FRMS - Granular Synthesizer 4+
AUv3 plugin included
Imaginando Lda
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- £14.99
- Offers In-App Purchases
iPad Screenshots
Description
FRMS is a versatile hybrid synthesizer that combines Granular, FM, Subtractive and Additive synthesis using a flexible layering system.
FRMS takes the interesting and exciting world of granular synthesis and gives it a musical edge by mixing it with FM synthesis to produce a wide variety of possible timbres, with a sleek and modern interface. 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.
Attention:
FRMS is available as a stand-alone app and AUv3 plugin only. No IAA audio support available.
FRMS is a CPU intensive app, therefore some devices with lower hardware specifications might not be able to play 4 simultaneous voices, resulting in possible audio glitches. The density of grains is the most significant aspect regarding performance. A 2nd gen iPad Pro is able to play all of the bundled presets with 4 voices.
Features:
- 4 synth engines, 4 layers per voice
- Granular, FM, Additive, Subtractive
- 8 FM modes, layers as operators
- Granulate Samples or Live Audio
- Up to 20 grains per layer
- 1 modulation matrix per layer
- 2 EG’s per layer
- 1 filter per layer and a master filter
- 4 voices polyphony
- 4 LFO’s with 5 modes
- Arpeggiator with 5 modes
- Delay and Reverb FX as layer send
- High Quality Sample Bank
- Built-in Audio Recorder
- MPE Compatible
- Ableton Link
Start with FRMS built-in library of samples, load your own, or even granulate live audio. Stack up to 4 layers of synthesis, with independent envelopes and modulation to create unique sounds with movement.
FRMS includes Imaginando’s Cloud Sync functionality (requires Imaginando account) so you can store and share your creations across devices with ease. Capture sounds wherever you are, then refine them in your studio, keep your creativity with you, wherever you go.
For detailed operation information and requirements please visit:
https://www.imaginando.pt/products/frms/help/contents
We're passionate about customer service too - If you have any questions, suggestions, or feedback, please get in touch via our contact page: https://www.imaginando.pt/contact-us
What’s New
Version 1.3.0
- New preset pack 'Glitches From The Heart' by Perplex On
- General bug fixes and improvements
Ratings and Reviews
Stunning
As someone who loves drones, atonal noises, and granular soundscapes I literally couldn’t ask for anything more than this extraordinary soundmachine, honestly I could make an entire album using just this synth alone, thank you so much for bringing this to us out here in the iOS music community. HOWEVER, I have to plead with the developers to somehow make it less CPU intensive! One session of it in AUM with just a few other apps and effects was pushing my 128gb 2018 iPad to the very limit, which is a real shame and hence the 4 stars only. This aside, chapeau, absolutely stellar work guys.
Developer Response ,
Thanks for your incredible feedback. We are finding optimisations every single day. Version 1.0.3 will bring further optimisations. Stay safe! Best regards
Amazing sounds but output issues?
This sounds amazing. One of the best synths for atmospherics and pads and drones. Really like it. However, it doesn’t work with my Bluetooth headphones? Only when I wire them in which is really strange. Also, I can’t get it to work with my MPK mini which is also really strange! I can’t see what I’m doing wrong or if there is a problem with the app. All my other iPad synths just work with Bluetooth headphones and my controller.
Developer Response ,
Hi. That's currently a limitation indeed. We hope to fix that limitation before the end of this hear. In the mean time, you could activate your midi controller using a free app called midimttr and by loading FRMS as a AUv3 inside a host like AUM. Thank you for your support! Best regards
This is good
I use various systems, Sunrizer and Animoog being favourites but this is likely to become a top fave as well. If they can make it a bit more user friendly for non-experts like me and if they can iron out a few output issues when using multiple levels and notes, this might become perfect. I like the preset/patches and there are a host of functions to explore.
Developer Response ,
Hi there, thanks for your feedback and suggestions! We've already been busy ironing, so stay tuned for an update real soon. Happy Granulating!
App Privacy
The developer, Imaginando Lda, has indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy.
Data Not Collected
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Information
- Provider
- Imaginando Lda
- Size
- 243.1 MB
- Category
- Music
- Compatibility
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Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPad.
- Languages
- Age Rating
- 4+
- Copyright
- © Imaginando
- Price
- £14.99
- In-App Purchases
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- Glitches From The Heart £4.99
- Supremeja Music Preset Pack £4.99
- Sounds Of Saxophone £4.99
Supports
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Family Sharing
Up to six family members will be able to use this app with Family Sharing enabled.