thank you for your interest in Synfire. I deposited a 30-day trial license to your account. The download can be found here:
https://www.cognitone.com/user/downloads/index.stml
An iLok is not required for the demo. However, Synfire needs the iLok License Manager installed to be able to run. You can get it from http://www.ilok.com and can easily uninstall it when you no longer need it.
Since Synfire is based on a new paradigm, I strongly recommend you read the chapter "Concept" of the user manual before you start. The PDF is available in the software from the main menu with "Help >> User Manual".
During the trial period you enjoy full technical support. Do not hesitate to post questions on the forum (http://users.cognitone.com), or ask us directly. We're happy to help you master the learning curve. In case you are experiencing difficulties, your critical feedback is welcome. The software is constantly evolving, thanks to the valuable reports and suggestions we receive from our users.