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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (incomplete but frozen): Oram is the current stable version. | *'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (incomplete but frozen): Oram is the current stable version. | ||
| − | *'''[ | + | *'''[https://help.zynthian.org Zynthian UI User's Guide - Vangelis]''': Vangelis is the next stable version. |
| − | *'''[[Learning Pills - Vangelis]]''': Short tutorials, usually under 5 minute view / listen / read. | + | *'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide Appendix - Vangelis]]''' (work in progress) |
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| + | *'''[[Learning Pills - Vangelis]]''' (work in progress): Short tutorials, usually under 5 minute view / listen / read. | ||
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| + | *'''[[Assistive Technology and accessibility - Vangelis]]''': A guide of Vangelis accessibility features. | ||
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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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*'''[[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. | ||
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*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as '''''webconf'''''. | *'''[[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. |
| − | * | + | * [[MIDI Network]]: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet |
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==Engines/Plugin Specific Guides== | ==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 | + | 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]] |
| + | *[[SooperLooper]] Flexible audio looper with functionality similar to the [https://loopers-delight.com/tools/echoplex/echoplex.html Echoplex Digital Pro] | ||
| + | *[[MOD-UI User Guide]]: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins | ||
*[[DrumGizmo]] Open source, multichannel, multilayered, drum plugin | *[[DrumGizmo]] Open source, multichannel, multilayered, drum plugin | ||
*[[GeonKick]] Free software for generating a wide range of percussive sounds | *[[GeonKick]] Free software for generating a wide range of percussive sounds | ||
*[[Perfomix]] Automated build-up audio effects with looper function. | *[[Perfomix]] Automated build-up audio effects with looper function. | ||
*[[Drum Kits as LV2 plugins]] | *[[Drum Kits as LV2 plugins]] | ||
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| − | ==Un-official Guides== | + | ==Testing/Development Version Un-official Guides== |
| + | * '''[[Vangelis Technology Preview Guide]]''' | ||
* [[Notes on Oram: some differences and new features]] | * [[Notes on Oram: some differences and new features]] | ||
| − | == | + | ==Software & Hardware DIY Guides== |
| − | *[[Zynthian | + | * [[Zynthian Hardware]]: Using custom hardware with Zynthian for DIY setups (audio, displays, rotary encoders etc.) |
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| − | + | * [[Adding Encoders]]: 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ... | |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module]]: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option |
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens]]: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI) |
* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system. | * [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system. | ||
| − | * [[ | + | * [[Understanding LINUX Audio]]: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki |
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| + | ==Legacy Guides== | ||
| − | * [[ | + | *[[Zynthian UI User Guide - V5|Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide]] (old stable-2401) |
| − | * [[ | + | *[[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 17:43, 21 September 2026
1 Main User Guides - Start Here
- Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram (incomplete but frozen): Oram is the current stable version.
- Zynthian UI User's Guide - Vangelis: Vangelis is the next stable version.
- Zynthian UI User's Guide Appendix - Vangelis (work in progress)
- Learning Pills - Vangelis (work in progress): Short tutorials, usually under 5 minute view / listen / read.
- Assistive Technology and accessibility - Vangelis: A guide of Vangelis accessibility features.
- Supported plug & play MIDI controllers: Zynthian has default mapping configs for Novation, Akai, Korg and other controllers...
2 Outdated Guides
- ZynSeq User Guide: Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.
- ZynSampler User Guide: Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.
3 Software Configuration Guides
- 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.
- MIDI Network: Receive/Send MIDI with RTP-MIDI & QMidiNet
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
- SooperLooper Flexible audio looper with functionality similar to the Echoplex Digital Pro
- MOD-UI User Guide: Pedalboard-style graphical interface for patching LV2 plugins
- DrumGizmo Open source, multichannel, multilayered, drum plugin
- GeonKick Free software for generating a wide range of percussive sounds
- Perfomix Automated build-up audio effects with looper function.
- Drum Kits as LV2 plugins
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.)
- Adding Encoders: 4 Encoders can be added to a Zynthian ...
- Adding Extra I/O with the Zynaptik Module: Adding the Zynaptik extra I/O Option
- Aligning Zynthian Touchscreens: Guidance for non-standard Zynthian screens. (Update: For reference, touchscreen calibration now available within the UI)
- Adding LV2 plugins: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
- Understanding LINUX Audio: will help you understand the acronyms mentioned in this Wiki
7 Legacy Guides
- Legacy Zynthian UI - V5 User Guide (old stable-2401)
- Legacy Zynthian UI - V1/V4 User Guide (old stable-2401)
- Legacy Zynthian UI User Guide (old stable-2109)
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
- Making some sounds: A beginners tutorial on how to make your Zynthian make some sounds
9 Video Guides
9.1 English
9.2 French