The short answer: yes. The long answer: You'll still own a license to Syntorial V1. But... On Mac and Windows, installing V2 will replace V1. On iPad, V2 will install as a separate app....

Go to https://account.audiblegenius.com Wait one minute and refresh your browser. If it still shows as a Free Trial… From the top left dropdown select “Profile” Click “Logout” Log back in using the same email address you purchased Building Blocks with If it still shows up as a Free Trial, Contact Us at the top of this page...

Latency is the worst! But you can fix it by adjusting the Latency Offset. Watch the video below to see how it works:...

In Syntorial on iPad, go into the Menu at the top left Select Launch Synth Open the Preset menu at the top left Select User Presets or Favorites Select Export at the bottom Your User Presets and Favorites will now be available in the iPad Files app and the Primer iPad app. Open the Files app on your iPad Select On My iPad on the left Select Syntoria...

Do you have PopClip installed? If so, try this: Go into PopClip's preferences and add Syntorial to the list of excluded apps. Restart your computer If you don't have PopClip installed, reach out to us via the Contact Us button at the top of this page....

V2 If you're using version 2.0.007, update to the most recent version via your online account. If you're already updated, contact us at the top of this page. V1 Download libdxva2_plugin.zip. Unzip it to reveal libdxva2_plugin.dll Move libdxva2_plugin.dll to "C:\Program Files (x86)\Syntorial\plugins\codec" Restart Syntorial...

Mac: 10.9+Windows: 7+iPad: iOS 11+ 2.5 GB free disk space (more if you plan on downloading the additional Lesson Packs). Midi keyboard recommended for Mac/Windows users, but not required. Feel free to download and install the demo to make sure Syntorial works on your system....

You can easily reset your progress by creating a new user. Just do the following: Mac/Windows: Go into the File menu and select “New User” iPad: Go into the Menu at the top left and scroll down and select “New User”...

  For Hardware Synths: Requirements: Syntorial software or standalone synth Hardware synthesizer Computer or iPad running Syntorial Steps: Setup Your Workspace: Position your hardware synthesizer conveniently near your computer or iPad running Syntorial. Launch Syntorial Synth: Access the Options menu on your desktop or the menu on your iPad to laun...

Mac and Windows Check if there's an update available: Mac: Go into the “Syntorial” menu at the top left of your screen and click “Check for Updates…” Windows: Go into the “Options” menu at the top of the Syntorial window and click “Check for Updates…” If there is an update available it will provide a “Download” button. Click it, download it, and ins...

NOTE: If you're having trouble logging into the iPad app, see this help article. To access the iPad version after purchasing Syntorial on our website: Download the iPad version from the App Store (search “Syntorial 2”) Open the app, and create a new user. From the Menu at the top left, select "Already Purchased? Log in..." and log in with your audib...

Each Lesson Pack should automatically load after you download it and close the Download Window. However, if it doesn't, you can manually load them by: Opening the Table of Contents Mac/Windows: Click the "<" button at the top left iPad: Open the menu at the top left and select "Table Of Contents" There's a dropdown at the top. In there you can lo...

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No, Syntorial comes with a custom, quality, built-in soft synth, used throughout the entire program....

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You only need to be connected to the internet when you open Syntorial for the first time in order to authorize it with your serial number. Once authorized, you can use Syntorial without being connected to the internet....

Please do the following: Click Contact Us at the top of this page Go to your Documents/Syntorial folder Grab the .syn file there and attach it to your request Send it over...

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If upon opening Syntorial you get a "[Username] is missing" message, this is because your user file is missing. To resolve this:   Mac/Windows By default, your user file is stored in your Documents/Syntorial folder, unless you stored it somewhere else. Try selecting the "Load" option and navigate there. If you don't see it there, select the New opti...

In Chrome, please try the following: Open the developer console by pressing option-command-i While that's open, click and hold the refresh button in the upper left corner of the browser until a menu appears.  Select "Empty Cache and Hard Reload" If that doesn't solve the problem, reach out to us via the Contact Us button at the top of this page....

True, there are many sources of information (some accurate, some not) out there on sound design that will cost you less than Syntorial. But they’re all missing the one thing that makes Syntorial so effective: two-way interaction. Books, articles and videos can only GIVE you information, and then it’s up to you to turn that new information into an ac...

This is a known issue between the VST3 version of Primer and Cubase, that we're currently working on. As a workaround, please make sure the VST version of Primer is installed, then remove the VST3 version, and restart Cubase.  ...

Try the following: Restart your computer Update Primer: Ensure that you have the latest version of Primer installed. You can download the latest version by logging into your online account and selecting “Tools” from the top left dropdown. Verify Installation: Make sure Primer is installed in the correct location. It should be in your Component plugi...

First, make sure you have the latest version of Syntorial installed. In File Explorer, go to "C:\\Program Files (x86)\Syntorial". In there you'll see a "Syntorial.exe" file. Right-click it and select "Properties", which will show a popup with its version number. Log into you online account and go to Downloads to see what the latest version is. If yo...

All Browsers Start by closing all current tabs except Audible Genius, and then refresh the page. If this doesn't help... Enable "Reduce CPU" mode: While in a Challenge: Open the DAW Settings menu via the arrow button at the top right, and click "Reduce CPU" at the bottom. While in the Studio: Add a track if there isn't already one added, open the DA...

You need to have the latest version (1.6.4 or higher) of Syntorial installed. Go to your online account to download and install it.  ...

Yes. You can download Syntorial anytime: Log into your online account. In the Syntorial section select “Downloads”...

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Yes.  During the Demonstration use: Up Arrow and Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease the video playback speed During the Challenges use: “X” to switch between the shown and hidden patch “Space Bar” to start/stop playback “Right Arrow” to trigger the Submit/Next button And in both the Challenges and in the Standalone Synth use: "V" to toggle the ...

No! Once you install and authorize the full version you'll automatically pick up from where you left off in the demo....

With Dropbox: If you don’t already have a Dropbox account, sign up for one (it’s free). From their site, download and install Dropbox on any Mac or PC you want synced. You don’t need to install Dropbox on your iPad. Move your current progress to Dropbox: Mac/PC: Go to the Documents/Syntorial folder and you’ll see a .syn file there. Move it to your D...

Please do the following: Log into your online account. In the Syntorial section select “Downloads” Near the bottom of the page you'll see download links for the Spanish version of Syntorial V1...

Yes! There are currently two types of additional Syntorial lessons: Add-On Lessons Single lessons focused on specific subjects like genre (New Wave, Electronic, Hip Hop, etc). To access: Log into your online account. In the Syntorial section select “Downloads”. If you're a demo user, instead select “Additional Downloads”. Scroll down to “Add-On Less...

Close Syntorial Download this: https://syntorial.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/Misc/Reset.zip Unzip it to reveal a "Reset" file Move it to Mac: /Library/Application Support/Syntorial/Challenges/The Essentials/28 Repeating With More Control/02 LFO in Poly Mode/Presets/ Windows: C:/Program Files (x86)/Syntorial/Resources/Challenges/The Essentials/28 Repe...

Log into your online account. From the top left dropdown select “Plugins & Software” Download Primer Follow the Read Me instructions to install the 32 bit VST version of Primer (you can install the other ones as well, but you'll need the 32 bit one for the presets to show up in Syntorial) Restart Syntorial...

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In Syntorial V2 the Unison Spread knob jumps between values 0 and 1. This is by design. However, in version 2.0.007 and earlier, there's a bug in which a few lessons expect you to set it to the middle 0.5 value. If you experience this, simply update to the latest version: Mac/Windows Log into your online account. In the Syntorial section select “Dow...

Don’t worry! Use the Contact Us button at the top of this page and we’ll get you back on track....

This is an issue affecting some Windows users. If you're currently using version 2.0.007, update to the latest version by loggin into your online account and select Downloads in the Syntorial section. If you're using a version later than 2.0.007 and still experiencing the issue, reach out to us via the Contact Us button at the top of this page...

The most common fix for this is: Log into your online account In the Syntorial section, click "Authorizations" De-Authorize all CPUs and iPads Try authorizing Syntorial again If that doesn't work, make sure you're authorizing the correct version. Version 1 and Version 2 each require different serial codes. The easiest way to know what version you're...

Each lesson varies, and each person varies:  The video Demonstration portion ranges 2-6 minutes.  The Challenge portion varies even more depending on the level of difficulty and the strength of your ear. Sometimes a challenge can take only a few minutes, but as things get harder that time can rise to anywhere from 10-30 minutes on average. The most ...

If the videos won't load at all, see here. If the videos are lagging behind, freezing, or having any other kind of strange playback issue: Fix 1: Test Vimeo. Our videos are hosted by Vimeo. So: Make sure your browser is able to play videos on Vimeo by going here. If it doesn't play correctly on Vimeo, contact Vimeo to troubleshoot. Once it plays the...

Syntorial is currently available in English and Japanese. The language can be selected in one of two ways: When opening Syntorial for the first time you will be asked which language you prefer If you've already set up Syntorial, you can switch languages anytime via: Mac or Windows: Go into the Languages menu at the top of your screen and select your...

When a Lesson Pack fails at the very end it's most likely missing the Lesson Pack Presets. To resolve this: Go to https://www.mediafire.com/folder/w613i3996iati/Presets Check the box on the left for each Pack of Presets that you need, and then click "Download" at the top of the screen (presets are not available for all packs). These will download as...

We moved and redesigned our Syntorial account pages so some of the previous versions of Syntorial have outdated URLs. For all Syntorial-related downloads: Log in at https://account.audiblegenius.com In the Syntorial section, you'll see a “Downloads” button. Click it. The Syntorial download will be at the top, and the other related downloads like Pri...

A previous improvement in version 1.6.600 of Syntorial for Mac had the unfortunate side effect of killing the audio of Lesson Pack demonstrations that had been downloaded prior to the update. To fix this issue please remove and re-download the lesson pack via Options -> Download Lesson Packs...

Mac and Windows If you install V2 on the same computer as V1, it should automatically load your old progress. If it doesn't: Open Syntorial 2.0 Go into the File menu at the top Select Load User Navigate to where you store your V1 progress (probably Documents/Syntorial) and load it iPad Two ways to do this: Dropbox: In 2.0, go into the Menu at the to...

Log into your online account. From the top left dropdown select Profile. In the “Login” row you'll see “Google” or “Facebook”, and then a “Change to Email” link. Click that link. It will then change to a “Reset Your Password” link. Click that to set your password.  ...

NOTE If you're attempting to do the On Your Own patch recreations, please see our recommended approach, which utilizes Primer instead of Syntorial.     By default, Windows doesn't let you route one MIDI controller to two applications at the same time. So, To route MIDI data to both Syntorial and another application simultaneously, we recommend using...

Pro Tools requires the AAX plug-in format, which unfortunately Primer does not support yet (it's on the todo list). However you can use wrappers to load non-AAX plug-ins in Pro Tools. One example: Kshmr Chain. It's an innovative plug-in organizer that can also be used as an AU/VST (which are the formats Primer is available in) wrapper in Pro Tools....

On Mac and Windows, yes. Right or CTRL-click any control in Syntorial and select MIDI Learn. Move the control on your MIDI controller that you’d like to use. Done! To unlink the control just Right or CTRL-click the control in Syntorial and select MIDI Unlearn. iPad support is on the roadmap....

Mac Remove Syntorial from the Applications folder In Finder, from the Go menu at the top of your screen, select "Go to folder..." Copy and paste in: ~/Library/Application Support/Syntorial Delete that Syntorial folder Go back to "Go to folder..." and copy and paste in: /Library/Application Support/Syntorial Delete that Syntorial folder as well Windo...

The free demo comes with Syntorial’s fully featured synth so you can try it out and get familiar with its full capabilities. To check out the synth, open Syntorial, and then: Mac/PC: In the Options menu, select “Launch Standalone Synth” iPad: Tap the Menu button at the top left, and select “Launch Synth” What types of synthesis does Syntorial cover?...

Log into your online account. From the top left dropdown select “Billing” Select Launch Billing Portal In the Subscriptions tab select the “Manage” button to the right of your subscription. Select Cancel Subscription....

Some knobs jump between values, rather than move in a constant continuous motion, and therefore need a little extra dragging to make them move.  Make sure you: Click/Tap and drag the knob up/down (not in a circular motion).  Drag up/down far enough so that the knob will jump to the next value....

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Use the: “A” row for white keys “Q” row for black keys “1” row to change octaves (change to a higher or lower range)...

By purchasing a volume license you'll be able to install and authorize Syntorial on multiple computers in the classroom. Authorization will be tied to one single account (usually the teacher or other school admin), so you'll be able to authorize each computer with the same email and serial number. The number of seats is based on the number of comput...

Syntorial's 199 lessons are broken up into 33 chapters. In the Table Of Contents, click each chapter to reveal its lessons....

No. In order to provide you with feedback on your patch programming, Syntorial needs to interact with the synth in a very specific and special way, that only Syntorial’s synth is equipped to handle....

You can see your serial number anytime: Log into your online account. In the Syntorial row, click “Authorizations”...

Open Logic Create a new empty project Create a Software Instrument track Near the bottom left you'll see a blue button that says "E-Piano". Hover over it and click the up/down button on the right side Go down to AU Instruments -> Audible Genius -> Primer -> Stereo Primer will load, and you can program, play, and record it in Logic Pro....

There are a few possible solutions: Give your browser permission to use your mic: Chrome Safari Opera Edge Set your computer's default audio input to the mic you're trying to use: Mac Windows If both of those options are set correctly, go to https://mictests.com/ to test your mic. Run the full test and listen back to the recording. If it isn't worki...

In V2, yes! (Sorry, not full-screen enlargement in V1). Check out what else is new in V2....

If you encounter an issue with a specific patch in a Syntorial challenge like: You disagree with the score you received You feel like the hidden patch can't be matched There's an unreachable value Something else… Please do the following: Make sure you have the latest version installed. If you still encounter the issue with the latest version… Go thr...

This is the Fixed Parameters button: In the Syntorial Challenges, the knobs and faders jump between values for the sake of the learning process. When using the standalone synth or Primer, you can toggle this feature on/off with the Fixed Parameters button. Toggling it off will allow the knobs and faders to move continuously and smoothly between all ...

If you're currently using version 2.0.007, update to the latest version via your online account. If you've already updated reach out to us via the Contact Us button at the top of this page....

While we don't officially support Linux, some users have found success running the Windows version on a Linux machine via Wine along with some workarounds. Here are a couple helpful reddit posts:  Reddit Post 1 Reddit Post 2  ...

Yes! Simply contact us and attach proof. Feel free to redact any sensitive information from the proof....

This can happen for a few different reasons.    First, test Vimeo Our videos are hosted by Vimeo. So first make sure your browser is able to play videos on Vimeo by going here.  If it won't load there either, contact Vimeo to troubleshoot. Once it plays there, it should play in Building Blocks. If it DOES load in Vimeo, the next step depends on your...

You can download Syntorial anytime by logging into your account, and going to Downloads....

How to find out your version Mac Open Syntorial Go into the "Syntorial" menu at the top left of your screen Select "About Syntorial" You'll see the version number there Windows Open Syntorial Go into the Help Menu at the top of the Syntorial window Select "About Syntorial" You'll see the version number there iPad Open Syntorial Go into the Menu at t...

Please try the following solutions in order:   Solution #1 If you have the installer file in a cloud folder like Dropbox, Google Drive, or iCloud, move it to a non-Cloud folder like Desktop or Downloads, and then try launching it from there.   Solution #2 Restart your computer and try again.   Solution #3 If you're a Mac User, try this: Right-click ...

Please try the following: Backup your progress via Dropbox.  Delete Syntorial off your iPad. Reinstall Syntorial from the App Store Open Syntorial, and Log In via the Menu at the top left. After you log in, Syntorial will ask "Can we collect usage information?". SAY NO. If you still experience a crash after completing the above steps, or can't compl...

Switch to the Multi tool via the dropdown at the top left Click and drag to select what notes you'd like to copy/paste From the Session menu at the top right, select "Copy" Move the playhead to where you want to paste From the Session menu at the top right, select "Paste"...

Please try the following solutions in order:   Solution #1: Reboot your computer   Solution #2: Delete UsersMaster Mac Open Finder From the "Go" menu at the top of your screen select "Go To Folder..." Paste in "/Library/Application Support/Syntorial" Delete any file that has "UsersMaster" in the name If you don't see a UsersMaster file there try aga...

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2.0 is officially available as of June 22, 2023! What are some of the new features?  See here. Is there a fee to upgrade from version 1? The upgrade is free for customers who purchased Syntorial on or after March 1, 2023, as well as mailing list subscribers who were offered a free upgrade during the 2022 Black Friday sale.  To see your upgrade optio...

In the iPad app, go into the Menu at the top left and select the "Register" option. Submit your info, and you'll receive an email with download and authorization instructions. If you'd like to sync your progress between your iPad and computer, see How do I sync my progress between devices?....

If you normally log into your online account with Google or Facebook login, you won't be able to log into the iPad app since it only allows email-based login (google/facebook coming soon). Do the following: Log into your online account. From the top left dropdown select “Profile” In the “Login” row you should see “Facebook” or “Google”. And next to ...

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Try the following: Close Syntorial Disconnect any MIDI keyboards that are attached to your computer Restart your computer Without opening any other applications, open Syntorial If you're using a MIDI keyboard, reconnect it to your computer. Then go into the Options menu -> MIDI and Audio Settings, and re-enable the MIDI keyboard. If the issue per...

First, make sure you have the latest version of Syntorial installed. Go into the Application folder, select Syntorial, and click command-i to open a popup. There you should see the version number. Log into your online account and go to Downloads to see what the latest version is. If you don't have the latest version, download and run the installer. ...

Yes! Syntorial’s synth is designed to encompass the most common synth parameters found on the vast majority of synths, and includes several videos that will help you apply your newfound skills to your own synth. Syntorial also comes with several Lesson Packs that cover specific synths like Serum, Massive, Sylenth1, and more. If you’re still not sure...

Close your DAW Open Finder From the Go menu select "Go to folder..." Copy and paste in: /Library/Audio/Plug-Ins/Components In there you should see the file "Primer.component". If you don't you're in the wrong folder. Download Primer 1.1.901, unzip it, and move it to the folder from step 5. When it asks you if you want to replace the existing file sa...

Yes. Syntorial runs natively on M1....

Download both V1 and V2 on your iPad. Make sure V1 is updated to the latest version on your iPad (1.7.000 or later). Open V1. If you see an "Upgrade" button at the top, tap it, then tap Restore to regain full access. Go into the Menu at the top left, scroll down and select "Send Discount to V2" Open V2, tap the Upgrade button at the top, and you sho...

Building Blocks and the Audible Genius Studio are compatible on most devices and browsers, so it's easier to list what devices and browsers are NOT supported:   Unsupported Devices Phones (screen's too small for our DAW power!) Android-based devices iPads running iOS version earlier than 14.5   Unsupported Browsers Firefox...

Syntorial is DEFINITELY for beginner and intermediate users, and POSSIBLY for advanced users. Beginners: Syntorial starts from the very beginning so you don’t need prior experience. And it’s thorough so you’ll acquire a full set of synth programming skills, enabling you to design a wide variety of your own sounds. Intermediate: Syntorial is thorough...

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Go to C:\Program Files (x86)\VstPlugins\Primer\Presets In there you should see the missing presets folder. Copy the presets folder to wherever you installed Primer. Put it in Primer's Presets folder there. Close and re-open your DAW and Primer...

This was fixed in the latest update. Please log into your online account and select Downloads in the Syntorial section to get the latest version....

While we recommend you start from the beginning and earn your way through the lessons, yes you can skip ahead if you’d like: V2 You can either: Unlock an individual lesson via the Table Of Contents by clicking its 3-dot menu and selecting "Unlock Lesson" Unlock all lessons at once: Mac/Windows: Options menu at the top -> Unlock All Lessons iPad: ...

You can install Syntorial on two computers so long as both computers are owned and used by you, as well as one iPad....

Yes! Submit your request on the Syntorial forum....

Yes! During the regular checkout process, when you get to the popup where you enter your payment information, you'll see a “Gift Purchase” checkbox below the Email Address. Select this and enter in the recipient's information. After checkout they'll immediately receive an email letting them know you purchased it for them as a gift, as well as instru...

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Syntorial’s synth in plugin form is called Primer. You can download it by: Logging into your online account. From the top left dropdown, select “Plugins & Software”. Select the appropriate download button in the Primer section....

When there are multiple tracks visible you need to expand one of them (via the little expand button to the right of the main track button) in order to see the mic button.  If you have expanded the track, or only have one track visible, and you still don't see the mic button, submit a request at the top of this page....

Syntorial is a standalone application, designed to run on its own, not in a DAW. After installation you'll find it in: Mac: “Applications” Windows: "Program Files (x86)\Syntorial" However, the synth used in Syntorial is available as a VST/AU plugin, that IS meant to be used in a DAW. It's known as Primer, and it's available for customers who have pu...

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First, try the following: In Syntorial, go into the Options menu, and select MIDI And Audio Preferences. Under "Audio Device Type" select "Windows Audio". Close Preferences. If that doesn't work (or Windows Audio was already selected): Right-click the sound icon in the Windows system tray In "Spatial Sound" select "Windows Sonic for Headphones" Rest...

199 interactive Lessons including 147 videos, 129 interactive challenges, 706 patches, and 39 quizzes Additional Lesson Packs for Serum, Massive, Sylenth1, and more (English version only) Fully featured synth (standalone and VST/AU plugin) Pay once and get Syntorial on 3 platforms: Mac, PC, and iPad...