# Using Zynthian

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## [Automation possibilities](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/automation-possibilities/13379)

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**Author:** [@MikeRodd](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/MikeRodd)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [July 10, 2026, 4:25pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/automation-possibilities/13379 "2026-07-10T16:25:31Z")

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Hello there ! I m trying to setup my Zynthian for gigs (funk / rock covers), I want to modify the chains, live, a bit like subsnapshot, but specific to a subsnapshot (a kind of sub sub-subsnapshot !) For instance in o…

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## [TR808-fischer SFZ](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/tr808-fischer-sfz/13325)

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**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [July 7, 2026, 9:32pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/tr808-fischer-sfz/13325 "2026-07-07T21:32:24Z")

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Hi drum machine lovers! We have a new TR808 SFZ instrument based in the Fischer’s sample set. The SFZ has been created by our @jlearman, that kindly accepted my proposal of writing a SFZ with all the sound controlle…

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## [Launcher and clippy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/launcher-and-clippy/13365)

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**Author:** [@smespresati](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/smespresati)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/launcher-and-clippy/13365 "2026-07-06T20:44:44Z")

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Hi averybody, I’m testing the new Vangelis image recently uploaded. I have the idea of using clip launcher to create a snapshot which my folk band may use to prepare new songs. I create several clip launchder chains: o…

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## [Questions for a live setup](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/questions-for-a-live-setup/13358)

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**Author:** [@MikeRodd](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/MikeRodd)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [July 4, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/questions-for-a-live-setup/13358 "2026-07-04T11:44:45Z")

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Hello there :slight\_smile: I’m trying to setup my Zynthian for a gig, i’m using Oram. My plan is to have a snapshot with all engines loaded and subsnapshots for sound loading and keyboard midi assignment & split. I als…

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## [Layered snapshot bug: one layer's preset Program Change hijacks another layer's sound (cause + fix)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/layered-snapshot-bug-one-layers-preset-program-change-hijacks-another-layers-sound-cause-fix/13336)

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**Author:** [@smatheus](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/smatheus)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/layered-snapshot-bug-one-layers-preset-program-change-hijacks-another-layers-sound-cause-fix/13336 "2026-06-29T14:26:18Z")

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Sharing a tricky one I just chased down on my Pi 5 / V5, in case it helps anyone running layered setups. Setup: A 4-layer snapshot, all chains on the same MIDI channel so my keyboard plays them together: JE8086 (JP-80…

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## ["WARNING:zynthian\_autoconnect.cb\_jack\_xrun: Jack Audio XRUN!"](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/warning-zynthian-autoconnect-cb-jack-xrun-jack-audio-xrun/5190)

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**Author:** [@zz9alfa](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/zz9alfa)\
**Replies:** 30\
**Last updated:** [June 28, 2026, 9:53am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/warning-zynthian-autoconnect-cb-jack-xrun-jack-audio-xrun/5190 "2026-06-28T09:53:09Z")

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Hi, I’ve had my Zynthian v4.1 kit for a couple of months now and midi keep pausing, if I wait several seconds it may begin again. While it’s stopped no sound it transmitted, no midi signal indicated on the console meter…

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## [Trying to understand Zynthian workflows](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/trying-to-understand-zynthian-workflows/13278)

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**Author:** [@vhs](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/vhs)\
**Replies:** 28\
**Last updated:** [June 26, 2026, 5:30pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/trying-to-understand-zynthian-workflows/13278 "2026-06-26T17:30:58Z")

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Hey Hello y’all. I’ve been watching the zynthian for quite awhile now and have been really interested in picking up a zynthian to play around with. Specifically, the thing I’m most interested in is basic using zynthian…

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## [Mididings and Zynthian - stage assistant](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mididings-and-zynthian-stage-assistant/12461)

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**Author:** [@cfausto](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/cfausto)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2026, 1:12am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mididings-and-zynthian-stage-assistant/12461 "2026-06-23T01:12:12Z")

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Hi The recent “Driver for Ableton Push 1 - First Steps” thread made me aware of the amazing Mididings, which I never found although I searched for such an environment. IMHO this has the potential to be a game changer fo…

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## [Synced Drumloops (WAV)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/synced-drumloops-wav/13306)

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**Author:** [@nemoy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/nemoy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 22, 2026, 12:57pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/synced-drumloops-wav/13306 "2026-06-22T12:57:33Z")

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I tried Zynsampler, but it doesn’t seem to be able to play loops in sync with the incoming MIDI clock. Is there maybe a setting I missed? If I pre-bounce the loops at a specific tempo and then use that same tempo on th…

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## [Pads/Patterns of different lengths](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pads-patterns-of-different-lengths/13305)

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**Author:** [@nemoy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/nemoy)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 4:57pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pads-patterns-of-different-lengths/13305 "2026-06-21T16:57:28Z")

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Hi again :slight\_smile: How do I set up different pattern lengths? You can set lengths both on the pad level and on the pattern level. But when I have the pad level set to 1 bar (I need that for other chains), and want …

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## [What is saved where?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/what-is-saved-where/13304)

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**Author:** [@nemoy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/nemoy)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [June 21, 2026, 4:55pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/what-is-saved-where/13304 "2026-06-21T16:55:28Z")

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I am CONFUSIAN! My per-chain Midi settings keep reverting back to “active channel”, my Tempo settings keep defaulting to internal clock, my USB controller Midi learns keep disappearing after power cycles. Preset Prevew…

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## [New screen, overcame rotation issue, but now lost in touch & resolution space](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-screen-overcame-rotation-issue-but-now-lost-in-touch-resolution-space/13153)

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**Author:** [@ledan](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/ledan)\
**Replies:** 37\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2026, 9:42pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-screen-overcame-rotation-issue-but-now-lost-in-touch-resolution-space/13153 "2026-06-20T21:42:24Z")

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Hi all, today i got delivery of my new rPI/Zynthian screen & case (rpi display 2 & kksb display stand/hat version (with room for my DAC). After searching around here on similar questions, i did manage to make it boot i…

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## [SooperLooper OneShot](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-oneshot/13285)

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**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 11:41am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-oneshot/13285 "2026-06-19T11:41:39Z")

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Hi For some time, since an update, the oneshot in sooperlooper behaves strangely, it puts the track in mute and sometimes with sound sometimes not… Thanks

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## [SooperLooper CTRLDRV](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-ctrldrv/13289)

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**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-ctrldrv/13289 "2026-06-18T18:15:21Z")

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Hi I wanted to manage directly with the driver the mutes of sooperlooper tracks. But the controllers\_dict does not reflect “reality”. mute values of tracks are True when the track if off, cause never used, but the mute…

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## [\[SOLVED\] Change USB Midi channel in multitimbral mode](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-change-usb-midi-channel-in-multitimbral-mode/13277)

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**Author:** [@Lumm](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Lumm)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 18, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/solved-change-usb-midi-channel-in-multitimbral-mode/13277 "2026-06-18T18:14:26Z")

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Maybe again a noob question but couldn’t find a solution: I am performing on my Zynthian V5 Kit (Oram) in multitimbral mode. My external sequencer (Midicake Arp) triggers two instruments (two pads) on chains with Midi c…

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## [Midi CC Per Chain independant from Chain selection](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-cc-per-chain-independant-from-chain-selection/13266)

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**Author:** [@nemoy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/nemoy)\
**Replies:** 10\
**Last updated:** [June 17, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-cc-per-chain-independant-from-chain-selection/13266 "2026-06-17T06:37:03Z")

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Hey there, I have a handful of chains, all in multitimbral mode, which works like a charm for notes. But mapped CC Values from my controller (novation launchcontrol 1) connected via USB are only working when the chain w…

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## [MIDI Event Filter in chain does not ignore program change when it should](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-event-filter-in-chain-does-not-ignore-program-change-when-it-should/13273)

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**Author:** [@emuse](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/emuse)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 11:35am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-event-filter-in-chain-does-not-ignore-program-change-when-it-should/13273 "2026-06-16T11:35:30Z")

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Hello, I am trying to setup several synth chains (one Obxd, one setbFree) that should ignore program change messages sent from an external synth connected via DIN MIDI. I tried three options: inserted the MIDI event f…

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## [Thoughts from my first live looper gig](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/thoughts-from-my-first-live-looper-gig/13268)

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**Author:** [@tkc](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tkc)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [June 16, 2026, 10:27am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/thoughts-from-my-first-live-looper-gig/13268 "2026-06-16T10:27:37Z")

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Thoughts from my first live looper gig I just performed my first gig using SooperLooper with my Zynthian setup. Overall it went great. Kudos to whomever helped to integrate this amazingly powerful yet simple tool into th…

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## [CTRLDEV Processors Bug](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/ctrldev-processors-bug/13245)

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**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/ctrldev-processors-bug/13245 "2026-06-14T16:58:39Z")

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Hi I develop a CTRLDEV for my apc mini to get Fx state of a chain and beeing able to bypass or switch on a particular effect. All is working, but when i read the state of the bypass state of processors of a chain, some…

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## [MDA DX10 - Envelope broken?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mda-dx10-envelope-broken/12804)

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**Author:** [@Jojo\_Action](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jojo_Action)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 14, 2026, 10:18am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mda-dx10-envelope-broken/12804 "2026-06-14T10:18:21Z")

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When I play with the Plugin “MDA DX10”, I cannot use the “Decay” in the “Envelope”-Tab. This always results in a very short and unusable sound. Is there something wrong with that Plugin? Do you also have the same problem…

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## [How do I store and use Surge presets?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-do-i-store-and-use-surge-presets/5444)

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**Author:** [@catherder](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/catherder)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [June 10, 2026, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/how-do-i-store-and-use-surge-presets/5444 "2026-06-10T14:26:27Z")

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I have created some Surge presets (fxp files) through the Surge gui and would like to store them on Zynthian so that they are available in the preset menu of the Surge synthesizer engine when loaded via the Zynthian UI (…

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## [setBfree more cheesy =\> improved combo organ sound!](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/setbfree-more-cheesy-improved-combo-organ-sound/13115)

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**Author:** [@jofemodo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jofemodo)\
**Replies:** 21\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 7:39pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/setbfree-more-cheesy-improved-combo-organ-sound/13115 "2026-06-06T19:39:24Z")

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Hi organ lovers! I just pushed some improvements to the setBfree engine that increases its possibilities as a combo organ emulator: Fixed harmonic phase values for the triangle waveform. Now it sounds as it should! Ad…

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## [setBfree with lower/upper split](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/setbfree-with-lower-upper-split/13236)

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**Author:** [@piattica](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/piattica)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 3:18pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/setbfree-with-lower-upper-split/13236 "2026-06-06T15:18:54Z")

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setBfree with lower/upper split: which is the procedure to change preset at lower manual?

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## [Recommended Zynthian Internet connection framework](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/recommended-zynthian-internet-connection-framework/13228)

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**Author:** [@Aethermind](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Aethermind)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [June 5, 2026, 12:46pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/recommended-zynthian-internet-connection-framework/13228 "2026-06-05T12:46:31Z")

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Hello @everyone, @riban, @jofemodo, I would deem useful to receive advice, about the optimal way to interface the Zynth with the outer Internet cosmos. I never managed to get a clear view, on the recommended Internet a…

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## [Master volume independent of ZS3?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/master-volume-independent-of-zs3/12974)

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**Author:** [@anselm](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/anselm)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 7:09pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/master-volume-independent-of-zs3/12974 "2026-06-03T19:09:45Z")

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I’m frequently running my Zynthian V5’s audio output into my Roland FP4F digital piano, which plays audio from its line input jacks at a fixed volume that can’t be changed. This means I would like to use the Zynthian’s …

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## [Dexed GUI vnc access unavailable](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/dexed-gui-vnc-access-unavailable/12674)

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**Author:** [@Barrett](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Barrett)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [June 3, 2026, 8:25am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/dexed-gui-vnc-access-unavailable/12674 "2026-06-03T08:25:05Z")

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Hi, I have only dexed loaded on zynthian. even after a reboot, i am unable to access the gui via vnc… is there something obvious i am missing?

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## [If you logged any issues on GitHub, you can help!](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/if-you-logged-any-issues-on-github-you-can-help/13209)

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**Author:** [@jawn](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jawn)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 6:15pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/if-you-logged-any-issues-on-github-you-can-help/13209 "2026-05-31T18:15:51Z")

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Hi all, We want all Zynthian issues fixed today, don’t we :smiling\_face\_with\_sunglasses: ? In order to support the developer team, chasing issues that no longer exist, could you take a moment to review this list? It s…

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## [Webinterface: Soundfont link produces 404 \[SOLVED!\]](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/webinterface-soundfont-link-produces-404-solved/11363)

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**Author:** [@Tithrion](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Tithrion)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 6:14pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/webinterface-soundfont-link-produces-404-solved/11363 "2026-05-31T18:14:42Z")

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Just to clarify if bug or PEBCAK: If I’m clicking on User Soundfonts # (not from the dropdown Libraray) I’m getting a “404: Not Found”. https://zynthian.local/lib-soundfont SOFTWARE zyncoder: vangelis (052d1d4) …

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## [Vocal looping](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vocal-looping/13173)

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**Author:** [@jigglydad](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jigglydad)\
**Replies:** 11\
**Last updated:** [May 31, 2026, 1:55pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vocal-looping/13173 "2026-05-31T13:55:51Z")

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I finally got things setup so I have a second microphone conveniently placed for vocal looping purposes. Can anyone explain to me how they work vocal loops in on their Zynthian? I am running a standard Zynthian 5.1, an…

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## [UI Log bug \[Resolved\]](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/ui-log-bug-resolved/13200)

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**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 29, 2026, 10:08am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/ui-log-bug-resolved/13200 "2026-05-29T10:08:49Z")

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Hi Since last updates, UI Log in webconf does not work anymore. Thanks

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