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**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… --- ## [Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.3 Released](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-3-released/601)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2026, 5:57pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-3-released/601 "2026-09-09T17:57:07Z")
Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.3 Released We’re happy to release Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.3! This release brings native VST3 plugin hosting, new Windows ARM64EC builds, a rework of multi-channel audio routing, and a long list of fixes. … --- ## [Clip instances?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/clip-instances/600)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Heggie](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Simon_Heggie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2026, 11:44am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/clip-instances/600 "2026-08-19T11:44:14Z")
Hi, I’m testing v2 for ease of workflow effort. Track instancing (as opposed to cloning); how is that done in Zrythm? As in I edit one clip and all the same clips instanced throughout the project change. Even on diff… --- ## [Can't get it working](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/cant-get-it-working/309)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Heggie](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Simon_Heggie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2026, 8:19am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/cant-get-it-working/309 "2026-08-10T08:19:15Z")
Hi, I have been investigating this application closely. I just can’t get it working. There’s very little information about which versions of Linux are accepted and which are too new and conflict with binaries. I’m using… --- ## [Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.2 Released](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-2-released/598)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:18pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-2-released/598 "2026-08-05T17:18:29Z")
We’re happy to release Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.2! This release brings chord assistance, musical mode, a new set of arranger editing tools, and a long list of fixes. This is an alpha release intended for testing and feedb… --- ## [Font contrast - barely readable (PopOS)](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/font-contrast-barely-readable-popos/599)
**Author:** [@Johannes\_Merkelbach](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Johannes_Merkelbach)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2026, 1:54pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/font-contrast-barely-readable-popos/599 "2026-07-31T13:54:02Z")
I’ve installed first via the installer from the website and now as flatpack on PopOS. Both methods show the UI with barely readable text due to lack of contrast to its background. I’ve tried to fiddle around with the c… --- ## [Zrythm v2.0.0-alpha.1 Released](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-1-released/596)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [June 6, 2026, 1:28pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-0-0-alpha-1-released/596 "2026-06-06T13:28:21Z")
We’re excited to announce the first alpha release of Zrythm v2 — a complete rewrite of the DAW using Qt6/QML and JUCE, replacing the previous GTK-based UI. This is an alpha release intended for testing and feedback. … --- ## [Zrythm v2 Builds Thread](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-builds-thread/439)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [June 1, 2026, 12:20pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-v2-builds-thread/439 "2026-06-01T12:20:06Z")
Normally, nightly builds are only available to subscribers but for a limited time I will post the latest v2 installers here occasionally so everyone can try them out and give feedback before we release a usable version. … --- ## [WIndows lack of support](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/windows-lack-of-support/563)
**Author:** [@Colton\_DePuy](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Colton_DePuy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2026, 1:36pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/windows-lack-of-support/563 "2026-04-23T13:36:43Z")
I just purchased the bundle and it appears that the V1 is basically abandoned and the fix is to “just wait” Can you refund me and honor the price if and when V2 releases? --- ## [Zrythm awarded NGI Zero Commons Fund grant by NLnet](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-awarded-ngi-zero-commons-fund-grant-by-nlnet/595)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-awarded-ngi-zero-commons-fund-grant-by-nlnet/595 "2026-04-13T01:20:09Z")
We’re excited to announce that Zrythm has been selected for a grant from the NGI Zero Commons Fund, supported by NLnet and the European Commission. The grant was awarded as part of the ninth open call of the NGI Zero Co… --- ## [Aarch64 Support](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/aarch64-support/337)
**Author:** [@Yaiko\_K](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Yaiko_K)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2026, 1:36am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/aarch64-support/337 "2026-04-03T01:36:55Z")
When trying to build I get error: zrythm/ext/crill/progressive\_backoff\_wait.h:47:4: error: #error "Platform not supported!" 47 | # error "Platform not supported!" Linux 6.14.8-400.asahi.fc42.aarch64+16k --- ## [Install fails on Debian 13 Wayland](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/install-fails-on-debian-13-wayland/594)
**Author:** [@Auron](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Auron)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 8, 2026, 7:22pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/install-fails-on-debian-13-wayland/594 "2026-03-08T19:22:07Z")
Hey there, I’m trying to test out this cool and rich DAW. I followed the README instructions and ran the install.sh from Terminal within the correct filepath with the /opt/… directories present. When I now run Zrythm … --- ## [UI lag on Fedora Linux](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/ui-lag-on-fedora-linux/583)
**Author:** [@valor](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/valor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 26, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/ui-lag-on-fedora-linux/583 "2026-02-26T05:10:28Z")
hi, I’m having some pretty slow UI responsiveness on my Fedora install. the sample project runs and plays, with some latency issues at times, but the UI is slow to the point of almost being unusable. anyone know how to … --- ## [Clipping not recognized?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/clipping-not-recognized/566)
**Author:** [@charlesemailington](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/charlesemailington)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2026, 12:56am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/clipping-not-recognized/566 "2026-02-13T00:56:29Z")
Ubuntu 24.04, Zrythm 1.0.0 I’m having trouble with clipping not being recognized when I’m in the editor: all tracks and master look fine and I don’t hear any through headphones, but when I export the mixdown the clipping… --- ## [Is The Flatpak Page on Flathub Official?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/is-the-flatpak-page-on-flathub-official/547)
**Author:** [@mike](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/mike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2026, 4:53am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/is-the-flatpak-page-on-flathub-official/547 "2026-02-12T04:53:57Z")
I’ve been trying to install the Linux version and was having lots of trouble, but I found it on flathub (https://flathub.org/en/apps/org.zrythm.Zrythm). I was wondering if this is official and maintained by the team sinc… --- ## [Which plugins are working with the least amount of crashes in v1?](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/which-plugins-are-working-with-the-least-amount-of-crashes-in-v1/330)
**Author:** [@Simon\_Heggie](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Simon_Heggie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 12:19pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/which-plugins-are-working-with-the-least-amount-of-crashes-in-v1/330 "2026-01-06T12:19:54Z")
Hi, I was testing with ZynAddSubFX it was working but I was getting quite a bit of crashing just in moving and editing the notes. Which plugins are working with the least amount of crashes in v1? Has anyone been docum… --- ## [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… --- ## [Zrythm automatically choosing JACK (resetting preferences)](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-automatically-choosing-jack-resetting-preferences/197)
**Author:** [@lenni.huopaniemi](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/lenni.huopaniemi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 10:16pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/zrythm-automatically-choosing-jack-resetting-preferences/197 "2026-01-03T22:16:27Z")
On my system for whatever reason JACK does not work. At this point I really don’t see the benefit myself as I just wanna make some electronic beats, nothing too fancy. Whenever I choose PulseAudio(rtaudio) (which does wo… --- ## [Some updates on v1 release (and v2 development)](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/some-updates-on-v1-release-and-v2-development/185)
**Author:** [@alex](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/alex)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 7:17am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/some-updates-on-v1-release-and-v2-development/185 "2025-12-31T07:17:48Z")
Dear Zrythm community, I wanted to provide you with an important update on the status of Zrythm v1 and our plans for v2. I understand that many of you have been patiently waiting for the v1 release, and I appreciate you… --- ## [Pause before playback](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/pause-before-playback/516)
**Author:** [@pavelth](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/pavelth)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2025, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/pause-before-playback/516 "2025-12-29T12:06:10Z")
Every time I press “play“ on my zrythm project, it waits around 5-10 seconds before actually beginning to play. Ubuntu mate 24, pipewire audio system. This consistently happens even if I choose “dummy“ playback and empty… --- ## [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? --- ## [Really bad FPS in the UI](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/really-bad-fps-in-the-ui/500)
**Author:** [@Sean\_Ramey](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/Sean_Ramey)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2025, 9:48pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/really-bad-fps-in-the-ui/500 "2025-12-17T21:48:08Z")
Hi, I purchased the Zrhythm bundle about 4 years ago while it was in alpha. Back then, it was just too unfinished and buggy, so I decided to try it again now. This is kind of another issue, but upon installing it and st… --- ## [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… --- ## [UI reacts extremely slow. 2-3 sec lag an UI actions](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/ui-reacts-extremely-slow-2-3-sec-lag-an-ui-actions/470)
**Author:** [@eriq](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/eriq)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2025, 8:59pm UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/ui-reacts-extremely-slow-2-3-sec-lag-an-ui-actions/470 "2025-11-19T20:59:04Z")
I’m on a M4 Macbook Air with macOS 15.7.1 --- ## [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… --- ## [Transparent MIDI notes in the MIDI editor view](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/transparent-midi-notes-in-the-midi-editor-view/467)
**Author:** [@apoorv569](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/apoorv569)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 10:01am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/transparent-midi-notes-in-the-midi-editor-view/467 "2025-11-17T10:01:28Z")
I compiled and installed Zrythm v1 branch my self on Arch Linux. For some reason when I draw some notes in the MIDI editor view thing, they all appear transparent or something. You can see here the notes are barely v… --- ## [No audio in when correct input is selected](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/no-audio-in-when-correct-input-is-selected/366)
**Author:** [@xionical](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/xionical)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:53am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/no-audio-in-when-correct-input-is-selected/366 "2025-11-17T09:53:04Z")
I currently can’t find a way to record audio in the software. After selecting JACK as the audio backend, I can see the correct audio devices. Upon adding an audio track, selecting the correct inputs, and priming the tra… --- ## [Windows 11, not opening up](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/windows-11-not-opening-up/220)
**Author:** [@michaelhughes2963](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/michaelhughes2963)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2025, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/windows-11-not-opening-up/220 "2025-10-31T00:57:38Z")
I was excited to try the free version, but when I installed it and tried to open it, it never opens up. I’ve installed it on 2 windows laptops, both with the latest versions of Windows 11, but different hardware, and Zrh… --- ## [App not opening on Windows 11; drmingw not opening](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/app-not-opening-on-windows-11-drmingw-not-opening/245)
**Author:** [@meadowseve](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/meadowseve)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/app-not-opening-on-windows-11-drmingw-not-opening/245 "2025-10-24T00:43:41Z")
I have scoured the posting as I saw several people recommend this DAW so I would love to help get this working! I have attempted several reinstalls, using the default settings for the last few, tried setting drmingw as … --- ## [Having trouble installing](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/having-trouble-installing/230)
**Author:** [@nicholasmnelson10](https://forum.zrythm.org/u/nicholasmnelson10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://forum.zrythm.org/t/having-trouble-installing/230 "2025-10-24T00:43:13Z")
im having trouble installing on mac… anyone else? [Next page](https://forum.zrythm.org/latest.md?page=1)