# Using Zynthian **URL:** https://discourse.zynthian.org/c/using-zynthian/6.md?page=1 [Latest](https://discourse.zynthian.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.zynthian.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.zynthian.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Not sure this is a problem? - Update log messages](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-not-sure-this-is-a-problem-update-log-messages/13640)
**Author:** [@BertB](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/BertB)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 2:04pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-not-sure-this-is-a-problem-update-log-messages/13640 "2026-09-13T14:04:28Z")
Normally I do the updating from the screen on the zynthian, but today I ran it from webconf. I noticed some lines and I wonder if they represent a problem. Like the last line in: The following packages will be upgrad… --- ## [Capture workflow icon of Main Menu](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/capture-workflow-icon-of-main-menu/13634)
**Author:** [@piattica](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/piattica)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/capture-workflow-icon-of-main-menu/13634 "2026-09-09T15:46:21Z")
I am wondering why Capture workflow button deserves a place in main menu or maybe this place could be reserved for other voice (ie. snaphots/presets) moving this to Admin menu. --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Screen stays upside down](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-screen-stays-upside-down/13545)
**Author:** [@BertB](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/BertB)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-screen-stays-upside-down/13545 "2026-09-09T08:23:54Z")
BertB 2h Today, I finaly had the time do load the latest image on a clean SD card. I also received the DSI cable to connect the RPI5 to the P7 version 1. Since I have this custom zynthian, I need webconf to configure… --- ## [Question about Zynthian audio recording of a snapshot's output](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/question-about-zynthian-audio-recording-of-a-snapshots-output/13617)
**Author:** [@Aethermind](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Aethermind)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 7:43pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/question-about-zynthian-audio-recording-of-a-snapshots-output/13617 "2026-09-08T19:43:41Z")
Hello everyone! I have a query, about the way the Z manages its internal audio flow, when it is requested to offload it to a mass storage archive as an audio file. I have found nowhere to select an audio saving device … --- ## [Automation in the upcoming Vangelis version](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/automation-in-the-upcoming-vangelis-version/12749)
**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 8:28am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/automation-in-the-upcoming-vangelis-version/12749 "2026-09-05T08:28:03Z")
Hi @zynthianers! I’m proud of show you how parameter automation would work in the upcoming Vangelis version: The demo it’s a little chaotic, but it doesn’t pretend to be a tutorial, just a quick & dirty demo to h… --- ## [\[SOLVED\] Zynthian v4 and fresh vangelis-testing](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-zynthian-v4-and-fresh-vangelis-testing/13576)
**Author:** [@C0d3man](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/C0d3man)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2026, 6:45am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-zynthian-v4-and-fresh-vangelis-testing/13576 "2026-09-05T06:45:12Z")
Hi! I just updated my Zynthian v4 (the “Band-Zynthian”) with the new Vangelis-Image. Everything seems to work except for: How the hell can I choose presets for my engines? On Zynthian v4, it’s always a hassle to acc… --- ## [Zynthian Help Manual generated from Zynthian Source Code](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-help-manual-generated-from-zynthian-source-code/13551)
**Author:** [@tunagenes](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tunagenes)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2026, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-help-manual-generated-from-zynthian-source-code/13551 "2026-09-04T19:47:31Z")
Me and Claude generated a ‘Zynthian Help Manual’ from the help files in the program. It’s very rough, but I’ve found it useful so: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1kA\_3k0rCvl5psrJsC6a2eTG3pWdbxn1T/view?usp=drive\_link A… --- ## [In Vangelis where has "panic all sounds off' gone](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/in-vangelis-where-has-panic-all-sounds-off-gone/13601)
**Author:** [@harrylnorris](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/harrylnorris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/in-vangelis-where-has-panic-all-sounds-off-gone/13601 "2026-09-03T19:39:43Z")
Hi, I’ve got a hardware-button-less Vangelis Zynthian and I can’t figure out how to get to a menu with the “Panic all sounds off” option. I expected to find it at the bottom of the admin menu but it seems no longer th… --- ## [Jumping to specific pages upon external events](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/jumping-to-specific-pages-upon-external-events/13595)
**Author:** [@ricard](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/ricard)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/jumping-to-specific-pages-upon-external-events/13595 "2026-09-02T14:27:47Z")
When editing sounds, one of the slightly arduous tasks is scrolling back and forth in the parameter page list. I have set up softkeys S3 and S4 to go to the previous and next item in the list, which helps when moving bet… --- ## [MPE now supported on zynthian with Surge-XT and potentially others](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mpe-now-supported-on-zynthian-with-surge-xt-and-potentially-others/13568)
**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 6:55am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mpe-now-supported-on-zynthian-with-surge-xt-and-potentially-others/13568 "2026-09-02T06:55:08Z")
Hi @zynthianers and MPE players! I’m proud to announce we are adding support for MPE to the zynthian-UI so the engines that currently support MPE, like Surge-XT can work flawlessly without needing to tweak things or acc… --- ## [Enabled engines not available \[SOLVED\]](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/enabled-engines-not-available-solved/13588)
**Author:** [@Ernisius](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Ernisius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 9:04am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/enabled-engines-not-available-solved/13588 "2026-09-01T09:04:51Z")
On the zynthian configuration the default has many engines and midi tools enabled but they are not available to select on the Zynthian device interface on Add Instrument chain or add Midi-FX. I wanted to ad the AOELUS … --- ## [Using Zynseq as a drum machine to support live looping](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/using-zynseq-as-a-drum-machine-to-support-live-looping/13574)
**Author:** [@tkc](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tkc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2026, 5:09am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/using-zynseq-as-a-drum-machine-to-support-live-looping/13574 "2026-09-01T05:09:50Z")
I am looking to support the following use case: Load zs3 for a swing jazz song. Zynthian loads a swing drum pattern saved specifically for this song. This would be one of the patterns available under “sequence options…… --- ## [Help, Zynthian stuck on boot](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/help-zynthian-stuck-on-boot/13533)
**Author:** [@captainburek](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/captainburek)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2026, 7:34pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/help-zynthian-stuck-on-boot/13533 "2026-08-31T19:34:15Z")
V5 running Oram on Pi5. Ran software update from webconf, which got stuck. After over an hour i tried rebooting (i.e. switching off and on) as the Zynthian was stuck, too. Now i can’t get past this boot screen. Pleas… --- ## [Feature request: in Webconf -\> Packages, support "external" soundfont packages](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/feature-request-in-webconf-packages-support-external-soundfont-packages/13567)
**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 3:59pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/feature-request-in-webconf-packages-support-external-soundfont-packages/13567 "2026-08-29T15:59:49Z")
Webconf → Packages should support the ability to load a package that’s provided by URL. This would be helpful for us sound designers, so we could easily pre-publish Zynthian instruments to get user engagement and feed… --- ## [Send MIDI Clock to external devices not working (SP 404 MKII)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/send-midi-clock-to-external-devices-not-working-sp-404-mkii/13475)
**Author:** [@ascari.maximilian](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/ascari.maximilian)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 10:06am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/send-midi-clock-to-external-devices-not-working-sp-404-mkii/13475 "2026-08-27T10:06:18Z")
Hello! I’m trying to sync external devices to Zynthian Oram (v5.1). At the moment I’m trying to sync the SP404 MKII, with no success. I connected a MIDI cable from Zynthian MIDI OUT to SP404 MKII MIDI IN. I also tried w… --- ## [CC Routing in multitimbral mode?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cc-routing-in-multitimbral-mode/13534)
**Author:** [@smiths73v3](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/smiths73v3)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2026, 7:25am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cc-routing-in-multitimbral-mode/13534 "2026-08-25T07:25:43Z")
I’m having trouble with the volume CC #7 (and others, but this one is obvious) I have 2 keyboards in multitimbral mode, one on MIDI channel 1 and the other on MIDI channel 2 I have 2 instruments, one on MIDI 1 and one … --- ## [A live-session proposal](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-live-session-proposal/13432)
**Author:** [@MikeRodd](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/MikeRodd)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-live-session-proposal/13432 "2026-08-23T17:40:50Z")
Hello, I’m working (with constant aid of opencode !) on a live-session server for zynthian. My goal is to have my gen2 iPad connected to Zynthian during rehearsals/gigs and be able to navigate subsnapshots and show chord… --- ## [\[Maybe duplicate\] Selected item in snapshot list is the one \*after\* last loaded snapshot](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/maybe-duplicate-selected-item-in-snapshot-list-is-the-one-after-last-loaded-snapshot/13508)
**Author:** [@emuse](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/emuse)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2026, 3:17pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/maybe-duplicate-selected-item-in-snapshot-list-is-the-one-after-last-loaded-snapshot/13508 "2026-08-22T15:17:37Z")
Hi, When loading a snapshot, going back to the snapshot list for saving or loading another one shows with a selected list item that is not the currently loaded snapshot, which is inconvenient when repeatedly overwriting… --- ## [A Pure Data patch to control SooperLooper with one pedal](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-pure-data-patch-to-control-sooperlooper-with-one-pedal/9221)
**Author:** [@Joe](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Joe)\ **Replies:** 68\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 4:53pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-pure-data-patch-to-control-sooperlooper-with-one-pedal/9221 "2026-08-20T16:53:40Z")
My MIDI foot pedal only has four switches, so I made a patch in Pure Data to make one switch act like a typical single-pedal hardware looper. With this patch, a single press of the pedal starts the recording, then a seco… --- ## [Zynthian JFK (Just For Keys)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-jfk-just-for-keys/12817)
**Author:** [@Aethermind](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Aethermind)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2026, 1:56pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-jfk-just-for-keys/12817 "2026-08-20T13:56:46Z")
Hi @jofemodo :slight\_smile: I am posting this question here because this seems the more possibly related thread, but the query in itself is of a more general character. Since at the moment there seems to be a definite … --- ## [Vangelis does not start with HDMI screen only](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vangelis-does-not-start-with-hdmi-screen-only/13499)
**Author:** [@BertB](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/BertB)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 5:34pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vangelis-does-not-start-with-hdmi-screen-only/13499 "2026-08-19T17:34:50Z")
I have the latest Vangelis Beta (trixie) running on a custom made Zynthian with a RPI4: Raspberry Pi 4 Model B Rev 1.1 Audio: HifiBerry DAC+ ADC PRO Display: Pi 7 Touchscreen Display 800x480 Wiring: MCP23017\_ZynScree… --- ## [Quick way to Split / Layer sounds](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/quick-way-to-split-layer-sounds/13477)
**Author:** [@Jonathan2357](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jonathan2357)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 12:23pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/quick-way-to-split-layer-sounds/13477 "2026-08-18T12:23:04Z")
Hey. I’m new here, and I’ve had the V5 for a few weeks and am tinkering around with it. One of the reasons I got it is because I’m a programmer and I figured if there was anything it couldn’t do I could modify it. I’m… --- ## [CC control of Clippy play/stop? (Vangelis)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cc-control-of-clippy-play-stop-vangelis/13495)
**Author:** [@mattduncan](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/mattduncan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cc-control-of-clippy-play-stop-vangelis/13495 "2026-08-17T19:33:46Z")
Hey gang, I feel like I must be missing something, but… is there any way to bind the play/stop on Clippy to a CC? FWIW, I’m using a touch-only config, and I’m planning to control zs3 selection and transport from iphone/… --- ## [USB audio interface microphone Zoom H2n](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/usb-audio-interface-microphone-zoom-h2n/9753)
**Author:** [@spoom](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/spoom)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2026, 4:24pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/usb-audio-interface-microphone-zoom-h2n/9753 "2026-08-16T16:24:25Z")
I would like to use my Zoom H2n microphone as USB audio interface, so I can can record it on the Zynthian or sample it on my circuit rhythm. It seems to connect, but how do I add it as a chain e.g.? Thanks! --- ## [Meanwhile, on a desk somewhere. .](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/meanwhile-on-a-desk-somewhere/13484)
**Author:** [@wyleu](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/wyleu)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 1:06pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/meanwhile-on-a-desk-somewhere/13484 "2026-08-13T13:06:38Z")
--- ## [Collections & Workflow with Clippy (the audio clip launcher)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/collections-workflow-with-clippy-the-audio-clip-launcher/13131)
**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 4:26pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/collections-workflow-with-clippy-the-audio-clip-launcher/13131 "2026-08-11T16:26:42Z")
Hi @zynthianers! A little workflow capture with the new audio clip launcher in vangelis: You can also see in action the file manager with the new “collections browser” feature. I hope you like it :wink: Ahhh! O… --- ## [Sooperlooper Midi learning for undo/redo with CC messages](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-midi-learning-for-undo-redo-with-cc-messages/13466)
**Author:** [@jaychris](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jaychris)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:30pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-midi-learning-for-undo-redo-with-cc-messages/13466 "2026-08-11T15:30:18Z")
I’m using Oram on a Zythian 5.1 kit. I acquired a Nektar Pacer Midi pedal controller. I managed to get record, overdub, multiply etc. to work via CC messages 21…25, the pedal does toggeling between 0 and 127. Obviously… --- ## [Controlling a V4 Zynthian with Notenumbers on Masterchannel](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/controlling-a-v4-zynthian-with-notenumbers-on-masterchannel/13430)
**Author:** [@Micki](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Micki)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2026, 1:09pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/controlling-a-v4-zynthian-with-notenumbers-on-masterchannel/13430 "2026-07-30T13:09:09Z")
Hi Jofemodo, I try to control my naked diy-Zynthian with notenumbers on Ch#16. That works so far, but now I can’t send a select-Massage (last stable image fron 2023). The Zynthian receives all commands (cursor left/ ri… --- ## [Pitch bend via touch screen to outboard gear?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pitch-bend-via-touch-screen-to-outboard-gear/7274)
**Author:** [@Jude](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jude)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2026, 7:19pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pitch-bend-via-touch-screen-to-outboard-gear/7274 "2026-07-28T19:19:10Z")
Hi folks, I’m trying to figure out how to use the zynthian as a midi effects processor for my synth. My synth lacks pitch bend so I’d like to configure the XY touch screen on the zynthian to work as a pitch bend ribbon. … --- ## [How to Enable Native X11 GUIs for LV2 Plugins on Zynthian](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-to-enable-native-x11-guis-for-lv2-plugins-on-zynthian/13414)
**Author:** [@igorrod](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/igorrod)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2026, 9:13am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-to-enable-native-x11-guis-for-lv2-plugins-on-zynthian/13414 "2026-07-26T09:13:45Z")
:brazil: While using Zynthian ORAM, I tried to open the graphical interface of some LV2 plugins directly from the Zynthian GUI, but the interface would not open. The plugins were installed correctly and working, but Zyn… [Previous page](https://discourse.zynthian.org/c/using-zynthian/6.md) [Next page](https://discourse.zynthian.org/c/using-zynthian/6.md?page=2)