# \#feature-request **URL:** https://discourse.zynthian.org/tag/feature-request/7.md [Latest](https://discourse.zynthian.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discourse.zynthian.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://discourse.zynthian.org/tags.md) --- ## [Snapshots should have "patch references" rather than always being copies](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/snapshots-should-have-patch-references-rather-than-always-being-copies/13734)
**Author:** [@jlearman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/jlearman)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 6:32pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/snapshots-should-have-patch-references-rather-than-always-being-copies/13734 "2026-10-06T18:32:43Z")
I have one issue with the Zynthian architecture: every snapshot is a complete copy. What I’d rather see is the ability to have the option to reference a patch (be it a snapshot or chain or whatever) rather than adding i… --- ## [Complete metronome settings under the metrome button](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/complete-metronome-settings-under-the-metrome-button/13692)
**Author:** [@BertB](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/BertB)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2026, 6:37am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/complete-metronome-settings-under-the-metrome-button/13692 "2026-09-24T06:37:39Z")
As a student piano player, I use the metronome quite a lot. I have a mechanical one with a slide for tempi and names like moderato and presto, etc. There is also a slide for the time signature like four-four time or six… --- ## [LCD touch/input scaling FIXED! (7" Waveshare DSI (C) 1024x600)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/lcd-touch-input-scaling-fixed-7-waveshare-dsi-c-1024x600/13644)
**Author:** [@LFO](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/LFO)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 9:44am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/lcd-touch-input-scaling-fixed-7-waveshare-dsi-c-1024x600/13644 "2026-09-16T09:44:56Z")
Tears of joy :smiling\_face\_with\_tear: From the moment I hooked this screen to Zynthian, it had a scaling input problem where touch alignment gets worse towards bottom right of the screen (e.g. notes in pattern editor do… --- ## [Improving plugins\_custom\_gui and zynthian\_engine\_jalv.py to add custom GUI to LV2 plugins](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/improving-plugins-custom-gui-and-zynthian-engine-jalv-py-to-add-custom-gui-to-lv2-plugins/13650)
**Author:** [@ascari.maximilian](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/ascari.maximilian)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2026, 8:23am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/improving-plugins-custom-gui-and-zynthian-engine-jalv-py-to-add-custom-gui-to-lv2-plugins/13650 "2026-09-14T08:23:26Z")
Hi @jofemodo , I developer some LV2 plugins with custom python GUI. Currently, registering custom Python Touch Widgets for 3rd-party LV2 plugins requires modifying plugins\_custom\_gui inside zynthian\_engine\_jalv.py, whic… --- ## [Neural Amp Modeler and LV2](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/neural-amp-modeler-and-lv2/7965)
**Author:** [@AutoBass](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/AutoBass)\ **Replies:** 135\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/neural-amp-modeler-and-lv2/7965 "2026-09-10T08:53:12Z")
Since Neural Amp Modeler(NAM) now has an LV2 plugin, would it be possible to use it on a Zynthian? I’ve tested NAM (non LV2) on a windows machine with Reaper with great results. A bit off topic, here but… --- ## [Pi-Surge-MPE](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pi-surge-mpe/13548)
**Author:** [@laban77](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/laban77)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2026, 4:58pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/pi-surge-mpe/13548 "2026-08-29T16:58:37Z")
Could this be interesting to us? https://github.com/MitchSchwartz/MPE-Sound-Module It’s based on Surge and runs on Pi4 and 5. We already have Surge XT, but if this is like a Surge-‘lite’ with MPE working out of the box… --- ## [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… --- ## [Timer for audio recorder](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/timer-for-audio-recorder/13442)
**Author:** [@travelrec](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/travelrec)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2026, 9:43am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/timer-for-audio-recorder/13442 "2026-08-04T09:43:01Z")
It would be nice to have a timer feature for the audio recorder. This way it could be possible to record audio sources for a while, then save the file and (optional) shutdown the zynthian. A possible task is recording f… --- ## [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. … --- ## [Automation possibilities](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/automation-possibilities/13379)
**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")
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… --- ## [Add support for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, 7 inch screen to Zynthian, Vangelis Feature Request #1704](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/add-support-for-the-raspberry-pi-touch-display-2-7-inch-screen-to-zynthian-vangelis-feature-request-1704/13332)
**Author:** [@tunagenes](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/tunagenes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 8:41pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/add-support-for-the-raspberry-pi-touch-display-2-7-inch-screen-to-zynthian-vangelis-feature-request-1704/13332 "2026-07-06T20:41:08Z")
Is your feature request related to a problem? Please describe. \[A clear and concise description of what the problem is. Ex. I’m always frustrated when \[…\]\] Add support for the Raspberry Pi Touch Display 2, 7 inch scree… --- ## [Grouped / collapsible mixer channels for portable live-set workflows](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/grouped-collapsible-mixer-channels-for-portable-live-set-workflows/13345)
**Author:** [@Badger23](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Badger23)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2026, 7:40am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/grouped-collapsible-mixer-channels-for-portable-live-set-workflows/13345 "2026-07-06T07:40:24Z")
Hello, This is a feature request for grouped or collapsible mixer channels in Zynthian, mainly from the perspective of a compact live‑performance setup. Hardware setup (for context) My rig is a lightweight, portable Zy… --- ## [Linux Theremin VST3/LV2 Plugin](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/linux-theremin-vst3-lv2-plugin/13343)
**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2026, 3:56pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/linux-theremin-vst3-lv2-plugin/13343 "2026-06-30T15:56:46Z")
Something to keep an eye on for Zynthian? :smiley: --- ## [Vitalium optimisation](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vitalium-optimisation/13317)
**Author:** [@OliverParikian](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/OliverParikian)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 6:44pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/vitalium-optimisation/13317 "2026-06-24T18:44:52Z")
Hey! all the discourse I’ve seen about using Vital with zynthian on here has said that its not particularly well optimised and it is hard to get it to run without x-runs. I have been using vital live on zynthian for a … --- ## [Mididings and Zynthian - stage assistant](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/mididings-and-zynthian-stage-assistant/12461)
**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")
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… --- ## [Feature Idea: CLI config tool](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/feature-idea-cli-config-tool/13247)
**Author:** [@hannesmenzel](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/hannesmenzel)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 8, 2026, 8:28pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/feature-idea-cli-config-tool/13247 "2026-06-08T20:28:37Z")
Would it be useful to have a command line configuration tool parallel to webconf? Here’s the idea: Idea You got one script (bash, sh, py), let’s name it zynconf.sh for now. You can type your configuration request like t… --- ## [Disabling chain](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/disabling-chain/13058)
**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")
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… --- ## [SuperLooper Behaviour](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/superlooper-behaviour/12946)
**Author:** [@shieman](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/shieman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 19, 2026, 10:14am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/superlooper-behaviour/12946 "2026-03-19T10:14:14Z")
Hi I would need more parameters affected by “Midi CC to selected loop” off. I need “wet” parameter and “Undo/Redo” parameters could be learned on different midi CC for each loop. Or an other behaviour : when a paramet… --- ## [Map to Encoders](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/map-to-encoders/12859)
**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 7:30pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/map-to-encoders/12859 "2026-02-27T19:30:41Z")
Hi, I was wondering if it would be nice to have the possibility of mapping LV2 parameters to the 4 encoders, or giving the option. The current implementation makes some parameters to be far away from each other which ne… --- ## [Would it be possible to have ZS3 name in the Mixer header?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/would-it-be-possible-to-have-zs3-name-in-the-mixer-header/10226)
**Author:** [@Potajito](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Potajito)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2026, 8:57pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/would-it-be-possible-to-have-zs3-name-in-the-mixer-header/10226 "2026-02-22T20:57:42Z")
Hi! I’m not sure if there is some toggle somewhere, if it is, sorry! But I think it would be very useful to have the selected ZS3 name in the Mixer header, as reading the vertical text to identify a sub snapshot is a b… --- ## [Graillon Autotune LV2](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/graillon-autotune-lv2/11270)
**Author:** [@NathanI](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/NathanI)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [February 20, 2026, 2:40pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/graillon-autotune-lv2/11270 "2026-02-20T14:40:22Z")
This is a very good autotune plugin. Available as a LV2. Free version is very usable for the modern autotune style. Linux also. Could this be included on Zynthian? https://www.auburnsounds.com/products/Graillon.html --- ## [On screen display for received Control Changes](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/on-screen-display-for-received-control-changes/12786)
**Author:** [@melodikadi](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/melodikadi)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 12:17pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/on-screen-display-for-received-control-changes/12786 "2026-02-12T12:17:19Z")
When sending a midi CC from external controller it would be cool if Zynthian could briefly display on the screen the assigned parameter name / graphics and indication of the received value. This could be a simple overlay… --- ## [Audio-Effect: PitchedDelay: No Presets](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/audio-effect-pitcheddelay-no-presets/12646)
**Author:** [@Jojo\_Action](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jojo_Action)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 8:52am UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/audio-effect-pitcheddelay-no-presets/12646 "2025-12-19T08:52:12Z")
Hi there, I am just playing around with the Audio-Plugin “Pitched Delay” and saw, that the Zynthian UI isn’t giving the opportunity to access the presets. I played with it a little on my computer, insted on the zynthia… --- ## [Use Zynthian as an OSC controller (to send OSC messages)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/use-zynthian-as-an-osc-controller-to-send-osc-messages/12638)
**Author:** [@Laura](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Laura)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 7:04pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/use-zynthian-as-an-osc-controller-to-send-osc-messages/12638 "2025-12-13T19:04:02Z")
Hello, I know that Zynthian can receive OSC messages (example from topic) but I’m wondering if Zynthian is able to send OSC messages by itself? The idea would be to send OSC messages when I control faders/buttons on a… --- ## [Engine preset loading while pattern plays](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/engine-preset-loading-while-pattern-plays/12182)
**Author:** [@pat](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/pat)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2025, 6:56pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/engine-preset-loading-while-pattern-plays/12182 "2025-12-13T18:56:53Z")
Hi, Playing a MIDI keyboard while scrolling through an engine presets allows you to preview presets before actually validating one. Unfortunately, the same doesn’t work when playing a zynseq pattern. I think it would be… --- ## [User/system data separation](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/user-system-data-separation/12553)
**Author:** [@Tithrion](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Tithrion)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2025, 6:52pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/user-system-data-separation/12553 "2025-11-07T18:52:08Z")
Hi As my WIFI decided to become unreliable at the very moment of my recent ORAM update (yeah, Jofemodo warned us explicitly…) I now will start the process of resetting up my Zynthian from scratch. This brought me back … --- ## [Thoughts on Instrument Definitions feature (CC definitions external synths)](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/thoughts-on-instrument-definitions-feature-cc-definitions-external-synths/12501)
**Author:** [@rv5](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/rv5)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/thoughts-on-instrument-definitions-feature-cc-definitions-external-synths/12501 "2025-10-29T17:49:11Z")
I’m currently using Zynthian in a combination with hardware synths. A lot of these synths allow parameters to be changed with MIDI CC. I would like to automate these. I found the MIDI Control External feature (as descr… --- ## [Latest V5.1 is awesome. It runs really well with medium overclocking on a RPI4 4GB. Could you add recursive folder support for all files?](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/latest-v5-1-is-awesome-it-runs-really-well-with-medium-overclocking-on-a-rpi4-4gb-could-you-add-recursive-folder-support-for-all-files/12522)
**Author:** [@Jerryn](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/Jerryn)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 23, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/latest-v5-1-is-awesome-it-runs-really-well-with-medium-overclocking-on-a-rpi4-4gb-could-you-add-recursive-folder-support-for-all-files/12522 "2025-10-23T18:23:11Z")
Hi, It’s been a while since I posted here. I was real busy with work and now all of a sudden.. laid off. I had time to play with my Zynthian so I updated it to 5.1 and all I can say is WOW! It works and sounds grea… --- ## [Parameter page folders - a simple feature that would make editing processors a lot friendlier](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/parameter-page-folders-a-simple-feature-that-would-make-editing-processors-a-lot-friendlier/10691)
**Author:** [@LagoonCity](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/LagoonCity)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/parameter-page-folders-a-simple-feature-that-would-make-editing-processors-a-lot-friendlier/10691 "2025-10-22T20:54:04Z")
Pretty much what the title says. Being able to organize processor parameters with some kind of simple folder system would make navigating through the parameters of the more complex processors much faster and more perfor… --- ## [MIDI learning and switch assign on reverse on V5](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-learning-and-switch-assign-on-reverse-on-v5/12463)
**Author:** [@erasmo](https://discourse.zynthian.org/u/erasmo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://discourse.zynthian.org/t/midi-learning-and-switch-assign-on-reverse-on-v5/12463 "2025-09-25T12:00:10Z")
Hi Zynthianers, Now it comes to a different question related to midi implementation. I have tried to access to some kind of MIDI learning but it seems not developed under ORAM yet, as I found in the link provided So … [Next page](https://discourse.zynthian.org/tag/feature-request/7.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=feature-request)