MFX Pedal: Akemie Poly Voice Presets

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"The MFX Pedal now includes a new FM-based Akemie’s Poly voice engine as part of the latest Firmware (v116) which also includes an updated mix control curve to be closer to equal power for all engines. Here we demo the built in presets for the new polyphonic synth engine.

The ‘Akemie Poly Voice’ is a polyphonic 2 operator FM voice inspired by our ‘Akemie’ FM modules and plugins. Controls let you define the wave, FM depth, ratio, and feedback, with independent decay envelopes for FM and amplitude as well as an end of chain low pass filter. The 4 voice synth engine is MIDI controlled with the same freely assignable CC and expression control just like the other FX engines.

Updating is easy, connect your MFX Pedal to computer via USB and copy the firmware file across, see manual for full details. Download via https://busycircuits.com/mfx-pedal"

Some fun stuff with the MFX Pedal by ALM Busy Circuits

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ALM mmMidi - Simple Setup & Configuration & Clock Syncing Pamela's PRO Workout

mmMidi - Simple Setup & Configuration

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"The mmMidi is a simple & compact MIDI interface for your Eurorack synthesiser. It translates two independent channels of MIDI note, velocity and gate information to corresponding control voltage signals via either a classic MIDI DIN type connection or as a driverless USB MIDI device.

Here we take a look at how to configure the mmMidi's 3 channels for use with a hardware sequencer. This configuration works the same for USB MIDI as well as the original (USB-less) mmMidi.

The mmMidi also converts MIDI Clock to analog x24 fixed clock and run outputs (i.e DIN Sync). The optional mmT expander provides a third MIDI channel of 8 key mapped gate outputs.

Requiring minimal configuration and a pain free set up, the mmMidi makes it easy to sync Pam’s clock to your DAW, control multiple synth voices, and trigger drum or sample modules with the optional mmT expander. The new USB-C connection makes it easy to drive your modular not just from your computer but also via your tablet, phone or any USB MIDI Host."

mmMidi - Clock Syncing Pamela's PRO Workout

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"Here we take a look at how to configure Pamela's PRO Workout to sync directly with the mmMidi. This setup is the same with the original (USB-less) mmMidi and previous versions of Pamela's Workout."

SEED - Ambient Modular #3 // Arbhar, Analog Four mkii

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"Third piece with Instruo Arbhar. In this case I have created with Kontakt six chord samples with Olafur Arnalds' Chamber Evolutions, which have a lot of movement simply by sustaining a chord. It is two tracks overlapping, one with the Evos and one with the waves.
The idea was to make several parts going from one chord to another, or with a slow scan recreate the chord sequence, but finally by exploring only one of the samples I created this. It was not necessary to use more. The possibilities of this module are incredible. In this audio, Pamela's New Workout is very important. It is sending a pentatonic sequence to the 1v/oct input of the Arbhar and is what creates the melody.

There is a fairly subtle lead with the Analog Four mkii that contrasts quite well with the orchestral samples in my opinion.
I have called this piece Seed because these days the germ of an album idea has emerged... Let's see where it takes me. Thanks you for passing by!

edit: In the video I mention that the reverb is the internal from Arbhar but that is not the case. The Arbhar goes through the Analog Four external inputs and the reverb is added there."

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MFX Modulations - Ensembles Ensemble & Multi Phaser Plugins

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"‘MFX Modulations’ is a pair of modulation plugins, the ‘Multi Phaser’ and ‘Ensembles Ensemble’ chorus effect both ported from our popular multi effect MFX module and pedal as plugins for use in your favourite DAW.

Both plugins use enhanced DSP code from the MFX hardware with a clean, simple and expanded user interface.

The ‘Multi Phaser’ offers subtle phase shifting for timbral changes, motion, and doubled sounds, with control over notch filters and modulation speed producing various classic phasing and flanging effects. The ‘Ensembles Ensemble’ is a diverse collection of chorus and ensemble effects based on circuits from the 70s and 80s including a built in digital pitch shifter taking the effect beyond a traditional chorus.

In this video we take a quick look at the Multi Phaser and Ensembles Ensemble processing our Motto Akemie FM Drum Plugin and Ableton's 'Analog' synthesizer respectively.

‘MFX Modulations’ is available for purchase now for macOS and Windows. Purchase to get emailed a unique download link.

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

LSPXPO 2025: ALM Busy Circuits S.B.G-PRO

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"Rupert from ALM showed us the upgraded MCO Mark II module, and the new *S.B.G-PRO*, designed for integrating Eurorack systems with external pro audio equipment. The S.B.G-PRO has quarter-inch jack inputs, dry/wet mix, input/output controls, and handles both balanced and unbalanced lines.

Ideal for using external effects, it simplified studio integration with modules like guitar pedals."

The most incredible drone synth ever played | Vhikk X by FORGE TME

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"Exploring the most remarkable, evocative hardware drone/synth voice I've played in memory.

00:00 - intro interval drone
01:36 - another interval drone
03:02 - bass pulses
04:34 - bass ghosts
05:43 - sentimental interval drone
07:04 - happy accidents
08:01 - wavetable drone
09:01 - evil machine pulses
10:46 - deep dark drone
11:41 - ghostly drone
13:55 - beautiful melodic drone

Don't let the patch points and eurorack format fool you: the Vhikk X is a mostly standalone drone and synth voice that has oscillators, filter, and effects, and outputs at line level if you want it. The only thing it's really missing is a modulation source, which can be your fingers turning the knobs or, here, the Pamela's New Workout. I think Vhikk X and Pam's in a 32hp case would be the most interesting and unique drone synth I've ever heard, period. And then you can patch v/oct CV in, like with a Keystep, and play it like a mono synth!

This is a series of explorations on the Vhikk X, to show you the range of sounds it can produce. The Vhikk X is known for brutal or crushing sounds, but I think it has a lot of subtlety and beauty throughout it, and I've tried to show that here. Hopefully you agree.

I'm planning on turning the last patch into some sort of live performance with a bit of extra synth, so hopefully that will be up soon. For now, I hope this gives you an idea of why I'm so blown away by the Vhikk X.

Recorded to a stereo output with no additional audio processing."

See the Forge TME label below for more.

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Introducing S.B.G-PRO by ALM

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"The 'S.B.G-PRO' is a versatile utility module designed to flexibly integrate Eurorack systems with external audio equipment. Here we take a look at its features using the MFX Pedal to demonstrate.

It supports mono, stereo, balanced, and unbalanced input and output via 6.35mm jacks with level matching controls and clipping indication. The module features both direct and voltage-controlled equal power crossfading between wet and dry sources.

Additionally, an expression input, along with the included ‘floating ring’ cable and conditioned output, ensures safe, voltage-limited CV control of external devices from your modular system.

The module extends its sibling, the original S.B.G, by adding full size stereo balanced jack connections and voltage control focusing more on connectivity with not just pedals but also pro audio equipment including rack effects, 500 Series modules and mixing consoles.

The S.B.G-PRO is available alongside the original S.B.G, which is still available for compact pedal integration in mono.

Available NOW from fine ALM stockists worldwide."

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minimalism for modular #6: melodic expansion/contraction with pamela

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"You don’t need a fancy sequencer to do minimalist-style additive sequencing. Here’s a trick that involves a module that’s in a lot of people’s racks: Pamela’s New Workout.
Also announcing my new album – 'pianola,' by 'small changes' (my artist name). It’s a collection of minimalist pieces produced on the modular, all featuring piano multisamples on the Disting EX. It’s now available on Bandcamp:"

SQUID SALMPLE - Deep Dive 4 - Syncing, Slicing & Timestretching Break Beats

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"The Squid Salmple is a powerful 8 channel Eurorack sample player and recorder. In this fourth iteration of the Deep Dive series we take a look multiple techniques for working with break beats including BPM syncing loops, slicing and sequencing and half speed timestretching using the new Pitch parameter.

Patches in this video require at least firmware v188 which introduces the new Pitch parameter that allows sample pitch to be set independently of time. (visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm022 to download the latest firmware).

More info on the Squid: http://busycircuits.com/alm022
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Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:47 - BPM Syncing Loops
5:11 - Slicing & Sequencing
10:25 - Time Stretching
13:08 - Outro

Thanks for watching!"

2/24/25 Metasonix S-1000 + Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 + Corsynth VCLFO + MegaOhm CdS VCF/A + CXM 1978

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"2/24/25 Metasonix S-1000 + Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 + Corsynth VCLFO + MegaOhm CdS VCF/A + CXM 1978

The audio output of the left Synthetic Sound Labs 1660 The Matrix Algorithmic Composer module is patched to the CV input on the Metasonix S-1000 Wretch Machine. The CV output on the right SSL 1660 is patched to the S-1000 pulser. The Corsynth VCLFO is patched to the S-1000 filter CV. The audio output of the right 1660 runs through the MegaOhm CdS VCF/A lopass gate. ALM Pamela’s New Workout clocks the left 1660 and triggers the S-1000 and the left 1660 gate output clocks the right 1660."

In The Overgrowth Again

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Gear Used:
Prophet Rev2
Moog Grandmother

Mutable Instruments Marbles
Mutable Instruments Tides V2
Mutable Instruments Stages
Mutable Instruments Elements
Mutable Instruments Veils
Big T Music LTD Rings
Big T Music LTD Clouds
Squarp Instruments Hermod
Mannequins Just Friends
Mannequins RIP

Walrus Audio Julianna

Canon R5
Canon 24mm 1.4

Pamela's PRO Workout - Tips, Tricks & Ideas

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:10 - Quantiser for External CV
01:49 - AXON Output Muting
03:01 - Triggered Envelopes
04:25 - Quadrature LFO
05:41 - Output Rotate
06:37 - 'Mod Wheel' Style Controls
07:46 - Loop Size Switching
09:00 - Sample & Hold Arpeggios
10:20 - x1 PPQN Triggering

Motto Akemie for iPad - Syncing via AUM

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"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!

Here we take a look at MIDI syncing the Motto by running it as an AUv3 plug-in inside of AUM, the popular multitracking mixer app. With this method, the Motto Akemie can be easily synchronised with other music apps, plugins or hardware gear as well as directly recorded, all from the iPad!

The iPad standalone version of Motto Akemie mirrors the desktop version’s features and includes an additional iPad specific preset manager. It will also function as a AUv3 instrument plug-in.

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."

BAF 2025: ALM Busy Circuits Motto Akemie + Turismo

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"At BAF 2025, we caught up with Zoey from* ALM Busy Circuits*, who introduced us to their latest music technology innovations. Zoey *began by showcasing the *Motto Akemie iPad app, which can also function as a plug-in. This app combines six Akemies Taikos with sequencers, now running seamlessly on the iPad.

Zoe also discussed the *Turismo*, a full system featuring drums, multiple voices, filters, effects, and sequencing. This powerful setup includes popular modules like *Cizzle*. We also looked at their enhanced *MCO digital oscillator*, featuring multiple synthesizer voices, a simple interface, and additions like chords, presets, and a built-in vocoder engine."

ALM MFX Dynamics Plugins

MFX Dynamics Plugins - TY-50 Dynamics

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"‘MFX Dynamics’ is a pair of plugins, a unique compressor expander and a feature rich auto-panner, ported from our popular multi effect MFX module and pedal as plugins for use in your favourite DAW.

In this video we take a look at the 'TY-50 Dynamics', an extensive dynamics plugin that can act as a compressor, expander or transient shaper. It also features an automatic gain compensator, side-chain input and tilt filter. Here we process a break through compressor mode, expander mode, then both modes together to explore how transients and hits can be emphasised and shaped. We also explore the sidechain functionality and the transient shaper mode. For a demo of the Modulating Panner, please see our overview linked below.

Both plugins use enhanced DSP code from the MFX hardware with a clean, simple and expanded user interface.

‘MFX Dynamics’ is available for purchase now for macOS and Windows. Purchase to get emailed a unique download link."

MFX Dynamics Plugins - Modulating Panner

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"In this video we take a look at the the ’Modulating Panner’, a free-running or synced stereo panner plugin with 3 modes. The modulation shape can be edited with the interactive graph. Here we process the Motto Akemie through the panner and explore its various settings, wave shapes and modes. We recommend listening on headphones for the clearest distinction between modes. For a demo of the TY-50 Dynamics plugin, please see our overview linked below."

ALM Turismo System Review & Tutorial

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Motto Akemie for iPad

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"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

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"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?

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"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.

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