DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer by Imaginando synth plugin interface

DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer by Imaginando: Virtual Analog Synth Free Download

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DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer is a virtual analog polyphonic synth plugin by Imaginando, with up to 8 voices, two main oscillators and a 4-pole ladder filter. It runs as a VST3 or AU plugin on Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer is built around a minimal set of controls aimed at a classic analog sound. Its signal path combines two main oscillators, a sub-oscillator and a noise source with a self-resonant ladder filter and a multi-mode filter. Stereo tape delay, a lush stereo reverb and an analog-modeled chorus sit after the voice section, so patches can move from dry bass to wide pads without extra plugins. The synth is available as a VST3 or AU plugin, and a trial version is offered.

Best for

Warm analog bass
Evolving pads
Arpeggiated leads
Ambient soundscapes
Film score textures

Developer: Imaginando
Category: Synths
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Up to 8 voices with two main oscillators and a sub-oscillator
Noise source with detune, sync and ring modulation
4-pole self-resonant low pass ladder filter
2-pole multi-mode filter with LP, HP, BD and notch modes
2 LFOs and 2 analog-modeled envelope generators
Stereo tape delay with time modulation
Stereo reverb with modulation and self-growing decay
Arpeggiator with 4 modes, tempo sync and hold
Sync to external MIDI clock and MIDI clock out
Ableton Link and Audiobus compatible

03In depth

Analog-Style Sound Engine and Filters

DRC provides up to 8 voices and two main oscillators with a sub-oscillator and noise source. Detune, sync and ring modulation give you ways to shape harmonic content.

The main filter is a 4-pole self-resonant low pass ladder design. A second 2-pole multi-mode filter offers low pass, high pass, band pass and notch responses, giving you more options for shaping tone.

Two LFOs and two analog-modeled envelope generators handle movement and dynamics across each patch.

Effects, Arpeggiator and Sync Options

The effects section includes a stereo tape delay with time modulation, a stereo reverb with modulation and self-growing decay, and a true stereo multi-mode chorus.

The arpeggiator offers 4 modes, tempo sync and a hold function. It can sync to an external MIDI clock, and it can send MIDI clock out. Ableton Link and Audiobus compatibility are also included.

DRC supports cloud preset sync, so a patch started on one device can be continued on another. Lifetime free updates are included.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Imaginando
Type	Plugin
Category	Synth
Formats	VST3, AU
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is DRC - Polyphonic Synthesizer?

DRC is a virtual analog polyphonic synthesizer plugin by Imaginando. It offers up to 8 voices and a compact set of controls for analog-style sounds.

What formats and operating systems does DRC support?

DRC is available in VST3 and AU formats. It runs on Windows 10 or higher and macOS 12 or higher, and requires a 64-bit host DAW that supports the relevant format.

What do I need to use DRC?

You need a compatible 64-bit host DAW that supports VST3 or AU, at least 256 MB of free disk space, and an internet connection for product licence activation. The plugin is licensed for up to 5 computers per license.