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2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.1 Panel Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.2 Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.3 Basic Per Output Modifier Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3.4 Extended Per Trigger Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.1 Shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4.2 Width / Slew . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.3 Level . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
4.4 Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.5 Phase . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.6 Probability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7 Euclidean Patterns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7.1
Steps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7.2
Triggers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7.3
Rotate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4.7.4
Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.8 Loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.8.1
Loop Nap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.8.2 Loop Wake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.9 Cross Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9.1
MIX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9.2 MASK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9.3 MULT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9.4 HOLD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
4.9.6 ADD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.9.7 SUB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.9.8 OR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Operation Manual / Version 0.1 / Firmware 116
November 14, 2022
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
ALM034 ’Pamela’s Pro Workout’ Operation Manual / Version 0.1 / Firmware 116 November 14, 2022 Contents 1 INTRODUCTION 2 FEATURES 2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......3 CORE OPERATION 3.1 Panel Layout . - Page 2 4.9.9 XOR ........14 4.9.10 AND .
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Page 3: Introduction
1 INTRODUCTION ’Pamela’s PRO Workout’ is a compact programmable clocked modulation source for your Euro- rack modular system. It provides 8 highly editable outputs producing various control voltage signals correlated and synced to a BPM based master clock. Each output can provide everything from simple clocked triggers, complex rhythmic wave- forms, quantised melodic patterns to random chaos with direct and assignable CV control over numerous parameters. -
Page 4: Features
2 FEATURES • BPM based clock with tempo rates 10-330BPM. • Real time intuitive EASY and quick theme-able user interface with full colour high reso- lution display. • 8 Clocked voltage outputs each with independent adjustable; – Clock divisors and multipliers from /16384 to x192 including various non-integer factors. -
Page 5: Core Operation
3 CORE OPERATION 3.1 Panel Layout Inputs External Clock Input CV Inputs (0V → 5V) Clock Pulse or CV 3 CV 1 Run, Reset or CV 4 CV 2 Full Color LCD Display Start / Stop Start/Stop Button Program Knob Outputs Outputs 0V →... -
Page 6: Getting Started
3.2 Getting Started If you are already acquainted with the original Pamela then usage of the PRO workout will be very familiar but hopefully clearer and much more feature rich. When initially powered on, Pamela’s PRO Workout’s display shows the current clock tempo setting in beats per minute (BPM). -
Page 7: Extended Per Trigger Adjustment
Main BPM Select Output Highlight to Change Screen Clock BPM Modifier Modifier Twist Push Each output is represented by the output number (on left) together with the current set mod- ifier value for that output. The modifier value is either a multiplier, a divider or a ’utility’ value correlated to the set BPM clock speed. - Page 8 With an output screen selected, pushing and holding the program knob for just over 1 second will access the extended output parameter selection. Select Output Access ‘Extended’ Output Parameters Modifier Shape Twist Push + Hold The various parameters can be cycled through and edited using the program knob just as when editing output modifiers.
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Page 9: Output Parameter Reference
4 OUTPUT PARAMETER REFERENCE 4.1 Shape Select between various output waveforms. Shaping of the waveforms can be made by altering the width and slew parameters (if available). waveforms include; • Gate/Pulse - A Pulse/Square wave. Width controls pulse width. • Ratchet x2 - A Pulse wave split into quarters. Width makes more pulses available. •... -
Page 10: Width / Slew
4.2 Width / Slew The affect of width / slew differs depending on the selected shape. As shown below. Width Width Width 100% Shape Gate Ratchet x2 Ratchet x4 Triangle Trapezoid Sine Hump Expo Envelope Log Envelope Random Smooth Random For random waveforms an additional slew parameter is made available. -
Page 11: Offset
4.4 Offset This sets the initial bias or offset from zero volts as a percentage of 0-5V. TIP: By setting an output’s Level to 0, Offset can then be used as programmable constant voltage output useful for internal and external modulation and even preset storage. 4.5 Phase This allows for the phase shift on a waveform. -
Page 12: Pad
4.7.4 Pad Adds empty padding steps to the end of the generated pattern. This can be useful to break up the regularity of an Euclidean pattern and group triggers to the begin, middle or end of a looped pattern. Across all Euclidean parameters a visual grid shows the created pattern. Euclidean Steps Euclidean Trigs Euclidean Pad... -
Page 13: Cross Operations
4.9 Cross Operations Cross operations allow for the value of the current selected active output to be influenced by the value of another output or CV input (source) dependant on a selected operation. This could be a simple as mixing two outputs together, a logic operation or something more complex like sample and hold or a parameter reset. -
Page 14: S&H
4.9.5 S&H A rising trigger on source will cause the current destination output value to be ’sampled’ and held at that value until next trigger. 4.9.6 ADD Adds both output values together, clips any overflows. 4.9.7 SUB Subtracts both output values from one another, clip any overflows. 4.9.8 OR Bit wise logic OR operation of both output values. -
Page 15: Swing
4.10.2 SWING Delays each alternate step by the set amount for a swing or shuffle like timing effect. 4.10.3 RAMP UP Gradually increases the step time causing any modulations to accelerate depending on the set amount. You can use the Loop parameter to reset the timing factor back to its original timing. 4.10.4 RAMP DOWN Gradually decreases the step time causing any modulations to de-accelerate depending on the set amount. -
Page 16: Load, Save And Reset
4.14 Load, Save and Reset Allows the loading and saving of an output and its parameters for later recall. Reset allows you to reset all output parameters to their default simple 50% pulse like state or Reset the random ’seed’ . Reseting the Seed will cause any loop Random parameters (i.e probably , waveform) to have new random values. -
Page 17: External Cv Modulation
5 EXTERNAL CV MODULATION As well as direct user control, Pamela’s clock and outputs can be assigned to external voltage control via 4 upper external signal inputs - ’Clk’ , ’Run’ , ’CV 1’ & ’CV 2’ . To use ’Clk’ & ’Run’ as CV inputs you must set them to expect CV (see Setting section below) otherwise they will appear as greyed out options. -
Page 18: Settings
6 SETTINGS By long holding the program knob on the BPM screen this allow you to access various setting parameter screens. These include: 6.1 Input: Clk Sets the ’Clk’ input to either review a clocked pulse signal for external syncing or be an addi- tional CV input. -
Page 19: Reset All
6.7 Reset All Resets all outputs to their initial state. -
Page 20: External Clock Syncing
7 EXTERNAL CLOCK SYNCING Pamela can be driven by, and thus sync to, an external clock. This could be something simple like a square wave LFO or something slightly more complex like a Din Sync or convert MIDI clock signal from external hardware patched into the ‘Clk’ and run inputs. You can also control the tempo directly with just a voltage level. - Page 21 Its also recommended you set up for a Din Sync style clock with 24 PPQN and using a run signal. • The ALM-UT001 (https://busycircuits.com/alm-ut001/) adaptor cable can be used to breakout Din Sync signals from din cables (via older XoX style hardware for ex- ample) and patch into Pam.
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Page 22: Limited Warranty
From the date of manufacture this device is guaranteed for a period of 2 years against any manufacturing or material defects. Any such defects will be repaired or replaced at the dis- cretion of ALM. This does not apply to; • Physical damage arising for mistreatment (i,e dropping, submerging etc). -
Page 23: Support
9 SUPPORT For the latest news, additional info, downloads and firmware updates please visit the ALM website at http://busycircuits.com and follow @busycircuits on twitter and instagram. Questions? please visit http://busycircuits.com/support . -
Page 24: Appendix
Din adaptor can be used to break out the MIDI jack connections to a Din cable. The switch on the rear of the module should match the cable type (ALM is Type B). Only a single connected PPEX1 or PPEXP2 is supported. The PEXP1 & PEXP2 expanders for ’Pamela’s NEW Workout’... -
Page 25: Axon-1
10.3.2 AXON-1 The Axon-1 plugs into the small horizontal 6 pin connector at rear of module marked ’EXPAND’ . This will add 4 extra CV inputs. Only a single connected AXON-1 supported. -
Page 26: Improvements Over Pnw
10.4 IV Improvements over PNW The PRO workout contains the following improvements over ’Pamela’s NEW Workout’ • Large, colour and higher res display with much improved clearer theme-able UI. • Faster CPU with dual core processing. • Outputs all now 12 bit resolution (over 10 prior Bit). •...
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