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Sylenth1

Synth (Analogue / Subtractive) Plugin by LennarDigital
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Sylenth1
Sylenth1 by LennarDigital is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin for macOS and Windows. It functions as a VST Plugin, an Audio Units Plugin, a VST 3 Plugin and an AAX Plugin.
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Sylenth1 is a polyphonic virtual analog synthesizer.

It has four unison oscillators which use an "innovate" synthesis technique that allows the generation of many simultaneous high-quality waveforms in realtime, using only minimal amounts of CPU resources. It also features two "analog sounding" filter sections, which can be taken way past the point of self-oscillation. These filters incorporate several non-linear saturation stages to produce harmonically rich sounds. Sylenth1's extensive modulation options offer possibilities to sculpture the sound, and it has a set of six built-in mastering sound-effects.

Features:

  • 4 band-limited unison oscillators in full stereo, each of which can generate 8 voices per note. This allows a total of 32 simultaneous voices for every note played, producing rich and complex sounds.
  • 2 "analog-sounding" 4-stage stereo filters per note. Each filter contains 5 independent non-linear saturation functions. The filters support selectable low-pass, band-pass and high-pass modes with 12dB or 24dB attenuation.
  • 16 Notes of polyphony, which adds up to a total of 512 simultaneous oscillator voices and 32 filters in realtime.
  • 4 ADSR envelope generators per note, which allow sharp attack and release.
  • 2 Low Frequency Oscillators with 11 different waveforms each.
  • 16 Modulation slots with 24 different selectable modulation parameters each.
  • Easy to use built-in master effects section consisting of an arpeggiator and 7 sound effects: distortion, phaser, chorus, equalizer, delay, reverb and compression.
  • Arpeggiator with built-in step sequencer, 10 different melodic modes, adjustable pitch, velocity and hold settings. Outputs Step Velocity as a modulation source.
  • 4-Stage stereo chorus, with 2x oversampling, adjustable delay time, depth, rate and feedback for flanging effects.
  • Five different types of distortion in full stereo, with 4x oversampling to minimize aliasing artifacts.
  • Equalizer with bass and treble adjustment by frequency and amplification.
  • 6-Stage stereo phaser, with 2x oversampling, an embedded LFO, feedback and frequency spread adjustment.
  • Delay module with low- and high-pass filters, unique echo smearing function, ping-pong mode with stereo spreading, independent left and right delay time and adjustable stereo width.
  • Smooth reverb with adjustable pre-delay, damp, size and stereo width.
  • Stereo compressor with attack, release, threshold and ratio settings.
  • Heavily optimized code using high-performance SSE processor instructions.
  • Easy to use user-interface.
  • Fully controllable by MIDI. Knobs can be simply assigned to MIDI CCs using the MIDI learn function.
  • Sync mode for syncing LFO and delay parameters to host tempo.
  • 2 Modes of portamento sliding, which will slide both velocity and pitch parameters in polyphonic or monophonic mode.

Latest User Reviews

Average user rating of 4.53 from 30 reviews
Sylenth1

Reviewed By achtnullacht [all]
October 30th, 2021
Version reviewed: v3.067 on Windows

bought it 2 years ago. the sound has completely knocked me out every day to this day. the graphical user interface and the various skins are also delightful and make working with them a lot fun. it's one of the best.

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Sylenth1

Reviewed By Fhangor [all]
October 30th, 2021
Version reviewed: 3.0.67 on Windows

I really have many VST-synths (from Hive2, Diva, Zebra to all of Native Instruments, VPS-Avenger, Serum, Synthmaster...). All of them have there strength and weaknesses. I have tried to use them, but it was always too hard to find into the synths.

Not so into Sylenth1! This is really an amazing synth which is able to produce so many different colors of sound in an easy way! After checking out the factory and many free presets I was suddenly able to produce e-pianos, guitars, brasses, strings, organs which are sounding convincing and unique.

The interface is clean and easy to understand. The sound is brilliant, full of pressure and gives a real analog feeling. And the fun factor is high.

Sure, there are some things which should be offered: maybe some more possible destinations for modulation. Maybe some better reverb. Maybe some more slots for modulating positions. Maybe some more waveforms for the oscillators. But it won't hurt that much when you have found your way how to use the existing settings. You will be able to get most times better results than with many other synths.

In my studio setup Sylenth1 has a fixed place. I only can recommand it.

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Sylenth1

Reviewed By VELLTONE MUSIC [all]
March 27th, 2019
Version reviewed: 3 on Windows

Still surprisingly good, still irreplaceable.

Every time i decide it's obsolete and had to retire it, i create something new and original, other synth do not inspire me to do.

Legends live forever...

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Sylenth1

Reviewed By musiclover91 [all]
March 5th, 2019
Version reviewed: 2 on Windows

4/5.

Great sound. Although its beena while since its updated, the sounds are still very useable in today's context:).

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Sylenth1

Reviewed By ubailey [all]
February 18th, 2019
Version reviewed: 3.41 on Windows

I keep seeing reviews about this synth being outdated compared to newer synths. So far, imo the presets o here are better than most vst's i have used.

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Comments & Discussion for LennarDigital Sylenth1

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eod
eod
2 July 2012 at 11:03pm

Hello.

I have purchased Sylenth1 a while ago however am having registration issues within Windows 8 preview. I still hear the nagging demo mode sound even though my name appears in the Registration info window within the plugin. can anyone else confirm this and will there be a fix in the future?

Regards,

Chris

Steve196
Steve196
14 July 2012 at 3:01pm

Hi Chris,

In the beginning I experienced the same kind of problem, but it was solved once i had removed the demo version(s) properly. I use Windows 7, so maybe Windows is indeed the cause but i have some doubts about that.

Regards,

Steve

AmericanYellow
AmericanYellow
5 August 2012 at 9:46am

Hey all,

I had the same issue in Window 7 64 bit, but re-installing a few times fixed the problem. I now have the same issue again on 1 of 2 computers both running Windows 8 Release preview 64-bit. Both computers have the same hardware, software, and were set up at the same time with the same procedures. Re-installing does not work, just spent the entire month trying to figure it out, and I've finally given up. Also, Sylenth causes every DAW I use to eventually crash after a couple of the repeated nagging noises. Based on my experience and other forum posts, it seems to be a somewhat random problem with Sylenth. Annoying!!!!!
Regards,

Die Hard Sylenth Fan

Lennard
Lennard
27 November 2016 at 1:23pm

Anyone still having problems with this, just make sure to update to the latest version of Sylenth1.

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gjfurlan
gjfurlan
16 March 2013 at 7:13pm

Thank you Steve! I will do that! I really appreciate your help with this.

Greg.

Steve196
Steve196
16 March 2013 at 7:28pm

Hi Greg,.

You're welcome! FL10 can pick VST's from other folders as well, even outside FL. For example within the VST folder in Steinberg. Please let me know if it still doesn't work. Kind regards, Steve.

gjfurlan
gjfurlan
17 March 2013 at 3:58am

Hey Steve,.

I got it to work thanks. My friend my Belgium was telling me since I like trance that I should get the Sylenth1 definitive collection, but I did not see it available for download on Lennar Digital's website. Is it an expansion pack for the regular Sylenth1 download?

Thanks,.

Greg.

Steve196
Steve196
17 March 2013 at 12:34pm

Hi Greg,.

Within Sylenth1's /menu/check for updates you will see a list of downloadable sounds (presets). But those are not recent (2009 and 2010) and not grouped by genre. I don't know the 'definitive collection'. There are many presets or pathes packages for sale, most of them by genre. For examples at Loopmasters (Trance Sylenth1 patches) or at Samplemagic. All those sounds can be created by yourselve, by trail and error, but these patches may save you a lot of time. And patches can also helpfull in learning how these sounds were created, especially with Sylenth1 were you can quickly see all the setting. Adding some drumsamples might also be a way to save time when it comes to adding a good kick drum, drumloops, risers, bombs, etc. There several nice "the making of" or "in the studio with" video's on Youtube which have FL and Sylenth1 in it, for example one featuring AVICII. It may not be everyone's cup of tea, but these vids can give useful insight in using FL, Sylenth1, etc. Kind regards, Steve.

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dune_rave
dune_rave
18 December 2013 at 6:28pm

OMG.

I wouldn't sell this piece of software - this is a real treasure.

I tried almost every existing plugin - free / commercial - and Sylenth1 is still in the top10.

So if you try to sell it, I bet you will find a buyer almost immediately :)

android420
android420
14 February 2014 at 10:23am

hi.

i wanted to know if i can put a sylenth and then create any channels and connect to this sylenth.

or do i have any time i create a channel to create another sylenth for each channel.

i'm working with nuendo or cubase.

thanks guyz.

Steve196
Steve196
15 February 2014 at 7:39pm

Hi, i'm not sure if i understand your question right, but if you choose Sylenth as (one of the) VST(s), a channel is created automatically. You can also asign the synth to a specific channel (usually by 'replacing' something else) or 'clone' (= copy, including settings of the other one) the thing.

Each channel can (later) be assigned to a specific mixerchannel and there you can add (additional) 'effects'.

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ballacr75
ballacr75
29 December 2014 at 12:10pm

Hi all, I'm new with Sylenth1, fantastic and very inspiring synth! only a question, why not add real PWM, Fm and SYNC between oscillators?

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Arpeggiolo
Arpeggiolo
27 November 2016 at 1:10pm

My favourite ARP was named "Good Times"

which was there in the demo version but when.

I paid for v3.28 it had disappeared...?

Lennard
Lennard
27 November 2016 at 1:19pm

It's in FactoryBank4, preset 009: ARP Good Times.

DJBenniBoy
DJBenniBoy
30 January 2017 at 6:46am

Where did the bi (ben insole) bank go lennard? What bank are the sounds in?

Lennard
Lennard
24 March 2017 at 2:15pm

They are in FactoryBank4 (added in Sylenth1 v3.030).

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DJBenniBoy
DJBenniBoy
7 April 2017 at 4:01am

Brill lennard! Im putting the news out there to all customers who own sylenth1 that they need to get the free upgrade to v3.30! ....could we possibly get access in near future as sound designers to possibly dual arpeggiators? One for osc a and b ...and use the modulation matrix for both....i.e the way it works now....every sound i make i want to show off sylenth1s full potential...so i shall be working closely with you....if there are problems i shall let you know? What could also be a great idea is if there are far more complex skins (maybe a great team of skin makers who could drop skins onto the site) and people can download them in a (for example, skn format or similar)....i think the drive is sound at the moment...im glad i brouught something to a great product lennard. I shall also be later on providing more sounds and working around updates to bring only the best to sylenth in terms of sheer sound quality.

Benjamin Insole (aka djbenniboy)

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U-o
U-o
4 October 2018 at 5:53pm

Hello, what exactly mean online activation (challenge/response) copy protection? Does it mean that I have to be connected to internet? Thanks for reply.

Lennard
Lennard
5 October 2018 at 8:11am

Hi, no you can also activate Sylenth1 on an offline computer. Please note though that if you're on the monthly payment plan, Sylenth1 will need to be connected at least once every month so that it can check the payment status. If the payment plan ends, or if you don't use it at all, you can use it completely offline.

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