Learning Sylenth

Learn about some of the basic and advanced features of Sylenth—a powerful virtual synthesizer plugin—and dive into some synthesis concepts along the way.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know

1. Sylenth Basics

• Interface overview
• Menu functionality

2. The Interface

• The audio path and signal flow
• Understanding oscillator waveshapes
• Understanding oscillator controls
• The filter section
• Working with the Amp Envelope Generator
• Using the Part Mixer

3. Working with Modulation

• Understanding the modulation section
• LFO routing
• Working with the Misc Mod panel
• Working with the Mod wheel
• Polyphony, voices, and other parameters

4. Sylenth Effects

• Understanding the effects section
• The Arpeggiator
• Working with distortion
• Working with phazer
• Working with chorus and flanger
• Working with EQ
• Working with delay
• Working with reverb
• Working with the compressor

5. Making Sounds from Scratch

• Making a kick drum
• Making a soulful organ
• Making a synth lead

Conclusion

• Next steps