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."

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

ALM Turismo - Stereo Voice Ambient Patch

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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.

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Introducing ALM Turismo - Complete Modular Workstation

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"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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Bank Transfer Between VCV Pamela's PRO Workout & Hardware

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"This video details the process of transferring banks between Pamela's PRO Workout in VCV Rack and the hardware module, making it possible to replicate patches from the virtual world in your system and vice versa. VCV's context menu options ‘Export backup’ and ‘Import backup’ work with the standard Pam PRO backup files, making transferring saved banks work in either direction.

Note, for bank transfer to work properly the firmware versions between the VCV and hardware Pam's must match. To display the FW version in VCV see the 'info' section in the context menu. We reccomend making a backup copy of the bank files before transferring."

Pam PRO Sync Guide

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"Here we take a look at numerous ways to sync Pamela's PRO Workout with other hardware and software including syncing two Pams, external Din Sync, MIDI clock, LFO BPM modulation, the Pam Sync DAW plugin, and finally syncing the virtual Pam PRO in VCV Rack.

In general most forms of sync expect a standard 24PPQN clock and Run 'Din Sync' type signal set for the Clk and Run inputs. These settings can be changed from Pam's BPM menu to accomodate other common clock PPQN speeds and Run or Reset signals to align with the sync signals produced by other hardware devices."

ALM VCV Patches

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"Here we demo the full lineup of ALM VCV modules including Pamela’s PRO Workout, Tyso Daiko, MFX and our bundle of free modules in a variety of different patches.

All modules featured are available now to purchase from the VCV Rack store, including the Pam PRO, MFX and Tyso Daiko alongside our FREE collection that includes the MCO, Pip Slope, Beast’s Chalkboard, Tangle Quartet and O/A/x2.

Create simple clocked triggers, complex rhythmic waveforms, quantized melodic patterns or random chaos with the Pamela's PRO Workout, access a multitude of classic hardware effects processors with the MFX, and generate classic 12-bit digital wavetable drum voices via the ‘Tyso Daiko’.

Download the latest update of the VCV Pam PRO to share and back up banks with the hardware version. The new context menu options ‘Export backup’ and ‘Import backup’ act like the standard presets in VCV but can be loaded from a hardware Pamela’s PRO Workout.

For more info please visit: https://busycircuits.com/vcv/ To purchase visit: https://library.vcvrack.com/?brand=AL..."

VCV Pamela's PRO Workout DAW Sync Setup

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"Here we take a look at the simple setup process for syncing the VCV version of Pamela's PRO Workout to a DAW via our free Pam Sync Plugin or VCV's built in MIDI to CV module.

This process should work with any DAW but requires the pro version of VCV Rack for use as a plugin within your DAW.

*Note the sample rate must match between both VCV and the DAW for sync to work properly.

Pam Sync is a FREE simple ‘just works’ DAW plugin for syncing Pam to your DAWs clock via low latency audio signals. It uses 2 audio (i.e. stereo) channels to provide a ‘DIN sync’ type signal consisting of a clock and a run signal to be patched into the Pam’s ‘Clk’ and ‘Run’ inputs. Once connected Pam will stop and start with your DAW and match the tempo.

The plugin should work with any DAW that supports VST or Audio Units. See the README.txt in the download for more setup documentation.

Pam Sync is available now as a free download for both Windows and Mac. Get it here: busycircuits.com/almpg001"

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:02 - Sync via Pam Sync Plugin
1:29 - Sync via VCV MIDI to CV
2:25 - Outro

Pamela's PRO Workout: External CV Part 2 - Macros, Probabilistic Cross Fader, Acid Basslines

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"Pamela's PRO Workout includes up to 4 built in (8 with AXON) freely assignable CV inputs that can control any and all of its parameters. This powerful feature allows for endless expressivity and complex modulation possibilities. Here we take a look at a few examples of how external CV can be used to broaden Pam's functionality even further, including the creation of a 'macro' modulation depth control, probabilistic rhythmic cross fader, and a 303 inspired acid bassline."

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ALM in VCV Rack - Software Modules - PAMELA'S PRO WORKOUT Comes to VCV Rack

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"Full ‘virtual’ software versions of popular ALM Busy Circuits modules are now available for VCV Rack, the virtual modular platform based on Eurorack modular synthesisers. Here we quickly demo a variety of patches in VCV.

Create simple clocked triggers, complex rhythmic waveforms, quantized melodic patterns or random chaos with the Pamela's PRO Workout, access a multitude of classic hardware effects processors with the MFX, and generate classic 12-bit digital wavetable drum voices via the ‘Tyso Daiko’.

All modules featured are available to purchase now from the VCV Rack Store alongside a selection of free modules.

For full specs please visit: https://busycircuits.com/vcv/
To purchase visit: https://library.vcvrack.com/?brand=AL..."

And a press release for PAMELA'S PRO WORKOUT FOR VCV RACK:

The ubiquitous clocked modulator Eurorack module Pamela’s PRO Workout is now available virtualised as a software plug in for VCV Rack - a free popular cross platform software based virtual modular synthesiser.

It’s array of must have clocking and modulation capabilities are now accessible from within VCV. Add a powerful essential tool to your VCV Rack or simply audition its feature set before acquiring the physical module.

VCV Pamela’s PRO Workout provides 8 highly editable outputs producing various control voltage signals, all correlated and synced to a BPM based master clock.

Each output can produce anything from simple clocked triggers to complex rhythmic waveforms, quanitsed melodic patterns or random chaos with many parameters controllable directly or via assigned external CV. These features, combined with a proven, easy to use and quick user interface provide almost limitless synced modulation possibilities in a tiny amount of space.

VCV Pamela's PRO Workout plugin runs the exact same core DSP and user interface code as the physical Eurorack module. It includes the

‘AXON-2’ CV expander and offers additional features such as support for multiple instances plus keyboard and mouse control shortcuts.

Available now from the VCV Rack Store for $20

Launched alongside VCV PAM PRO are two new freely available modules; the popular MCO & Pip Slope (mkII) both available now alongside a selection of other useful free ALM VCV modules:

• VCV Beast’s Chalkboard: Octave Switcher & More • VCV O/A/x2: Dual Offset & Attenuverter

• VCV Tangle Quartet: Quad Linear VCA & Mixer

• VCV MCO: Compact Digital VCO

• VCV Pip Slope (mk II): Compact Envelope Generator

Other software versions of popular ALM Busy Circuits modules are also available for VCV

Rack including:

VCV MFX: a compact stereo digital audio multi effects processor offering 16 different full

featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities. Available now for $20

VCV Tyso Daiko: a dual 12-bit wavetable drum voice that features a wide ranging pitch sweep section, tilt EQ, digital wavefolder, unique surface control, and CV control over all parameters. Available now for $15"

Pamela's PRO Workout: Advanced Looping - Deconstructed Beats, Call & Response, Drum Fills

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"The Pam PRO’s expanded looping functions provide a powerful tool for track building and composition, capturing and repeating any signals generated by the outputs. The new Wake, Nap and Shift parameters help to add musical structure and space to looped patterns and CV. Here we patch up a few examples showing how the new loop functions can be used."

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:51 - Deconstructed Beats - Loop Wake & Nap
4:07 - Melodic Call & Response - Loop Shift
8:02 - Adding a Drum Fill
11:42 - Outro

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Pamela's PRO Workout: Advanced Euclidean - Reset, Placing Patterns & Irregular LFOs

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"The Pam PRO’s expanded Euclidean section provides a highly musical tool for generating patterns in both triggers or any CV produced by an output. Helpful realtime visual display plus the additional pad and shift parameters take Euclidean sequencing further, allowing for more intentional patterns and variation. Here we take a look a few examples of how Euclidean sequencing can be used.

This is part of our new video series where we take a closer look at the more unique and powerful features of Pamela's PRO Workout. Subscribe to stay up to date on upcoming videos in the series!"

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Euclidean Reset
6:15 - Placing Patterns with Pad & Shift
10:08 - Irregular Euclidean LFOs
13:42 - Outro"

Pamela's PRO Workout: Trigger Modifier - Externally Triggering Envelopes & Random

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"Pamela's PRO Workout now includes a special trigger modifier option which allows any output to be disconnected from the master clock and externally triggered via any of the 4 built in inputs. Here we take a look at some examples of how the trigger modifier can be used including as a basic envelope generator or triggered random source."

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Triggered Envelopes
6:21 - Triggered Random
9:39 - Outro

Pamela's PRO Workout: External CV - Complex Modulation, Bursts & Beats

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"Pamela's PRO Workout includes up to 4 built in (8 with AXON) freely assignable CV inputs that can control any and all of its parameters. This powerful feature allows for endless expressivity and complex modulation possibilities. Here we take a look at a few examples of how external CV can be used to broaden Pam's functionality even further, including the creation of a chaotic CV modulation source, burst generator, and voltage controlled Euclidean beats.

This is part of our new video series where we take a closer look at the more unique and powerful features of Pamela's PRO Workout."

You can find additional ALM TV Pamela's PRO Workout videos here.

Pamela's PRO Workout: Generative Sequencing Part 2 - Evolving Patterns

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"Pamela's PRO Workout is a powerful generative source of both random rhythms and modulation. Combined with the loop parameters, pitch quantiser, and more, these sources of randomness can be transformed into repeating rhythmic or note sequences that can be altered and shaped or evolved. In this follow up to part 1 we take a look at how to reset the random seed using Cross Operations, creating a completely new sequence every 4 bars.

Note this can be done using any external CV as well by setting the Cross Source to 'In 1' or 'In 2'.

This is part of our new video series where we take a closer look at the more unique and powerful features of Pamela's PRO Workout."

You can find additional ALM TV Pamela's PRO Workout videos here.

Pamela's PRO Workout: Generative Sequencing Part 1 - Melodic Loops & Patterns

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"Pamela's PRO Workout is a powerful generative source of both random rhythms and modulation. Combined with the loop parameters, pitch quantiser, and more, these sources of randomness can be transformed into repeating rhythmic or note sequences that can be altered and shaped or evolved. In this first part we take a look at how to create repeating sequences from scratch with a follow up video coming soon.

This is part of our new video series where we take a closer look at the more unique and powerful features of Pamela's PRO Workout. Subscribe to stay up to date on upcoming videos in the series!

For more information on the Pam PRO please visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm034/
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Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:52 - Generative CV Sequencing
4:39 - Probability Beats
9:05 - Outro


Thanks for watching!"

Pamela’s PRO Workout: Off-Grid Timings with Human, Swing & Ramp Flex Ops

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"Flex Operations are a powerful feature of Pamela's PRO Workout that allow outputs to be taken 'off the grid' for functionalities such as swing, random ‘human’ fluctuations in timing, and unique up and down ramping of the clock speed. The various Flex Ops make it easy to create groovy and organic rhythms, ever changing CV modulation signals and more. In this video we take a look at the different types of Flex Operations."

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Pamela’s PRO Workout: CV Mixing, Arpeggios & Logic Beats with Cross Ops

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"Cross Operations are a unique feature of Pamela's PRO Workout that allow its outputs to be combined in many different ways. Each output includes its own selection for the type of cross operation and which output channel to combine it with. The operations range from different types of mixing, to sample & hold, to logic operations and more. In this video we take a look at a few examples of what Cross Operations can do.

This is the first in our new video series taking a closer look at the more unique and powerful features of Pamela's PRO Workout. Subscribe to stay up to date on upcoming videos in the series!

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Modulation Mixing
3:55 - CV + Gate Arpeggios with S&H
7:22 - Logic Beats
9:51 - Outro

Thanks for watching!"

Pamela’s PRO Workout series

AXON-1 & 2 Expanders - Basics

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"The AXON-1 & 2 provide Pamela’s PRO Workout, SQUID SALMPLE, and MFX with four additional freely assignable CV inputs. The AXON-2 additionally provides manual offset controls with each CV input along with two performance buttons that can be mapped to various functions depending on the host module.

The AXONs function in a similar way with all three of the host modules with only one AXON supported per host at any time. Here we take a look at using both AXON-1 and 2 primarily connected to the Pamela's PRO Workout."

ALM System Jams

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Playist:
System Jam #1

This patch is from a series of jams featuring an all ALM groovebox style setup with sequencing from the ASQ-1 & Pam, sounds from Squid, Akemie’s Taiko & Tyso Daiko, and mixing via 2 MEGA-TANGs, Jumble Henge & MFX. A faderbank with 16 offsets is patched around the system for performance and macro controls (making use of the assignable CV inputs of Squid, Pam and MFX).

Big thanks to Ed2d (Edd Butterworth @begg_egg) for the patch / performance and Andrew Duff (@allthesixes666) for the video synth visuals.

Patch notes:
A chord and bass line from the Squid Salmple are processed through the built in channel filters with their cutoffs controlled via assignable CV by the faderbank offsets. The bass line is only triggered, with pitch changes occurring via stepping through different cue sets. The v/oct inputs are used to transpose the chord and bass lines together using the ASQ-1’s global transpose function.

The snare and vocal samples are also a single sample using cue sets to step through different sounds each time the channel is triggered. An additional snare from the Tyso Daiko is layered in and processed by gated PL8 reverb from an MFX.

The faderbank sliders control many changes including open hi-hat width, sample pitch, and the snare/vocal rolls. To create the fast rolls, Pam’s new ‘ratchet’ wave is used to trigger the sounds, with the slider controlling the width parameter to let more/less ‘triggers’ through.

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