ALM Turismo System Review & Tutorial

video upload by Digiphex Electronics

Motto Akemie for iPad

video upload by ALM TV

"Motto Akemie, our 6 Voice FM drum synth and step sequencer is now available for iPad on the app store for on-the-go multitouch FM beat making!

The iPad standalone version mirrors the desktop version’s features and includes an additional iPad specific preset manager. It will also function as a AUv3 instrument plug-in. Available for purchase on the iPad app store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/motto-a...

Each voice of the Motto Akemie is inspired by our renowned ‘Akemie’s Taiko‘ eurorack module featuring similar controls and playful FM sounds from pure sinusoidal oscillations to mega clonks to chaotic self-feedbacking enveloped noise.

The built in multitrack step sequencer allows for quick polyrhythmic pattern creation with step modulation of all parameters, randomisation and Pam style scaling across storable pattern banks and presets.

More info on Motto Akemie here: https://busycircuits.com/motto-akemie"

Now on iPad!: Motto Akemie (Akemie’s Taiko Eurorack) // Walkthrough & Review

video upload by Gavinski’s Tutorials

"This video is a walkthrough and review of the Motto Akemie plugin by ALM Busy Circuits. This came out for desktop some months ago, and was released as a standalone app and AUv3 plugin for iPad a few days ago, and is based on the highly-regarded Akemie's Taiko Eurorack module. I really like it, but some things about it frustrate me, and I discuss all this in the video. I hope you find it useful both in helping you decide whether this app is right for you, and in learning how the app works. Enjoy, and subscribe and hit the bell if you are interested in music production apps, I cover apps available on iPad, many of which are also available on desktop."

ALM Busy Circuits MCO MkII | The ultimate compact modular voice?

video upload by Tom Churchill

"The MCO MkII from ALM Busy Circuits is a new version of the compact digital oscillator originally released back in 2018. But it’s so much more powerful that the ‘MkII’ tag doesn’t really do it justice.

The original MCO is a great-sounding digital wavetable oscillator. The MkII adapts this sound engine and adds six more, along with an internal envelope, VCA, three LFOs, chord modes and user presets. This all means that it can operate as a complete voice while still only taking up 6HP.

In this video, I explore each of the synth engines in context with some musical patches. Big thanks to ALM for sponsoring this video and sending me the unit ahead of release."

See the announcement post here.

See the dealers on the right for availability.

Introducing MCO (mkII) by ALM

video uploads by ALM TV

Playlist:

1. Introducing MCO (mkII)
2. MCO DigiWave - Wavetable Oscillator
3. MCO ToneSum - Additive Synthesis
4. MCO BC8000 – Variable Mode Digital Synthesis
5. MCO Sylon – Vocoder
6. MCO Virtana – 90s Analog Emulation
7. MCO Oomph – Bass & Drum Synthesis
8. MCO SID GUTS – SID Chip Emulation

"The MCO (mk II) is a highly versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synths shrunk into just 6HP. Here we take a look at its features using the DigiWave wavetable oscillator voice. The MCO is in stock and available now from all ALM stockists worldwide!

The MCO offers a broad collection of unique, high-quality synth voices, each with extensive, customizable parameters. These parameters can be directly controlled or modulated through assignable internal and external sources. Certain per-voice parameters support audio-rate modulation, including FM, sync, and DSP. Each voice also supports up to four-voice chords, external-triggered envelopes, multiple LFOs, and dual audio outputs for comprehensive desktop like synth functionality.

Voices include a multi dimensional wavetable oscillator based on the original MCO, a complex additive synthesis engine, a multi mode ’JP’ type digi-synth with super saws and more, a fully featured vocoder, a lush virtual analog implementation, a bass synth for both kicks and sub sonic tones and finally a rebirth and porting of our discontinued SID GUTs chip voice.

The MCO is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use with a high resolution colour display and a rich visual user interface."

Check with dealers on the right for availability.

BBD Delay Overload : Doepfer A-188-1 & friends

video upload by Lucas Marchal

"Passing sounds from bucket to bucket with a few different delays, taking advantage of the various feedback paths on offer."

minimalism for modular #4: sample + hold + phase

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Tiny changes over time are essential to minimalist (and ambient) pieces. This video demonstrates how to create gradually evolving sequences with a sequencer and a “sample and hold” that are NOT perfectly synchronized. Any sequencer and “sample and hold” will work! Detailed patch notes included.

The piano multisample is Alexander Holm's Salamander Grand Piano, downsized by j_e_f_f_g. I have reformatted the filenames so they work on a Disting - you can download them free from:
https://app.box.com/s/rxl1nz0zv5hl62c...

Modules used:
Expert Sleepers' Disting EX and Disting Mk4
QuBit Bloom
ALM's Pamela's New Workout
Dnipro's Metamorph
Alright Devices' Chronoblob
Intellijel's Scales"

Ramp + Loop + Euclidean in Pamela's Pro Workout (sound.report english)

video upload by Heiner Kruse a.k.a The Green Man (TGM)

"this demonstrates new options
#soundreport # #heinerkruse #synthesizercloud #modularesynthesizer #tgm

The drums sounds are coming from 1010music bitbox micro #1010music #bitbox #bitboxpatch"

ALM Turismo - Stereo Voice Ambient Patch

video upload by ALM TV

See the announcement post here.

"Performing a multi-voice ambient patch with the brand new Turismo. Here the TAZM-O and Osc A of the CIZZLE are used to create a plucky true stereo synth voice with resonant swells on top made from the Osc B of the CIZZLE - see below for more detailed patch notes. The Turismo is in stock and available now from all ALM stockists worldwide.

The Turismo is our fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun.

The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, bleeps and leads, lush chords, filtering, extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly explorable.

Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input, and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio integration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme bronze anodized side panels.

The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative exploration.

Patch notes:

The TAZM-O and Osc A of the CIZZLE are used to create a true stereo synth voice with each oscillator patched through one side of the MCFx2. The 2 filters are linked to work in stereo, both responding to the same envelope modulation triggered by the ASQ-1. A second lead voice made with Osc B of the CIZZLE produces powerful CZ style resonant swells on top of the fast sequence and is sent through the MFX for long modulated echoes.

The stereo voice is uniquely sequenced in combination by a short step sequence from the Quaid Megaslope and a slow looped random from Pamela's PRO Workout, the 2 voltage sources are mixed with the MEGA MILTON and patched through the quantiser section of the ASQ-1 to be locked to a musical scale. In multiple places, additional triggered envelopes are provided by the Pam PRO using its special 'Trig' modifiers to allow the selected wave shape to be triggered by the ASQ-1. This is a great way to get more envelopes if Quaid and Pip Slope are both already used up.

Thanks for watching!"

Introducing ALM Turismo - Complete Modular Workstation

video upload by ALM TV

"The Turismo is our new fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun. In this video we patch up a track from start to finish that includes a drum beat, bass line, chords and FX send all in the Turismo.

The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, beeps and leads, lush chords, filtering, extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly explorable.

Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input, and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio integration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme bronze anodized side panels.

The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative exploration." Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:57 - Drum Beat
1:50 - Syncing the ASQ-1
4:09 - Bass Line
6:07 - Chords
8:16 - FX Send and Return
10:39 - Outro




Press release follows.

[London, UK] - ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce The Turismo - ALM’s complete Eu-
rorack system providing both beginners and experienced users with a fun and flexible instru-
ment with minimum fuss and setup.
The Turismo is our fully modern Eurorack modular workstation, blending a curated mix of our
flagship analog and digital modules for a versatile and creative patching experience. It offers
a distinctive ALM character, designed for both precision and fun.
The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, beeps and leads, lush chords, filtering,
extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous
modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly
explorable.
Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack
and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input,
and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio in-
tegration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme
bronze anodized side panels.
The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free
entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a
ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative explo-
ration.

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MFX Echos - Digi-PCM & Tape-Tech Echo Plugins

video upload by ALM TV

"‘MFX Echos’ is a pair of digital and analog inspired echos, the Digi-PCM and Tape-Tech Echo, ported from our popular multi effect MFX module and pedal as plugins for use in your favourite DAW.

Both plugins run the same DSP code from the MFX hardware with a clean, simple and expanded user interface. The ‘Digi-PCM Echo’ is an unapologetically digital delay inspired by early digital rack delays. The ‘Tape-Tech Echo’ is an analog tape style delay with a lo-fi pitch shifter bolted on and expanded control over play heads.

In this video we take a quick look at the Digi-PCM Echo and Tape-Tech Echo processing our Motto Akemie FM Drum Plugin.

The 'MFX Echos' are available now as a pair to download for $10 on both macOS and Windows.

More info & download here: https://busycircuits.com/mfx-echos/
More info on Motto Akemie: https://busycircuits.com/motto-akemie/"

Minimalism for Modular #2: Ann Southam's "Rivers"

video upload by Electrum Modular

"I’ve been playing Ann Southam’s exquisite pieces on the piano for a few months, and have been discovering lots of ideas in them that could be applied to a modular system.

This video is also a tribute to a composer who should be a household name like Steve Reich, Philip Glass, and Terry Riley.

0:00 Introduction
1:07 Rivers 1st set
4:22 Rivers 2nd set
7:18 Rivers 3rd set

Previous video in this series: [posted here]
Earlier video on polychords on the Subharmonicon: [posted here]

A great starting point for those curious about Southam is Christina Petrowska-Quilico’s recording – amazingly, the only recording – of Rivers:

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30 minutes of droning ambiance with Cizzle, Wyvern and Juniper

video upload by Audiorial

Alm Busy Circuit - Cizzle
Mnemonic Devices - Juniper
Masltrom - Wyvern

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

Tuto sampling complet :
https://audiorial.gumroad.com/l/eTmCI

https://gumroad.com/audiorial

Putting synths and drum machines through the MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits

video upload by Tom Churchill

"The MFX Pedal from ALM Busy Circuits is a standalone version of the MFX Eurorack multi-effects module, and it’s designed to work with guitars as well as line-level sources. I’m definitely not a guitarist, but I do have a few synths and drum machines in my studio, so for this video I thought it might be fun to try putting them through it. I don’t go through all 18 programs or demonstrate every parameter, but I pick six of my favourite effects and offer some real-world examples that hopefully show off some of its range. Thanks to ALM for sending it over!"

Chapters:
00:00 Intro & patch previews
01:53 Controls overview
03:14 Almicon Reverb on Super 6
06:05 2051 Bit Corrupter on DRM1
09:24 Digi-PCM Echo on Model D
12:26 Slinky Reverb on Mort’s Barge
15:03 TH-30 Distortion on Volca Beats
17:49 Crumbular Echo on Elmyra 2

Minimalism for Modular #I: Additive Sequencing

Patches for minimalist music #I: additive sequencing video upload by Electrum Modular

"In this new series of videos, I’ll be applying the ideas and techniques of minimalist composers to modular synthesis.

First up: the linear additive process.

Modules used:
Tesseract’s Step Fader II
Expert Sleeper’s Disting EX
ALM’s MFX
ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout

Hapi/xylophone multisamples downloaded (free) from: https://bedroomproducersblog.com/2011...

I’m using Dan Warburton’s terms, from 'A Working Terminology for Minimal Music' (1988) http://www.paristransatlantic.com/mag..."

MFX Basics: 2051 Bit Corrupter

video upload by ALM TV

"This video is part of our series of tutorials covering the various MFX effects engines. Subscribe to stay up to date with future episodes.

The MFX's ‘2051 Bit Corrupter’ is a one of a kind real-time audio buffer designed to imitate malfunctioning digital audio equipment. It produces rhythmic glitch, stutter and Lo-FI effects, adding a distinctive complexity to any sound source. In this video we take a deeper look at all of the engine's features, using it to process a break beat.

The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor. It offers 18 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities."

0:00 - Intro
0:23 - Stereo Mode
0:38 - Quality Controls
1:18 - Glitch Controls
2:27 - Wavetable Effect
2:52 - Using an external clock
4:31 - Lock-in Glitch Loop
5:20 - Post Glitch Quality Controls
5:55 - Dual Mode
6:09 - Assigning CV
7:03 - Axon-2 Expander
8:07 - MFX Pedal Bit Corruptor
8:52 - Outro

Switches (Eurorack sequencing without sequencers)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"A sequential switch is an essential utility for modular music-making. But Disting EX's multi-switch offers up to SIX switches that can be configured in multiple ways: bidrectional, sequential, random, ping-pong, etc. And each switch is essentially a double switch: it can alternate its inputs AND outputs. Best of all, these sequences can work separately but they can also work together, sharing the same inputs and outputs. Or you could create nested switches.
Here's an experiment with sending three switches to the same output, to create a longer melodic sequence.

Modules used:
Disting EX
ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout
Intellijel's Scales
Tesseract's Sweet Sixteen
Alright Devices' Chronoblob
Mutable Instruments' Plaits"

MEGA MILTON MEGA TIPS

video upload by ALM TV

"The 'MEGA MILTON' is a smorgasbord of handy all analog utilities in just 8HP that will greatly extend the functionality of your Eurorack system. It includes a stereo line input converter, fixed 4 input mixer with breakout attenuator, gated slew limiter, sample and hold with analog white noise, and a buffered mult with handy LEDs to monitor signals.

In this video we take a deeper look at some of the more creative and interesting ways the sections of the MEGA MILTON can be used, including as a ring mod style effect, sample rate reduction, logic rhythms, distortion, feedback and more!"

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Line In Distortion
3:15 - Mixer Feedback
5:16 - Gated Slew Logic
8:17 - Gated Slew Ring Mod
11:01 - Melodies From Gates
15:34 - Sample Rate Reduction
19:29 - Outro

Generative ambient on the modular (Subharmonicon + Disting EX)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"An ambient piece featuring the Moog Subharmonicon’s sequencer with Disting EX’s multisample player. Detailed patch notes in the video.

Other modules used:
Dnipro's Metamorph
ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout
Mutable Instruments' Beads
Intellijel's Scales"

Inverted echoes (a modular patch idea)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"The aim here – besides trying out the TSNM as an expressive keyboard – was to generate an inverted echo, so that a descending melody comes back as an ascending one, or vice versa. (I stole this idea from Bach, who often used contrapuntal inversion, playing the theme “upside-down”).

Mutable Instruments’ Beads (in delay mode) is perfect for this, but any module with a long delay would work. The other crucial ingredient is a multi-channel mixer/attenuverter such as Make Noise Maths (here, I’m using Acid Rain’s Junction).

Other modules used:
Intellijel’s Bifold
Intellijel’s Dixie II+
Intellijel’s Scales
Shakmat’s Banshee Reach
ALM’s Pamela’s New Workout
ALM’s MFX
ALM’s Pip Slope
Make Noise Optomix
Bela Gliss
Doboz’s TSNM
Doepfer A 121-3
Mutable Instruments’ Plaits
ST Modular’s Shikensa
Befaco MixIV
Disting Mk4"