# Using Zynthian

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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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## [SooperLooper - Loop 2 disconnected - someone else?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-loop-2-disconnected-someone-else/13111)

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**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 26, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-loop-2-disconnected-someone-else/13111 "2026-05-26T13:26:28Z")

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Hi Strange SooperLooper behaviour ! The second Loop does not work, impossible to Record, mute,… The others Loop work. Some times second Loop works… So i don’t know how to “debug”… On SooperLooper UI, the loop is : N…

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## [Zynthian 5. as a 4x Multitimbral Expander?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-5-as-a-4x-multitimbral-expander/13161)

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**Author:** [@nemoy](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/nemoy)\
**Replies:** 36\
**Last updated:** [May 24, 2026, 9:31am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-5-as-a-4x-multitimbral-expander/13161 "2026-05-24T09:31:53Z")

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I’ve heard the Zynthian community is super cool, soo: before I try to get any answers from claude, I prefer asking real people out there, that know what Zynthian can do! :slight\_smile: How would you guys approach a setu…

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## [Zynthian did not boot, red exclamation mark highlighted in keypad](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-did-not-boot-red-exclamation-mark-highlighted-in-keypad/13177)

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**Author:** [@tkc](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tkc)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 22, 2026, 3:34pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-did-not-boot-red-exclamation-mark-highlighted-in-keypad/13177 "2026-05-22T15:34:46Z")

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I’m using the Zynthian v5.1 kit with the RP 5 and base software (Oram, not Vangelis). I was at rehearsal last night and when I turned on my Zynthian, nothing came on except this exclamation mark was colored red: I e…

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## [Should Zynthian be showing up in ALSAmixer?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/should-zynthian-be-showing-up-in-alsamixer/13172)

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**Author:** [@jigglydad](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jigglydad)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/should-zynthian-be-showing-up-in-alsamixer/13172 "2026-05-21T12:01:02Z")

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One quick note and a related question. I just updated to Ubuntu Studio 26.04 LTS last week. It seems that it is mostly good, but it has brought some wonkiness and instability in certain areas. Among them, when I power…

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## [Live looper track](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/live-looper-track/13157)

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**Author:** [@tkc](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tkc)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 21, 2026, 11:56am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/live-looper-track/13157 "2026-05-21T11:56:14Z")

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I am having so much fun using my Zynthian v5 with Sooperlooper. Here’s a track I recorded live to the Zynthian’s internal recorder, using three looping tracks and the following presets: LinuxSampler: Pianos: Salamander…

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## [Zynthian UI colours dictionary in Webconf](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-ui-colours-dictionary-in-webconf/11197)

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**Author:** [@Aethermind](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Aethermind)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 3:29pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-ui-colours-dictionary-in-webconf/11197 "2026-05-17T15:29:39Z")

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Hi everybody! As mentioned, here is the dictionary for the colours of the Zynthian UI items, that I have investigated and written down for the usage of the community. There are three entries of doubtful meaning, highli…

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## [Chain Manager screen lock up on Vangelis (Resolved)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/chain-manager-screen-lock-up-on-vangelis-resolved/13100)

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**Author:** [@smespresati](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/smespresati)\
**Replies:** 110\
**Last updated:** [May 17, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/chain-manager-screen-lock-up-on-vangelis-resolved/13100 "2026-05-17T10:41:08Z")

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Hi guys, I’ve been fighting making my custom build to work. My hardware is: pi 5, arturia minifuse 2 otg (usb), display Minix SF10T (hdmi+usb). It’s a touch only setup. Zynthian boot from nvme and I’m using a 100 w powe…

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## [A triggerable cajon](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-triggerable-cajon/13140)

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**Author:** [@wyleu](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/wyleu)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2026, 9:53pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/a-triggerable-cajon/13140 "2026-05-12T21:53:47Z")

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In a desperate effort to distract glory from the bike driven zynthian elsewhere i contrived a new way of torturing a cahon… They are here… https://www.spokeboard.com/

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## [Reload Midi Config to load another Midi config?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/reload-midi-config-to-load-another-midi-config/13114)

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**Author:** [@melodikadi](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/melodikadi)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 3:27pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/reload-midi-config-to-load-another-midi-config/13114 "2026-05-07T15:27:07Z")

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Just a simple question: Can the action “Reload Midi Config” be used to load another saved Midi config? I would like to swap between Midi configs within my ZS3, to quickly enable or disable mapping of bass notes to a lowe…

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## [Can I re-route audio or MID in a chain?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/can-i-re-route-audio-or-mid-in-a-chain/13101)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2026, 12:54pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/can-i-re-route-audio-or-mid-in-a-chain/13101 "2026-05-06T12:54:17Z")

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I just finished creating a new plugin (GitHub - jlearman/PianoRes: Resonance plugin for sampled pianos · GitHub). It takes audio input from a sample player (e.g. sfizz) and applies an impulse response (generated by summ…

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## [Choosing The Right MIDI Keyboard](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/choosing-the-right-midi-keyboard/3477)

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**Author:** [@Jtunes](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jtunes)\
**Replies:** 49\
**Last updated:** [May 5, 2026, 10:41am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/choosing-the-right-midi-keyboard/3477 "2026-05-05T10:41:25Z")

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Hi, everyone! I’m considering purchasing an Akai MPK Mini MKII, for use with Zynthian as well as a DAW. I’m concerned, though, because this Amazon review says that there is a design flaw with the keys on the MPK Mini. …

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## [Import midi file and use it as pattern](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/import-midi-file-and-use-it-as-pattern/8366)

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**Author:** [@lucioluongo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/lucioluongo)\
**Replies:** 25\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 6:13pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/import-midi-file-and-use-it-as-pattern/8366 "2026-05-04T18:13:32Z")

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Hi, I was wondering if there is any possibility to import midi file into the sequence as .mid file. Any suggestions?

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## [Connecting and using Zynthian as a MIDI device](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/connecting-and-using-zynthian-as-a-midi-device/13077)

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**Author:** [@sangto2906](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/sangto2906)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [May 4, 2026, 7:33am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/connecting-and-using-zynthian-as-a-midi-device/13077 "2026-05-04T07:33:15Z")

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Hello Zynthian community and developers, I’ve been using Zynthian for nearly 2 years, and recently I looked at the v5 mainboard schematic. I noticed that, besides providing power, the USB Type-C port is also used to con…

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## [Send CC values back to controller](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/send-cc-values-back-to-controller/13087)

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**Author:** [@Keeze101](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Keeze101)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2026, 3:46pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/send-cc-values-back-to-controller/13087 "2026-05-02T15:46:39Z")

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In a galaxy far away in a time far back I tinkered with Midibox stuff. I once built a Midibox SEQ4. From that time some spare parts were left. One is the core of the midibox ecosystem, a STM32 F4 module with carrier boar…

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## [Disabling chain](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/disabling-chain/13058)

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**Author:** [@useraida](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/useraida)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 24, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/disabling-chain/13058 "2026-04-24T13:19:01Z")

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I would like to add a feature that can completely turn off a selected chain. If the chain is only muted, it is still being processed by the CPU, which is quite inconvenient. The best solution would be if clicking on th…

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## [Record pattern from MIDI keyboard without UI hardware?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/record-pattern-from-midi-keyboard-without-ui-hardware/13049)

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**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2026, 5:47pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/record-pattern-from-midi-keyboard-without-ui-hardware/13049 "2026-04-21T17:47:47Z")

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I’m trying to record a pattern using Oram, using my MIDI keyboard as input. I’m on a stock RPi5 without Zynthian hardware. (What’s this called, BTW?) I see in a tutorial video that I can do this by arming record using…

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## [Web interface won't load](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/web-interface-wont-load/11143)

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**Author:** [@3tree](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/3tree)\
**Replies:** 22\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2026, 1:58pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/web-interface-wont-load/11143 "2026-04-20T13:58:24Z")

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I’ve just rebuilt my custom zynthian from a new image downloaded yesterday. The web interface doesn’t load, or takes a long time. Are there any logs I can check to figure this out? And is there a way to restart it from c…

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## [SooperLooper - In Testing](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-in-testing/7190)

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**Author:** [@ToFF](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/ToFF)\
**Replies:** 272\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2026, 2:57pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-in-testing/7190 "2026-04-18T14:57:12Z")

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— YES — Will be work with OSC SooperLooper - Documentation :: OSC Interface ?

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## [Vangelis: Linuxsampler in chain overlays new and old preset sound when loading new snapshot](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vangelis-linuxsampler-in-chain-overlays-new-and-old-preset-sound-when-loading-new-snapshot/13030)

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**Author:** [@emuse](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/emuse)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:34pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vangelis-linuxsampler-in-chain-overlays-new-and-old-preset-sound-when-loading-new-snapshot/13030 "2026-04-17T16:34:25Z")

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Hi @jofemodo and @riban Here is a weird bug that I was not sure about for quite some time. I now have (simple) steps to reproduce. Maybe it is known so I’m not opening a bug on issue tracker once again. Issue: When loa…

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## [Guitar Processing](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/guitar-processing/6227)

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**Author:** [@riban](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/riban)\
**Replies:** 132\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:22pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/guitar-processing/6227 "2026-04-15T12:22:56Z")

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This topic is to describe the challenges and solutions to using Zynthian as a guitar processor and to share experiences, hints and tips and of course :face\_with\_monocle:. Connecting Electric Guitar Zynthian has evolved…

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## [Webconf Custom boot command not working properly](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/webconf-custom-boot-command-not-working-properly/13023)

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**Author:** [@smespresati](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/smespresati)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 6:26pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/webconf-custom-boot-command-not-working-properly/13023 "2026-04-13T18:26:19Z")

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Hi guys, I’m trying to set some Custom Boot Commands in Webconf=\>Hardware=\>Options The resulting cmdline.txt is as follow: root=PARTUUID=e249d476-02 rootfstype=ext4 fsck.repair=yes rootwait isolcpus=3 usbcore.autos…

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## [YAML sharing thread](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/yaml-sharing-thread/11465)

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**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\
**Replies:** 16\
**Last updated:** [April 9, 2026, 1:38pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/yaml-sharing-thread/11465 "2026-04-09T13:38:05Z")

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Thread for sharing YAML-files. Especially key-switched SFZ-files prosper by using a .yml file.

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## [Can't connect to webconf - new install](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cant-connect-to-webconf-new-install/12938)

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**Author:** [@jmstone](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jmstone)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 7, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/cant-connect-to-webconf-new-install/12938 "2026-04-07T08:23:15Z")

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I’m having a new problem with a fresh install of Zynthian on my custom Pi Touch Display build - see: Touch Display 2 Build I have re-flashed an SD card and made changes to the config.txt file so it finds the sound card.…

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## [Filter MIDI events by volume](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/filter-midi-events-by-volume/12860)

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**Author:** [@richard\_brasil](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/richard_brasil)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 7:00pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/filter-midi-events-by-volume/12860 "2026-04-06T19:00:12Z")

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“To save processing power, I have several channels loaded, each with a MIDI event filter mapped to a knob. I open and close these filters depending on the sound I need. However, I’m currently using two knobs for this: on…

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## [New user - first steps](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-user-first-steps/12997)

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**Author:** [@martin99](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/martin99)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 4, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/new-user-first-steps/12997 "2026-04-04T20:39:13Z")

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I’ve just finished building my v5 diy zynthian hardware based on RPi5 8Gb Waveshare Micro hdmi Connector adapter board official 7” touch display 2 official Pi DAC+ SupTronics X1015 NVMe add-on with 256Gb m.2 NVME drive …

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## [Sooperlooper tracks not saved?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-tracks-not-saved/12995)

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**Author:** [@laban77](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/laban77)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 11:33am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/sooperlooper-tracks-not-saved/12995 "2026-04-03T11:33:40Z")

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I just found how fun Sooperlooper can be. But is there no way to save your creations for later? I tried to save snapshots, but the next time I reload, the right number of tracks are there, but empty. There is a load but…

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## [Zynthian stuck restoring](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-stuck-restoring/12986)

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**Author:** [@heybin](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/heybin)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 2, 2026, 7:42pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/zynthian-stuck-restoring/12986 "2026-04-02T19:42:40Z")

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Hi- long time no chat! I’m traveling with zynthian in hand and started it up to do some music and songwriting. Anyway …it got stuck restoring (setbfree) Googling and AI’s answers involved Removing Last State via SSH or …

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