Sonic powerhouse.
total beast of a synth and the iap are actually worth it.
Description
FRMS blends Granular, FM, Additive, and Subtractive synthesis in a powerful, flexible layering system. Create lush, evolving soundscapes or gritty, glitchy textures by combining up to four synthesis layers. With a sleek, intuitive interface, FRMS turns basic sounds into immersive audio experiences—from dense ambient drones to mechanical soundscapes.
Choose from FRMS’s curated sample library, import your own sounds, or capture live audio for instant granulation. Shape unique sounds with layered synthesis, independent envelopes, modulation, and effects.
Key Features:
- 4 Synthesis Engines, 4 Layers Per Voice – Mix Granular, FM, Additive, and Subtractive synthesis.
- FM Modes & Operator Stacking – Create rich, complex tones with 8 FM modes.
- Real-Time Granulation – Process samples or live audio with up to 640 grains.
- Deep Modulation & Envelope Control – Modulation matrix per layer, plus 2 EGs and filters per layer.
- Advanced FX & Polyphony – 4 voices polyphony, arpeggiator, delay, and reverb.
- High-Quality Sample Library & MPE Compatibility – Access FRMS’s expansive sound library and integrate with MIDI Polyphonic Expression and Ableton Link.
Unlock endless sonic possibilities with FRMS, perfect for both beginners and advanced sound designers.
"Imaginando super fan over here ..own everything they make. FRMS is no exception, as it’s incredibly powerful, versatile, and surprisingly intuitive. It’s a joy to work with, and the sound possibilities are endless."
"I expected a lot from this app given the pedigree of the developer, but wow, this exceeded all my expectations. The depth of the granular synthesis engine combined with FM is truly amazing. A must-have for any sound designer."
"This is a great app for anyone serious about granular synthesis. The interface is clean and easy to use, and the sound quality is top-notch. I find myself getting lost for hours exploring new sounds."
"This synth is an interesting and great evolution in the world of granular. It pushes the boundaries of what you can do with layers and modulation. The presets are inspiring, but the real magic comes when you start creating your own."
"FRMS has officially become my favorite synth app. The way it combines granular synthesis and FM is just genius. You can get subtle textures or full-blown sonic mayhem. Highly recommended!"
"Every time I use FRMS, I feel like I’m discovering new dimensions of sound. The modulation options are vast, and the way you can shape tones makes it a designer’s dream. This app has changed my approach to sound design."
"There’s something magical about the way FRMS handles sound. It’s intuitive yet deep, and I’ve created some of my best work using this app. Kudos to the developers for making such a high-quality product."
"FRMS is absolutely brilliant. The interface is smooth, and the ability to layer sounds and modulate them takes granular synthesis to another level. I’ve been recommending it to everyone I know."
"This app is an endless source of inspiration. Whether I’m working on cinematic soundscapes or glitchy textures, FRMS has everything I need. The layers and effects are phenomenal."
"If you love creating ambient music, this app is for you. The ability to tweak and layer samples into lush textures is incredible. It’s become an essential part of my workflow."
"The design of FRMS is superb. It’s both visually pleasing and incredibly functional. Every detail has been thought through, and the sound engine delivers in every way."
"Hands down, the best granular synth I’ve used. The presets are great, but what sets it apart is how intuitive it is to create your own unique sounds."
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Choose from FRMS’s curated sample library, import your own sounds, or capture live audio for instant granulation. Shape unique sounds with layered synthesis, independent envelopes, modulation, and effects.
Key Features:
- 4 Synthesis Engines, 4 Layers Per Voice – Mix Granular, FM, Additive, and Subtractive synthesis.
- FM Modes & Operator Stacking – Create rich, complex tones with 8 FM modes.
- Real-Time Granulation – Process samples or live audio with up to 640 grains.
- Deep Modulation & Envelope Control – Modulation matrix per layer, plus 2 EGs and filters per layer.
- Advanced FX & Polyphony – 4 voices polyphony, arpeggiator, delay, and reverb.
- High-Quality Sample Library & MPE Compatibility – Access FRMS’s expansive sound library and integrate with MIDI Polyphonic Expression and Ableton Link.
Unlock endless sonic possibilities with FRMS, perfect for both beginners and advanced sound designers.
"Imaginando super fan over here ..own everything they make. FRMS is no exception, as it’s incredibly powerful, versatile, and surprisingly intuitive. It’s a joy to work with, and the sound possibilities are endless."
"I expected a lot from this app given the pedigree of the developer, but wow, this exceeded all my expectations. The depth of the granular synthesis engine combined with FM is truly amazing. A must-have for any sound designer."
"This is a great app for anyone serious about granular synthesis. The interface is clean and easy to use, and the sound quality is top-notch. I find myself getting lost for hours exploring new sounds."
"This synth is an interesting and great evolution in the world of granular. It pushes the boundaries of what you can do with layers and modulation. The presets are inspiring, but the real magic comes when you start creating your own."
"FRMS has officially become my favorite synth app. The way it combines granular synthesis and FM is just genius. You can get subtle textures or full-blown sonic mayhem. Highly recommended!"
"Every time I use FRMS, I feel like I’m discovering new dimensions of sound. The modulation options are vast, and the way you can shape tones makes it a designer’s dream. This app has changed my approach to sound design."
"There’s something magical about the way FRMS handles sound. It’s intuitive yet deep, and I’ve created some of my best work using this app. Kudos to the developers for making such a high-quality product."
"FRMS is absolutely brilliant. The interface is smooth, and the ability to layer sounds and modulate them takes granular synthesis to another level. I’ve been recommending it to everyone I know."
"This app is an endless source of inspiration. Whether I’m working on cinematic soundscapes or glitchy textures, FRMS has everything I need. The layers and effects are phenomenal."
"If you love creating ambient music, this app is for you. The ability to tweak and layer samples into lush textures is incredible. It’s become an essential part of my workflow."
"The design of FRMS is superb. It’s both visually pleasing and incredibly functional. Every detail has been thought through, and the sound engine delivers in every way."
"Hands down, the best granular synth I’ve used. The presets are great, but what sets it apart is how intuitive it is to create your own unique sounds."
In-Apps
- Sounds Of Foley 1
- $3.99
- Sounds Of Saxophone
- $3.99
- Glitches From The Heart
- $3.99
- Antique Shop Preset Pack
- $3.99
- Scratching The Surface 1
- $3.99
- Sounds Of Saxophone 2 Pack
- $3.99
- Supremeja Music Preset Pack
- $3.99
- Sounds Of Guitar Preset Pack
- $3.99
- Sounds Of Bassoon Preset Pack
- $3.99
- Sounds Of Clarinet Preset Pack
- $3.99
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FRMS FAQ
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Is FRMS free?
No, FRMS is not free (it costs 9.99), and it also contains in-app purchases.
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How much does FRMS cost?
FRMS costs 9.99 to download (and they also have additional in-app purchases).
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User Rating
4.77 out of 5
273 ratings in United States
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FRMS Reviews
Amazing
Truly one of the best (and weirdest) apps the App Store has to offer. 100/10
Honestly my Favorite
On the Forums you see a lot of desert Island apps, This is mine, this Synth just keeps on giving. Thank you Team, Happy Birthday, you have a customer for life.
Doesn’t work over Bluetooth. Expansions cost too much.
I try to play this over my Bluetooth amp for a simple drone and it never works. You can’t disable the microphone either. Its automatically on but not really on it just gives a bunch of feedback without picking up a signal.
Excellent
This is great very adventurous it takes my mind to the outta limits this app is for the creative soul looking for something different Love the pads
it’s fun but not even remotely close to worth the price
you can get the same thing for much cheaper. I don’t know why the maker would try to price gouge with this product. save your money and get five other synths instead.
Great granular app
I use a lot of different synth apps and granular is something that I have recently gotten more involved with. I have all of Imaginando’s apps and each one is amazing to work with. FRMS stands out from most of the granular I have used with ease of use and the different add-on packs as well as being able to drop in my own samples and the continuity of creation with the desktop app where I can pick up where I left off on my i-devices.
This software is gorgeous!
I cannot believe this works on iPad the way it does. So much fun and the sound quality blows my mind. If you’re a professional that uses a mobile rig. Definitely consider adding this to your toolbox. I need to get the desktop version too. They’re identical. Total gamechanger!
Super powerful synth
Would like to see some performance/stability improvements though
Didn’t mean to buy this
Apple won’t stop spamming my card… :/
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Tera Pro
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ID700
Vintage Digital Synthesizer
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Hilda Synthesizer
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App Info
- Category
- Music
- Publisher
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Imaginando
- Languages
- Recent release
- 1.11.3 (1 week ago )
- Released on
- Mar 23, 2020 (4 years ago )
- Also available in
- United States , United Kingdom , Germany , Canada , Italy , France , Russia , Netherlands , Australia , Portugal , Belgium , Sweden , Japan , Norway , Czechia , Switzerland , Poland , Mexico , Austria , Denmark , Ukraine , Ireland , Romania , Greece , Brazil , Spain , Argentina , India , Hungary , Israel , Colombia , China , Hong Kong SAR China , Peru , South Korea , Kazakhstan , Thailand , Philippines , New Zealand , Belarus , Malaysia , Finland , Ecuador , Vietnam , Singapore , United Arab Emirates , Saudi Arabia , Uzbekistan , Taiwan , Türkiye , South Africa , Pakistan , Nigeria , Lebanon , Kuwait , Indonesia , Egypt , Algeria , Dominican Republic , Chile , Azerbaijan , Armenia
- Last Updated
- 1 week ago
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