Zynthian is a new class of machine. A kind of swiss army knife of synthesis, equipped with multiple engines, filters and effects. Completely configurable and upgradeable.
An Open Platform for Sound Synthesis. Based on Raspberry Pi and Linux, its hardware specification is public and software is Open Source. It is fully hackable!
DIY (Do It Yourself!). A community-focused project where you can choose between build everything from scratch or use one of the kits that we offer, adapted to the different skill levels.
You can use it for live performing, studio production or as a tool for experimental sound exploration.
Imagine having all the sounds you ever dreamed of in the palm of your hand.
Main features
Multi-engine & multi-timbric architecture: Create sound layers combining different synth engines and presets, assigning it to different MIDI channels, or overlayed in a single one.
4 rotary encoders with switch and/or a touchscreen allows to navigate the menus and adjust parameters.
2D controller: Modify 2 parameters at once using the touchscreen (ala KaosPad).
MIDI Learning: Easily assign your controller knobs/pads to the parameters you want to control.
Global Tuning: You can change the tuning with a precission of Hz.
Transposing: You can transpose each MIDI channel separately by the number of semitones you want.
Master MIDI channel: The Master MIDI channel allows remote snapshot loading, etc.
Audio Recording: You can record audio into the SD-card or a USB memory stick.
Audio => MIDI converter: When audio input is available you can enable the experimental Audio to MIDI converter.
MIDI over IP: QMidiNet allows to send and receive MIDI from/to other devices connected to your local network.
TouchOSC: Allows to play using your tablet or smart-phone.
Easy to configure, upgrade and extend
Inside Administration Menu you will find options for upgrading the software and managing special features.
The Web Configuration Interface allows you to configure hardware options (display, audio device, wiring) and UI style, as well as managing sound libraries, snapshots, etc.
With the MOD-UI web interface you can create patches interconnecting LV2 plugins. This patches can be used and adjusted from the physic UI (standalone), without the need of a desktop/laptop computer.
You can access from the command line (SSH) and get into the system as deep as you want.
