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==Main Guides==
 
==Main Guides==
  
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* '''[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5]]''': The new V5 User Interface. '''V5 owners should start here!'''
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[[File:Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg|600px|right]]
  
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* '''[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4]]''': The classic V1-V4 User Interface. '''V1-V4 & custom zynthian owners should start here!'''
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (incomplete but frozen): Oram is the current stable version.
  
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* '''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Detailed user's guide for the ZynSeq step sequencer.
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Vangelis]]''' (work in progress): Vangelis is the development version.
  
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* '''[[Zynthian Web Configuration Tool User Guide]]''': Also known as '''''webconf''''', check here to learn about settings in Zynthian's configuration web interface.
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*'''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.
  
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* [[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins: MOD plugin-host web UI.
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*'''[[ZynSampler User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.
  
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* [[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
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*'''[[Engines | Sound & MIDI Engines]]''': Info about the available engines (synths, audio FXs, MIDI processors, etc.)
  
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* [[Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109)|Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide]] (old stable-2109)
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*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as '''''webconf'''''.
  
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==Specific Guides==
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*'''[[Supported plug & play MIDI controllers]]''': Zynthian has default mapping configs for Novation, Akai, Korg and other controllers...
  
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* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
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*'''[[Adding Encoders]]''': 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ...
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*[[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins.
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*[[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
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==Engines/Plugin Specific Guides==
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There are some guides on specific engines available in Zynthian. They cover topics such as configuration, managing and importing presets etc. Some of them are listed below, for a full list see [[Engines#Zynthian Native Engines]]
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*[[DrumGizmo]] Open source, multichannel, multilayered, drum plugin
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*[[GeonKick]] Free software for generating a wide range of percussive sounds
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*[[Perfomix]] Automated build-up audio effects with looper function.
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*[[Drum Kits as LV2 plugins]]
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==Un-official Guides==
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* [[Notes on Oram: some differences and new features]]
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==Legacy Guides==
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*[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5|Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide]] (old stable-2401)
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*[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4|Legacy Zynthian UI - V1/V4 User Guide]] (old stable-2401)
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*[[Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109)|Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide]] (old stable-2109)
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==Advanced Guides==
  
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* [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
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* [[Zynthian Hardware]]: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.)
  
 
* [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
 
* [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
  
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* [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance on the alignment of non-standard zynthian screens.
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* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
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* [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
  
 
* [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
 
* [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
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* [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)
  
 
==Beginners==
 
==Beginners==
  
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* '''[[Building_a_Zynthian_Box_using_an_official_Kit_v3#First_Boot|First Steps]]''': ''A brief tutorial on basic UI usage''
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* '''[[Building_a_Zynthian_Box_using_an_official_Kit_v3#First_Boot|First Steps]]''': ''A brief tutorial on basic UI usage for Version 3''
  
 
* '''[[Quick Start]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot''
 
* '''[[Quick Start]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot''
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==Video Guides==
 
==Video Guides==
 
====English====
 
====English====
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="Zynthian Demo, by Floyd Steinberg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtdIqBiWdjk&t=580s</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="The best Open Source GrooveBox, by Floyd Steinberg" urlargs="start=553">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dtdIqBiWdjk</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="Create your first song, by Floyd Steinberg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWmrk6LlEyg</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="SooperLooper, by Floyd Steinberg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPQT5gviZbo</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="SooperLooper, by Floyd Steinberg">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPQT5gviZbo</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="451" service="youtube" description="How to Summon Entities with the Zynthian V5">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP71cSRtdJc</embedvideo>
 
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="First Steps, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUdv1uxYT4</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="First Steps, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avUdv1uxYT4</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="V3: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jb-8cQQQgQ</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="V3: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jb-8cQQQgQ</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Edition SFZ et SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odfyOLWh93k</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Edition SFZ et SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odfyOLWh93k</embedvideo>
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Latest revision as of 06:26, 6 March 2026

1 Main Guides

Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg

2 Engines/Plugin Specific Guides

There are some guides on specific engines available in Zynthian. They cover topics such as configuration, managing and importing presets etc. Some of them are listed below, for a full list see Engines#Zynthian Native Engines

3 Un-official Guides

4 Legacy Guides

5 Advanced Guides

  • Zynthian Hardware: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.)
  • Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)

6 Beginners

  • First Steps: A brief tutorial on basic UI usage for Version 3
  • Quick Start: A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot

7 Video Guides

7.1 English

The best Open Source GrooveBox, by Floyd Steinberg
Create your first song, by Floyd Steinberg


SooperLooper, by Floyd Steinberg
How to Summon Entities with the Zynthian V5


First Steps, by Sébastien Marty
MIDI Basics, by Sébastien Marty
Editing SFZ & SF2, by Benoit Bouchez


7.2 French

V5: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez
V3: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez
Edition SFZ et SF2, by Benoit Bouchez


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