Patch Notes: 

The Squid Salmple now includes an independent multimode filter per channel! In this audio we show off the sounds of the four different filter types while building up a basic track that utilises filtering on drums, bass, and chords. 

For more info on the MCO visit: https://busycircuits.com/pages/alm022


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Squid Filters

Patch Notes: 

Assigning modulation from a hardware MIDI controller in the latest version of the new MFX motto multi-effects plugin, available now for iPad from the App Store. 

‘MFX motto’ is a multi-effects plugin from ALM Busy Circuits, which brings the much lauded FX engines from our ‘MFX’ Eurorack Module, Guitar Pedal and Desktop plugins now to the iPad with the unique ability to now chain multiple effects.

Here, the MFX motto is loaded into AUM to process the Motto Akemie, sequenced by the Korg Nanokey which is also configured in AUM to send MIDI CCs to the MFX motto. From the new modulation page of the MFX motto, specific parameters of the 2051 Bit Corrupter are set as modulation destinations, allowing the Nanokey sliders to control them.

For more info on the MFX motto visit: https://busycircuits.com/pages/alm-pg010

MFX motto is available to purchase now via the App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mfx-motto/id6746859149

MFX motto Modulation

Patch Notes: 

Ambient melodic sequencing with our modular workstation the Turismo, paired with a classic Roland SH-101. 

For the full patch writeup and demo video check out the Busy Blog here: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/turismo-ambient-melodic-sequencing

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Turismo: Ambient Melodic Sequencing

Patch Notes: 

Creating a synth voice using 3 resonant analog filters in series from the MCFx2 and Pip Filter.

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 here: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/triple-filter-synth-voice



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3x Filter Voice

Patch Notes: 

Bright liquid tones using the CIZZLE’s unique resonance wave processed through dual resonant high pass filters from the MCFx2.

The Osc B output of the CIZZLE is run into the left filter input of the MCFx2 (normaled to the right), with each filter’s high pass output patched to the MFD acting as a stereo VCA. The Shape control of the CIZZLE is swept manually, then modulated by a slow unipolar triangle wave from the Pip LFO. The filter Cut Off of both high pass filters is then increased, producing bright liquid tones as they process the CIZZLE’s sweeping resonance wave. A bipolar sine wave from the Pip LFO is added to modulate the Cut Off, creating complex morphing multi-peak tones. Finally, the Osc B frequency is lowered 2 octaves, shifting the tones into formant territory. 

For more info on the CIZZLE visit: https://busycircuits.com/pages/alm042
For more info on the MCFx2 visit: https://busycircuits.com/pages/alm030



CIZZLE + MCFx2

Patch Notes: 

Designing a realistic rainy environment with both rain and thunder sounds entirely synthesized by the Turismo.

For the full patch writeup and demo video check out the Busy Blog here: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/turismo-environment-sound-design

The ‘Turismo’ is well suited for sequencing beats and groove box style patching but fits equally well into less structured environments. Here we explore realistic environmental sound design, making use of the Turismo’s plethora of utilities and interesting sound shaping capabilities to create a custom environment with rain and thunder sounds entirely synthesized by the system.



Turismo: Environment Sound Design

The second ALM vs MUMDANCE recoded mix!  We again teamed up to showcase two thirty minute mixes recorded in Nov 2025 using two CDJs and an ALM Eurorack synced together via Pamela's Disco. It features unique mixing and live modular synthesis. 

Available from the ALM Webshop here: https://busycircuits.com/products/mumdance-x-alm-mixtape-2

Mumdance x ALM Mixtape #2

Patch Notes:

Building and tweaking a custom FX chain with reverb, phase shifting, compression, delay, auto-pan, chorus and pitch shifting inside the MFX motto, our new multi FX plugin for iPad.

‘MFX motto’ brings the much lauded FX engines from our ‘MFX’ Eurorack Module, Guitar Pedal and Desktop plugins to the iPad with the unique ability to chain up to 11 effects. ⛓️

Here, the MFX motto is loaded into AUM to process the Motto Akemie, with the QuaidraVerb, Multi Phaser, TY-50 Dynamics, Digi-PCM Echo, Modulating Panner and Ensembles Ensemble switched on and layered in a custom FX chain. Parameters are tweaked and FX are switched on and off to produce one of a kind, layered FX processing.

For more info on the MFX motto visit: https://busycircuits.com/products/alm-pg010

MFX motto

Patch Notes:

Creating warm additive sounds with the Pip LFO, Pip Filter and Pip Slope which combine to form a compact but flexible 12hp analogue synth voice. 

With VCO mode engaged, the bipolar triangle wave out of the Pip LFO is patched through the Pip Filter with its cutoff and built in VCA modulated by the Pip Slope’s envelope. The cutoff is reduced and the unipolar sine out of the Pip LFO is patched to the attenuated cutoff CV input of to begin FMing the circuit once the attenuverter is increased. Combined with increased resonance, this additive technique adds subtle, buzzy harmonics to the filtered triangle wave, producing a plethora of unique mellow tones depending on the filter settings. This wide ranging additive patch is one of the many ways the compact ‘Pip voice’ can be creatively patched.

For more info on the Pip Filter visit: busycircuits.com/alm039/
For more info on the Pip LFO visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm048
For more info on the Pip Slope visit: https://busycircuits.com/alm028





Additive Pip Voice

Patch Notes: 

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. 

For the full patch writeup and demo video check out the Busy Blog here: https://busycircuits.com/blogs/latest/turismo-iterative-drone-composition





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