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Thursday, March 26, 2026
Modular Sound Design: Intellijel Multigrain x Make Noise MultiMod
video upload by Liminal Pulses
"Using the @intellijel Multigrain x @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC MultiMod as the main ways to modulate and sound design, but not with our help from the @4msCompany Ensemble Oscillator, the @bastlinstruments Pizza, both sequenced by the @GlasgowSynthGuild Octones, with stereo delay from the @busycircuits MFX.
What do you think of these sounds? Leave me a comment!"
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LABELS/MORE: 4ms, ALM, Bastl Instruments, eurorack, Glasgow Synth Guild, intellijel, Make Noise
LABELS/MORE: 4ms, ALM, Bastl Instruments, eurorack, Glasgow Synth Guild, intellijel, Make Noise
Friday, March 20, 2026
ALM Introduces QUAID GIGASLOPE - Quad Multimode Modulator
video upload by ALM TV
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:59 - Envelope Mode 2:16 - Slope Range & Trigger Inputs 3:33 - Loop Mode 4:52 - Step Mode 6:04 - Quantiser 7:00 - EOS/EOC 7:36 - Assigning CV - Reset 8:32 - Assigning CV - Parameters 10:27 - End Jam 11:21 - Outro
The QUAID GIGASLOPE is a four-channel multi-mode modulator, with each channel outputting a variable staged slope that can act as a complex envelope, flexible LFO, or step sequence.
Each slope can contain up to 13 stages, which may be independent or overlap with other stages.
Slopes can be triggered or run freely, with both manual and CV control over each stage’s level, duration, and curve. The output range of each slope can be set and optionally quantised to musical scales. Trigger outputs are available at the end of each stage and at the completion of a slope.The QUAID GIGASLOPE builds on our earlier Megaslope module, expanding the idea of a hands-on, menu-free, jam-friendly complex modulator. With four channels, it easily covers standard envelope duties, quantised sequencing, and LFO tasks, while its design also encourages more experimental use through overlapping slopes, self-modulation and cross-channel interaction, leading to more distinctive, unexpected, and improvised results.
Feature List
Quad multimode modulator with complex Envelope, LFO and Step Sequencer modes.
13 modulation stages shared or split between slopes.
Per stage dedicated Level, Time and Curve controls.
Per slope Quantiser with 19 different scales.
Selectable output ranges of ±5V, 0-5V or 0-2.5V.
Assignable ‘EOC’ (End of Cycle) or ‘EOS’ (End of Stage) trigger outputs.
4 freely assignable CV inputs.
AXON CV expander support for 4 additional CV inputs.
Fun, performance oriented interface, well suited for happy accidents.
All states preserved accross power cycles.
USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
2 Year Warranty.
Made in England.
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Modules, News
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Modules, News
ALM Introduces FMco - Compact FM Synth Voice
video upload by ALM TV
Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Frequency Control 1:48 - FM Index, Ratio & Lock 3:36 - Wave Control 4:55 - Chord Control 6:15 - Trig In & Decay Control 7:03 - End Jam 8:30 - Outro
The FMco is a compact FM synthesis based VCO and voice. It features our own original 2-operator FM synthesis DSP implementation inspired by our ‘Akemie’ modules but tuned for more immediate use and a more modern sound.
It includes both manual and voltage control over FM Index, Ratio and a selection of classic operator waveforms for a wide palette of FM sounds from a simple set of controls. A built-in decay envelope is routed to both FM depth and output level, allowing the FMco to function as a full synth voice when triggered. The FMco also includes CV-controlled four-voice chords, an encoder-based tuning system for easy accurate pitch control, and a stereo-widened output, delivering a large amount of FM synthesis all in just 8HP.Feature List
2 Operator FM synthesizer voice with direct and voltage controlled parameters.
Easy, quick and accurate tuning via an encoder control.
FM Index offset with direct and CV control with attenuverter.
8 Operator wave shapes with direct and CV control with attenuator.
Ratio control with lock switch for both free and precise operator ratios.
Trigger input for simple built in decay envelope internally connected to Index level and output VCA level.
Direct and voltage controlable chord mode with inversion and up to 4 voices.
Left and Right outputs with stereo widening effect.
USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates.
Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
2 Year Warranty
Made in England.
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Modules, News
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Modules, News
Thursday, March 12, 2026
SISTERS - Ambient session #29 // Mannequins Three Sisters, Arbhar, Panharmonium, Subharmonicon
video upload by David Falcon
"First sounds with the Mannequins Sisters, such an interesting little module. In its core is a triple filter (Hi, Low and Band Pass) but it works great as an spectral mixer. I am slowly modulating the frequency cutoff so that the different sounds come and go progressively. Very little resonance added, it can be very resonant!
// Patch Notes //
Voice 1- Arbhar recording of my voice and ambient sounds with the internal microphone. High input of Sisters.
Voice 2 - Maths Tom sound into Rings. Center of Sisters.
Voice 3 - Panharmonium with a Random sequence from Pams into the Low input of Sisters.
These 3 voices go into the Xaoc Praga mixer, with Mimeophon and FX Aid in the sends. I am modulating the volume and panof
Voice 2 from Øchd and Pams, and the panning of Arbhar from Pams too. The mix goes through Qubit Mojave for the occasional reversed granular bleep.
Voice 4 - Subharmonicon through Blooper as a delay and Mercury 7 as Reverb.
Voice 5 - Low kick from DFAM
Recorded in a single stereo mix and mastered in Ableton."
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, Instruo, MOOG, Rossum Electro-Music
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, Instruo, MOOG, Rossum Electro-Music
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Bastl Pizza + AFL Pixie x Make Noise Multimod
video upload by Liminal Pulses
"Starting a new series where, the focus isn't on one particular modules details on sound and how it works, but a focus on pure sound, melody and patch experimentation. A song, a track, something to play in the background while you work. A longer version of my instagram sketches.
Here I have the @GlasgowSynthGuild Octone and the @EricaSynths Black Sequencer running the @afterlateraudio Pixie and @bastlinstruments Pizza, through the @nano.modules St Font filter and Serra ADSR, with the above modulated by the @MAKEN0ISEMUSIC Multimod, with EVERYTHING effected by the @busycircuits MFX and @tiptop-audio Z5000.
Drums by @teenageengineering KO EP133"
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LABELS/MORE: After Later, ALM, Bastl Instruments, Erica Synths, eurorack, Glasgow Synth Guild, Make Noise, NANO, Teenage Engineering, TipTop Audio
LABELS/MORE: After Later, ALM, Bastl Instruments, Erica Synths, eurorack, Glasgow Synth Guild, Make Noise, NANO, Teenage Engineering, TipTop Audio
Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Triple Filter Voice
video upload by ALM TV
"Creating a synth voice using 3 resonant analog filters in series from the MCFx2 and Pip Filter. Check out the full patch writeup on the Busy Blog on our website.
In modular synthesis, starting with traditional basic patches and building on them is a great way to discover exciting new sounds and get the most out of a system. This unique expansion of the traditional single oscillator analog synth voice patch with 3 filters in series allows for 3x the amount of filter modulation, producing rich moving timbres using only a single oscillator. Similar techniques of can be used with multiple filters in parallel or panned in stereo to add unique modular richness character to a basic voice patches. For more details on this patch see our full blog writeup!"
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Pamela's PRO Workout - 1x PPQN
video upload by ALM TV
"Clocking Pamela’s PRO Workout at x1 PPQN with an ASQ-1 sequence to create a completely random Castle setting each time a note is triggered. 🪄✨ . 🔵 The ASQ-1 is started, sequencing a dual oscillator Akemie’s Castle melody. Pam’s PPQN is set to x1, with all outputs set to produce x1 random waves. The gate out of the ASQ-1’s sequence is duplicated to the Clock input of Pam. At each note in the sequence, Pam’s 8 random signals are advanced due to the x1 PPQN setting. The outputs are patched to modulate most of the Castle’s parameters, resulting in a totally random sound for each note in the sequence. 🏯"
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Eventide Music Mouse with dual Akemie's Castles
Saturday, February 14, 2026
Turning a Chord into Peak Time Techno (Monumatic + Ghost + Desmodus)
video upload by Neo Golightly
"This track emerged while I was just patching up my new setup and testing the CV & MIDI connections. It’s always amazing how little effort it takes to create such a massive sound. It also turned out to be the perfect session to practice my transitions.
Transitions were done via a combination of the Oxi Meta and the DJ filter in the Ohmforce Bohm.
Gear used:
@ohmforceofficial Bohm
@oxiinstruments Meta & One MK2
@NoiseEngineering Incus Iteritas Alia (Mode switched), Desmodus Versio, Viol Ruina
@knobula_synths Monumatic
@WMDevices Clutch
@happynerding4369 FX Aid XL
@afterlateraudio Bartender V2
@dnipromodular1184 Krait + Ewa
@busycircuits Pam's PRO Workout
@Endorphines Golden Master
@Befacosynth Out
Cables & Power: @myvolts Candycord & Silent Alchemist"
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LABELS/MORE: After Later, ALM, Befaco, DNIPRO, Endorphin.es, eurorack, Happy Nerding, Knobula, myVolts, Noise Engineering, Ohm Force, Oxi Instruments, WMD
LABELS/MORE: After Later, ALM, Befaco, DNIPRO, Endorphin.es, eurorack, Happy Nerding, Knobula, myVolts, Noise Engineering, Ohm Force, Oxi Instruments, WMD
Thursday, February 05, 2026
Eurorack Study 5 / Estava Bem Tranquilo.
video upload by takao_kurokawa
modules:
Whimsical Raps: Just Friends, Mangrove, Three Sisters, Silhouett
Joranalogue: Morph 4
Make Noise: Maths
Five 12: Vector Sequencer
Hikari Instruments: Dual Delay
Happy Nerding: FX Aid
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, Five12, Happy Nerding, Hikari Instruments, JORANALOGUE, Make Noise
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, Five12, Happy Nerding, Hikari Instruments, JORANALOGUE, Make Noise
Friday, January 30, 2026
MCO Firmware v106 - New Features
video upload by ALM TV
"A new MCO Firmware v106 is now available! Here we make a few patches to demonstrate the new additions. New features include CV control over user presets, random preset generation, a multimode filter added to the DigiWave voice and selectable functions for the A and B buttons of the AXON-2 expander.
The MCO (mkII) is a highly versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synths shrunk into just 6HP. It offers a broad collection of unique, high-quality synth voices, each with extensive, customizable parameters.
Download the new firmware here: https://busycircuits.com/alm046
For more information on the update please see our full writeup on the Busy Circuits blog: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/"
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Updates, News
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Updates, News
Thursday, January 29, 2026
Pamela's Disco: sync DJ decks to modular - Buchla & Friends
video upload by CatSynth TV
"Zoey of ALM Busy Circuits gives us a demo of their new Pamela's Disco module at Buchla & Friends 2026. Pamela's Disco connects to a PRO DJ-LINK network and converts the incoming "master tempo" to standard Eurorack clock signals that can be used to synchronize sequencers, LFOs, and modules, including the Pamela's PRO Workout (as shown in this demo). This allows modular systems to be synchronized with DJ decks and follow tempo changes and even scratches and spin ups/downs.
We also get a sneak preview of a few other upcoming modules from ALM Busy Ciruits.
To find out more, please visit https://busycircuits.com/"
Merch: https://shop.catsynth.com
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth
Patreon: / catsynth
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, Buchla and Friends, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
LABELS/MORE: ALM, Buchla and Friends, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
15 minutes with Smoothie Audio Smear, a 98-pole allpass filter
video upload by Signal Sounds and Tom Churchill
"Tom takes a look at Smear, the debut module from Smoothie Audio. It’s a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter, and it’s capable of some pretty mind-bending spectral effects.
Buy here:
https://www.signalsounds.com/smoothie...
More from Smoothie Audio: https://smoothieaudio.com/products/smear"
via Signal Sounds:
"We say...
It's not often that we come across something genuinely new and innovative in Eurorack these days, but Smear is just that - a pair of stereo 98-pole all-pass filters that open up all sorts of strange sonic territory. Brilliant!
Manufacturer's description
Smear is Smoothie Audio’s first Eurorack module - a dual stereo 98-pole allpass filter unlike anything else in your rack.
At its core, Smear takes a deceptively simple concept - the allpass filter, usually buried deep inside reverb algorithms — and refines it into a playable, sculptural processor. A single allpass subtly shifts the phase of incoming audio while passing the entire signal unfiltered. Stack 98 poles in series, and the effect becomes striking: frequencies across the spectrum are delayed by different amounts, creating a rich spectral delay that can smear, morph, and transform sound.
Smear can be become different effects, according to how you set the parameters:
Transient Smearing & Spectral Delay that reshapes transients, can add punch
Resonator & Percussion Voice for metallic, physical-modeling tones when pushed into feedback territory
Morphing filter & Phasor for animated timbral movement
Interface & Controls
The panel is laid out symmetrically, with two identical sections (Left and Right). By default, stereo audio flows left → right → out, but a dedicated Split Mode allows each side to process audio independently.
Each section offers three core parameters — Frequency, Resonance, and Stages — each with dedicated CV inputs. Frequency and Resonance have attenuverters for precise modulation. A global Feedback control (with CV) unlocks resonant, flanger-like, and physical-modeling behaviors.
The Stage sliders reveal Smear’s hidden depth: with LEDs indicating crossfade modes between filter poles, you can dive into complex notch filtering, animated flams, and evolving timbral movement. Modulate them, and the module comes alive with unpredictable, dynamic filtering effects.
Built on the Daisy platform by Electrosmith
CV inputs -5V to 5V
48kHZ sampling rate"
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, JORANALOGUE, Mordax, New Makers, New Modules, News, oscilloscopes, Smoothie Audio, system80
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, JORANALOGUE, Mordax, New Makers, New Modules, News, oscilloscopes, Smoothie Audio, system80
Monday, January 26, 2026
1/25/26 York TT4 & rBPF + Zerosum 5654 + MFB OSC-3 ADSR LFO + Ladik S-143 + OAM Time Machine +
video upload by Cfpp0
"1/25/26 Zerosum Inertia 5654 + MFB OSC-3 & dual ADSR & dual LFO + York Modular TT4 & rBPF + OAM Time Machine + Ladik S-143 + ALM Pamela’s New Workout + Alesis MIDIVERB II + Peavey 1300 + Paia 6740 + CXM 1978
We got some resonant filters by York Modular and this was a first test. The Ladik S-143 sequences the MFB OSC-3. The MFB oscillators 1 and 2 run through the TT4 into the right side of the Zerosum Inertia 5654 dual VCA, which is modulated by the MFB dual ADSR, and then through the OAM Time Machine. Oscillator 3 runs through the rBPF into the left side of the 5654, modulated by the MFB dual LFO and dual ADSR, and then through the Peavey 1300 delay (panned left). All of the signals have reversed reverb from the Alesis MIDIVERB II, spring reverb from the Paia 6740, and stereo reverb from the CXM 1978."
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
Eurorack Study 3/ Cerulean Wind (Mannequins Just Friends, Mutable Marbles, Joranalogue Route4, etc.)
video upload by takao_kurokawa
Modules:
Whimsical Raps: Just Friends w/
Joranalogue Audio Design: Route 4
Mutable Instruments: Marbles
ALM Busy Circuits: Pamela's Pro Workout, MFX
#eurorack #modularsynth #ambientmusic #experimentalmusic
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, JORANALOGUE, Mutable Instruments, Whimsical-Raps
LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, JORANALOGUE, Mutable Instruments, Whimsical-Raps
Saturday, January 10, 2026
ALM Busy Circuits Pamela's Disco
video upload by Nightlife Electronics
"The brand new ALM Busy Circuits Pamela’s Disco bridges the world of DJing and modular synth patching in a new and unique way. Utilizing the Pro DJ Link™ protocol, Disco extracts tempo and clock data from the source material and allows you to sync your patch to the track that is playing on the CDJ, even when adjusting speed, playback direction or nudging the track with the platter.
Live performance with a hybrid DJ/hardware setup just got a lot more interesting!
In this reel the modular synth provides a tempo synced beat to a previously beatless Aphex Twin track.
Pamela's Disco is in stock and ready to ship at https://nightlife-electronics.com
Or, if you're in the zone, come and try it in person!"
Monday, January 05, 2026
HWJ - Escape from the lab - CLOCKWORKS
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Happy new year of jams!
Pam, Triple mod, Plaits, Beads
Make some noise!"
JAMUARY26#5 SKULL DRILLING #jamuary2026
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"HAPPY NEW YEAR! HAPPY JAMUARY26!
Trepanator, Noiswasp
Make some noise!
@zlobmodular @alizondevices @gehirnenterprises"
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LABELS/MORE: Alizon, ALM, eurorack, Gehirn, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Mutable Instruments, Zlob
LABELS/MORE: Alizon, ALM, eurorack, Gehirn, MATRIXSYNTH Members, Mutable Instruments, Zlob
Friday, December 12, 2025
Turismo - Iterative Drone Composition
video upload by ALM TV
"Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments. In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.
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Additional details via ALM:

Our Eurorack modular workstation the 'Turismo' is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but the versatile system can fit equally well into less structured environments.
In this patch we explored using the Turismo for iterative drone composition, making use of the system's stereo line input and output and flexible set of modules to generate, record and reprocess sound in combination with a 4 track cassette recorder.
To start we connected the line out of the Turismo to the first 2 tracks of the 4 track, to capture our patch. We inserted a cassette tape and began recording a prepatched droning ambient soundscape to tape. The patch took full advantage of the system's collection of modules to generate and process the sound. Over the course of recording, we made some tweaks to the patch to subtly evolve our sounds. After a few minutes of recording we faded the sounds out and stopped the tape.
Reprocessing
Next we reset the system and rewound our tape, then repatched the output of the 4 track directly to the stereo line input of the MEGA MILTON utility module so we could reprocess our original patch back through the Turismo in a unique iterative compositional process.
We connected the amplified left and right outputs of the MEGA MILTON directly to channels 1 and 2 of the MEGA-TANG mixer and VCA, increasing their levels and hard panning them left and right. We set the tape to play at half speed, then began playback. The full system was then available to process the recording.
We connected the FX send of the MEGA-TANG to the record input of the Squid Salmple and returned the output for channel 6 back to the MEGA-TANG. Outside of conventional sample playback, the flexible Squid Salmple can be used like a live processor similar to a delay. To set this up, we started by creating a record buffer. We entered the record menu and locked recording to channel 1 by holding the Chan button and pressing the Rec button. We also set the record mode to 'overdub' for a smoother sound. Next we connected a x1 clock output from Pamela's PRO Workout to the record gate input to continuously trigger recording.
Thursday, December 04, 2025
Introducing Pamela's Disco - Eurorack DJ Sync
video upload by ALM TV
"Pamela's Disco syncs Eurorack modular and other compatible devices to the ‘Master’ Tempo of a PRO DJ-LINK™ Network. This enables syncing your modular to your decks for unique hybrid DJ sets.
The Disco listens to a PRO DJ-LINK network via an Ethernet connection and converts the 'Master' tempo information to standard modular clock signals. Easily sync Pamela's PRO Workout and other devices with your mix.
The Disco provides standard 'DIN Sync' style clocking outputs as well as beat and bar trigger outputs. LEDs show connection, status and tempo. A 'Resync' button provides manual latched beat synced control of the outputted clock.
Compact and easy to set up, the Disco opens up new performance possibilities - mix, overdub, spinback and scratch, all locked in time with your modular.
For more information please visit https://busycircuits.com/products/alm049
Big big thanks to Emerald ( / emeraldroselewis ) and Arcca ( https://www.arccamagazine.com/ ) for their help in producing this video."
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LABELS/MORE: ALM, eurorack, New Modules, News
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Sunday, November 16, 2025
HWJ - 142BPM - BLACK MAMBA
video upload by FL3SHB4CK
"Hardware Jam Challenge: 142BPM
Perkons Voice and a hat, into Noiswasp
Heavy modulation by Voltage Block
Triggers by Pam
Enjoy!
Recorded live thru Syntakt inputs with delay and reverb
Make some noise!
#ambient #electronicmusic #experimental
@alizondevices @EricaSynths @busycircuits"
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LABELS/MORE: Alizon, ALM, Erica Synths, eurorack, MATRIXSYNTH Members
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