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ALM Busy Circuits have teamed up with Unknown To The Unknown to present a fun alternative sample library for the ALM Squid Sample. Exclusive to ALM this “UTTU Data Dump” features 90 banks of royalty free samples & loops on a branded yellow USB stick.

Designed to be used as a starting block for the music making process, it turns the Squid Salmple into a groove box loaded with an arsenal of sounds cranked from various ALM sound modules.

Produced & recorded by UTTU’s DJ Haus with the intention to capture the spirit and wide-ranging palette of ALM – where the user can get immediate access to the wide range of Busy Circuit flavours from FM twangs, vocal blurts and retro-bass one shots to more in-depth loops exploring the nooks and crannies of ALM Modules under heavy modulation. 

Active on underground dance music labels such as Clone, Crème Organisation, Rinse FM & Dixon Avenue Basement Jams since 2012 DJ Haus set up Unknown To The Unknown as an exponential outlet for everything and anything in electronic music from software, events, records to currently manifesting itself into ALM’s flagship Squid Salmpler.

The banks are supplied on a 4GB ALM USB stick. It's a plastic compact stick featuring UTTU and ALM logos that can be attached to a key ring or lanyard.

Please note your Salmple needs to be running at least firmware version 186 to support these sticks.

UTTU x ALM USB Sample Stick

ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover - 29/04/23

ALM teamed up with Mumdance to showcase two thirty minute mixes recorded in March 2023 using two CDJs and an ALM Eurorack system.

Utilising prototype synchronisation hardware & produced as part of the ALM Busy Circuits Ten Year Celebrations originally only available at last years ALM Pop Up Store. 

Last remaining limited stock has been added to the Webshop here: https://busycircuits.com/product/mumdance-x-alm-mixtape/

Mumdance x ALM: Two Decks - One Modular

A filter sweep of the ALM014 Fizzle Guts Filter, now open sourced!

The ‘Fizzle Guts’ is a Eurorack version of the enigmatic Casio FZ-1 filter. Only approx. 30 of the original units were made, as the module requires a ‘donor’ MB87186 Filter IC taken directly from a Casio FZ-1 or FZ-10M to function. 

With no plans to make any more, and as part of our 10 year celebrations, we have decided to open source the ‘Fizzle Guts’ so that anyone can build their own or modify the design. 

Full details: https://github.com/busycircuits/alm014-fizzle-guts

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Fizzle Guts Sweep

Bank 12 CHI - 122

UTTU SALMPLE PACK DEMO TRAK

Bank 31 SYN - Padz

Bank 3 BPnB-125

Bank 8 UK - Gz

Bank 2 UKG DRM

ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

As part our Voices Radio takeover listen to an interview with Satoshi & Makoto about their favourite Casio synthesizer.

Satoshi & Makoto CZ-5000 Special - ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

As part our Voices Radio takeover listen to an interview & DJ Mix from Loula Yorke.

Loula Yorke - ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

As part our Voices Radio takeover listen to Busy Zach mix and talk about his favourite SNES soundtracks.

Busy Zach - ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

LM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

As part our Voices Radio takeover listen to Busy Matthew select some of his favourite trax.

Busy Matthew - ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

As part our Voices Radio takeover listen to a Live Set, DJ Mix and Interview with LOGOS about his love for the NORD MODULAR.

LOGOS - ALM Busy Circuits Voices Radio Takeover 29/04/23

Two Decks / One Modular 

Two Decks / One Modular - Side Two

Two Decks / One Modular - Side One

Patch Notes: 

Pairing the MFX with the new MFD to create an FX send with both input mute and feedback buttons. 

To set up an FX send with the MFD:
👉 Patch a stereo or mono source to In A.
👉 Engage the Cue A button.
👉 Connect the Cue Out to the input of the MFX.
👉 Connect the MFX stereo out to In B of the MFD.
👉 Increase the X Fade control to mix in the wet signal.
👉 Press the Cue A button to disable the input send.
👉 Press the Cue B button to feed the MFX back into itself. (be very careful!)

Note the X Fade control acts as a dry/wet here with the send coming from the Cue A button. This allows the effect to be mixed to 100% wet when the crossfader is set fully to the B side.

For more info on the MFD visit: busycircuits.com/alm044/

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MFD FX Send

Patch Notes: 

Using the new MT-EX1 MEGA-TANG expander to mix in an additional line level source + two extra mono sounds + chain in another stereo mix. 

MT-EX1 & MT-EX2 are two expander modules for the MEGA-TANG mixer. The MT-EX1 adds 4 additional inputs and the MT-EX2 adds an extra effects send/return for all channels.

Here we demo the MT-EX1 which adds a mono line level input with level and send controls, two extra fixed inputs each with send controls and a fixed stereo input (useful for chaining multiple MEGA-TANG’s).

Note the MEGA-TANG only supports a single expander at any time. For more info on the MT-EX1 visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm033-ex/

MT-EX1 Expander

Patch Notes: 

Using the new MT-EX2 MEGA-TANG expander to send / return all 4 mixer channels to / from a second MFX for layered reverb and delay on the mix. 

MT-EX1 & MT-EX2 are two expander modules for the MEGA-TANG mixer. The MT-EX1 adds 4 additional inputs and the MT-EX2 adds an extra effects send/return for all channels.

Here we demo the MT-EX2 which adds an extra send and return for all channels to your MEGA-TANG. Useful for more complex layered effects.

Note the MEGA-TANG only supports a single expander at any time. For more info on the MT-EX1 visit: busycircuits.com/alm033-ex/

MT-EX2 Expander

Patch Notes: 

Processing the Motto Akemie through our new ‘Multi Phaser’ plugin available alongside the Ensembles Ensemble as part of the new ‘MFX Modulations’ bundle.

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. Here we process our Motto Akemie FM drum plugin through the Multi Phaser, exploring how its various controls affect the sound. Both the Multi Phaser and Ensembles Ensemble plugins use enhanced DSP code from the MFX hardware with a clean, simple and expanded user interface. 

For more info on the Multi Phaser visit: busycircuits.com/mfx-modulations/



Multi Phaser Plugin

Patch Notes:

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: busycircuits.com/vcv/
To purchase visit: library.vcvrack.com/?brand=ALM+Busy+Circuits

Drama Supersaw VCV

Patch Notes: 

Processing melodic sequences through a classic Roland RE-501 tape echo using the new S.B.G-PRO to interface directly with its balanced in and out.

The S.B.G-PRO makes it easy to connect your Eurorack system directly with stereo or mono pro audio equipment, pedals and more!

Melodic sequences from Akemie’s Castle, CIZZLE and the MCO (mkII) are mixed and sent via S.B.G-PRO out to the classic Roland RE-501 Chorus Echo. The S.B.G’s balanced 6.35mm jacks are connected directly to the RE-501’s balanced XLR in and out for a clean noise free signal. Tape echo, analog chorus and spring reverb are all added from the 501, creating a lush warm atmosphere around the sequences. Slow triangle wave modulation from Pam is patched to control the dry | wet mix of the S.B.G-PRO for subtle swelling of the ambience. The dry | wet is then increased and the sequences are filtered down in combination with a tape slow down to conclude.

For more info on the S.B.G-PRO visit: busycircuits.com/alm041/

S.B.G-PRO + RE-501

Patch Notes:

Creating a speaking beat patch using the new AEIOU engine on the MCO (mkII). Update your MCO to the new firmware v105 to try it out yourself!

Here the voice is layered in with a drum beat with synced modulation over many of its numerous parameters. Modulating Vox A rhythmically changes the vowel shape to produce human vocal like phonemes. The pitch is raised and chord is then switched on, with the attack modulated by one of the MCO’s internal LFOs, producing varied swells with a natural speaking like quality. Finally, CV from the AXON-2 is assigned to the Whisper parameter, increasing the amount of noise to resemble whispering human vocal tones.

Updating your MCO (mkII) is easy, connect it to a computer via usb and copy the firmware file across. See the MCO (mkII) manual for full details here: https://busycircuits.com/docs/alm046-manual.pdf

To update visit: busycircuits.com/alm046/



MCO AEIOU Voice

Patch Notes: 

Exploring our new ‘Pocket PL8’ reverb plugin available alongside the ‘Slinky Reverb’ as part of the new ‘MFX PhysiVerbs’ bundle.

The ‘Pocket PL8’ produces a dense metallic reverberation based on early digital reverb algorithms. It offers all the magic of a massive aluminium plate whilst remaining small enough to fit in your pocket (or your downloads folder). Here we process our Motto Akemie FM drum plugin through the Pocket PL8, exploring its various controls to shape the reverb tail as well as producing more unique effects using the freeze, reverse and gate settings.

For more info on the Pocket PL8 visit: https://busycircuits.com/mfx-physiverbs/

Pocket PL8 Plugin

Patch Notes: 

Using the new digital emulation of our popular MUM M8 filter, now available in VCV Rack, to process a detuned sequence from the MCO (mkII).

A detuned saw wave sequence from the MCO (mkII) is filtered by the VCV MUM M8. The Cut off is modulated by a slow triangle LFO from Pamela’s PRO Workout, producing wide timbral sweeps. The resonance is increased and a fast exponential envelope from Pam is patched to the second frequency input of the MUM M8. The attenuverter is increased, producing a sharp but smooth rhythmic pluck. The octave is then lowered on the MCO, transposing the sequence down to create a bass line.

The VCV MUM M8 is now available from the VCV Store on its own for just $15 or as part of our new bundle with the CIZZLE and MCO (mkII) for a discounted $45. 

For full details visit:  https://library.vcvrack.com/?brand=ALM%20Busy%20Circuits

MUM M8 VCV Trance

Patch Notes: 

Processing an Amen break using the new VCV version of the MUM M8, a realistic sounding emulation of our popular eurorack MUM M8 filter.

An Amen break loop is patched through the VCV MUM M8 for classic S950 style break filtering. The MUM M8’s resonance and input level are increased, adding grit to the break as the filter begins to saturate. A triangle LFO from Pam is added to slowly sweep the filter cutoff across the bars with the smooth ‘switched capacitor’ style filtering.

The VCV MUM M8 is now available from the VCV Store on its own for just $15 or as part of our new bundle with the CIZZLE and MCO (mkII) for a discounted $45.

For full details visit: library.vcvrack.com/?brand=ALM%20Busy%20Circuits


MUM M8 VCV Jungle

Patch Notes: 

Cross patching the new Pip LFO with Pamela’s PRO Workout to create organic exponential ramping effects as the two modules cross modulate one another. 

The new Pip Filter is modulated by the saw wave out of the Pip LFO and the square wave output is used to clock Pamela’s PRO Workout. A triangle wave LFO from Pam is then patched back to the Pip LFO to modulate the Frequency, creating an exponentially ramping tempo that loops over as the modules feedback with each other. The Pip LFO’s additional shape outputs are patched to modulate the MCO and MFX along with the Pip Filter, further emphasising the ramping tempo. Finally, the LFO frequency is lowered, causing a rippling slow down effect across the patch.

The new Pip LFO and Pip Filter join the Pip Slope, offering a compact but flexible group of modules great for adding functionality to a system with tight space or combined as a unique 12hp analogue synth voice. 

For more info on the Pip LFO visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm048/



Pip LFO + Pam PRO

Patch Notes: 

Creating hollow resonant digeridoo inspired sounds using the Pip Filter, our new compact 4HP voltage controlled 2 pole low-pass filter.

The square wave sub out from the Digiwave voice of the MCO is patched through the Pip Filter, with a high resonance and low frequency setting. The sine wave out of the Pip LFO is patched to the MEGA-MILTON’s mixer, combined with a very short and snappy exponential envelope from Pam. The modulation mix is patched to the first frequency CV input of the Pip Filter with the attenuverter only slightly increased, for a subtle zap and slow modulation to the cutoff which sweeps back and forth through only a few of the lower harmonics. This subtle sweep combined with a light, slow pitch modulation to the MCO’s droning square wave is the key to producing that hollow digeridoo like sound. Finally, the built in VCA of the Pip Filter is used along with the Pip Slope triggered by Pam to add a repeating rhythm to the hypnotic tones. 

For more info on the Pip Filter visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm039/

Pip Filter Didgeridoo

Patch Notes: 

Jamming a full electro track using the Turismo, with beats, bass, a lead voice, chords, sequencing, modulation and FX all produced from directly within the system. 

Starting with a beat from the Squid, the TAZM-O is mixed in followed with dynamic through-zero FM from a self oscillating filter of the MCFx2. Additional drum sounds are brought in via the mutes of the ASQ-1. A bass sequence is then added, also produced by the TAZM-O using one of its 2 sub oscillator outs filtered and triggered to alternate with the lead voice. The result is effectively 2 voices using only 1 oscillator. Finally, a vocal like chord sequence from the CIZZLE is mixed in, with both its pitch and inversion sequenced to create ‘arpeggiator’ style stepping from both oscillators. The reverb time of the MFX is increased as the elements are mixed out to conclude the track.

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.

For more info on the Turismo visit: busycircuits.com/turismo/

Turismo Electro

Patch Notes: 

’Pinging’ the Pip Filter with its special ‘Trig’ input to create a plucky analog wood block / conga style melody, taken further with filter FM from the Pip LFO.

A fast x4 trigger is patched from Pamela’s PRO Workout to the ‘Trig’ input of the Pip Filter. The frequency is lowered and resonance is increased until it is just at the edge of self oscillation, producing a classic percussive ‘ping’. A V/Oct pitch sequence from Pam is then patched to the Frequency input, producing a simple rising melody reminiscent of the warm analogue wood block or conga sounds of vintage drum machines. Next, the square wave out of the Pip LFO is patched to the first frequency input of the Pip Filter, with very slight inversion to modulate the melody. The resonance is subtly increased to lengthen the ping and the Pip LFO is switched into VCO mode, introducing audio rate FM to the filter frequency. The Pip Slope is then patched to sweep the frequency of the FM and the filter frequency is manually increased, producing high pitched chaotic bursts of analogue filter FM. 

The new Pip LFO and Pip Filter join the Pip Slope, offering a compact but flexible group of modules great for adding functionality to a system with tight space or combined as a unique 12hp analogue synth voice. 

For more info on the Pip Filter visit: busycircuits.com/alm039/


Pip Filter Pinging

Patch Notes:

An uplifting 90s inspired jam with beats, a filtered break, FM lead, virtual analog chords and a CZ style bass line produced with all ALM in our 9U 84HP MEGA case.

Starting from Pamela’s PRO Workout, the ASQ-1 sequences a kick, filtered break and FM lead from Akemie’s Castle. The right side low pass filter of the MCFx2 is slowly opened and modulated, producing ‘slow motion’ break swells as more high frequencies begin to pass through. A snare and percussive tick sound are brought in by unmuting sequences on the ASQ-1, and lush 8 note virtual analog chords from the MCO’s ‘Virtana’ voice are mixed in. A bass line is then brought in using both oscillators of the CIZZLE to create round and buzzy CZ style bass hits, further processed by the left filter of the MCFx2. The entire mix is rhythmically blurred together by clock synced delay into long reverb produced by a pair of MFX’s run in series from the send of the MEGA-TANG.

For more info on ALM Eurorack cases visit: https://busycircuits.com/cases/



9U Downtempo

Patch Notes:

Momentary mute groups using the AXON-2 A and B Buttons as Cross Op sources on Pamela’s PRO Workout. 

Starting with a full track sequenced by the Pam PRO, the A and B buttons of the AXON-2 are set to function as two Cross Operation sources from Pam’s BPM menu. The Cross Ops for each of the four outputs triggering the drums are then set to ‘Subtract’ with the sources set to either Axon A or Axon B depending on the desired ‘Mute Group’. When pressed, each of the Axon buttons produces a gate which subtracts from the gates sequenced at the outputs, causing them to mute momentarily until the Axon button is released. 

For more info on the Pam PRO visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm034/
For more info on the AXON-2 visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm040/




Pam Mute Groups

Patch Notes:

Using the S&H Cross Op on Pamela’s PRO Workout to link CV + gate outputs and produce typical note sequencer behaviour. 

A Euclidean gate pattern from output 1 of the Pam PRO is patched to trigger the envelope in a CIZZLE synth voice patch. Switching to output 2, a quantised random CV is set up and patched to the V/Oct input of the CIZZLE to modulate the pitch. The level is reduced for a smaller note range and the random is looped, producing a short pitch sequence. The Cross Operation of output 2 is then enabled and set to S&H (Sample & Hold) with the Cross Source set to output 1, causing the pitch CV to change only when a new gate from output 1 occurs. This simple technique links the pitch CV out to the Gate output that triggers the envelope, producing typical note sequencer type behaviour.

For more info on the Pam PRO visit: busycircuits.com/alm034/

Pam CV + Gate

GetaPhixx is an alternate library of sound banks for the ALM Squid Salmple module. 

For more info visit  http://busycircuits.com/products/getaphixx

3  DIGI Drumz - GetaPhixx

4  ANALOG Beat - GetaPhixx

5  REALWORLD - GetaPhixx

6  DRUMMER - GetaPhixx

7  PROPER ARTY - GetaPhixx

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