Hi @lsq23,
here are a few options, I’ve ranked them according to my favorite, having tried them all:
- connection over network by rtp-midi - you need a network switch, you connect both the zynthian and the laptop to the network using a cable. On zynthian, in the admin menu, select Enable RTP-MIDI (AppleMIDI network). Then, depending on the operating system, you install the rpt-midi software on the laptop. For linux and win, I can give you further advice.
- connection by USB - USB - you need special cable with a special converter. You can find the construction here New USB midi to midi USB converter or MIDI Routing and interfacing - #2 by ToFF
- connection over OTG USB port on zynthian - As @riban already mentioned, you need a special cable, I described my experience with such a cable here Zynthian from scratch made by ToFFmashines - #10 by ToFF
I personally recommend the first method via rtp-midi