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Zynthian is an Open Synth Platform: An Open Hardware device (currently based on Raspberry Pi) running ZynthianOS, a customized Linux distribution (currently Raspbian-based), specifically configured and adapted for audio synthesis & processing. ZynthianOS runs the physical UI (display + rotary encoders + switches), that allows you to create up to 16 sound layers (synthesis+processing audio chains) using a large collection of synthesis engines and audio-processing plugins, most of them Free Software along with some commercial ones. A freshly added step sequencer is also available.
Building a ZynthianBox is not difficult and relatively inexpensive, varying from 100 to 300 €, depending on the chosen components. You can buy your kit in the Zynthian Shop, or just some parts, or build everything from scratch using the publicly available documentation. You’ll be able to go from a totaly headless system to an integrated instrument in some old midi keyboard. You can also try Zynthian’s software with only a Raspberry Pi, a HDMI display and an USB mouse.
- Building a Zynthian Box
- Getting the Software
- User's Guide
- Updating the Software
- Remote Access & Control
- FAQ
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28 June 2025
- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5.1 19:00 +19 Jawn talk contribs →General Advice: Improve grammar and wording. Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5.1 18:52 +6 Jawn talk contribs →First Boot: Improve spelling and grammar Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
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- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5 18:49 -1 Jawn talk contribs →General Advice: Fix dangerous typo ⚡ Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
- Zynthian FAQ 07:36 0 Jawn talk contribs →Despite having a good PSU, a good SD card and a RBPi4, my Zynthian hangs: Improve text Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
- Zynthian FAQ 07:34 0 Jawn talk contribs →Where can I buy a Zynthian Kit?: Fix typo Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
- Zynthian FAQ 07:34 +1 Jawn talk contribs →Loading engines or soundfonts are slow: Fix grammar Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
- Zynthian FAQ 07:32 0 Jawn talk contribs →I have a license for Pianoteq, what would be the process to enter the license key ?: Improve grammar. Tags: Mobile web edit Mobile edit
26 June 2025
25 June 2025
- Zynthian UI User's Guide - Oram 20:12 -1 Jawn talk contribs →Zynpad (Scene)
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20 June 2025
- ZynSeq User Guide 05:33 -2 Riban talk contribs →Accessing ZynSeq
- ZynSeq User Guide 05:30 +150 Riban talk contribs Update info about metronome.
- ZynSeq User Guide 04:58 +100 Riban talk contribs Update MIDI clock info
5 June 2025
- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5.1 23:20 +303 Jofemodo talk contribs →Install the thermal block
- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5.1 22:18 -44 Jofemodo talk contribs →V5 KITS SOLD BEFORE 2025-06-01 - Fixing FFC connectors
- Assembling Zynthian Kit V5.1 22:17 +54 Jofemodo talk contribs →V5 KITS SOLD BEFORE 2025-06-01 - Fixing FFC connectors