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==Main Guides==
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==Main User Guides - Start Here==
  
 
[[File:Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg|600px|right]]
 
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (work in progress): Oram is the current stable version.
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (incomplete but frozen): Oram is the current stable version.
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Vangelis]]''' (work in progress): Vangelis is the development version.
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*'''[[Assistive Technology and accessibility - Vangelis]]''': A guide of Vangelis accessibility features.
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*'''[[Learning Pills - Vangelis]]''': Short tutorials, usually under 5 minute view / listen / read.
  
 
*'''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.
 
*'''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.
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*'''[[ZynSampler User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.
 
*'''[[ZynSampler User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.
  
*'''[[Engines | Sound & MIDI Engines]]''': Info about the available engines (synths, audio FXs, MIDI processors, etc.)
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==Midi Controller Guides==
 
 
*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as '''''webconf'''''.
 
  
 
*'''[[Supported plug & play MIDI controllers]]''': Zynthian has default mapping configs for Novation, Akai, Korg and other controllers...
 
*'''[[Supported plug & play MIDI controllers]]''': Zynthian has default mapping configs for Novation, Akai, Korg and other controllers...
  
*'''[[Adding Encoders]]''': 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ...
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==Software Configuration Guides==
  
*[[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins.
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*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as '''''webconf'''''.
  
 
*[[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
 
*[[Command Line User Guide]]: If you need to manually setup/configure things.
  
==Emgines/Plugin Specific Guides==
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* [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
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==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]]
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There are some guides on specific engines (plugins) 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]]
  
*[[Engines#DrumGizmo]]
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*[[SooperLooper]] Flexible audio looper with functionality similar to the [https://loopers-delight.com/tools/echoplex/echoplex.html Echoplex Digital Pro]
*[[Engines#GeonKick]]
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*[[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins
*[[Engines#Performix]]
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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]]
  
==Un-official Guides==
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==Testing/Development Version Un-official Guides==
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* '''[[Vangelis Technology Preview Guide]]'''
 
* [[Notes on Oram: some differences and new features]]
 
* [[Notes on Oram: some differences and new features]]
  
==Legacy Guides==
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==Software & Hardware DIY Guides==
  
*[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5|Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide]] (old stable-2401)
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* [[Zynthian Hardware]]: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.)
  
*[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V1/V4|Legacy Zynthian UI - V1/V4 User Guide]] (old stable-2401)
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* [[Adding Encoders]]: 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ...
 
*[[Zynthian UI User Guide (oldstable-2109)|Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide]] (old stable-2109)
 
  
==Advanced Guides==
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* [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
  
* [[Zynthian Hardware]]: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.)
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* [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)
  
* [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
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* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
  
* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
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* [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
  
* [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
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==Legacy Guides==
  
* [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
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*[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5|Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide]] (old stable-2401)
  
* [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)
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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)
  
 
==Beginners==
 
==Beginners==

Latest revision as of 09:50, 23 July 2026

1 Main User Guides - Start Here

Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg

2 Midi Controller Guides

3 Software Configuration Guides

4 Engines/Plugin Specific Guides

There are some guides on specific engines (plugins) 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 Zynthian Native Engines

5 Testing/Development Version Un-official Guides

6 Software & Hardware DIY 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)

7 Legacy Guides

8 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

9 Video Guides

9.1 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


9.2 French

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