ALM Pamela's Pro Workout User manual

ALM034 ’Pamela’s Pro Workout’
Operation Manual / Version 0.1 / Firmware 116
November 14, 2022
Contents
1 INTRODUCTION 3
2 FEATURES 4
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
3 CORE OPERATION 5
3.1 PanelLayout....................................... 5
3.2 GettingStarted ..................................... 6
3.3 Basic Per Output Modier Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
3.4 Extended Per Trigger Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
4 OUTPUT PARAMETER REFERENCE 9
4.1 Shape........................................... 9
4.2 Width/Slew ....................................... 10
4.3 Level ........................................... 10
4.4 Offset........................................... 11
4.5 Phase........................................... 11
4.6 Probability ........................................ 11
4.7 EuclideanPatterns ................................... 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 LoopNap..................................... 12
4.8.2 LoopWake.................................... 12
4.9 CrossOperations .................................... 13
4.9.1 MIX ........................................ 13
4.9.2 MASK....................................... 13
4.9.3 MULT ....................................... 13
4.9.4 HOLD....................................... 13
4.9.5 S&H........................................ 14
4.9.6 ADD........................................ 14
4.9.7 SUB........................................ 14
4.9.8 OR......................................... 14
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4.9.9 XOR........................................ 14
4.9.10AND........................................ 14
4.9.11NOT........................................ 14
4.9.12SEED ....................................... 14
4.10FLEXOperations..................................... 14
4.10.1 HUMAN...................................... 14
4.10.2SWING ...................................... 15
4.10.3RAMPUP..................................... 15
4.10.4RAMPDOWN................................... 15
4.10.5HUMP....................................... 15
4.11Invert ........................................... 15
4.12Quantiser......................................... 15
4.12.1 Saving custom scales . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.13Scope........................................... 15
4.14Load,SaveandReset.................................. 16
4.15KeyShortcuts ...................................... 16
5 EXTERNAL CV MODULATION 17
5.1 CVAssigning....................................... 17
5.2 CV Attenuation and Offset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
5.3 Axon-1 .......................................... 17
6 SETTINGS 18
6.1 Input:Clk......................................... 18
6.1.1 EXTClockPPQN................................. 18
6.2 Input:Run ........................................ 18
6.3 UITheme......................................... 18
6.4 EncHoldTime ...................................... 18
6.5 LoadBank ........................................ 18
6.6 SaveBank ........................................ 18
6.7 ResetAll ......................................... 19
7 EXTERNAL CLOCK SYNCING 20
7.1 Syncingtips ....................................... 20
8 LIMITED WARRANTY 22
9 SUPPORT 23
10 APPENDIX 24
10.1I.FactoryReset ..................................... 24
10.2 II. Firmware Update and Data Backup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
10.3IIIExpanderModules .................................. 24
10.3.1PPEXXP1&PPEXP2............................... 24
10.3.2AXON-1...................................... 25
10.4 IV Improvements over PNW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
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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. These features together with a quick and easy to use interface
provide almost limitless synced modulation possibilities in a tiny space.
Building on the original ’Pamela’s Workout’ & ’Pamela’s NEW Workout’ the evolved ’PRO’ Pam
maintains the precursor’s form factor and intuitive workow but improves and adds many new
features with upgraded hardware, more CV inputs, a new full colour hi res display and rewrit-
ten software adding many new enhancements like micro grid timings and cross output mod-
ulations.
Through optional expander modules more CV input and outputs can be added with support for
external non euro equipment through Midi and Din Sync outputs.
Please enjoy your next generation PRO workout!
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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.
–Numerous waveform types from staples to envelopes to ratchets to random.
–waveform level, offset, phase and shaping control.
–Extensive Euclidean, probability and beat based looping for pattern creation.
–Cross output modulation with numerous operations.
–Off grid ’Flex’ micro timing for swing, human and bouncing ball type timing effects.
• All output parameters assignable up to x4 built in CV inputs with individual offset, atten-
uation and metering.
• Per output and group saving and loading to 64 banks.
• All settings remain between power cycles.
• Voltage and direct control of clock stop/start, reset and external syncing.
• Support for expander modules for additional CV in and outputs.
• USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ rmware updates and memory bank backup
via computer.
• Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
• Made in England.
2.1 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
•Size: 8HP
•Power: +12v 60ma / -12v 10ma
•Depth: 32mm (approx with power header)
•Outputs: 0-5v buffered low impedance. 12 bit res. 3.8khz max update freq.
•Inputs: CV 0v-5v / Clock, Run - rising edge 700mV min.
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3 CORE OPERATION
3.1 Panel Layout
“Pamela’s
Workout ”
Outputs
123 4
5 6 7 8
Start / Stop
Inputs
Clk
Run
CV 1 CV 2
PRO
CV Inputs (0V → 5V)
CV 1
CV 2
Outputs
0V → 5V
with LED Indication
Program Knob
Full Color
LCD Display
External Clock Input
Clock Pulse or CV 3
Run, Reset or CV 4
Start/Stop Button
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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). Clicking and then twisting the main blue program knob
highlights and then adjusts this BPM value between its maximum and minimum values when
turned. Clicking again deselects.
Push
Main BPM
Screen
Selection Made
120
Clock BPM
120
Clock BPM
PushTwist
Change Value Value Saved
122
Clock BPM
122
Clock BPM
Selection highlights
indicating it’s editable
Clicking the ’Start / Stop’ button starts the clock with this selected BPM tempo shown on the
display. With the clock now running, synced voltage are sent through each of the output jacks,
the level indicated by their relevant green LED’s.
Clicking the ’Start / Stop’ button again stops and resets the clock.
3.3 Basic Per Output Modifier Adjustment
The timing of each output can modied to either divisors or multiples of the main clock tempo.
For example, a modier of ‘x2’ means there will be two steps or output pulses per beat. A
modier of ‘/2’ means a pulse every other beat and a step size of two beats.
Outputs can also be set to stay permanently on or off, to just trigger once at clock start or stop,
or be assigned to external control via a CV input – more on these ’utility’ outputs later…
To adjust an output modier from the BPM display (unselected) twisting the program knob will
now cycle through each of the eight numbered output ’screens’ before returning back to the
main BPM screen.
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Main BPM
Screen
Select Output Highlight to Change
PushTwist
x11
Modifier
x11
Modifier
120
Clock BPM
Each output is represented by the output number (on left) together with the current set mod-
ier value for that output. The modier value is either a multiplier, a divider or a ’utility’ value
correlated to the set BPM clock speed.
Not all modier values are integers - some are decimal values for triplet and dotted type tim-
ings.
As previously mentioned, there are also 4 special ‘utility’ types of modier mainly for working
with external devices; GATE - a held high voltage when playing useful for syncing ’run’ signals,
OFF - no output, START - a single initial start pulse and STOP - a single nal pulse red when
the clock stops. The START and STOP pulses are useful for resetting any synced sequencers.
Clicking the program knob will highlight the selected modier and turning will cycle through
the available values. Clicking again will exit.
3.4 Extended Per Trigger Adjustment
Each output can be further adjusted through ‘extended parameter settings’ allowing for very
complex clock synced modulations and rhythmic sequences. These extended parameters can
be split into 3 categories; those which alter the output wave shape with respect to the modier
timing, those which algorithmically skip or adjust timing steps (allowing rhythmic patterns to
be built) and then saving, loading and reset of an output parameter setup.
Note the extended parameters are not available for the special utility modier types.
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With an output screen selected, pushing and holding the program knob for just over 1 second
will access the extended output parameter selection.
Access ‘Extended’
Output Parameters
Push + Hold
Select Output
Twist
x11
Modifier
1
Shape
The various parameters can be cycled through and edited using the program knob just as when
editing output modiers. To exit back up to the main output modier screen, click and hold
the program knob again for just over 1 second.
Many output parameter values are in percentages of total ‘step time’. The step time is derived
from the selected trigger modier. For example a divisor of /2 would have a step time of 2
beats, *4 would be a quarter of a beat.
Any output parameter value can also be assigned to be CV controlled via any of the available
CV inputs. See the Voltage control section for more info on this.
Certain parameters will only appear if a ’parent’ is enabled. Please see the Output Parameter
reference chapter below for info on each of the output parameters.
TIP: The program knob hold time can be adjusted - see the SETTINGS chapter
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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.
•Ratchet x4 - A Pulse wave split into eighths. Width makes more pulses available.
•Triangle - A Triangle wave. Width controls slew (i,e making it more Saw/Envelope like).
•Trapezoid - A Triangle wave with a at top. Width will effectively morph between a pulse
to triangle.
•Sine - A Sine Wave. Width will ’lean’ to either side.
•Hump - Half a sine wave / Parabola. Width will ’lean’ waveform to either side.
•Exp Envelope - A exponential like envelope. Width controls time.
•Log Envelope - A logarithmic like envelope. Width controls time.
•Classic Random - A Sample & Hold style random wave. Slew smooths the edges of the
wave.
•Smooth Random - A bouncy ’mario hills’ musical kind of random.. Width controls round-
ness.
A full cycle of a waveform covers a single step. If a step is skipped no voltage will be output
(excluding any set offset voltage) or held if the case of a random waveform.
Random waveforms can be looped across a number of beats using the Loop parameter. The
actual loop (its random ’seed’) can also be saved for later recall.
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4.2 Width / Slew
The affect of width / slew differs depending on the selected shape. As shown below.
Gate
Shape
Ratchet x2
Ratchet x4
Triangle
Trapezoid
Sine
Hump
Expo Envelope
Log Envelope
Random
Smooth Random
0%1
Width
50%1
Width
100%1
Width
For random waveforms an additional slew parameter is made available. This smooths the
edges of the random wave.
4.3 Level
This sets the overall maximum voltage level of the output as a percentage of 0-5V.
TIP: Each 20% is essentially 1 volt.
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