Zynthian: an open synth platform based on Raspberry Pi #RaspberryPi #Synthesizers @Raspberry_Pi @ZynthianBox

Zynthian is an Open Synth Platform based in Raspberry Pi, Linux (Raspbian) and Free Software Synthesizers (mostly).

The ZynthianOS SD-image includes all the software you need for building a ZynthianBox, including a good amount of sound libraries and presets. This repository contains the Electronic Hardware Stuff: PCBs, schemes, parts specifications, pin assignment, etc.

A Zynthian Box is a hardware device that runs the zynthian’s software stack. Although it’s not a closed hardware specification, there is a (more or less) cannonical recomendation:

• Raspberry Pi 3/4
• Supported Soundcard (ZynADAC, HifiBerry, etc.)
• Spported Display (Zynscreen, PiScreen, PiTFT, Waveshare, HDMI, etc.)
• Zynthian controllers (4 rotary encoders + switches)
• GPIO expander (MCP23017) => Highly recommended. You could need it because the RBPi GPIOs are busy
• MIDI IN/THRU/OUT ports => It uses RBPi’s UART (optional)

See more on GitHub.