FRMS - Granular Synthesizer 1.13.3 - App Store

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About FRMS - Granular Synthesizer

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,...

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."

Version History - Fixed sample rate related issue breaking recorded layer audio. 1.13.3 Jul 24 - Fixed aftertouch modulation responding with a slight delay instead of immediately. 1.13.2 Jun 12 - Fixes a crash while changing presets 1.13.1 Apr 10 - Improved performance. - Increased maximum voices to 6. 1.13.0 Apr 8 - Include samples when exporting/importing bank and patch 1.12.4 09/29/2025 - Added view setting - Added store panel - General bug fixes and improvements 1.12.3 06/18/2025 - Fixed EG values when changing between presets with different EG max value - Fixed layer file name when copy/pasting between layers 1.12.2 03/20/2025 - Fixed LFO waveform selection - Fixed EG2 parameter label when changing max value - Fix audio input channel combobox interaction 1.12.1 02/28/2025 - New sample and preset pack 'Fragmented Chants' - Added independent audio input per layer - Fixed active voice stealing when playing successive notes - Fixed EG parameters label unit 1.12.0 02/26/2025 - Fixed virtual port name - General bug fixes and improvements 1.11.3 12/16/2024 - Fix virtual ports missing in standalone - Fix main filter second source modulation labels not displaying the actual selected source 1.11.2 11/20/2024 - Added file rename - Improved patch randomization - Fixed bank import - Fixed sample lock and layer record not responding when changing their value from host - Fixed eg labels when synced - Fixed density and size parameter labels when synced - Fixed reverb highpass parameter type 1.11.1 10/28/2024 - Adds sample lock button (when active sample won't switch when changing presets) - Adds bank and program midi message listening - Adds midi mapping to layer record buttons - Adds midi mapping to layer switch buttons - Adds units to parameters - File browser autoplay is now enabled by default - Fixes parameters layout in iPhone - Fixes login panel layout in iPhone - Fixes EG panel interaction - Fixes patch change with midi learn - Fixes keyboard not sending midi out when hosted - Fixes sound when freezing a track when hosted 1.11.0 10/07/2024 - Fixes a crash while loading projects in Logic Pro 1.10.1 09/14/2023 - New Sounds Of Saxophone 2 Preset Pack - Auto select imported file in iOS - Performance Panel visible setting is now independent between standalone and hosted versions 1.10.0 03/21/2023 - New 'Scratching The Surface 1' Preset Pack - New Mod. Wheel Link feature on the LFO's section to make LFO dependent of the mod. wheel. - New LFO one-shot mode. - General bug fixes and improvements 1.9.0 01/25/2023 - New "Sounds Of Foley 1" preset pack - Add global tuning - Fix app freezing when recording into a layer - Fix drag files with size between 2 and 4 mb - Fix granulator size modulation when in "sync" mode - Fix pitch wheel affecting layer in "free" mode - General bug fixes and improvements 1.8.0 08/23/2022 - New 'Sounds of Bassoon' Preset Pack - Increase maximum file size to 4 mb - Add keyboard settings panel - Allow hide performance panel - Fix crop not updating waveform - Fix granulator legato - Fix pitch bend range - Fix granulator ping-pong mode bug - General bug fixes and improvements 1.7.0 07/26/2022 - New preset pack 'Sounds of Clarinet' - General bug fixes and improvements 1.6.0 02/24/2022 - New preset pack 'Antique Shop' 1.5.0 01/27/2022 - Fixes an audible click when oscillator display waveform is visible 1.4.4 12/03/2021 - Fix clicks that would occur when using the granulator in mono - Fix granulator portamento - Fix FM bug - Fix crashes 1.4.3 11/24/2021 - New preset pack info dialog when tapping a non purchased pack under the patch manager - Fix in-app purchases persistence bug - Fix multiplicated state restore preset - Improved layout on iPhone - General bug fixes and improvements 1.4.2 10/22/2021 - Add iPhone support - Performance optimizations - Memory usage optimization - Fix crash that could occur on some devices during startup - Fix audible clicks when using the synth in mono - General bug fixes and improvements 1.4.1 10/18/2021 - Add new preset pack "Sounds of Guitar" - Add new grain start mode feature - Fix aftertouch in AUv3 - Fix tempo in standalone state load - Remove AUv3 instances limit - General bug fixes and improvements 1.4.0 09/13/2021

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Previous Versions

Here you can find the changelog of FRMS - Granular Synthesizer since it was posted on our website on 2021-10-23 15:51:49. The latest version is 1.13.3 and it was updated on 2026-10-12 17:19:10. See below the changes in each version.

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