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Hi everyone, Welcome to a quick, weekly roundup of what’s been going on at Imaginando over the last seven days. Everything you need to be aware of our movements, both on and off the web! SYNTHFEST UK 2022 RECAP This time last week we were making our way to SynthFest UK 2022 in Sheffield. We had a great day showing ...

The modern miracle of the electronic drum kit is a godsend to the parents of children who decide they want to be a drummer. Before such tech existed, learning to become a percussionist was a noisy business for all involved. These days, the likes of Roland and Alesis have perfected the sound and feel of electronic ki...

Since the beginning of Imaginando, engaging and communicating with our users has been an integral part of our ethos. Therefore something we have found particularly rewarding is encouraging the steady growth of a community full of passionate users. To show passion is to care, and whether that’s a 5-star review, a pie...

Hi everyone, SynthFest 2022 is happening this weekend - and Imaginando is going to be there! It’s the UK’s premier synthesizer event, the largest exhibition of its kind dedicated to all things synth related, and we’re excited to be flying the flag for both Portugal and Team Imaginando, as one of the event’s exhibito...

Sometimes in life, it is during moments of adversity that we find ourselves to be the most creative. Whatever situation you are facing, pragmatic problem solving, a positive determination to get to the finish line while keeping your mind open to changes in direction, can yield surprisingly pleasing results. As the g...

Happy Saturday everyone! Today we’ve got another couple of app updates for you, and it’s double delay day with the release of K7D 1.3.0 and DLYM 2.0.5. The changes and improvements for these new versions are almost identical, and include more factory presets, easier management of favorite patches, and the addition o...

When it comes to iconic dance festivals held in Germany, arguably there are only two contenders when it comes to which is the most prolific, and sadly only one of them continues to host events to this day. The legendary big Berlin techno and house music festival called ‘Love Parade’ was originally held in 1989, and ...

Like the old English proverb goes “mighty oaks from little acorns grow”, and today we’re adopting this philosophy and metaphor into our own kind of audio equivalent. By taking a couple of samples of a tiny bell and planting them in our granular garden of sound design, we’re going to cultivate a much grander crop, th...

Hi everyone, We have a couple of app updates for you today with the release of LK 1.12.5 and UBRIDGE 1.7.0. The most significant change for UBRIDGE 1.7.0 is the new universal macOS binary, which means UBRIDGE is now Apple silicon ready. We’ve also made some minor optimisation tweaks for both macOS and Windows versio...

Today we present to you Mr MicroKORG himself; Oliver Thomas Johnson, AKA Dorian Concept. Since 2007 Dorian Concept has been building a solid and consistent music career, becoming one of the most vibrant and unique producers of his generation. His passion for music began at an early age from learning classical piano,...

Today we bring you an exquisite Portuguese craft tradition: The water bird whistle! (It might sound cuckoo to you, (figuratively, not literally) but we promise we’re not making this up, they do actually exist!) This week our surprise special guest, source of the sample, and star of the show (in addition to Lucas of ...

VS provides a creative way to generate beautiful graphical representations of your music projects. Driven by both audio and MIDI data, VS is the visual equivalent of a traditional synthesizer.

Born in Belfast but launched in London, the electronic music duo ‘Bicep’ have been DJing and making music together since 2009. A partnership of childhood friends Matt McBriar and Andy Ferguson, Bicep’s online origin story has an oldskool element, in the form of the blog site 'Feel My Bicep', which was part of their ...

Hi everyone, You read that right, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you; we have brand new VS - Visual Synthesizer content available! Prepare for dilated pupils, because we’re pleased to announce the return of our favourite New Media artist Perplex On, with his latest set of amazing VS - Visual Synthesizer presets:...

For today’s tutorial treat, we present to you a well-known and respected name in the world of electronic music production: Mr James Holden (Though not for the first time). Recognized not only for his exciting remixes but also for his solo productions and passion for live performance. Now head of the Border Community...

Beer; we love it. From the depths of a dark, full-bodied Irish stout, to the cloudy amber haze of an IPA, to the sparkling light of a Belgian white beer, there is a broad range of unique styles and flavors to sample, born from a breadth of different brewing techniques. If you forgive this less than stellar segue, th...