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 ..."

Zynthian - DIY Linux Raspberry PI synthesizer setup tutorial and sound demo

Floyd Steinberg

"Zynthian - DIY Raspberry PI synthesizer setup tutorial and sound demo. Table of contents and all the links you need below! In this video, I'm walking through all the steps necessary to build your own "Zynthian" Raspberry PI DIY synth, and play some patches, too. I'll show the sequencer and audio tools in another video next week.

#zynthian is a #linux distribution specifically designed for running synthesizer and audio software on the #raspberrypi. It comes with a specialized, streamlined user interface and a lot of apps preinstalled. You can buy an assembled kit online, but that doesn't come cheap, so in this video, I'll use some standard components to make it work. This build does not include the 4 encoders and buttons, so if you want me to have a go at these, please write a short note in the comments!

Table of contents
00:00 introduction / overview
00:38 demo 1 (detuned pads & lead)
01:30 hardware needed
02:27 software installation
03:05 assembling the hardware
03:35 basic configuration using the web interface
04:30 screen calibration
05:37 hidden UI gestures
05:57 adjusting the output volume
06:20 other important things to consider
07:11 patch showcase: "Arpeggio 3" (filter tweaking and stuff)
08:06 "echoed synth"
08:56 "wah bass"
09:48 "synth strings"
10:16 "another reso pad"
10:55 "Grotrian/Steinway Piano"
11:20 "aeolus organ"
11:37 outlook/bye bye

Zynthian project page https://zynthian.org
USBit image tool http://usbimagetool.com/"

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.

You can find additional posts featuring Zynthian here.

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 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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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 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 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: DIY Raspberry PI Linux Synthesizer and audio production tool / part 2

Floyd Steinberg

"#Zynthian: DIY #RaspberryPI Linux #Synthesizer and audio production tool / part 2. Table of contents below! In the first video [posted here] I built my custom "Zynthian" device using standard components. Today, I'll add an external audio interface and a MIDI controller for live tweaking sounds, and use the built-in sequencer to create a drum track, finishing the video by creating a complete track using the built-in sample library, virtual synths and guitar effects.

Table of contents
00:00 introduction
00:24 hardware overview
01:03 installing the USB audio interface
02:07 installing a VNC server for remote control
02:42 setting up the MIDI controller (Korg Nanokontrol)
03:42 using layers
04:10 step sequencer
04:32 adding effect layers
04:56 recording some tracks: synth pad (with live filter tweaking)
05:45 piano
06:09 electric piano
06:37 bass
06:51 adding guitar using a real guitar and MOD
07:22 finished track with lead sound by TAL noisemaker
09:21 conclusion and thoughts on Zynthian
10:20 bye-bye"

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 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 V5 improvisation

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"... 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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NuRAD sound and patch design with the Novation Peak and Zynthian V5.

video upload by Alexander Harris

"Using the Berglund Instruments NuRAD electric wind instrument to control the Novation Peak and the Zynthian V5. Playing a mono patch (ZynAddSubFX) on the V5 and poly patch I designed on the Peak. The voicings are being controlled using the Polyplay midi rotator function on the NuRAD. In this video you’ll hear three different variations of that - each invite a different tonality when it comes to improvising. More to come."

Zynthian V4 Open Source Synthesizer RPi Assembled

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"Comes with 32Gb sd card."

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

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"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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How to use Windows VST plugins on a Linux Raspberry PI

video by Floyd Steinberg

"Here's how to use VST plugins on a Raspberry PI - both natively compiled ones and Windows 32bit DLL files. See links and commands after the table of contents:

00:00​ introduction
00:33​ hardware setup
00:52​ Intel X86 vs ARM CPUs
02:02​ downloading and installing natively compiled VST plugins
02:30​ adding the plugins to your DAW (example: Reaper)
02:44​ "Carla" plugin wrapper
03:12​ using an X86 emulator and Windows API wrapper to run Windows 32bit DLL VST plugins
04:16​ using a Win32 VST host to run plugins (Nanohost)
04:48​ creating a track using Reaper and ZynAddSubFX
05:26​ adding the plugin to your track
05:45​ recording a synth piano
07:12​ adding a second instrument to the same ZynAddSubFX instance (bass) / step sequencer
07:57​ setting the channel routing to use plugins on another track
09:58​ adding a bass drum
11:36​ adding a lead sound (using TAL Noizemaker)
12:58​ short improvisation
14:30​ some more things to consider
15:09​ bye-bye

Useful links

https://github.com/zynthian/zynthian-...
http://linux-sound.org/linux-vst-plug...
https://github.com/ptitSeb/box86
https://github.com/ptitSeb/box86/blob...
https://github.com/ptitSeb/box86/blob...
https://www.tone2.com/nanohost.html
https://zynaddsubfx.sourceforge.io/"

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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Zynthian v4 Raspberry Pi v4 Synthesizer

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Sonar +D 2017 Synth and Art Mashup

Published on Jun 26, 2017 loopop

"Thanks to all the companies, people, synths and art projects participating in this clip!

1. SoundCool.org motion tracked effects
2. Novation Bass Station
3. Novation Circtuit
4. Novation Peak
5. Elektron Digitakt
6. Elektron Analog Heat
7. Automat by DaDaMachines
8. Roland System-8
9. Zynthian Open Source Synthisizer
10. WASP 3D Printed Bass Guitar
11. Mod Duo mutlieffect stompbox
12. Great Escape crowdfunded tremolo pedal
13. ANTS by Plankton Electronics
14. Tinami MD-1
15. Auxy App
16. littleBits synthkit
17. Magenta by Google Brain AI drum duet
18. DATO DUO - the synth for two
19. Sonar Village Bass...
20. Sonar360 by Movistar+
21. Oval expressive percussive handpan-style MIDI controller
22. School for Poetic Computation parameter controlled art exhibit
23. Curiusibot Laser Room installation
24. Cinema 4D controlled light show
25. Wave Shift installation by Mark Bain
26. Vocal sample and video art - Marie Davidson
27. VR Music Sequencer coded on site as part of the Sonar Innovation Challenge
28. Distruptive Critters installation
29. WORDS Project
30. 3D Printed turntable/lightshow by EntresD
31. Various Maker Faire Barcelona art works and installations
32. Tatsuya Takahashi closing words"