Imaginando updates DRC to v2.10.0 with VST3 support and releases Electric Sheep Dreams preset pack

Imaginando has announced the release of version 2.10.0 of DRC, introducing VST3 support, and a brand-new preset pack called Electric Sheep Dreams.

Electric Sheep Dreams is a cyberpunk-inspired sound bank featuring a wide range of futuristic sounds. From expansive, Vangelis-like pads and leads to the smooth electronic textures reminiscent of Jean-Michel Jarre, this collection has everything you need to shape the sound of tomorrow.

In DRC 2.10.0, Imaginando is also updating their expansion pack business model. Previously, purchasing a DRC desktop license granted access to all available expansion packs. Moving forward, expansion packs will be offered as optional add-ons, available for purchase through their website, the App Store, or Google Play. To ensure consistency across platforms, an add-on purchased on one platform will be usable across all platforms. For example, if you buy a sound bank add-on on the website, you can also access it on the iOS or Android versions, as long as you are logged in with your Imaginando account.

To minimize disruption for existing users, anyone who owns a DRC desktop license or is subscribed to DRC Rent-To-Own will receive licenses for all previous expansion packs, with the exception of the newest release, Electric Sheep Dreams.

While this update doesn't introduce major new features to the synth engine itself, it brings significant improvements to the software's architecture.

One notable change is the removal of cloud sync functionality. Due to low usage and the rising costs of maintaining the service, Imaginando decided to phase it out. Instead, they are offering single preset import/export options alongside the existing bank import/export functionality.

This leads to another key modification: in previous versions, preset banks were stored in a single file. From now on, presets will be saved individually. When you update to the new version of DRC, any local banks will be automatically migrated into folders of single preset files. If you open a preset from an older version that hasn't yet been migrated, DRC will convert it to the new format.

Please note: presets created in this new version of DRC will not be compatible with previous versions.

Additionally, because of the changes to the bank architecture, once you've updated to the latest version, please log in to your Imaginando account, navigate to the "Store" section in the main menu, and select "Restore Purchases" to download any banks you've purchased.

Although DRC 2.10.0 introduces support for the highly requested VST3 plugin format, Imaginando also decided to deprecate the AAX plugin format due to low demand.

To celebrate this new release, Imaginando is offering a 50% discount off the regular price - get DRC for Desktop now for just €44.50.