Syntorial is an award-winning synthesizer course developed by Audible Genius LLC, designed to teach users how to program synthesizers entirely by ear. Unlike passive video tutorials, Syntorial uses a video game-style interactive approach with 190+ lessons and a built-in software synthesizer, so learners actively practice what they hear rather than simply watching demonstrations.
The course has attracted over 30,000 students and earned a remarkable 4.9 out of 5 stars from more than 1,000 ratings. It has received industry recognition including awards from Electronic Musician, MusicTech, and Music Technology magazine. Keyboard Magazine called it "the most comprehensive and fun tool for learning synthesizer programming, hands down."
Syntorial is trusted by leading music institutions including the University of Chicago, University of Toronto, BIMM Music Institute, and the University of the Arts Helsinki. Corporate partners such as Steinberg, Ubisoft, Novation, and PlayStation Studios have also integrated Syntorial into their music production departments, underscoring its professional credibility.
- 190+ interactive lessons covering oscillators, filters, envelopes, LFOs, and more
- Built-in synthesizer for hands-on, real-time practice
- Skills transferable to any subtractive or wavetable synthesizer — including Xfer Serum, Vital, Pigments, and Prophet hardware
- Free trial available with no credit card and no time limit
- Endorsed by Grammy-winning educators and professional producers
Whether you are a beginner who has never touched a synthesizer or a working musician looking to deepen your sound design knowledge, Syntorial offers a structured, progressive path. The platform supports English, Japanese, French, Spanish, and German, and provides community access via the Patch Forum at community.audiblegenius.com. Support is available through support.audiblegenius.com.