ALM Introduces MFX Pedal

video upload by ALM TV

"The 'MFX Pedal' brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.

Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP effect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.

Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth collection."

Time Stamps:
0:00 - Intro
0:44 - Digi-PCM Echo/Features Overview
5:06 - Program Demos
5:09 - Ursa Minor Echoverb
6:28 - Squoval Rezonator
7:36 - Quaidra Reverb
9:49 - 2051 Bit Corrupter
11:42 - Crumbular Echo
13:27 - TY-50 Compressor
14:53 - Almicon Reverb
16:29 - Outro

MFX Pedal Guitar Demo

video upload by ALM TV

Update:

Press release follows:

ALM / BUSY CIRCUITS ANNOUNCES ’MFX PEDAL’:

[London, UK] - ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce the ’MFX Pedal’, a new standalone stereo multi effects processor for guitar and synths.

The ’MFX Pedal’ brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.

Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP ef- fect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.

The MFX Pedal user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to knobs, MIDI or expression control. Each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.

Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth col- lection.

The MFX Pedal will be available from ALM stockists from 15/05/24. MSRP is 319 GBP (inc VAT)

ALM System Jams

video uploads by ALM TV

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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Review: ALM MFX, the Ultimate Eurorack Stereo Effects Processor (feat. @TheUnperson )

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Our pal @TheUnperson takes on the ALM MFX multi-effect module—giving us a thorough run-down with plenty of patch examples!

ALM's MFX is one of the most powerful and downright fun multi-FX modules in the Eurorack modular synthesizer format. Packing high-quality, studio-grade effects into a compact 6HP package, it's a sure way to add tons of colorful processing options into your modular system.

Adapting classic studio effects into playable algorithms, you'll get everything from tape delay, multi-tap delay, lush digital reverb, ring modulation, frequency shifting, bitcrushing, and much more: all with an excellent sound and a fun, playable, intuitive interface.

Get your MFX here: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/alm-mf...
Read more about MFX on our blog, Signal: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...
"

ALM MFX Basics: Pocket PL8 Reverb

video upload by ALM TV

"The MFX's ‘Pocket PL8 Reverb’ is a plate style reverb based on early digital algorithms with a dense metallic sound. It offers all the magic of a massive aluminium plate whilst remaining small enough to fit in your pocket. In this video we take a deeper look at all of its features processing both melodic and percussive sounds via the FX send of the MEGA-TANG.

The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor. It offers 17 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities."

Additional ALM MFX posts

Introducing ALM MFX - Stereo Multi Effects Processor - Features Overview - ALM032

video upload by ALM TV



"The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor. It offers 14 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities.

Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. This combines with ALM character and uniqueness to form a highly useful, fun and practical Eurorack effects module.

The MFX user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to CV or clocked control. Additionally, each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.

In this video we take a look at all the basic features and getting started with the MFX using the Digi-PCM Echo program to demonstrate."

ALM MFX : Eurorack Multi-Effect Module : FX Test with Guitars, Drum Machines, Synthesizers & more

video upload by Perfect Circuit

"Perfect Circuit explores ALM Busy Circuit's newest Eurorack module, MFX with drum machines, guitars, and modular synths. The MFX is a versatile multi-effect module with 14 different effects programs, including delays, more delays, reverb, distortions, bit crushers, compressors, and chorus.

👉Grab your ALM Busy Circuits MFX Stereo Multi-Effects Processor-https://bit.ly/3werd8S

🤓 Other gear featured in this video:
Roland TR-08 Boutique Rhythm Composer-https://bit.ly/3weomNd
BASTL SoftPop 2 Semi-Modular Synthesizer-https://bit.ly/3Ji9nFB
Strymon Iridium IR Amp + Cab Simulator Pedal-https://bit.ly/3i9xnij
Boredbrain Injectr Audio Input + Cab Simulator-https://bit.ly/3MW7TTG
WMD 4TTEN Quad Attenuator-https://bit.ly/3KQwtDV
Empress Effects Compressor MKII Pedal-https://bit.ly/3MTJTkb
Arturia KeyStep 37 MIDI Controller + Step Sequencer-https://bit.ly/3tfXies
And a ton of Modular-https://bit.ly/3CMoq8f

Learn all the things about the MFX in the Signal article -https://bit.ly/3CJtI4r"

SUPERBOOTH 2024: ALM Busy Circuits - MFX Pedal

video upload by sonicstate

"At Superbooth 2024, Sonic State caught up with Zoe from ALM Busy Circuits to discuss the latest products from the company. The focus was on the new MFX pedal, which is a re-envisioning of the popular Eurorack module of the same name. The pedal features 18 different programs including reverbs, delays, chorus, ring mod, and more, all designed to be inspiring and high-quality. The MFX pedal also offers hands-on controls and the ability to assign expression inputs for added versatility. Additionally, it includes a MIDI port for clock sync and modulation options, making it a versatile tool for pedal users and hardware enthusiasts alike.

In addition to the MFX pedal, Zoe also previewed an upcoming system that brings together their latest offerings in a single unit. It features a mix of modules including the *Cizzle*, *Tasm-o*, *Mega Milton*, and more, providing a comprehensive setup for music production.

MFX Pedal Price: 399 USD"

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

video upload by ALM TV

"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"

Buchla Music Easel in Eurorack!

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Unveiling of the Easel-esque system! Demonstration includes three patches, with notes on each."

Modules:
ST Modular SHIKENSA (1st post to feature one)
Intellijel Scales
ALM Pip Slope
ALM Pamela's Workout
Intellijel Dixie II+
Shakmat Banshee Reach
Intellijel Bifold
Make Noise Optomix
Synthrotek MIXIV
ART Junction (1st post to feature one)
Mutable Instruments Beads
ALM MFX
Doboz Touch Plate Controller & Gliss
Expert Sleepers Disting

ALM VCV Patches

video upload by ALM TV

"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..."

MFX Basics: Digi-PCM Echo

video upload by ALM TV

"This video is the first in a series of tutorials covering the various MFX effects engines. Please subscribe to get notified when the next episode is released!

The MFX's ‘Digi-PCM Echo’ engine is an unapologetically digital delay inspired by early digital rack delays. It includes an assortment of additional features such as external clock sync, five different delay modes, audio quality settings and wide ranging times. In this video we take a deeper look at all of its features processing a chord sound from the Squid Salmple.

The MFX is a compact 6HP Eurorack stereo digital audio multi effects processor. It offers 16 different full featured effects programs plus a number of metering utilities.

SECTION TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:19 - Time range
1:11 - Modes - Mono Delay, Dual Tap, Stereo Tap, Ping Pong, Ext Feedback
1:34 - Ext clock - Time & Tap Multiplier
2:51 - Quality - Bandwidth & Bit Depth
3:55 - Feedback - Regen, High & Low Cut filters, Flip Phase
5:45 - Modulation - Mod Depth & Mod Rate
6:49 - Reverse
7:10 - CV Assigning"

MFX Basics: Ensembles Ensemble

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"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 ‘Ensembles Ensemble’ is a collection of chorus/ensemble effects based on classic circuits from the 70s and 80s. It includes 8 different modes plus a built in 2 octave pitch shifter. In this video we take a deeper look at all of its features while processing bass, chord and drum sounds via the direct outs and FX send of the MEGA-TANG.

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."

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:20 - Modes - Processing Bass
1:53 - Modes - Processing Chords
4:20 - Pitch Shifter - Processing Bass
5:31 - Pitch Shifter - Processing Drums
6:28 - Pitch Shifter - Processing Chords
7:26 - Outro

Thanks for watching!

Two Sketches: Doodling on the Buchla Music Easel

video upload by Electrum Modular

"This video suggests some ideas for extracting extra melodic mileage (and an accompanying bass line) from the Easel’s 5-step sequencer, using the keyboard arpeggiator and external delay and reverb. Further patch details in the captions.

Other gear used:
Mutable Instruments' Beads
ALM's Pamela's New Workout
ALM's MFX
Expert Sleepers' Disting Mk4
Intellijel Out"

Switches + Faders = Power Sequencer!

video upload by Electrum Modular

"I love my main sequencer (Qu-bit Bloom), but it doesn’t have cv control over sequence length, direction, clock rate, glide, etc.
Then I realized that I had two ingredients to build a more patch-programmable sequencer:
Disting’s Multi-Switch mode, which offers up to 6 customizable switches, and a fader bank, Tesseract Modular's Sweet Sixteen...

Further details in the patch notes

Other modules used:

Shakmat's Banshee Reach
Intellijel's Dixie II+
Mutable Instruments’ Beads
Make Noise Maths
Expert Sleepers’ Disting Ex
Pamela's New Workout
Quad VCA
Dnipro Metamorph
Alright Devices' Chronoblob
Doepfer A121-3 filter
ALM's MFX
Behringer Neutron"

Hoquetus modularis (featuring Disting EX)

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Exploring the wonderful world of hocketing, using Disting EX's 'Chord Engine'.
Recorded "live", adding only EQ + compression in Logic Pro.

Patch is described in the video. Just one clarification: as the sequencer spits out a new note every 2 bars, and the voices take it in turns to be the recipient of that new note, each voice changes note every 8 bars. As there are 7 notes in the sequence, this piece effectively repeats itself every 56 bars.

The piece excerpted in the first few seconds is “In saeculum breve,” a motet by an anonymous French composer, from the 13th-century manuscript, the Bamberg Codex. To avoid incurring the wrath of the copyright gods, I made my own version, inputting midi into Logic Pro and using brass instrument instead of voices, and adding convolution reverb with an impulse file recorded in a large church.

Gear used:
Qu-bit Bloom
Behringer Neutron
Mutable Instruments’ Plaits
Mutable Instruments’ Beads
Moog Subharmonicon
Make Noise Maths
Expert Sleepers’ Disting Mk4
Expert Sleepers’ Disting Ex
Pamela's New Workout
Quad VCA
ALM's MFX
Doepfer A-151 Quad Sequential Switch
Tesseract Modular's Sweet Sixteen

+ EHX Cathedral reverb

#modularsynth #eurorack #electronicmusic #ambient"

Polyphonic Plaits: Canon in G Minor, in Four Parts

video upload by Electrum Modular

"Trying out the new Macro Oscillator2 algorithm on the Disting EX, which gives you four independent Plaits voices. I'm using the iPad app, Fugue Machine, to sequence the four Plaits.

Gear used:
Qu-bit Bloom
Behringer Neutron
Mutable Instruments’ Beads
Make Noise Maths
Expert Sleepers’ Disting Mk4
Expert Sleepers’ Disting Ex
Pamela's New Workout
Quad VCA
Dnipro Metamorph
Intellijel Steppy
ALM's MFX

#modularsynth #eurorack"

Last Time Playing This Patch Before Unplugging Everything

video upload by Izntrik

"Just a streamed synthesizer techno, electronic, and ambient jam session. Less polished than live shows, more for practice and experimentation. It's almost time to ruin this patch and move a bunch of modules around to expand my live setup into two eurorack cases instead of one. More drums, more control, more fun! Gets a little experimental at the end. Enjoy the synths!

Patch Notes:
Intellijel Metropolix is the sequencing Plaits and Doepfer A-111-6. Zadar is sidechaining, modulating morph on Plaits, and pulse width modulation on the Doepfer. Basimilus Iteritas Alter switches between quantized voltages from the Polar 8 and also sample and hold pitches from Metropolix with triggers from the euclidean sequencer running on Ornament and Crime Hemispheres, runs into the WMD C4RBN filter for wavefolding and saturation. Tesseract Modular Polar8 is controlling delays, drum density, resonance, saturation, A-111-6 pitch, euclidean offset, and BIA pitch. Prok and Pico Drums are being triggered by the 6equencer and Dnipro Dot. Endorphin Ghosts, ALM MFX, and Qu-Bit Prism for effects.

All music and socials can be found on Izntrik's website
https://www.izntrik.com/

My name isn't Rick
Orlando DJ and Producer
DJ - Everything
Produce - House & Techno"

Superbooth 2024 Day 2: The Coolest Gear From Arturia, Modbap, 4MS, Reason & Way More!

video upload by Reverb

"On Day 2 of Superbooth, Fess checks out new gear from Polyend, Arturia, Modbap, Dreadbox, 4MS, UDO, Apollo View Modular, Reason, and ALM/Busy Circuits.

Check out all the latest Superbooth announcements [here].

0:00-0:22- Intro
0:23-7:21 - Polyend Tracker+
7:22-11:00 - Apollo View/DivKid Manic
11:01-14:16 - Arturia Polybrute 12
14:17-17:11 - Modbap CLRS
17:12-20:51 - Dreadbox Murmur
20:52-23:00 - 4MS Meta Module
23:01-25:01 - UDO Super 8
25:02-31:19 - Reason 13 New Synth, Delay and More
31:20- ALM/Busy Circuits Pedal MFX"

Superbooth 2023: ALM Busy Circuits - TAZM-O - AXON-2

video upload by sonicstate

"We spoke to Zach from ALM Busy Circuits at Superbooth 2023 about their latest release, the TASM-O. This analog through zero oscillator is small but packs features such as an output VCA, through zero FM with a manual control and mod index VCA, two sub oscillators, and a unique octave CV input. It also includes CV inputs with attenuation and offset, making it a versatile and complex oscillator that can create arpeggiator type effects.

Zach also introduced the Axon 2, which is an expander for the PAMs Pro Workout, Squid Sample, and MFX. This expander allows for hands-on controls and assignable buttons that can be used to quickly switch between parameters, mute, tap tempo, and load next or previous banks."

Sound-Design with MFX by ALM Busy Circuits

video upload by Omri Cohen

"Here you can find the MFX module and expander - https://library.vcvrack.com/ALM032

* IF YOU HAVE THE HARDWARE MODULE, YOU CAN GET THE VCV VERSION FOR FREE *

00:00 - Introduction
00:20 - About the module
04:34 - Distortion
09:30 - Delay
14:08 - Ensemble \ Frequency Shifter
18:04 - Textures and Glitch"

"Want to learn Modular Synthesis? have a look here - https://bit.ly/learnmodular"