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FRMSFRMS v1.8.0 - Live stream today at 16:00 GMT+1
Hi everyone, FRMS v1.8.0 is here and there’s a shiny new sound bank in town: ‘Sounds Of Foley 1’ preset pack is out now! A unique collection of foley-inspired patches centred around metallic objects, with a diverse r…
VSVS with new MIDI file preview, 4K and MP3 support!
Hi everyone, Today we’ve got another feature-packed update for you, with the release of VS - Visual Synthesizer v1.3.3. This new version includes a couple of highly requested features, with enhancements to the audio/M…
FRMSTop 12 FM Synth Plugins For Unique Sound 2022
FRMS is a versatile synth that combines granular synthesis with FM synthesis. Imaginando is a Portuguese plugin developer that creates some cool effects and virtual instruments.
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…
FRMSFRMS v1.7.0 - increased sample size and new UI resolution scaling
Hi Everyone, Today we’ve got a brand new version of FRMS for you, including a fresh set of orchestral inspired patches, with the all new ‘Sounds Of Bassoon’ preset pack, now available in FRMS v1.7.0! After the popular…
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…
⚡8th Birthday / 80% OFF⚡
Hi everyone, Put on a party hat and grab a slice of cake - Imaginando is now 8! So in honor of 8 incredible years of Imaginando, it's time for an incredible promotion. This year we're shaking things up with an amazing…
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…
DRC 2.9.0: exciting new features, universal macOS binary and much more
Hi everyone, We have just released a big new version of DRC which brings some exciting new sonic capabilities, some awesome new modulation possibilities, plus a brand new recording feature to Android! This new release…
K7DK7D - Tape Delay v1.2.5: macOS universal binary
Hi everyone, In the echoes of last week’s DLYM update, today we have released K7D - Tape Delay v1.2.5, which is now available as a universal macOS binary. Whether you make music on PC, Mac or iPad, K7D’s character com…
DLYMDLYM - Delay Modulator - now with macOS universal support
Hi everyone, Did you know that there’s an awesome, completely FREE, chorus and flanger effects plugin by Imaginando? DLYM - Delay Modulator expands on the obsessive analog emulation of DRC’s chorus effect, and makes i…
VSVisual Synthesizer 1.3.2 - Liberty to create
Hi Everyone, We’ve just released VS - Visual Synthesizer v1.3.2, and this latest update includes an FX version of the VST plugin for Windows. This opens up new audio routing possibilities, and gives VS the flexibility…
DRCBreaking news: 50% OFF DRC Synthesizer!
Hi everyone, Want an amazing analog sound for an amazing price? Well this week we’ve got a wicked deal on DRC, across all platforms: 50% OFF ALL DRC PURCHASES - DESKTOP AND MOBILE! Starting today, we’ve slashed the pr…
VSVS 1.3.0 - Introducing custom material editor
Hi everyone, It gives us great pleasure to announce the release of VS v1.3.0 for Windows, MacOS and iOS, which includes support for custom shaders, with the all-new, built in material editor! This exciting new update…
Today: FRMS ‘Sounds Of Clarinet’ Pack Livestream
Hi everyone, We've got another brand new FRMS preset pack for you this week, as today we are releasing FRMS v1.6.0 with the fantastic ‘Sounds Of Clarinet Pack’. Lucas’ latest creation opens up a whole new world of orc…
LK40% OFF LK This Weekend Only!
Hi everyone, To celebrate the recent release of LK v1.12.0, we’re offering a huge 40% off all LK purchases - for one weekend only! This is the perfect opportunity to join the thousands of users who have made LK a cent…
10K YouTube Subscribers Milestone
Hi everyone, Thanks to you, we’ve just hit the big 10k subscribers on YouTube! Our channel was created back in 2014, and since then we’ve been providing our community of users with a wide range of content. Since the b…
VSVS 1.2.0 - Introducing custom audio/midi playback
Hi everyone, Christmas has come early, as we present to you VS - Visual Synthesizer v1.2.0 for Windows, Mac and iOS! This exciting update brings a hotly requested feature to VS - the ability to load and play audio fil…
Introducing VS for Apple Silicon
Hi everyone, The latest Apple silicon CPU technology represents a big leap forward in computation, something we are keen to take full advantage of. Today we are pleased to announce the release of a new version of VS,…
FRMS is 20% faster, 100% tighter, and for the next 7 days only: 40% cheaper
Hi everyone, We’ve got a fantastic new FRMS release for you today. This release really packs a punch performance wise, with huge engine optimisation and memory management tweaks under the hood. There’s good news for a…
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…
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