Zynthian 5.1: A very powertool update

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Shortly after the release of #Zynthian 5 (https://zynthian.org/ ), the #RaspberryPI foundation came out with the Raspberry PI5, changing the order of USB- and network ports. So in order to use the vastly increased computational power within Zynthian, you'll need to make some drastic changes. Table of contents:

00:00 hello
00:25 why the update?
01:13 what's in the box
01:36 disassemble
02:42 make your marks
03:12 a clean cut
03:39 we're going to need a bigger saw
03:42 the enclosure needs some attention, too
04:17 thermal strip cutting
04:56 display cable installation
05:12 thermal block installation
05:31 USB type C adapter installation
06:18 the last cable bender
06:37 RasPi 5 installation
07:11 enclosure assembly
07:55 turn it on again
08:10 download and install the software update
08:29 zynthian side chaining tutorial
14:15 demo 1
15:12 conclusion
16:12 demo 2
19:37 bye

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Floyd Steinberg: This is the last video on this channel...

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"... in 2023. Thanks for all your support, and I'll be back with new energy and interesting projects next year. Have a good new year and may all your plans and dreams come true. ;-)

This improvisation is based on Zynthian, which was one of the many pleasant surprises '23 had in store. It's sequencing 8 plugins and Motor Synth. Also acting as effects unit for the Dreadbox. Both synths are connected to Zynthians audio inputs.



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How to use "Sooper Looper" on Zynthian for guitar looping

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"Here's the SooperLooper #looperpedal module built into the #Zynthian #raspberrypi #diysynth , used with a #guitar. The looper is treated as an effect, so you can include it in any part of your effects chain, routing (as shown in this video) a compressor into an amp model into the looper into a delay and reverb. As always, don't expect great guitar playing in this video. This is a tech demo first and foremost. Video doesn't need an index this time. #poorguitarplayingpimpedwithepicreverb"

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Zynthian V5 improvisation

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"... using the internal sequencer.
Using the #ZynAddSubFX plugin mostly, but also #Linuxsampler for the drums and piano.
Some TAL Reverb III for those big rooms.
#Zynthian V5 will be available later this year. Zynthian is an open source synthesizer powered by Linux and various free and commercial plugins, all wrapped up in a sleek-looking box with a unified UI and a number of sequencers. If you don't want to buy the kit, you can also download the system image and build one yourself using a #raspberrypi 4.

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Zynthian V5: The open source synthesizer workstation you might have been looking for

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"The new #Zynthian V5 #synth #workstation has turned some heads already. In this video, I show how to build the kit, how to install the software, and most importantly, how it sounds and some of the things it can do. Table of contents:

00:00 hello
00:20 unboxing
01:00 parts overview
01:19 building the kit
07:29 what is a Zynthian?
08:40 install the OS
09:14 basic UI
09:39 how does the piano sound?
10:27 short, middle and long presses
10:49 felt piano demo
11:26 adding a big reverb
12:09 enough of the talking,...
12:20 filtered arppegiated patch
13:02 slow morph choir
13:52 vibraphone
14:25 silver bell
14:44 slow strings
15:07 hard saw
15:22 ice field
15:53 overdrive 3
16:09 space piano
16:40 fretless bass
16:50 power pwm
17:12 acoustic guitar
17:36 fantasia
17:48 warm pad
17:56 polysynth
18:01 space voice
18:06 bowed glass
18:17 metal pad
18:26 halo pad
18:47 sweep pad
10:03 Rhodes 3
20:00 MOD UI (a virtual pedal board)
21:52 some sound design (creating a pad sound)
24:29 important things to consider
24:57 creating a track / loop with the step sequencer
28:28 summary / my impressions
29:49 final thoughts / bye-bye

links and resources:
Zynthian https://zynthian.org/
Shop https://shop.zynthian.org/
That screwdriver I'm using in this video https://l1nq.com/jVEGJ

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Zynthian V4 Open Source Synthesizer

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You can find demos of the Zynthian in previous posts here.

"Zynthian V4 Open Source Synthesizer (incl. Raspberry Pi 4 model B). Fully assembled and working... Extremely flexible open-source software synth and effects unit. See wiki.zynthian.org for details on some of the many things this can do."

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ZYNTHIAN in 2022: The best DIY groovebox

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"#ZYNTHIAN is a powerful #synthesiser workstation / groovebox for your #RaspberryPI, and the November 2022 update only made it better. This video is an incomplete and subjective look at some of the things I liked, but you should get a good impression what's possible here. Table of contents:

00:00 intro
00:10 there was an update
00:25 what is Zynthian? (also, please support the developers by buying the kit from https://zynthian.org)
00:56 hardware needed
01:26 software installation & setup
02:44 creating a drum track
02:58 adding a chain
03:55 adding a sequencer / a clip
04:40 adding a bass track
05:35 important things to consider
05:55 track and sound overview
06:41 color coding in the step sequencer main screen
07:14 mixing your track live using the sequencer
07:24 there's also an arranger (song mode)
07:39 demo 1
08:36 demo 2 (live sound tweaking)
10:08 MOD UI - virtual pedal board demo
11:05 conclusion, demo 3
13:32 bye-bye"

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Zynthian V4 Open Source Synthesizer RPi Assembled

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"Comes with 32Gb sd card."

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Zynthian v4 Raspberry Pi v4 Synthesizer

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8 Tracks 1 Synth - Zynthian Raspberry Pi Hardware Synth

Published on Sep 29, 2019
Aven-Project Music

Sounddemo Zynthian
The Zynthian based on a Raspberry Pi.
This Demo is 100% Zynthian.
All Sounds and Effects are from the Zynthian.
No Editing, some EQ and Compression.

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Zynthian Raspberry Pi Synth - Runs Dexed FM Synth, PureData Virtual Analog + more

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"Here's one for synth-heads, DIYers and lovers of unusual electronic instruments.

The Zynthian is a Linux Plugin host featuring loads of synths, effects, audio plugins and more. It comes stocked with Zynthian OS featuring loads of soft synths including the amazing Dexed FM synth and my favourite softsynth ever, TAL NoizeMaker. Users can also import their own patches and presets.

The latest OS lets users access PureData and the list of compatible plugins is growing all the time. (Buyer will need to update OS).

Zynthian features:

Audio in/out
Midi in
Sync out
HDMI out
USB power

The full list of current plugins is below:

zynAddSubFX
FluidSynth sampler
Linux Sampler
SeBFree hammond emulator
Pianoteq Stage Piano (demo)
MOD-UI Linux audio plugin host
Clavinet AutoWah
Kalimba
DX10
Dexed FM Synth (legendary FM plugin)
Helm
MDJX10
MDA ePiano
Nekobi
TAL Noizemaker (massive virtual analogue)
OBXD (Oberheim emulator)
Rhodes Vintage
Vex
Wolpertinger
Pad Synth V1
Synth V1
FX chain"

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Zynthian Multi-timbric Demo with ZAQuencer - Feat. BBoy Zyndancer

Published on Dec 22, 2017 Zynthian

"In this demo i show Zynthian's multi-timbric capabilities.
I've created 5 layers assigned to different MIDI channels, like this:

+ CH#1: Vangelis PAD (ZynAddSubFX) Solo ;-)
+ CH#2: Drums (ZaynAddSubFX)
+ CH#3: Analog Bass (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#4: Metal Drips (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#5: TR808 Drum Machine (LinuxSampler)

The keyboard is used for CH#1 and the Zaquencer for the rest."

Zynthian Multi-timbric Demo

Published on Oct 29, 2017 Zynthian

"In this demo i show Zynthian's multi-timbric capabilities.
I've created 5 layers assigned to different MIDI channels, like this:

+ CH#1: Vangelis PAD (ZynAddSubFX) Solo ;-)
+ CH#2: Drums (ZaynAddSubFX)
+ CH#3: Analog Bass (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#4: Metal Drips (ZynAddSubFX)
+ CH#5: TR808 Drum Machine (LinuxSampler)

The keyboard is used for CH#1 and the Zaquencer for the rest."

See this post for details on the Zynthian.

Zynthian: An Open Platform for Sound Synthesis

Zynthian - Overview (english)

Published on Mar 23, 2016

"Zynthian is an Open Platform for Sound Synthesis. A new class of synth module, equipped with multiple engines and effects."

Zynthian, un sinte abierto basado en Raspberry Pi

Published on Jun 27, 2016 Hispasonic

"El miniordenador Raspberry Pi 3 es una navaja suiza capaz de servir el té o alimentar a tu gato. Por tanto, no sorprende que los barceloneses de Proyecto Zynthian lo tomen como base para su sintetizador de arquitectura abierta."

Googlish:

"Zynthian, an open dye-based Raspberry Pi

The Raspberry Pi minicomputer 3 is a Swiss army knife capable of serving tea or feed your cat. It is therefore not surprising that Barcelona Project of Zynthian take it as a basis for your synthesizer open architecture."

Details via http://zynthian.org

"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. Its hardware specification is public and software is Open Source. It is fully Hackeable!

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.

A simple User Interface to control everything

4 rotary encoders with switch, that allows to browse menus and adjust parameters
touchscreen 2.8", that allows to select options and adjust 2 parameters simultaneusly (2D)
Easy to configure, upgrade and extend

Update the software by clicking a button
Customize the sound library easily
Configure, edit and create new sounds from any computer


Hardware

Powerful CPU: ARMv8 x 4 cores, 64 bits, 1.2 GHz, 1 GB RAM (Raspberry Pi 3)
High Quality Audio Interface: 24 bits, 96kHz (HifiBerry DAC+)
Touch Screen 2.8"
32 GB of storage (SD Card)
Connectivity

Upto 5 MIDI instruments simultaneously (4 x USB, 1 x MIDI-IN)
Line Audio Output (Jack & RCA)
Headphones Audio Output (mini-Jack)
Ethernet Network (RJ-45)
802.11n Wireless LAN (WIFI)
Bluetooth 4.1 & BLE
HDMI (future applications)
Software

Multi-engine
Polyphonic Complex Synthesis (ZynAddSubFX)
Wavetable Synthesis (FluidSynth & LinuxSampler)
Hammond B3 Emulation (setBfree)
DX7 Emulation (Dexed)
Much more ...
Effects & Filters
Reverb
Chorus
Flanger
Wah-Wah
Compressor
EQ & much more ..."