
ALM Busy Pamela's Pro Workout
Format: Eurorack
Width: 8HP
Depth: 33mm
Current: 60mA @ + 12V, 10mA @ -12V
Manual (English)
Format: Eurorack
Width: 8HP
Depth: 33mm
Current: 60mA @ + 12V, 10mA @ -12V
Manual (English)
When you turn on the power of the main unit, the current tempo is displayed in BPM on the screen of Pamela's PRO Workout.Clicking on the blue program knob and turning it will highlight the number and allow you to adjust this BPM value between maximum and minimum values.To deselect, click the Program Knob again.
Click the 'Start/Stop' button and the clock will start running at the set BPM tempo displayed on the screen.When the clock is running, 8 jacks output synchronous voltages, and these levels can be checked with the corresponding LEDs. Stop and reset the clock by clicking the 'Start/Stop' button again.
The timing of each of the 8 outputs can be changed to divisors or multiples of the main clock tempo.For example, the modifier 'x2' means that there are 2 steps, or output pulses, per beat.Modifier '/2' means every other pulse.Not all modifier values are integers, some include a decimal point to represent triplets and dotted notes.
In addition to simple modifiers, each output also has
The first two can also be used as signals such as run and reset.
To adjust one of the outputs, turn the program knob when no BPM is selected on the screen.The screen cycles through the 8 numbered outputs before returning to the main BPM screen.
Clicking on the program knob selects the displayed modifier, and turning the knob cycles through the available values.Click the knob again to deselect.
Besides modifiers, each output has a lot of extended parameters, and these settings and voltage controls allow you to create complex modulations and rhythmic sequences synchronized to the clock.These parameters change the output waveform in response to modifier timing, apply timing adjustments or skips to each step based on algorithms to create rhythmic patterns, and save and load parameter settings. , and those that perform a reset, fall into three categories.Note that these parameter expansions are not available for the special 'Utility' type modifiers.
Press and hold the Program Knob for more than 1 second from the output select screen to access the output advanced parameter select screen.Press and hold the Program Knob again for more than 1 second to return to the main Output Modifier screen.
Similar to editing output modifiers, you can use the program knob to cycle through and edit various parameters.You can also assign parameter values to CV inputs.See the 'External CV Modulation' section for details.
Certain parameters are only visible if 'Parent Parameters' is enabled.See the 'Extended Parameter Reference' section below for details on each output parameter.
TIP: The length of time the program knob is held down is adjustable. See 'Settings' section.
Select various output waveforms.The waveform shape is created by changing the ' width ' and ' slew ' (if available).
Waveforms:
One complete cycle of the waveform covers one step.No voltage is output (except offset voltage) if a step is skipped, or held for random waveforms.
The 'Loop' parameter allows you to loop a random waveform over many beats.The actual loop (that random "seed") can also be saved for later recall.
Width and Slew have different effects depending on the shape selected, as follows:
For random waveforms, an additional Slew parameter is available to smooth the edges of the waveform.
Sets the overall maximum voltage level of the output in a ratio of 0V to 5V.Basically each 20% equals 1 volt.
Sets the initial bias from 0 volts, or offset from 0V to 5V.By setting the output level to 0, you can use the offset as a programmable constant voltage that can be used in conjunction with internal and external modulation, or for preset storage.
Applies a phase shift to the waveform. Note that shifting a trigger pulse with a width of 50% or more by more than 50% may result in unexpected double triggering.
The percentage of chances that the step will occur or be skipped without valid output.The random pattern created using this feature can also be looped over multiple beats using the 'Loop' parameter and saved.
Euclidean Rhythm uses a simple algorithm that references the number of steps and the number of triggers (enabled steps) to generate patterns that space those intervals as evenly as possible.
Pamela can map a Euclidean pattern to the output, allowing non-triggered steps to be skipped.You can use this to create rhythmic patterns, and use the Loop parameter to 'reset' to create non-4/4 patterns as well.
There are 4 parameters used to create the pattern:
Euclidean parameters display a grid that visually shows the pattern created.
Specifies the number of actual beats (not steps) at which to reset the output.Loops can be interpreted as a built-in reset/rewind mechanism for random, flex operation, and euclidean, allowing you to build more musically structured repeating patterns. Some additional parameters are available when Loop is enabled.
Cross ops allow the value of the active selected output to be affected by the value of other outputs or CV inputs (sources) that depend on the selected operation.This can be as simple as mixing two outputs, or more complex as logic manipulation or sample and hold or resetting parameters.
This greatly expands the logic operation of the original Pamela's NEW Workout (including the original).
To enable it, set the ' CROSS OP ' parameter to an operation other than ' NONE '.This makes the 'CROSS SRC' parameter available, allowing you to select the cross modulation source.
Note that when combined with CV input, the resolution of the sampled CV is lower than when combined with the actual output.Cross operations take precedence over any quantization.Below are the details for each operation.
Flex operations can be thought of as 'micro-timing' or off-grid blips that can lead to chaos in extreme cases.In addition to choosing flex operations, you can also choose quantitative percentage values to maximize the strength of the timing effect. The 'RAMP & HUMP' operation creates a 'bouncing ball'-like effect by varying the timing exponentially.The desired effect will likely also depend on the initial modifier settings and may require some experimentation.
TIP: Very interesting results can be obtained by modulating the flex operation against random waveforms and patterns.
Inverts the value of the final output.
Quantizes the final output values to fit the selected 1V/Oct-based musical scale or mode.
Up to 3 different user scales can be saved and used even after power cycling.To do so, press and hold the Program Knob while Select Mode is active and User Scale is selected.This will enter edit mode where you can edit the custom mode.Turning and clicking the program knob toggles notes within the scale on/off.Press and hold the Program Knob again to exit Edit Mode.
The output waveform is updated and displayed in real time.Click the Program Knob to view the scope in full screen.You can also zoom in and out on the waveform by turning the knob.
Save and load outputs and their parameters for later use as configured. Reset returns all output parameters to their default simple 50% square wave and also resets the random seed.Resetting the seed updates the random values of the loop's random parameters, such as probabilities and waveforms, to new ones.
TIP: Load/Save can also be used to 'copy/paste' an output into another output.
The following are combination commands that can be used as convenient 'shortcuts' for editing parameters.
In addition to direct user control, Pamela's clocks and outputs can be assigned to external voltage control via the four external signal inputs ' Clk ', ' Run ', ' CV1 ', ' CV2 ' located on the top of the module. increase. To use 'Clk' and 'Run' as CV inputs, they must be set as CV inputs, otherwise they will appear as non-selectable.
The output modifier and many of its extended parameters can be voltage controlled externally by assigning that parameter value to any enabled CV input.
All CVs respond to voltages between 0 and 5V, voltages outside this range can be safely used, but are invalid.
The value assigned to the CV input can be further controlled by setting attenuation and/or offset values for each parameter to the input CV value.By depressing the program knob with the parameter's CV option highlighted (selected), you access a sub-screen for setting these values and visually monitor the applied CV value can.
The attenuation value set is positive or negative, effectively inverting the CV value (i.e. same as Athenuverter).
Multiple parameters can be assigned to the same CV input, each with their own attenuation and offset parameters.Multiple CVs cannot be assigned to the same parameter.
An expander that adds four CV inputs by connecting to the back of the module,Axon-1is available.With a parameter selected, pressing a button on Axon-1 will assign the parameter to the corresponding CV input.Only one Axon-1 can be connected to one Pamela.
Pressing and holding the Program Knob while in the BPM screen accesses the setting screens for the various parameters below.
Sets whether the 'Clk' input is a clock pulse input for external synchronization or an additional CV input.
Defines the 'Pulses Per Quarter Note' of the incoming external clock.It is recommended to set the default value of 24PPQN unless it is necessary.
Define the behavior of the ' Run ' input as follows:
You can choose a visual theme for the user interface.
Sets the time for the operation to be determined when the program knob is pushed down.
Loads the entire bank (all 8 outputs).
Saves the entire bank (all 8 outputs).
Resets all outputs to their initial state.
Pamela can work synchronously with an external clock.The signal used for syncing can be as simple as a square wave LFO, or a bit more complex like converting a MIDI clock signal from Din Sync or external hardware and patching it to the 'Clk' and 'Run' inputs. Various things are possible.
In order to synchronize, Pamela needs to know the number of ticks (clock pulses) of the external clock per quarter note (beat), which is called the PPQN (Pulses Per Quater Note) value. The recommended PPQN value for synchronizing Pamela is 4, any PPQN lower than this will not result in fully accurate synchronization.
By default Pamela is set to follow a standard Din Sync-like clock. The Din Sync clock consists of just a 24PPQN clock signal and a simple gate signal that is high when the clock is running and low otherwise. Pamela's default and recommended syncing method, Din Sync, used by Roland drum machines and others, is the only standard analog syncing protocol.If possible, use the 24PPQN clock for the clock even on Pamela and the Run signal for the Run input.
To restore the data stored in the unit to its factory default state, press and hold the Program Knob at power up and wait for the progress bar on the screen to complete.
With the power of this machine turned off, connect it to your computer with a USB cable from the port on the left side of the board.Pamela will appear on your computer as a standard external storage device.Copy a valid firmware file to the Root directory and update.After the update is complete, Pamela will automatically eject from your computer and you can use it normally (you can ignore any error messages from your computer).
To back up all output data, connect Pamela to your computer as you would for any firmware update. Copy the ' PPWDATA.BAK ' file from Pamela's Root directory to any backup location on your computer's drive. To replace the existing output pattern data stored in Pamela's memory with the previous backup, copy any backup file to the Root of the main unit.
Also, Mac OS Ventura may display an error when updating the firmware using Finder as described above.As a workaround, type the following command in 'Terminal' and press return to copy the file via the command line interface.
rsync ~/Downloads/alm034-v116.fw /Volumes/PAM/
Change the ' alm034-v116.fw ' part of the command each time according to the downloaded file name.
The Axon-1 expander connects to the small horizontal 6-pin connector labeled ' EXPAND ' on the back of the module.This allows you to add 4 CV inputs.Only one Axon-1 Expander can be connected.