ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce the 'MFX Pedal’, a new standalone stereo multi effects processor for guitar and synths.
The ‘MFX Pedal’ brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.
Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP effect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.
The MFX Pedal user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to knobs, MIDI or expression control. Each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.
Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth collection.
- A large varied collection of 18 effects programs, all with numerous controllable parameters.
- Effect parameters freely assignable to panel knobs, expression input or MIDI control.
- Works well with guitar, line and ‘pro’ level instruments.
- Inbuilt optional analogue gain stage (+10dB) for low level signals.
- Global selectable True Bypass and buffered dsp bypass with foot switch control and LED indication.
- Stereo I/O paths with all Neutrik jacks.
- Clip level indication LED.
- Tap Tempo and triggering via foot switch.
- Din MIDI input for MIDI beat clock synchronisation and MIDI CC control.
- All settings remain between power cycles.
- Factory and user saveable presets per effect.
- USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates via computer.
- Rugged lightweight black anodised aluminium enclosure.
- 2 Year Warranty.
Effect program list:
Digi-PCM Echo
Feature rich digital delay taking inspiration from early prime time rack delay units with added modern features.
Tape-Tech Echo
Tape style delay with a digital pitch shifter bolted on.
Crumbular Echo
More experimental granular style echo.
Ursa Minor Echoverb
Emulation of the classic Ursa Major ‘Space station’ providing more delays and reverb type effects.
Pocket PL8 Reverb
Emulation of very early digital style reverbs with a dense metallic sound.
Almicon Reverb
Emulation of 80s studio style reverb great for bright rooms and vast synthetic spaces.
Quaidra Reverb
Emulation of a popular 90s rack reverb. Excels at creating airy, atmospheric reverbs.
Yetti Reverb
A more modern FDN based reverb engine. Added pitch shifter for other worldly effects.
Slinky Reverb
Loosely modelled spring type reverb with extra ‘Boing’.
TY-50 Dynamics
A multi mode dynamics processor featuring both classic compression and transient shaping modes.
TH-30 Distortion
A versatile distortion program with distortion types ranging from analog style saturation to intense digital wavefolding.
2051 Bit Corrupter
Real-time audio buffer designed to imitate malfunctioning digital audio equipment.
Modulating Panner
Clock-syncable mono or stereo auto-pan with an additional scan mode that cross fades between 2 input signals. Use for VCA, Panner, crossfader, tremolo type effects.
Ring + Freq Modulator
Pair of classic modulation effects in stereo, tailored towards otherworldly and dissonant sounds.
Ensembles Ensemble
Simulation of classic chorus and ensemble effects. An added digital pitch shifter takes the effect beyond traditional chorus circuits.
Multi Phaser
Great sounding multi stage Phaser with numerous editable parameters.
Squoval Resonator
8 band mono or 4 band true-stereo resonator built from a collection of linked resonant band pass filters.
Utilities
Simple oscilloscope, clock utility and a spectral analyser.
- Power: 9v DC power, center negative (not included)
- Current Draw: 100mA (200mA+ supply recommended)
- Input Impedance: 1MOhm
- Output Impedance: 1KOhm
- Max Input level: +8 dBu (2 Vrms ~ approx 5Vpp)
- Optional Gain Stage: +10 dB
- Bypass: True Relay & Buffered DSP based
- Dimensions: 125x65x70mm
- 16 Bit / 44.1kHz Stereo processing with 32 bit floating point DSP
- ARM CPU based DSP
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
ALM Busy Circuits are pleased to announce the 'MFX Pedal’, a new standalone stereo multi effects processor for guitar and synths.
The ‘MFX Pedal’ brings all the effects and functionality of our popular Eurorack MFX module to both guitars and synths in standalone form with 18 different fully featured effects programs and additional MIDI, Knob and Expression pedal control, tap tempo, an optional analogue gain stage and true relay (or DSP) based bypass.
Inspired by our favourite classic hardware effects processors, the MFX incorporates DSP effect technologies from the dawn of digital effects in the 70s to the present day. Reshape sounds with the distortion and dynamics engines. Bend time space and pitch with multiple feature rich reverb and delay engines. Modulate signals with the flexible panner, frequency shifter, and range of ensemble effects. Fracture sounds with the one of a kind granular and glitch engines.
The MFX Pedal user interface is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use. Each program contains a wide range of controllable parameters both directly editable or freely assigned to knobs, MIDI or expression control. Each program includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All states are preserved across power cycles.
Available for the first time outside of modular, the MFX pedal easily brings the character and uniqueness of ALM effects to your guitar rig, DAWless setup, mixer effects send or synth collection.
- A large varied collection of 18 effects programs, all with numerous controllable parameters.
- Effect parameters freely assignable to panel knobs, expression input or MIDI control.
- Works well with guitar, line and ‘pro’ level instruments.
- Inbuilt optional analogue gain stage (+10dB) for low level signals.
- Global selectable True Bypass and buffered dsp bypass with foot switch control and LED indication.
- Stereo I/O paths with all Neutrik jacks.
- Clip level indication LED.
- Tap Tempo and triggering via foot switch.
- Din MIDI input for MIDI beat clock synchronisation and MIDI CC control.
- All settings remain between power cycles.
- Factory and user saveable presets per effect.
- USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates via computer.
- Rugged lightweight black anodised aluminium enclosure.
- 2 Year Warranty.
Effect program list:
Digi-PCM Echo
Feature rich digital delay taking inspiration from early prime time rack delay units with added modern features.
Tape-Tech Echo
Tape style delay with a digital pitch shifter bolted on.
Crumbular Echo
More experimental granular style echo.
Ursa Minor Echoverb
Emulation of the classic Ursa Major ‘Space station’ providing more delays and reverb type effects.
Pocket PL8 Reverb
Emulation of very early digital style reverbs with a dense metallic sound.
Almicon Reverb
Emulation of 80s studio style reverb great for bright rooms and vast synthetic spaces.
Quaidra Reverb
Emulation of a popular 90s rack reverb. Excels at creating airy, atmospheric reverbs.
Yetti Reverb
A more modern FDN based reverb engine. Added pitch shifter for other worldly effects.
Slinky Reverb
Loosely modelled spring type reverb with extra ‘Boing’.
TY-50 Dynamics
A multi mode dynamics processor featuring both classic compression and transient shaping modes.
TH-30 Distortion
A versatile distortion program with distortion types ranging from analog style saturation to intense digital wavefolding.
2051 Bit Corrupter
Real-time audio buffer designed to imitate malfunctioning digital audio equipment.
Modulating Panner
Clock-syncable mono or stereo auto-pan with an additional scan mode that cross fades between 2 input signals. Use for VCA, Panner, crossfader, tremolo type effects.
Ring + Freq Modulator
Pair of classic modulation effects in stereo, tailored towards otherworldly and dissonant sounds.
Ensembles Ensemble
Simulation of classic chorus and ensemble effects. An added digital pitch shifter takes the effect beyond traditional chorus circuits.
Multi Phaser
Great sounding multi stage Phaser with numerous editable parameters.
Squoval Resonator
8 band mono or 4 band true-stereo resonator built from a collection of linked resonant band pass filters.
Utilities
Simple oscilloscope, clock utility and a spectral analyser.
- Power: 9v DC power, center negative (not included)
- Current Draw: 100mA (200mA+ supply recommended)
- Input Impedance: 1MOhm
- Output Impedance: 1KOhm
- Max Input level: +8 dBu (2 Vrms ~ approx 5Vpp)
- Optional Gain Stage: +10 dB
- Bypass: True Relay & Buffered DSP based
- Dimensions: 125x65x70mm
- 16 Bit / 44.1kHz Stereo processing with 32 bit floating point DSP
- ARM CPU based DSP
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
