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Notes: 'Beast's Chalkboard' is dual channel stepped voltage source and adder for your eurorack modular synthesizer system. It primarily is intended as a dual octave switcher for VCO's but has many other uses including sequence transposition, FM ratio creation, buffered CV distribution and VCO calibration.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage & polyfuse protection)
Current Draw: ~30ma
Size: 6 HP
Depth: 22mm (including power header)
Offset Error: +/- 10mV

Notes: The 'S.B.G' is a compact utility module intended for the interfacing of guitar effect pedals with your eurorack modular system.

It provides both attenuation and amplification of audio signals for level matching together with a crossfade control to conveniently adjust the wet/dry mix of a processed signal. The module also offers regulation of outgoing CV signals for safer use of pedal expression inputs.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage protection)
Current Draw: ~30ma
Size: 4 HP
Depth: 22mm (including power header)

Notes: 'Tangle Quartet' is a high quality quad linear voltage controlled amplifier (VCA) providing individual level control of 4 signal inputs with both individual outputs and a combined 'mix' output (for non patched outputs) . Control signal inputs and associated attenuation controls allow for voltage control of signal levels. Control inputs are normalised to 5v thus providing manual mix control in the absence of control signals.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage protection)
Current Draw: ~80ma
Size: 8 HP
Depth: 32mm (including power header)

Notes: 'O/A/x2' is a dual channel attenuverter with each channel also including a bipolar voltage offset and LED monitoring. The module is primarily intended for fine grain flexible 'editing' of control signals (i.e changing the phase, level and DC offset of an LFO signal) but also has uses with audio signals such as attenuation, inversion and mixing.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage protection)
Current Draw: ~50ma
Size: 4 HP
Depth: 32mm (including power header)

Notes: 'Akemie's Castle' is a dual voltage controlled oscillator with authentic 4 Operator digital FM using 'new-old-stock' Yamaha IC's for audio signal generation.

Each of the 4 operators feature independent waveform selection, frequency multiplier and level control via direct panel operation and voltage control. Operators can be combined in various ways across both oscillators, which together with independent feedback control on each VCO, offer an extremely wide palette of sounds.

Oscillator A also features a chord mode providing a range of up to 5 voice chords and voltage controlled inversion.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


'O/A/x2' is a dual channel attenuverter with each channel also including a bipolar voltage offset and LED monitoring. The module is primarily intended for fine grain flexible 'editing' of control signals (i.e changing the phase, level and DC offset of an LFO signal) but also has uses with audio signals such as attenuation, inversion and mixing.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage protection)
Current Draw: ~50ma
Size: 4 HP
Depth: 32mm (including power header)

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Product has light surface marks/scratches, but otherwise in perfect working condition***


'Beast's Chalkboard' is dual channel stepped voltage source and adder for your eurorack modular synthesizer system. It primarily is intended as a dual octave switcher for VCO's but has many other uses including sequence transposition, FM ratio creation, buffered CV distribution and VCO calibration.

Technical Specifications:

Supply: +/-12V (Reverse voltage & polyfuse protection)
Current Draw: ~30ma
Size: 6 HP
Depth: 22mm (including power header)
Offset Error: +/- 10mV

Notes: The original SID GUTS took the legendary SID chip and tailored it into the eurorack modular environment. By use of a real SID chip the classic sound was taken in a new direction with the levels of direct and voltage control only a modular system can offer.

The 'SID GUTS DELUXE' improves upon the original SID GUTS 'Eurorack SID Voice' by adding both new features and further control.

The module now includes improved frequency control, a chord mode using all available oscillators and numerous other tweaks.

Please note the SID GUTS DELUXE does not include a SID chip! Please consult the manual before installing your SID chip.

Technical Specifications:
Supply: +/-12V
Current Draw: ~50-200ma (with vintage SID chip)
Size: 19 HP
Depth: 32mm (including power header)

Notes: Gritty drum voice module based on new old stock Yamaha FM synthesis chips, also capable of a decent range of synth tones. User-friendly knobby interface with a decent range of CV inputs for modulation.

Supplier's notes:
'Akemie's Taiko' is an authentic complete FM synthesis based drum voice created using original Yamaha IC's. It builds on the same technology used in the mighty Akemie's Castle but in a more complete triggered voice form featuring both signal generation and envelope shaping.

The module provides CV and direct control over a number of FM parameters including algorithm selection, operator release envelopes, ratios, waveforms & feedback. This gives a massive range of unique sounds.

The voice is able to track 1 volt per octave allowing it to be used for melodic lines as well as percussion. Also optional 'frequency ramps' can be enabled for additional audio effects.

The drum voice includes a trigger input as well as accent and choke trigger inputs to add further expressive and rhythmic control.

Notes: Two control sections provide a sweepable cut or boost to a selectable upper and lower frequency band. The module has two ac-coupled audio inputs, one of which has an attenuation control for basic mixing, and a single audio output.

The 'PE-1' is inspired by the EQ circuits used in early 'Portastudio' type 4 track tape mixers. Warm up a digital source, fine control a live performance, extend a mixer, tweak a feedback loop - there are many uses for this great sounding EQ.

Features:
- Provides +/-12db of boost and cut across 2 selected frequency bands
- Dual input with single attenuation control
- Reverse polarity protection.
- Skiff friendly
- Designed and made in the UK

Notes: Updated version of the Pamela's Workout clock source module from one of the best Eurorack brands around. Now functions as a modulation source as well as clock, providing eight outputs of CV. Essential.

Supplier's notes:
'Pamela's NEW Workout' is a compact programmable clocked modulation source for your Eurorack modular synthesiser system. It provides 8 highly editable outputs producing various control voltage signals correlated and synced to a BPM based master clock.

Building on the original 'Pamela's Workout', this new evolved model maintains the original's form factor and intuitive workflow but greatly improves on and adds many new features with upgraded hardware, a new OLED display and rewritten software.

Each output is now able to provide not just clocked triggers but also rhythmic waveforms with many parameters controllable directly and via assigning to external CV control. Pamela has grown beyond a clever clock and now provides almost limitless synced modulation possibilities.

Improvements have been made to overall clock stability and integration with external clocks and devices. Also new are dedicated MIDI and Din Sync clock outputs available via optional expander modules.

Notes: Pexp-1 is an expander module for Pamela's NEW Workout offering additional dedicated fixed clocked outputs.

Extend Pam as a master to clock external gear with a super solid MIDI & Din Sync dedicated clock outputs.

Use extra fixed jack clocked gate outputs to free up Pamela outputs for more exotic modulation duties.

Connects to, and powered by, expander header on rear of Pamela's NEW Workout. Only a single expander is supported at any time.

Notes: Pexp-2 is an expander module for Pamela's NEW Workout offering additional dedicated fixed clocked outputs.

Extend Pam as a master to clock external gear with a super solid MIDI & Din Sync dedicated clock outputs.

Use extra fixed jack clocked gate outputs to free up Pamela outputs for more exotic modulation duties.

Connects to, and powered by, expander header on rear of Pamela's NEW Workout. Only a single expander is supported at any time.

Notes: 'MUM M8' is an 8hp Eurorack low pass filter building on the filter design used in the classic Akai S950 12 bit sampler with the addition of resonance, voltage control, clipped saturation and a dedicated VCA.

The low pass filter gives the recognisable super smooth vacuum like tone sucking sound which works magic on complex sources. The addition of clipped overdrive and intentionally aggressive self-oscillating resonance compliment the smooth filter core by juxtaposing it into more wasp like territory with acidic squeals and a more gritty sound.
Mum M8 features dual voltage control with attenuation (and inversion) of filter cut off and voltage control of resonance together with dual audio inputs - one of which includes a VCA to with the capability to aid overdriving signals into the filter core.

The filter core is a 6th Order Butterworth switched capacitor type design featuring an analog core but controlled by a high speed digital clock. This produces the characteristic smooth sounding filter but, as with the original S950, has a relatively high minimum cut off as to avoid 'clock bleed' into the filter output from the digital control. This minimum cut of point (and introduction of bleed if required) can be controlled via trimmers on the rear of the module (see calibration chapter). It is not unusual for there still to be some low-level artefacts from the clock present, particularly during filter sweeps - these add to the filters character.

The motivation for the module came from discussing filters in classic samplers with the artist Jack Adams - aka Mumdance. Jack suggested investigating the S950's filter well known as for it use in classic use in early jungle and hardcore. From that point onward Jack provided inspiration, help and feedback in the development of the filter. Big up Mumdance.

Notes: The 'HPO' is an affordable super slim and skiff friendly no frills stereo headphone driver output for your modular synthesiser. Includes a volume control and ability to double up a mono signal into stereo. A great use for that left over 2hp in a skiff or larger system.

Give loved ones, friends and acquaintances a break from your musical 'genius', the HPO offers a solitary cell for focused creativity impregnable from undeserving non-believers.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


The 'HPO' is an affordable super slim and skiff friendly no frills stereo headphone driver output for your modular synthesiser. Includes a volume control and ability to double up a mono signal into stereo. A great use for that left over 2hp in a skiff or larger system.

Give loved ones, friends and acquaintances a break from your musical 'genius', the HPO offers a solitary cell for focused creativity impregnable from undeserving non-believers.

Notes: The 'MCO' is a compact digital oscillator. It features a main 'morphing' wavetable output, an additional copy of this output with overlaid variable pulse width segments (ala Alpha Juno style saw wave pwm) and a sub square wave output an octave down to the main output. The waveform and pulse segment width and be both directly and voltage controlled. The pulse segment distribution can also be voltage controlled via the 'type' input.

Expect an early 90s slightly crunchy digital type sound (ala Ensoniq, Kawaii KX synths) rather than something striving for perfect analog emulation.

Notes: The 'Quaid Megaslope' is a five stage function generator or modulator which operates in one of 3 modes; a multistage 'CZ' or 'Juno' style complex envelope, a super flexible LFO and a step sequencer with per step programmable slew or slides.

Each mode produces a varying output voltage moving from point to point across a set number of chained together stages. Each stage features a destination level, an overall rate or time to reach its destination level and a variable slope for the output path to take. As well as direct control, every stage feature voltage control of both level and rate. There are both unipolar and bipolar voltage outputs together with triggers emitted for the end of each stage and the end of a full cycle.

The Quaid Megaslope is designed to be fun, flexible and intuitive to use.

Notes: Eight channels of audio and CV sampling with real-time editing and processing. Does basic sampling well but quickly gets creative and weird.

Supplier's notes:
The 'Squid Salmpler' is a Eurorack 8 channel audio & CV sampler. It is designed for immediate real time sampling, editing and mangling within a modular context.

Taking influence from early hardware samplers, The Squid Salmple focuses on usability and instinctive operation, incorporating a proven Pamela's Workout style user interface for minimal screen dependence and a fun, hands on experience.

With support for sampling and playback for both audio and CV, as well as CV control of all parameters, on-the-fly bank loading and saving to USB, The Squid Salmple brings a unique take on old school sampling into the modular realm.

The Squid Salmple comes with a USB Stick containing approximately 90 banks of original carefully curated royalty free samples. This includes a wide range of sounds from classic drum machines and weird synths to field recordings and CV modulations. Banks are provided by both ALM and some of our favourite artists and friends including Mumdance, Solid Blake, Russell Haswell, Lauren Flax, Dave Burraston (NYZ), Sue Zuki, Dungeon Acid, Sasha Lewis and Andrew Duff.

Notes: The mmMidi is a simple & compact MIDI to CV interface for your Eurorack synthesiser. It translates both MIDI clock and 2 Channels of MIDI note, velocity and gate information to corresponding voltage control signals. The mmMidi is quick to set up and requires minimal configuration.

Notes: The mmT is an optional 3HP expander which connects directly to the expand socket on the rear of the mmMidi using supplied cable.
It maps the third configured MIDI channel key presses to corresponding trigger/gate outputs as shown on the mmT front panel.
It's useful for controlling drum modules and in particular the ALM Squid Salmple.

Dimensions
3 HP
38 mm deep

Current Draw
30 mA +12V
0 mA -12V

Notes: ALM Busy Circuits' Din-Sync Adapter cable lets users route "clock" and "run" Din-Sync signals via two 3.5mm mono jacks. It's a great way to sync one's Eurorack modular sequencer with external drum machines, synthesizers, and more.

Notes: Break out MIDI signals into a 3.5mm stereo jack.

- Tip = Pin 4 (Source)
- Ring = Pin 5 (Sink)
- Sleeve = Pin 2 (Shield)

Notes: Custom ALM patch cables. Small but strong, they are designed for maximum ergonomic post modern wiggling.

- 15cm (Pack of 5)
- Colour: Yellow

Notes: Custom ALM patch cables. Small but strong, they are designed for maximum ergonomic post modern wiggling.

- 30cm (Pack of 5)
- Colour: White

Notes: Custom ALM patch cables. Small but strong, they are designed for maximum ergonomic post modern wiggling.

- 60cm (Pack of 5 + ALM branded tie)
- Colour: Purple

Notes: Custom ALM patch cables. Small but strong, they are designed for maximum ergonomic post modern wiggling.

- 90cm (Pack of 3 + ALM branded tie)
- Colour: White

Notes: Custom ALM patch cables. Small but strong, they are designed for maximum ergonomic post modern wiggling.

- 120cm (Pack of 2 + ALM branded tie)
- Colour: Red

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order. Missing cleaning liquid.***


The mmMidi is a simple & compact MIDI to CV interface for your Eurorack synthesiser. It translates both MIDI clock and 2 Channels of MIDI note, velocity and gate information to corresponding voltage control signals. The mmMidi is quick to set up and requires minimal configuration.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order.***


The mmMidi is a simple & compact MIDI to CV interface for your Eurorack synthesiser. It translates both MIDI clock and 2 Channels of MIDI note, velocity and gate information to corresponding voltage control signals. The mmMidi is quick to set up and requires minimal configuration.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Item refurbished, repaired and in perfect working order.***


The 'mmT' is an optional 3HP expander which connects directly to the mmMidi. It maps a third MIDI channel's key presses to 8 trigger/gate outputs as shown on the mmT front panel.

Notes: Brilliant new complete system based around ALM classics like Pamela's New Workout, Squid Salmple and Quaid Megaslope. Brilliantly creative setup. Full review coming soon.

Supplier's notes:
The system coupe is a modern modular groove box combing both digital and analog technologies. It features various sound sources, innovative pattern creation and sequencing, modulation, sampling, processing and integration with external equipment.

Use the Coupe as a creative tool to sketch new original musical ideas and phrases, an enjoyable persuit to take on travels, a flexible instrument for live sets or imaginative first, or ongoing steps into modern modular synthesis. The System Coupe works great on its own or in partnership with your existing set up.

The Coupe consists of a powered case populated with a curated set of ALM modules - some new, some staples, some proven classics - all very functional and fun. All the modules are special editions, with grey panels, white screens, magenta and blue knobs and a custom powered compact aluminium 84hp case.

At the core of the system is the Squid Salmple, a powerful sampler capable of the recording and playback of up to 8 channels of both audio and CV. It can be used simply as a percussive voice but is extremely flexible as a sampler. Take advantage of its flexibitliy to create polyphonic voices, a super controlled delay or even a CV sequencer.

The Squid Salmple comes with an extensive royalty free sound library of over 700 carefully curated samples created specifically for the module.

The system's VCO is the small but mighty MCO, a morphing wavetable oscillator with 3 simultaneous outputs. It features a normal wave output, octave down sub oscillator output and a special pulse width modultion wavetable output. There are 4 PWM types which can be applied to all 10 wave shapes.

The four transparent & clean summed VCAs of the Tangle Quartet allow you to mix, shape and route audio from these sources. The MCF multi mode filter allows for further sculpting with 3 simultaneous outputs under full voltage control.

The Coupe features 3 new modules available for the first time as part of the system; the Milton, the MCF, and a basic mult, all designed primarily with the Coupe in mind.

The Milton is a utility module that provides amplication for external line level sources, a 1 in 3 out buffered mult, an attenuator and 4 input fixed gain mixer. It was designed specifically for the Coupe system - providing some very useful functionality on a small space.

The MCF is a classic analog multimode filter with resonance featuring hi, band and low pass outputs wth voltage control of both frequency and resonance. It can be used as a sine wave oscillator at higher resonance settings with v/oct tracking over pitch.

The basic mult allows signals to be duplicated to multiple destinations.

The classic Pamelas NEW Workout & Quaid Megaslope provide numerous sequencing and endless modulation oppertunities.

Pam is a staple in the Eurorack world. Use for synced triggers, gates, envelopes and quantised CV sequences all rythimcally synced to a core BPM. Patterns can be based on euclidean rules, then looped on beats for a repeating structure or not, if preferred.

The Megaslope can be used as an advanced multi stage envelope, an LFO and step sequencer with programmable slides. The sequencer is limited to 5 stages but when combined with Pam's flexible CV and gate outputs it is capable of great variation. Unlike many sequencers, the level of each step and slide times may be voltage controlled.

The mmMidi and expander provide the means for more convenetial Midi sequencing and can fully drive the system with multiple CV, gate and trigger outputs.

The adventurous types may even want to sample CV patterns into the Squid Salmple for playback and saving to the USB memory.

Included modules:

ALM023 / mmMidi & mmT expander
ALM017 / Pamela's NEW Workout
ALM020 / QUAID MEGASLOPE
ALM027 / MULT NEW!
ALM022 / SQUID SALMPLE
ALM024 / Milton NEW!
ALM021 / MCO
ALM025 / MCF NEW!
ALM009 / Tangle Quartet
ALM019 / HPO

Notes: The ‘Pip Slope’ (rev II) is a compact envelope and function generator. It supports both Attack/Decay and Attack/Sustain/Decay type envelopes with both direct and voltage control of Attack and Decay times. Envelope shapes can be morphed between exponential, linear and logarithmic type slopes. Envelopes can be made to loop, repeating infinitely or decreasing with time or amplitude for echo and bouncing ball type effects. An ‘End of Cycle’ trigger output further extends the envelopes functionality for both clocking and burst or fill type effects.

The improved Pip Slope adds a number of new features and updates over the original Pip whilst keeping the same size. Improvements include increased output resolution, finer control of fast envelopes, a new morphing shape control, switchable 5v or 8v maximum envelope level, additional loop modes and an additional trigger output.

Features:
Compact envelope and function generator in 4HP.
Trigger and gate inputs.
Voltage and direct control of attack and release times.
Snappy or super long envelope times – ranging approx 1ms to 7 minutes per stage.
Optional self looping ability with 3 different loop modes: Decreasing amplitude, decreasing time, and regular loop.
Shape control that morphs the envelope shape from logarithmic to linear to exponential curves.
End of Slope trigger output that fires a trigger at the end the envelope or loop cycle.
Selectable 5v or 8v max envelope level output.
Reverse polarity protection.
Skiff friendly.
Designed and Made in the UK.

Technical Specifications
Supply: +12V 30mA / -12V 10mA
Size: 4HP
Depth: 38mm

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.

Notes: Unique custom design 3.5mm patch cables.

They feature strong, ergonomic barrels which are slim and stubby for max patchability.

Available in various lengths (15, 30, 60, 90 & 120cm) and colours.

Longer 60, 90 & 120 lengths also include ALM cable tie.