Imaginando has announced a significant update for its granular synthesizer instrument for Windows, Mac, and iOS. Version 1.11.0 of FRMS comes with several important changes.

First and foremost, this release marks the end of Cloud Sync. If you rely on Cloud Sync to back up your patches, please ensure you save them to your local bank before upgrading. Additionally, we are discontinuing support for the AAX plugin format, a decision based on the relatively small number of users in our community using AAX. However, this decision could be revisited in the future depending on demand.

On a brighter note, we are thrilled to announce support for the much-requested VST3 plugin format! This ensures FRMS remains compatible with the latest updates from the Steinberg family of products, which are moving away from VST2. We’ve also added support for ASIO drivers in the Windows standalone application, improving audio performance and flexibility for our Windows users.

Changes in FRMS v1.11.0

  • Introduces support for VST3 plugin format.
  • Adds sample lock button (when active sample won’t switch when changing presets).
  • Adds MIDI mapping in layer record button.
  • Adds MIDI mapping in layer switch buttons.
  • Adds units to parameters.
  • Adds bank changed and program change MIDI message listening.
  • Adds audio device selection on standalone.
  • Adds ASIO support.
  • Local banks are now located before factory ones.
  • Browser autoplay is now enabled by default.
  • Fixes sound when freezing/rendering a track when hosted.
  • Fixes patch change with MIDI learn.
  • Fixes EG panel interaction.
  • Fixes external volumes access.
  • Fixes phone parameters layout.
  • Fixes login panel layout in phone.
  • Fixes visual glitches when moving interface from one monitor another.
  • Fixes internal keyboard MIDI out when hosted.
  • Fixes UI when closing and opening interface in studio one.
  • Improved compatibility with DAWs.

In celebration of the release, Imaginando is offering a 50% discount on the synthesizer and its expansion packs until October 14th, 2024.

More information: Imaginando / FRMS