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How to make the sounds from Jestofunk 'Can We Live' with DRC
If you like dance music, then chances are you like dancing too. Whether at home or in the club, let the music take you and enter the void of inherent movement, and as they say “dance like nobody’s watching”. From the…
Through a Glassy Meditation | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
In today’s modern world life can be stressful, rushing around at a constantly manic pace, inevitably takes it toll both physically and mentally. Our attention now monetized, days spent bombarded by news headlines and…
How to make the sounds from Genesis 'The Brazilian' with DRC
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 inv…
How to make the sounds from 'Paris' by 'Else' with DRC
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 commu…
DRCMaking a patch from radio interference distortion | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
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 whi…
How to make Members of Mayday - 'Sonic Empire' with DRC
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 legenda…
From Chime To Shine | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
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 pl…
How to make the sounds from Dorian Concept - 'Draft Culture' with DRC
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 pro…
Water Bird Whistle | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
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 w…
DRCHow to make the sounds from Bicep 'Atlas' with DRC
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 s…
How to make the sounds from James Holden - 'Blackpool Late Eighties' with DRC
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…
Super Bock: The beer you can hear? | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
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,…
How to make Stu Phillips 'Knight Rider Theme' with DRC
The 80’s TV show ‘Knight Rider’ had it all. Action, adventure, drama, comedy, and of course David Hasselhoff fighting crime alongside a talking car. Aside from some incredibly awesome/horrendous haircuts, the real sta…
How to make the sounds from Dr. Alban 'No Coke' with DRC
Many non-professional DJ/producers fund their creative endeavours via employment in a role unconnected with the music industry. The reverse however, is probably a lot less common; i.e funding professional qualificatio…
How to make the sounds from St. Vincent 'Los Ageless' with DRC
Annie Clark AKA St. Vincent is the genius behind this week's DRC Sound Design Tutorial. The (three times!!!) Grammy Award winner was born in Oklahoma but in next to no time she was flying across the globe, touring the…
How to make M83 'Midnight City' with DRC
From France to the world, M83 quickly conquered the ears and hearts of the most curious, with their fusion of musical genres including shoegaze, dream pop, electronic rock among others. The group led by Anthony Gonzal…
How to make the sounds from Justice 'Phantom Pt. II' with DRC
French electro house duo Gaspard Augé and Xavier de Rosnay, AKA Justice, have been producing and remixing tracks together since 2003. They first catapulted themselves into the mainstream with their remix of Simian’s ‘…
How to make Harry Styles 'As It Was' with DRC
From The X Factor to a Grammy Award winner: Harry Styles has come a long way. Born in England and heard all around the world, Styles is best known for being in One Direction, the pop band that melted teenage hearts fo…
How to make the sounds from Kate Bush - 'Running Up That Hill' with DRC
From the peak of her fame in the 80s to a recent resurgence in 2022, Kate Bush’s unique artistic flare and body of work continue to make a profound impact to this day. An artist to whom most people need no introductio…
Create, Share, Inspire - A tribute to our community
Hi everyone, At Imaginando, building amazing products is only half of the joy for us. The other half is seeing and hearing all the fantastic, creative, experimental and innovative art projects that our wonderful commu…
How to make A-Ha's 'Take On Me' with DRC
It’s a really catchy little treat this week for our DRC Sound Design Tutorial series, as it features an absolute 80’s epic by the band A-ha; ‘Take On Me’! A truly iconic track in many ways, and one that fills us with…
How to make The Weeknd 'Blinding Lights' with DRC
On top of having a fantastic voice, Canadian singer, songwriter and record producer ‘The Weeknd’ also has a talent for writing extremely catchy choruses and melodies, wrapping them inside a layer of funky production,…
How to make Marc Romboy & Stephan Bodzin 'Atlas' with DRC
In a world where we are bombarded with adverts for MIDI chord packs, all of which carry the promise of short-cutting all that boring, old, mozart stuff, and freeing you of the laborious, time consuming task of composi…
How to make the bass from Vitalic 'La Rock 01' with DRC
Are you sitting comfortably? If instead, you are currently standing right now, you may want to find yourself a seat before reading any further. Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic, it’s just another one of those ‘I…
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