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DRC 2.1.0 - announcing AAX plugin format and Iconic Sounds Vol. 2...

Published on 19 Feb 2019

We are pleased to announce the release of DRC 2.1.0 on all platforms, which includes the new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' soundbank, plus Pro Tools/AAX plugin support!Last year we released 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 1' which featured patches from the first season of our YouTube DRC Sound Design Tutorial series. Today we present a brand new collection of sounds, from season two this time, with the all-new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' pack.Available as an optional in-app purchase on mobile and as free bonus content on DRC For Desktop, make sure to update to the latest version to see it in the patch browser.We're also excited to offer DRC in a new format for both PC and Mac users as part of this release, with our first AAX plugin. We know that Pro Tools is still a big part of many producers lives and we're delighted to be able to make DRC available for this powerful DAW.Finally, this update also includes some 'under the hood' tweaks to DRC's engine, to ensure a great experience, whichever platform you use.You can download the latest version of DRC For Desktop from our website, and update iOS/Android apps from The App Store/Google Play respectively.From Portugal with passion,Team Imaginando...

How to make the arpeggio sound for Nils Frahm 'Says' in DRC...

Published on 15 Feb 2019

So much of electronic music is dominated by the kick drum. It commands control of a club with its pumping pulse, a bass fueled metronome for the crowd to coordinate their dance moves. Depending on your workflow, (and genre of course) it might very well be the first note you lay down for every single track you create, and ultimately influence the development of the piece thereafter.This week for our DRC Sound Design Tutorial however, we’re delving into a different side of electronic music, breaking free from the restraints of dance/club oriented records and into the beautiful world of modern classical/contemporary.The concept of mixing symphonies and synthesizers dates back to the birth of some of the machines themselves; a notable example being Wendy Carlos’ iconic soundtrack for the 1971 film ‘A Clockwork Orange’ featuring some very haunting versions of Purcell, Rossini and Beethoven within.Our focus today is on original compositions though, specifically the 2013 track ‘Says’ by German musician, composer and producer Nils Frahm. A classically trained pianist with a love of vintage synths, drum machines and effects units, his performances see him surrounded by the likes of Roland and Moog.To create the arpeggio sound from the track with its modulated movements and ambient delay, in addition to DRC we also use our free effects plugin ‘DLYM Delay Modulator’ which you can 'download here'.In the video Lucas plays the notes for the arpeggio part live, but you don’t need to of course, just grab the free Ableton Live session from the link below!Click here to download the Ableton project fileLovers of both classical and techno,Team Imaginando...

How to make the bass sound from Justice Vs Simian 'We Are Your Friends' in DRC...

Published on 8 Feb 2019

The art of remixing is a powerful one. Through a kind of creative iteration by collaboration, it is possible to produce something which completely eclipses the original recording in terms of popularity, exposure and success. A prime example of this is the 2006 house classic ‘We Are Your Friends’ from ‘Justice Vs Simian’; where the French DJ duo remixed the track ‘Never Be Alone’ by English rock band ‘Simian’.From the very first beat of the Justice edit, we’re hit with the instantly recognisable, iconic organ stabs, then just a few bars later we get launched straight into that funky bassline. It’s a solid, relentless intro which immediately grabs your attention and draws you in. Justice strip away the song’s indie/rock roots, taking its catchy chorus and injecting their trademark pumping, electro-house style, to totally transform the energy of the track.At the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, ‘We Are Your Friends’ won the award for ‘Best Music Video’, much to the disbelief of Kanye West, who immediately stormed the stage to voice his astonishment and disappointment of failing to win the award himself.In 2015 the track’s anthemic title was immortalised in Hollywood, with a film release of the same name, featuring Zac Efron as the lead. An attempt to cash in on the sudden rise of EDM culture at the time, it received mixed reviews, but we’re sure both Justice and Simian enjoyed the royalties nonetheless!This week we show you how to recreate the bass sound for yourself, using DRC.Click here to download the Ableton project fileBecause we are your friends,Team Imaginando...

How to make the arpeggio sound from Mathew Jonson 'Marionette' in DRC...

Published on 21 Feb 2019

It’s fair to say that we’ve been producing DRC Sound Design Tutorials for quite a while now, featuring a multitude of different genres from a diverse range of artists, all over the world. There’s one city that we keep coming back to though, a magnet for creativity; Berlin. It’s the birthplace of so many of the tracks we’ve featured, thanks to the amazing amount of talented artists and producers who call it home.One such artist to feel the attractive pull of Germany’s capital city is Canadian born Mathew Jonson, who selected it as the ideal location to set up a European studio for his band ‘Cobblestone Jazz’. It’s easy to see influences of Jazz music in Jonson’s distinctive techno sound, something which naturally lends itself to live performance, where Jonson’s hands-on approach can exercise full control over the music.Studying both piano and drums from an early age seems like a pretty good musical foundation for producing melodic techno; Jonson is a master of both melody and rhythm, from many years spent jamming with groups and band mates.Today we’re taking on the arpeggio from his track ‘Marionette’, released in 2005 on the record label he founded, ‘Wagon Repair’.Click here to download the Ableton project filePortuguese and proud,Team Imaginando...

DRC 2.1.0 - announcing AAX plugin format and Iconic Sounds Vol. 2...

Published on 19 Feb 2019

We are pleased to announce the release of DRC 2.1.0 on all platforms, which includes the new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' soundbank, plus Pro Tools/AAX plugin support!Last year we released 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 1' which featured patches from the first season of our YouTube DRC Sound Design Tutorial series. Today we present a brand new collection of sounds, from season two this time, with the all-new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' pack.Available as an optional in-app purchase on mobile and as free bonus content on DRC For Desktop, make sure to update to the latest version to see it in the patch browser.We're also excited to offer DRC in a new format for both PC and Mac users as part of this release, with our first AAX plugin. We know that Pro Tools is still a big part of many producers lives and we're delighted to be able to make DRC available for this powerful DAW.Finally, this update also includes some 'under the hood' tweaks to DRC's engine, to ensure a great experience, whichever platform you use.You can download the latest version of DRC For Desktop from our website, and update iOS/Android apps from The App Store/Google Play respectively.From Portugal with passion,Team Imaginando...

How to make the arpeggio sound for Nils Frahm 'Says' in DRC...

Published on 15 Feb 2019

So much of electronic music is dominated by the kick drum. It commands control of a club with its pumping pulse, a bass fueled metronome for the crowd to coordinate their dance moves. Depending on your workflow, (and genre of course) it might very well be the first note you lay down for every single track you create, and ultimately influence the development of the piece thereafter.This week for our DRC Sound Design Tutorial however, we’re delving into a different side of electronic music, breaking free from the restraints of dance/club oriented records and into the beautiful world of modern classical/contemporary.The concept of mixing symphonies and synthesizers dates back to the birth of some of the machines themselves; a notable example being Wendy Carlos’ iconic soundtrack for the 1971 film ‘A Clockwork Orange’ featuring some very haunting versions of Purcell, Rossini and Beethoven within.Our focus today is on original compositions though, specifically the 2013 track ‘Says’ by German musician, composer and producer Nils Frahm. A classically trained pianist with a love of vintage synths, drum machines and effects units, his performances see him surrounded by the likes of Roland and Moog.To create the arpeggio sound from the track with its modulated movements and ambient delay, in addition to DRC we also use our free effects plugin ‘DLYM Delay Modulator’ which you can 'download here'.In the video Lucas plays the notes for the arpeggio part live, but you don’t need to of course, just grab the free Ableton Live session from the link below!Click here to download the Ableton project fileLovers of both classical and techno,Team Imaginando...

How to make the bass sound from Justice Vs Simian 'We Are Your Friends' in DRC...

Published on 8 Feb 2019

The art of remixing is a powerful one. Through a kind of creative iteration by collaboration, it is possible to produce something which completely eclipses the original recording in terms of popularity, exposure and success. A prime example of this is the 2006 house classic ‘We Are Your Friends’ from ‘Justice Vs Simian’; where the French DJ duo remixed the track ‘Never Be Alone’ by English rock band ‘Simian’.From the very first beat of the Justice edit, we’re hit with the instantly recognisable, iconic organ stabs, then just a few bars later we get launched straight into that funky bassline. It’s a solid, relentless intro which immediately grabs your attention and draws you in. Justice strip away the song’s indie/rock roots, taking its catchy chorus and injecting their trademark pumping, electro-house style, to totally transform the energy of the track.At the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, ‘We Are Your Friends’ won the award for ‘Best Music Video’, much to the disbelief of Kanye West, who immediately stormed the stage to voice his astonishment and disappointment of failing to win the award himself.In 2015 the track’s anthemic title was immortalised in Hollywood, with a film release of the same name, featuring Zac Efron as the lead. An attempt to cash in on the sudden rise of EDM culture at the time, it received mixed reviews, but we’re sure both Justice and Simian enjoyed the royalties nonetheless!This week we show you how to recreate the bass sound for yourself, using DRC.Click here to download the Ableton project fileBecause we are your friends,Team Imaginando...

How to make the arpeggio sound from Mathew Jonson 'Marionette' in DRC...

Published on 21 Feb 2019

It’s fair to say that we’ve been producing DRC Sound Design Tutorials for quite a while now, featuring a multitude of different genres from a diverse range of artists, all over the world. There’s one city that we keep coming back to though, a magnet for creativity; Berlin. It’s the birthplace of so many of the tracks we’ve featured, thanks to the amazing amount of talented artists and producers who call it home.One such artist to feel the attractive pull of Germany’s capital city is Canadian born Mathew Jonson, who selected it as the ideal location to set up a European studio for his band ‘Cobblestone Jazz’. It’s easy to see influences of Jazz music in Jonson’s distinctive techno sound, something which naturally lends itself to live performance, where Jonson’s hands-on approach can exercise full control over the music.Studying both piano and drums from an early age seems like a pretty good musical foundation for producing melodic techno; Jonson is a master of both melody and rhythm, from many years spent jamming with groups and band mates.Today we’re taking on the arpeggio from his track ‘Marionette’, released in 2005 on the record label he founded, ‘Wagon Repair’.Click here to download the Ableton project filePortuguese and proud,Team Imaginando...

DRC 2.1.0 - announcing AAX plugin format and Iconic Sounds Vol. 2...

Published on 19 Feb 2019

We are pleased to announce the release of DRC 2.1.0 on all platforms, which includes the new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' soundbank, plus Pro Tools/AAX plugin support!Last year we released 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 1' which featured patches from the first season of our YouTube DRC Sound Design Tutorial series. Today we present a brand new collection of sounds, from season two this time, with the all-new 'Iconic Sounds Vol. 2' pack.Available as an optional in-app purchase on mobile and as free bonus content on DRC For Desktop, make sure to update to the latest version to see it in the patch browser.We're also excited to offer DRC in a new format for both PC and Mac users as part of this release, with our first AAX plugin. We know that Pro Tools is still a big part of many producers lives and we're delighted to be able to make DRC available for this powerful DAW.Finally, this update also includes some 'under the hood' tweaks to DRC's engine, to ensure a great experience, whichever platform you use.You can download the latest version of DRC For Desktop from our website, and update iOS/Android apps from The App Store/Google Play respectively.From Portugal with passion,Team Imaginando...

How to make the arpeggio sound for Nils Frahm 'Says' in DRC...

Published on 15 Feb 2019

So much of electronic music is dominated by the kick drum. It commands control of a club with its pumping pulse, a bass fueled metronome for the crowd to coordinate their dance moves. Depending on your workflow, (and genre of course) it might very well be the first note you lay down for every single track you create, and ultimately influence the development of the piece thereafter.This week for our DRC Sound Design Tutorial however, we’re delving into a different side of electronic music, breaking free from the restraints of dance/club oriented records and into the beautiful world of modern classical/contemporary.The concept of mixing symphonies and synthesizers dates back to the birth of some of the machines themselves; a notable example being Wendy Carlos’ iconic soundtrack for the 1971 film ‘A Clockwork Orange’ featuring some very haunting versions of Purcell, Rossini and Beethoven within.Our focus today is on original compositions though, specifically the 2013 track ‘Says’ by German musician, composer and producer Nils Frahm. A classically trained pianist with a love of vintage synths, drum machines and effects units, his performances see him surrounded by the likes of Roland and Moog.To create the arpeggio sound from the track with its modulated movements and ambient delay, in addition to DRC we also use our free effects plugin ‘DLYM Delay Modulator’ which you can 'download here'.In the video Lucas plays the notes for the arpeggio part live, but you don’t need to of course, just grab the free Ableton Live session from the link below!Click here to download the Ableton project fileLovers of both classical and techno,Team Imaginando...

How to make the bass sound from Justice Vs Simian 'We Are Your Friends' in DRC...

Published on 8 Feb 2019

The art of remixing is a powerful one. Through a kind of creative iteration by collaboration, it is possible to produce something which completely eclipses the original recording in terms of popularity, exposure and success. A prime example of this is the 2006 house classic ‘We Are Your Friends’ from ‘Justice Vs Simian’; where the French DJ duo remixed the track ‘Never Be Alone’ by English rock band ‘Simian’.From the very first beat of the Justice edit, we’re hit with the instantly recognisable, iconic organ stabs, then just a few bars later we get launched straight into that funky bassline. It’s a solid, relentless intro which immediately grabs your attention and draws you in. Justice strip away the song’s indie/rock roots, taking its catchy chorus and injecting their trademark pumping, electro-house style, to totally transform the energy of the track.At the 2006 MTV Europe Music Awards, ‘We Are Your Friends’ won the award for ‘Best Music Video’, much to the disbelief of Kanye West, who immediately stormed the stage to voice his astonishment and disappointment of failing to win the award himself.In 2015 the track’s anthemic title was immortalised in Hollywood, with a film release of the same name, featuring Zac Efron as the lead. An attempt to cash in on the sudden rise of EDM culture at the time, it received mixed reviews, but we’re sure both Justice and Simian enjoyed the royalties nonetheless!This week we show you how to recreate the bass sound for yourself, using DRC.Click here to download the Ableton project fileBecause we are your friends,Team Imaginando...

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How to make the arpeggio sound from Mathew Jonson 'Marionette' in DRC...

DRC 2.1.0 - announcing AAX plugin format and Iconic Sounds Vol. 2...

How to make the arpeggio sound for Nils Frahm 'Says' in DRC...

How to make the bass sound from Justice Vs Simian 'We Are Your Friends' in DRC...

How to make the arpeggio sound from Mathew Jonson 'Marionette' in DRC...

DRC 2.1.0 - announcing AAX plugin format and Iconic Sounds Vol. 2...

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