Some buttons have a tertiary function assigned to long-push:
−* '''OPT/ADMIN''' => Long-push to power off!
+* '''OPT/ADMIN''' => Long-push to power off.
* '''CTRL/PRESET''' => Long-push to enter/leave preset favorites
* '''CTRL/PRESET''' => Long-push to enter/leave preset favorites
−* '''PAD/STEP''' => Long-push to access arranger screen
+* '''PAD/STEP''' => Long-push to access Arranger
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===<span style="color:#D000D0;">ALT button</span>===
===<span style="color:#D000D0;">ALT button</span>===
[[File:v5_buttons_outlined-4.png|400px|right]]
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** Answering "No" in confirmation dialogs.
** Answering "No" in confirmation dialogs.
−When not in the control screen, knob #4 acts as the ''select'' knob similar to the classic V1-V4 UI. It can be used for browsing lists and moving the cursor horizontally in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.). Pushing the knob#4 can usually be used to select items in a similar way to the SELECT button. Knob#3 can be used for moving the cursor vertically in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.).
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+{{NoteBox|When not in the control screen, '''knob#4 acts as the ''select'' knob''' similar to the classic V1-V4 UI. Rotate to browse lists and move the cursor horizontally in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.). Push to select items, same than SELECT button. Knob#3 can be used to move the cursor vertically in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.).}}
===<span style="color:#0000D0;">Custom function buttons (F1-F4)</span>===
===<span style="color:#0000D0;">Custom function buttons (F1-F4)</span>===
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==Using the knobs==
==Using the knobs==
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The V5 knobs behave quite differently to V1-V4 knobs. Because of the 20 silicone buttons, there is no need to use the knobs' switches to navigate the UI which now is best achieved with the push buttons, so when appropriate, knobs' switches have been mapped to drive the MIDI learning functionality, which is quite intuitive. The knobs are numbered from top to bottom, so the top one is knob#1 and the bottom one is knob#4. We will refer knobs in this way throughout this guide.
The V5 knobs behave quite differently to V1-V4 knobs. Because of the 20 silicone buttons, there is no need to use the knobs' switches to navigate the UI which now is best achieved with the push buttons, so when appropriate, knobs' switches have been mapped to drive the MIDI learning functionality, which is quite intuitive. The knobs are numbered from top to bottom, so the top one is knob#1 and the bottom one is knob#4. We will refer knobs in this way throughout this guide.
−Although knob's functionality is now more contextual, there is a kind of pattern that can serve as a general guide:
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+===General rule===
+Although knob's functionality is contextual in V5, there is a kind of pattern that can serve as a ''general rule'' and applies to many screens:
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+* '''Knob#4''' acts as the '''select knob''' similar to the classic V1-V4 UI.
+** ''rotate'' to browse lists and move the cursor horizontally in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.).
+** ''short-push'' to select items, same than the SELECT button.
+* '''Knob#3'''
+** ''Rotate'' to move the cursor vertically in grids (zynpad, pattern editor, etc.).
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−===Chain Control (Instrument)===
+[[File:v5_mockup_control_01.png|800px|right]]
−* '''Knob#1 - #4'''
−* ''knob rotation'' is used for controlling parameters, the same as the classic UI. This has not changed.
+** ''rotate'' any knob to change the value of the assigned parameter, same as the classic UI. This has not changed.
−* ''short-push'' on any knob starts MIDI-learning for the associated parameter. Simply move the knob/fader in your MIDI controller and they will be bound.
+** ''short-push'' any knob to start MIDI-learning for the associated parameter. Move a knob/fader in your MIDI controller end the learn. Push back to cancel.
−* ''bold-push'' on any knob opens the MIDI-learning menu.
+** ''bold-push'' any knob to open the options menu for the associated parameter.
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−===Audio Mixer screen===
+{{NoteBox|To '''navigate the controller screens''' (select mode), you must '''push the SEL button'''. Bold-pushing knob#4 doesn't work anymore for this. }}
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+===Mixer===
+[[File:v5_mockup_mixer_01.png|800px|right]]
* '''Knob#4'''
* '''Knob#4'''
** ''rotate'' to select active chain.
** ''rotate'' to select active chain.
−** ''short-push'' to open the control screen of the selected chain
+** ''short-push'' to open the control screen of the selected chain.
−** ''bold-push'' to open the options menu of the selected chain
+** ''bold-push'' to open the options menu of the selected chain.
* '''Knob#3'''
* '''Knob#3'''
** ''rotate'' to change the MAIN volume.
** ''rotate'' to change the MAIN volume.
−** ''short-push'' / ''bold-push'' to open the Audio Mixer's MIDI learning menu
+** ''short-push'' / ''bold-push'' to open the Mixer's MIDI learning menu.
* '''Knob#2'''
* '''Knob#2'''
** ''rotate'' to change the pan / balance of the selected chain.
** ''rotate'' to change the pan / balance of the selected chain.
−** ''short-push'' to mute the selected chain
+** ''short-push'' to mute the selected chain.
* '''Knob#1'''
* '''Knob#1'''
−** ''rotate'' to change the volume of the selected chain.
+** ''rotate''' to change the volume of the selected chain.
−** ''short-push'' to solo the selected chain
+** ''short-push''' to solo the selected chain.
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−===ZynPad screen===
+===Scene (ZynPad)===
+[[File:v5_mockup_zynpad_01.png|800px|right]]
* '''Knob#4'''
* '''Knob#4'''
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* '''Knob#3'''
* '''Knob#3'''
** ''rotate'' to move cursor vertically.
** ''rotate'' to move cursor vertically.
−** ''short-push'' to MIDI learn the current pad by pushing a note in your MIDI controller.
+** ''short-push'' to MIDI-learn the current pad by pushing a note in your MIDI controller.
* '''Knob#2'''
* '''Knob#2'''
** ''rotate'' to change the scene.
** ''rotate'' to change the scene.
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−===Pattern Editor screen===
+{{NoteBox|Before MIDI-learning pads, you have to select a trigger device. Push OPT to access the zynpad menu and choose your trigger device. Note that if the selected device is already supported (have a driver!), MIDI-learning is not needed at all and the device will be mapped automatically.}}
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+===Pattern===
+[[File:v5_mockup_pated_01.png|800px|right]]
* '''Knob#4'''
* '''Knob#4'''
** ''rotate'' to move cursor horizontally.
** ''rotate'' to move cursor horizontally.
** ''short-push'' to add/remove a note at cursor position.
** ''short-push'' to add/remove a note at cursor position.
−** ''bold-push'' to edit note parameters. Use knob#4 to select the parameter and knob#3 & knob#2 to change value (coarse & fine).
+** ''bold-push'' to '''edit note parameters''':
+*** rotate knob#4 to select the parameter to edit
+**** duration
+**** velocity
+**** stutter count
+**** stutter duration
+*** rotate knob#3 to change coarse value.
+*** rotate knob#2 to change fine value (when available).
+*** short-push knob#4 to end editing
+*** bold-push knob#4 again to enter EDIT ALL mode
* '''Knob#3'''
* '''Knob#3'''
** ''rotate'' to move cursor vertically.
** ''rotate'' to move cursor vertically.
* '''Knob#2'''
* '''Knob#2'''
−** ''rotate'' to select the pattern to edit.
+** ''rotate'' to change the pattern to edit.
* '''Knob#1'''
* '''Knob#1'''
** ''rotate'' to adjust tempo BPM.
** ''rotate'' to adjust tempo BPM.
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+{{NoteBox| Bold-push in an empty position to edit the default note parameters. These are the values used when adding new notes.}}
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* '''[https://zynthian.org/mockup/index.html?capture=Zynthian_V5:_Creating_another_synth_chain Creating another synth chain]'''
* '''[https://zynthian.org/mockup/index.html?capture=Zynthian_V5:_Creating_another_synth_chain Creating another synth chain]'''
* '''[https://zynthian.org/mockup/index.html?capture=Zynthian_V5:_Audio_Mixer Audio Mixer]'''
* '''[https://zynthian.org/mockup/index.html?capture=Zynthian_V5:_Audio_Mixer Audio Mixer]'''
+* '''Banks & Presets'''
* '''Chain Control'''
* '''Chain Control'''
* '''Chain Options'''
* '''Chain Options'''
−* '''Control MIDI-learning'''
+* '''Chain FXs'''
−* '''Zynseq'''
+* '''MIDI-learning: sound engine parameters'''
+* '''MIDI-learning: audio mixer'''
+* '''MIDI-learning: '''ZS3s''' ('''Z'''ynthian '''S'''ub'''S'''nap'''S'''hots)
+* '''Audio Recording'''
+* '''MIDI Recording'''
+===Sequencer===
+* '''Pattern Editor''': Creating & Editing patterns
+* '''ZynPad''': Launching patterns
+* '''Audio Player''': Loops & One-shots
+* '''Arranger''': Linear composing
===Mini-HowTos===
===Mini-HowTos===
−* Make 2 chains unison
+* '''MIDI Clone''': Make 2 chains to play unison
−* Arppeggiator & Chorder
+* '''Arppeggiator & Chorder'''
−* ???
+* '''SooperLooper''': Live audio looping
===Contribute your workflow captures===
===Contribute your workflow captures===
−This collection of workflow animations have been recorded with the "capture workflow" option (UI's admin menu) and subtitled with the webconf tool:
+This collection of workflow animations have been recorded with the "''capture workflow''" option from UI's admin menu and subtitled later with the webconf tool:
'''library->captures->log'''
'''library->captures->log'''
−With this tools, you can also capture, subtitle and share your favorite workflows, helping others and contributing to improve zynthian documentation.
+With this tools, you can also capture, subtitle and share your favorite workflows, helping others to learn and contributing to improve zynthian documentation.
If you do so, please, share your workflows in the forum:
If you do so, please, share your workflows in the forum: