# General **URL:** https://forum.zrythm.org/c/general/4.md [Latest](https://forum.zrythm.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.zrythm.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.zrythm.org/tags.md) --- ## [Welcome to Zrythm Forum! 👋](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/welcome-to-zrythm-forum/5)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2023, 12:59am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/welcome-to-zrythm-forum/5 "2023-09-03T00:59:39Z")
We are so glad you joined us. Here are some things you can do to get started: :speaking\_head: Introduce yourself by adding your picture and information about yourself and your interests to your profile. What is one thi… --- ## [About the General category](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/about-the-general-category/3)
**Author:** [@system](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0
--- ## [Good drum rack plug-ins and samplers for Zrythm](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/good-drum-rack-plug-ins-and-samplers-for-zrythm/525)
**Author:** [@ninja1234hghg](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/ninja1234hghg)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2026, 3:33pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/good-drum-rack-plug-ins-and-samplers-for-zrythm/525 "2026-01-05T15:33:19Z")
Hey there! I’m a producer who uses Audacity to synthesize sounds and produce music. I would like to use a sampler, but I suspect either my CPU can’t handle Zrythm to the point that it just crashes, or the sampler I’m usi… --- ## [Does Zrythm run on Arch / Manjaro Linux?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/does-zrythm-run-on-arch-manjaro-linux/506)
**Author:** [@eriq](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/eriq)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 7:00am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/does-zrythm-run-on-arch-manjaro-linux/506 "2025-12-24T07:00:26Z")
Any experience, anyone? Anything to consider? --- ## [Implications of Steinberg open-sourcing VST3 and ASIO](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/implications-of-steinberg-open-sourcing-vst3-and-asio/481)
**Author:** [@vojvodinosaurus](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/vojvodinosaurus)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/implications-of-steinberg-open-sourcing-vst3-and-asio/481 "2025-11-29T01:41:32Z")
What does this actually mean for FOSS DAWs? Particularly Zrythm, Ardour, LMMS and Qtractor I wonder if this means for instance LMMS can finally properly implement vst3 on all platforms and whether Qtractor will have m… --- ## [Does a subscription cover its user, its device or an OS?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/does-a-subscription-cover-its-user-its-device-or-an-os/469)
**Author:** [@eriq](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/eriq)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2025, 11:03am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/does-a-subscription-cover-its-user-its-device-or-an-os/469 "2025-11-18T11:03:31Z")
I would like to purchase the subscription, but only if I can use it on my Linux and Mac laptops. So my question is - is it a named user based subscription (can use multiple devices and OSes) or does it cover just a cert… --- ## [Thank you for the Zrythm software: Are you interested in bundled instruments?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/thank-you-for-the-zrythm-software-are-you-interested-in-bundled-instruments/347)
**Author:** [@Atari\_Skyhawk](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Atari_Skyhawk)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 28, 2025, 1:40am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/thank-you-for-the-zrythm-software-are-you-interested-in-bundled-instruments/347 "2025-08-28T01:40:27Z")
Thank you for Zrythm. Very impressive work. I’m interested in the idea of creating some custom instruments and simulations for Zrythm. I’m picturing guitar-amps; pedals; synths; pianos; drum-machine etc. A repertoire … --- ## [Sampler feature](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/sampler-feature/209)
**Author:** [@paprika88](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/paprika88)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 5:20pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/sampler-feature/209 "2024-12-03T17:20:48Z")
anyways i want to recommended adding something but idk which category to post in. mostly i’d like samplers where i can import a few different oneshots into stems that can hold like 16 samplers. see examples of songs ma… --- ## [Discovering Snapshot offer](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/discovering-snapshot-offer/214)
**Author:** [@zengel](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/zengel)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2024, 4:39pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/discovering-snapshot-offer/214 "2024-12-02T16:39:13Z")
Hello, I recently discovered Zrythm, and I’m impressed by its potential as a promising DAW. While exploring its features, I noticed the existence of a version called “Snapshot.” Initially, I thought it referred to the i… --- ## [I want Tips for Customizing Zrythm Workflow](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/i-want-tips-for-customizing-zrythm-workflow/180)
**Author:** [@chrissmith](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/chrissmith)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2024, 10:33am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/i-want-tips-for-customizing-zrythm-workflow/180 "2024-09-20T10:33:47Z")
Hello everyone, I have been experimenting with creating music but would love to streamline my workflow for better efficiency. I am looking for tips on customizing the interface and setting up my project environment. Are… --- ## [Any other Ubuntu users stuck on "Setting up JACK" when trying to open a project?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/any-other-ubuntu-users-stuck-on-setting-up-jack-when-trying-to-open-a-project/160)
**Author:** [@pinkergloop](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/pinkergloop)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2024, 8:01am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/any-other-ubuntu-users-stuck-on-setting-up-jack-when-trying-to-open-a-project/160 "2024-09-19T08:01:24Z")
Here are the logs: https://pastebin.com/YYwh4bj2 but TL;DR: try to load a project then it gets hung on “Setting up JACK” --- ## [Zrythm d'ont show kontakt](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-dont-show-kontakt/169)
**Author:** [@jrmouraz.jrm](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/jrmouraz.jrm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-dont-show-kontakt/169 "2024-09-13T23:21:45Z")
i have kontakt 7 installed on windows but is does not appears in the vst plugins even if other do on the same path --- ## [Hello, Greeting from A New Member to Zrythm Community!](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/hello-greeting-from-a-new-member-to-zrythm-community/165)
**Author:** [@mitcheljohnsons3445](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/mitcheljohnsons3445)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/hello-greeting-from-a-new-member-to-zrythm-community/165 "2024-08-26T09:33:19Z")
Hi everyone! I am new here and just wanted to introduce myself. I am really excited to join this amazing community and learn more about Zrythm. I’ve heard great things about this forum and the people here, and I am look… --- ## [External Hardware](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/external-hardware/144)
**Author:** [@mragland](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/mragland)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 5, 2024, 11:57am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/external-hardware/144 "2024-06-05T11:57:37Z")
Is a way to use external hardware such as synths? If not, could there be a way to implement it the same way Studio One does (Hardware as instrument where MIDI track is automagically routed to a bus without the need to mo… --- ## [Difference between zrythm and LMMS](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/difference-between-zrythm-and-lmms/67)
**Author:** [@mrroshan127](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/mrroshan127)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2023, 5:56pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/difference-between-zrythm-and-lmms/67 "2023-12-23T17:56:20Z")
I am currently a LMMS user (and do some minor development there). I heard zrythm and am curious. Haven’t started using zrythm though. Can someone tell me similarities and differences between both. --- ## [Wayland vs X11: What should Zrythm do?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/wayland-vs-x11-what-should-zrythm-do/62)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2023, 12:13pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/wayland-vs-x11-what-should-zrythm-do/62 "2023-12-15T12:13:22Z")
GTK works best on Wayland and has various issues on X11 that won’t receive attention All audio plugins on GNU/Linux are written for X11 and some plugins crash when opened in a pure Wayland application Plugins crashing c… --- ## [Just wanted to drop a quick thanks](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/just-wanted-to-drop-a-quick-thanks/56)
**Author:** [@mindcrusher8](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/mindcrusher8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2023, 9:05am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/just-wanted-to-drop-a-quick-thanks/56 "2023-12-06T09:05:15Z")
I do not know how to make music (yet), I was searching for a daw to get started and found this one, the only daw i found so far that just works for free without any extra nonsense. Just wanted to say thanks for making th… --- ## [Add external (SD card) drive to file explorer](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/add-external-sd-card-drive-to-file-explorer/52)
**Author:** [@johngee](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/johngee)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2023, 12:15pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/add-external-sd-card-drive-to-file-explorer/52 "2023-11-30T12:15:53Z")
Hi, the file explorer is able to recognize the folders/drives that are on my HD, but is not able to recognize my inserted SD card. I looked in the manual, but wasn’t able to find anything on this. I am using Ubuntu Stud… --- ## [New here ! and windows discussion](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/new-here-and-windows-discussion/47)
**Author:** [@jrmouraz.jrm](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/jrmouraz.jrm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2023, 10:08am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/new-here-and-windows-discussion/47 "2023-11-08T10:08:32Z")
hi there , I discovered this software a little while ago and I have to admit that it’s a blast. in any case you have a new Backer on opencollective.com. Well, what I’m saying may have already been applied, but I could…