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FRMS is a versatile granular synthesizer that combines granular synthesis with FM synthesis using a flexible layering system. From heavily-dense ambient drones, to glitchy mechanical beings, turn simple sounds into complex evolving soundscapes, with up to four layers of synthesis in any combination.
Features
- 3 synth engines, 4 layers per voice
- Granular Synthesis, FM Synthesis, Subtractive Synthesis
- 8 FM modes, layers as operators
- Granulate Samples or Live Audio
- Up to 20 grains per voice, per layer
- 1 modulation matrix per layer
- 2 EG’s per layer
- 1 filter per layer and a master filter
- 8 voices polyphony
- 4 LFO’s with 6 modes
- Arpeggiator with 5 modes
- Delay and Reverb FX as layer send
- High Quality Sample Bank
- Built-in Audio Recorder
- MPE Compatible
- Ableton Link
Review: Imaginando FRMS
By the time we reached the 20th century and the advent of the electronic age, sound creation had been elevated into a science in its own right. By now, we had a plethora of new techniques with which to craft new sounds and instruments. The invention of computing and digital-signal processing would truly revolutionise music and sound design once again, unshackling them from the expense, bulk and complexities of physical circuitry (or indeed rock formations), and thereby allowing synth designers to combine disparate techniques in any way they could imagine – all of which brings us neatly to FRMS.
TEST: IMAGINANDO FRMS, GRANULAR FM SYNTH PLUGIN
Have you ever wondered what happens when you cross granular synthesis with FM, add a little subtractive synthesis and then apply it in four courses?Whatever the answer, Imaginando FRMS is the result of this merger operation.FRMS simply stands for "frames".But can you really use granular oscillators for FM?
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Imaginando FRMS, New Multi-Layer Synthesizer Plugin/App With Granular & FM Synthesis
The synth has up to 4 simultaneous layers, each one either granular or oscillator. FRMS’ operation is well solved. You edit sounds per layer and thus you control all aspects of your layers very easily.
Hearing is believing
Listen to our audio examples to discover just a small selection of FRMS - Granular Synthesizer's infinite possibilities
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Ascending Mount Olympus
00:23Bring Out Your Dead
00:18Building R2
00:16Burning Reso
00:15Calming Reflection
00:22FM Burning Bass
00:18Meditation Demon
00:19Mizsing
00:21Tubular Beauty
00:20Zimmering
00:21Expansion Packs
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An awe-inspiring collection sounds, straight from the heart of renowned newmedia artist Perplex On. A beautiful set of patches covering the entire spectrum of human emotion.
30 fret-fuelled presets take the string timbres of acoustic guitar into a whole new granular dimension, with a world of incredible atmospheric soundscapes and evocative sounds to explore.
Supremeja Music by Supremeja Music
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Full of surprises, Antique Shop is an amazing set of unique and original sounds, that uses the objects of the past to create the sounds of the future.
A collection of characterful clarinets bring the warmth of woodwind to FRMS. Create moods and tell stories, with this set of organic orchestral tones, full of personality.
The rich, dark, full-bodied beauty of the bassoon and this collection of sultry tones brings an ominous orchestral flavour to your compositions, with a set of eerie, atmospheric and cinematic sounds.
A unique and varied selection of foley inspired patches, forged from solid metal sound design. Turning the art of sound effects into all manner of metallic instruments and shimmering effects.
Everyday objects turned into magic. The samples from 'FRMS From Scratch' series reimagined into completely new and incredible instruments and soundscapes.
The Sax is back! Deeper, darker, and more atmospheric than ever, this cinematic bumper brass and woodwind style selection has a unique sonic soul all of its own.
Unravel the essence of the human voice with ethereal chants, whispered incantations, and spectral echoes transformed through granular synthesis. Create lush vocal pads, hypnotic mantras, rhythmic glitches, and harmonic drones—perfect for ambient, cinematic, and electronic soundscapes.
This collection gathers fleeting ideas—sounds that evoke memories or hint at an unknown future. Some feel familiar, others like echoes of an imagined past, all ready to take shape. Explore, adapt, and blend acoustic textures with the unpredictability of synthesis. Where it leads is yours to decide.
Layering system
Up to 4 simultaneous layers, each one either granulator or oscillator.
Granulate anything
Browse the library of included samples, drop in your own, or even granulate live input.
Split interface
View, switch and control all aspects of your layers with ease
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After discovering VS, I tried FRMS and found it ideal for blending live acoustic instruments with electronics. As a contemporary composer, I value its creative potential—granular, FM, and subtractive synthesis—to generate evolving textures. The preset libraries are inspiring, and the ability to granulate any sound source, even live input, is incredibly powerful.
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Andrián Pertout
(Composer, PhD
)Granular Synthesis Tutorials
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Sound design with voice
Sound design with an electric guitar
★★★★★
This is the most useful 3Dollar Synth app I’ve ever found everything on here sounds so good and I’m just talking about the presets can’t wait to delve deeper
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Requirements
macOS
macOS 12.0 or higher, compatible 64 bit host DAW which supports VST3, VST or AU plugin format, plus a minimum of 350 Mb of free disk space to install. Product licence activation requires internet connection.
Windows
Windows 10 or higher, compatible 64 bit host DAW which supports VST3 or VST plugin format, plus a minimum of 200 Mb of free disk space to install. Product licence activation requires internet connection.
iOS
Requires iOS 16.1 or higher. At least 252 Mb of free space.
Android
Requires Android 9.0 or higher. Low-latency audio is dependent on device hardware specification and performance.