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How to make the sounds from The Dø - 'Despair, Hangover & Ecstasy' with DRC
With a name Inspired by the solfège scale, Finish-French indie rock duo ‘The Dø’ (pronounced ‘the dough’) was the pairing of vocalist Olivia Merilahti with multi-instrumentalist Dan Levy. The two met in 2005 while rec…
DRCDRC Update - New delay ramp knob, UI scaling and more
Hi everyone, Today we have released DRC 2.9.2 across all platforms; here’s a quick summary of the main changes: Added new ‘ramp’ parameter/knob to delay Added additional panic button, shown when performance panel isn'…
How to make the sounds from Imagination 'Just An Illusion' with DRC
Right about now, the funk soul brother, check it out now, the funk soul brother, it’s time to get our #tbt vibe on, as we throw back to the funk-fest fulled days of the disco dance moves of the 80s. We’re going back t…
How to make the sounds from John Carpenter 'Halloween (Theme Song)' with DRC
When we think of Halloween a lot of things come to mind: carving pumpkins, trick-or-treating, and lots of hideous masks, but nothing else encapsulates the horror side of Halloween like the 1978 movie of the same name.…
🎃 Wilhelm Scream 🎃 | FRMS Granular Synthesis Tutorial
The countdown to Halloween has begun! It’s ‘spooky season’ and we got some treats for the most haunting of holidays. We start today with a unique FRMS From Scratch: it’s the first one that you don’t need to record any…
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…
This week at Imaginando: Synthfest Recap and tutorials!
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…
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…
We are going to SynthFest UK 2022!
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…
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…
K7DK7D and DLYM updated - MIDI learn function and improved patch manager
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 id…
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…
LKLK and UBRIDGE updated - UBRIDGE now Apple Silicon ready
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 A…
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…
VSVS - Visual Synthesizer
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.
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…
VSIntroducing ‘Retina Refill’ Preset Pack by Perplex On for Visual Synthesizer
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 fa…
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…
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