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==Official UI Guides==
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==Main Guides==
  
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1. '''[[Zynthian UI Users Guide]]''': The hardware's UI. '''<= You should start here!'''
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[[File:Zynthian-mixer-blackboard.jpeg|600px|right]]
  
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2. '''[[Using ZynSeq|ZynSeq's Users Guide]]''': Detailed user's guide for the ZynSeq step sequencer.
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*'''[[Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram]]''' (work in progress): Oram is the current stable version.
  
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3. [[Configuration Users Guide]]: Web configuration tool.
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*'''[[ZynSeq User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in step sequencer.
  
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4. [[MOD Users Guide|MOD-UI Users Guide]]: MOD plugin-host web UI.
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*'''[[ZynSampler User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in non-destructive audio sampler.
  
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5. [[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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==Specific Guides==
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*'''[[Web Configuration User Guide]]''': Zynthian's built-in web interface, also known as '''''webconf'''''.
  
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* [[Adding LV2 plugins]]: Adding LV2 plugins to the system.
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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 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''
  
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'''[[Quick Start]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot''
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* '''[[Quick Start]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make a piano snapshot''
  
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'''[[Making some sounds]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make your Zynthian make some sounds''
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* '''[[Making some sounds]]''': ''A beginners tutorial on how to make your Zynthian make some sounds''
  
 
==Video Guides==
 
==Video Guides==
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====English====
 
====English====
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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>
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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>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="MIDI Basics, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U58qZze5hTA</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="MIDI Basics, by Sébastien Marty">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U58qZze5hTA</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Editing SFZ & SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://youtube.com/watch?v=FXFTnPrz4Pw</embedvideo>
 
<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Editing SFZ & SF2, by Benoit Bouchez">https://youtube.com/watch?v=FXFTnPrz4Pw</embedvideo>
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====French====
 
====French====
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jb-8cQQQgQ</embedvideo>
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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="300" service="youtube" description="V5: Interface utilisateur, by Benoit Bouchez">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w25bdRBB9og</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="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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<embedvideo alignment="inline" dimensions="906" service="youtube" description="V5: Tutorial zum Einstieg, by Martin Gerken">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8iIv0w_2PsA</embedvideo>
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Latest revision as of 08:39, 9 July 2025

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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