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VSVS 1.1.1 - Screen recording with audio, plus NDI support
Hi everyone, We’re back with another VS - Visual Synthesizer update for Windows, Mac and iOS, with the release of VS 1.1.1, which is available to download now. Highlights from this release include support for NDI outp…
FRMSFRMS v1.4.0 - new 'Sounds Of Guitar' expansion pack
Hi everyone, Get ready to be a granular guitar hero, with the release of FRMS v1.4.0 and the brand new ‘Sounds Of Guitar’ expansion pack - available to buy now! Featuring 30 fret-fuelled presets with original samples,…
Save 40% on K7D - Tape Delay
Hi everyone, Looking for a delay effects plugin that is capable of bringing any kind of sound to life? Guitar, vocals, synths, you name it, K7D can do it. Need convincing? Check out this video ‘Making STADIUM SPACE RO…
Download DLYM Delay Modulator for free
Hi everyone, You like free stuff, right? Well, If you like Imaginando and you like free stuff too, you’ll love DLYM - our completely FREE delay modulator plugin! You might have seen it in our YouTube sound design tuto…
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,…
LK40% OFF LK - 7 Day Summer Sale!
HI everyone, Looking for a super saving on LK modules? We’ve got you covered with our seven day summer sale: 40% OFF ALL LK MODULES! The temps are soaring and the prices are falling, in our scorching summer sale for L…
VSVS Updated with video export, Syphon and Spout support!
Hi everyone, It’s a big day for VS - Visual Synthesizer, as today we have released VS 1.1.0 on all platforms, a major update which includes lots of exciting and hotly requested new features! First and foremost, VS now…
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…
VSVS - Visual Synthesizer - our post launch reflection
As part of our mission statement of combining music and technology for inspiring creative experiences, last week we launched VS - Visual Synthesizer. Having incorporated light and sound together in our hardware art pr…
VSVS Visual Synthesizer responds to your music, with shader and layer powers (Mac, Windows, iOS)
VS from Imaginando could be the visual synth you’ve been waiting for, thanks to a ton of layer and shader features that make it playable like a synthesizer.
VSVS – Visual Synthesizer: Captivating multi-layered musically responsive visuals
VS is really easy to use and only takes a few moments of fiddling to get the hang of the interface. The visual content is stunning and instantly usable without having to try too hard.
VSVS - Visual Synthesizer - v1.0.1 update available
The initial response to VS - Visual Synthesizer has been great so far! We’re blessed with a fantastic, supportive community, and since launch we’ve been listening to every single bit of feedback from our users. With t…
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…
Introducing VS - Visual Synthesizer
Hi everyone, We’re thrilled to announce the launch of a brand new Imaginando product: VS - Visual Synthesizer! Inspired by our love of audio-visual experiences, VS - Visual Synthesizer gives you the power to generate…
How to make Duran Duran 'Save A Prayer' with DRC
While researching for these mini-pieces on the featured tunes and sounds from the DRC Sound Design Tutorial series, we come across some interesting (and not so interesting!)facts about the tracks. This week’s interest…
How to make Moullinex 'Kelvin Wake Pattern' with DRC
As part of our DRC Sound Design Tutorial series, we don’t just bring you classic, iconic sounds from back in the day, we also bring you some possible iconic sounds of the future, courtesy of Lucas' choice picks and al…
How to make The Beloved 'Sweet Harmony' with DRC
Originally used to promote the second season of the popular American soap opera 'Melrose Place' in 1993, 'Sweet Harmony' by British electronic music group 'The Beloved' is probably best known for its then much talked…
How To Make Chaka Khan 'I Feel For You' with DRC
You would think a song written by Prince and sung by the queen of funk Chaka Khan would be an instant hit – and you’d be right! The title track of her 1984 album ‘I Feel For You’ was a cover of a disco song Prince rec…
How To Make Kim Carnes 'Bette Davis Eyes' With DRC
Although originally recorded in a 1920s Jazz style in 1975, it took singer Kim Carnes and producer Val Garay to come up with a new arrangement for the song before it became a hit. Val had an assistant go out and buy t…
5 years of DRC tutorials
Hey everyone, Have you joined the party yet? DRC’s 5th birthday party that is, because right now there’s an amazing 50% OFF ALL DRC PURCHASES - Desktop and mobile! DRC For Desktop - only €44.50 EUR! DRC For Mobile - j…
DRC5 Years of DRC - 50% Off anniversary sale
5 years ago we released DRC - 5 whole years! We almost can’t believe it; there’s been a lot hard work, but a lot of fun too. DRC is the lovechild of a joint venture between Nuno Santos (Founder / CEO of Imaginando) an…
DRC is now NKS compatible
Hi everyone, Today we have released DRC v2.8.0 which brings an exciting new feature to DRC - NKS support. Users of Native Instruments KOMPLETE KONTROL system can now enjoy DRC with full NKS compatibility. Take control…
Sound design tutorial with FRMS, a bottle and a harmonica
This week we’re mixing things up tutorial wise, as we’re back with another ‘FRMS from scratch’ experimental sound design video from Lucas. This time armed with just a harmonica and an empty bottle of Super Bock (other…
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