Zynthian can be used as a powerful Audio Effects unit allowing creation of a customized effect-chain for every available audio input.

The official Zynthian V5 Kit have 2 balanced audio-inputs with independent gain-control ranging from -12db to +32dB. Read the full specifications here. You can directly connect a wide rage of input devices, like dynamic microphones, electric & acoustic guitars, piezos, line-in, etc. If you need more audio inputs, you simply connect your favorite USB audio interface and get all the extra audio input/output channels you need.

Zynthian supports the LV2-plugin standard and includes hundreds of audio-processing plugins. You can combine them as you like for sculpting the sound, recreating vintage landscapes or exploring new textures. You can have any number of FX-chains with flexible routing allowing as simple or complex configuration as desired.

If you are a guitar guy, you will enjoy the 3 neural modelers included with zynthian:

• Aida-X
• NAM
• Ratatouille

They bring state-of-the-art, accurate emulation of analog gear like amplifiers, distortion, fuzz, overdrive stomp-boxes, etc. Literally thousands of models are freely available in places like ToneHunt. Simply download your favorite gear model and get the tone you love.

If you like looping, Sooper Looper is fully integrated, allowing to control up to 6 independent loops with instant record, overdub, reverse, multiply, replace, time-stretch, pitch-shift, and much more.

The MIDI-learning workflow is quick & easy. You can adjust the parameters you want from your favorite MIDI controller. Buttons can be assigned to presets (program-change), and knobs/faders to parameters (CC).

Regarding latency and jitter, the default configuration (<10ms) is enough for most players, but if you are looking for extra-low latency, audio configuration can be tweaked.