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LAYOUT : SYLENTH1 - MIDI Designer Q&A

Rating: GoldLAYOUT : SYLENTH1
by ezb

+3 votes
Rating: Gold
Gold
MIDI Target Manufacturer(s): Lennar Digital
Summary: Another COMPLETE controller by Master Layout Designer EZB to control "the most popular VST on the Planet." It's "a virtual analog VSTi synthesizer that takes the definitions of quality and performance to a higher level. Until now only very few software synthesizers have been able to stand up to the sound quality standards of hardware synths. Sylenth1 is one that does." This layout covers all the bases and reorganized the interface of the synth to make sense in an iPad MIDI controller. Big hats off to EZB for this amazing contribution!

Be sure to check out the notes for mapping the layout to the plug, and to understand the different versions and what goes where. Enjoy!

Sylenth1 is the most popular VSTi on the planet.

First of all, lots of thanks to Lennard, the creator of Sylenth1 for explaining how I should approach this.

I created this layout, so people can COMPLETELY control their Sylenth1 with Midi Designer. However, there is something extra you need to do this time.

In order for MIDI Designer to communicate with Sylenth1 you need a MidiLearn.dat file. I prepared the MidiLearn.dat file for you. You need to replace your MidiLearn.dat file with my MidiLearn.dat file. Your MidiLearn.dat file is located in your Sylenth1 folder.

Possible locations on Windows (if you can't find MidiLearn.dat search with explorer)

C:\Program Files\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Sylenth1

C:\Program Files(x86)\Steinberg\VstPlugins\Sylenth1

C:\Program Files\VstPlugins\Sylenth1

C:\Program Files(x86)\VstPlugins\Sylenth1

Take note that the paths for the MidiLearn.dat file are different!

Location on the Mac for version 2

~/Library/Preferences/LennarDigital/Sylenth1

Location on the Mac for version 3

~/Library/Application Support/LennarDigital/Sylenth1/Config

If there are any questions or bugs let me know.  Have fun everybody.

Please use download link under Downloads labeled, "Download the Layout"

Old Layout (Link): Update June 9 2016

Take note: There are now 2 different MidiLearn.dat files. One for Sylenth1 version 2 and one for Sylenth1 version 3.

Sylenth1 Version 2: The MidiLearn.dat File (Link)

http://mididesigner.com/qa/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=9850994753167722910

Sylenth1 Version 3: The MidiLearn.dat File (Link)  (Added June 9 2016)

http://mididesigner.com/qa/?qa=blob&qa_blobid=13961263068320037208

Downloads: 944
Download the Layout - Admin mod to remove the bank indicators.
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Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MIDI Designer Pro 2 Sylenth1 Layout by EZB for MDP2
asked Dec 27, 2014 in Community Shares by ezb (5,680 points)
edited Sep 28, 2016 by MIDI Designer Team (Dan)
Thanks, this is awesome! We'll be talking this up on social media soon.

Looking forward to seeing this advance in both aesthetics and functionality (as MD advances). Glad to have it, thanks again, EZB, what a huge amount of stuff you've contributed in 2014!
commented Dec 28, 2014 by MIDI Designer Team (Dan)
No, thank you for creating such a revolutionary piece of software that enrichens my musical experience every day.
commented Dec 28, 2014 by ezb (5,680 points)
awesome work! thanks
commented Feb 2, 2015 by gi-pe (100 points)
moved Feb 2, 2015 by MIDI Designer Team (Dan)

1 Answer

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Is this layout compatible with the newest version of Sylenth1?


Hi, thanks for the layout. I tried using it with the newest version of Sylenth1, but I can't seem to make it work.

I've replaced the Midilearn.dat file as suggested.

I'm connecting with the Midi Le app.

Thanks for any help!
answered Jun 6, 2016 by paal (160 points)
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Paal. Do you have Skype and Teamviewer? I could take a look to see what is going on. Just add itsmememeezb to your Skype contacts.
commented Jun 13, 2016 by ezb (5,680 points)
Hi, yes that would be nice. A little busy right now, but perhaps sometime in the weekend? I'll add you to my skype contacts
commented Jun 14, 2016 by paal (160 points)
Weekend is no problem. What timezone are you in?
commented Jun 14, 2016 by ezb (5,680 points)
Great, I'm in Central European Time Zone.
commented Jun 15, 2016 by paal (160 points)
I am probably also in Central European  Time(Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin). Check Skype messages. I wrote you.
commented Jun 17, 2016 by ezb (5,680 points)
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