Please note: this is a pre-order for the second batch, due in late January 2025.
We say...
What sorcery is this? ALM MCO MKII somehow manages to shrink seven powerful digital synth engines with full voice capabilities (including an envelope and 3 LFOs) into one 6HP module with the same kind of simple, tried-and-tested interface seen in Pamela's Pro Workout and MFX. Just add an Axon-2 expander for even more CV and knob control. Move over Plaits, there's a new multi-digital voice in town!
Manufacturer's description
The MCO MkII is a highly versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synths shrunk into just 6HP.
It offers a broad collection of unique, high-quality synth voices, each with extensive, customizable parameters. These parameters can be directly controlled or modulated through assignable internal and external sources.
Certain per-voice parameters support audio-rate modulation, including FM, sync, and DSP. Each voice also supports up to four-voice chords, external-triggered envelopes, multiple LFOs, and dual audio outputs for comprehensive desk- top like synth functionality.
Voices include a multi dimensional wavetable oscillator based on the original MCO, a complex additive synthesis engine, a multi mode ’JP’ type digi-synth, a lush virtual analog implementation, a fully featured vocoder, a bass synth for both kicks and sub sonic tones and finally a rebirth and porting of our discontinued SID GUTs chip voice.
Each voice includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All state is preserved across power cycles.
The MCO is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use with a high resolution colour display and a rich visual user interface.
A USB-C connection allows for easy firmware updates, user wavetables upload and device config backup and restore. Axon expander modules are also supported to increase CV control options.
Features
- Great collection of unique, varied, and great sounding synth voices each with numerous parameters.
- All synthesis voices support up to 4 voice chord and dual outputs.
- Built-in Envelopes and LFOs for modulation and voice behaviour.
- Factory and user-saveable presets per synthesis voice.
- Graphically rich colour and easy-to-use UI.
- All settings remain between power cycles.
- 4 freely assignable CV inputs.
- Audio rate input for FM, Sync and more.
- Support for Axon expanders for up to 8 assignable CV inputs.
- USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates, custom wavetable upload and device backup/restore.
- Also available as a virtualised VCV software module.
- Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
- 2-year warranty.
- Made in England.
- Width: 6HP
- Depth: 32mm
- Current: +12V 70mA / -12V 30mA
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
Please note: this is a pre-order for the second batch, due in late January 2025.
We say...
What sorcery is this? ALM MCO MKII somehow manages to shrink seven powerful digital synth engines with full voice capabilities (including an envelope and 3 LFOs) into one 6HP module with the same kind of simple, tried-and-tested interface seen in Pamela's Pro Workout and MFX. Just add an Axon-2 expander for even more CV and knob control. Move over Plaits, there's a new multi-digital voice in town!
Manufacturer's description
The MCO MkII is a highly versatile digital VCO and voice module inspired by 90s/00s digital synths shrunk into just 6HP.
It offers a broad collection of unique, high-quality synth voices, each with extensive, customizable parameters. These parameters can be directly controlled or modulated through assignable internal and external sources.
Certain per-voice parameters support audio-rate modulation, including FM, sync, and DSP. Each voice also supports up to four-voice chords, external-triggered envelopes, multiple LFOs, and dual audio outputs for comprehensive desk- top like synth functionality.
Voices include a multi dimensional wavetable oscillator based on the original MCO, a complex additive synthesis engine, a multi mode ’JP’ type digi-synth, a lush virtual analog implementation, a fully featured vocoder, a bass synth for both kicks and sub sonic tones and finally a rebirth and porting of our discontinued SID GUTs chip voice.
Each voice includes factory presets as well as the ability to store and recall user presets. All state is preserved across power cycles.
The MCO is designed to be familiar, quick and easy to use with a high resolution colour display and a rich visual user interface.
A USB-C connection allows for easy firmware updates, user wavetables upload and device config backup and restore. Axon expander modules are also supported to increase CV control options.
Features
- Great collection of unique, varied, and great sounding synth voices each with numerous parameters.
- All synthesis voices support up to 4 voice chord and dual outputs.
- Built-in Envelopes and LFOs for modulation and voice behaviour.
- Factory and user-saveable presets per synthesis voice.
- Graphically rich colour and easy-to-use UI.
- All settings remain between power cycles.
- 4 freely assignable CV inputs.
- Audio rate input for FM, Sync and more.
- Support for Axon expanders for up to 8 assignable CV inputs.
- USB-C for quick and easy ‘drag and drop’ firmware updates, custom wavetable upload and device backup/restore.
- Also available as a virtualised VCV software module.
- Skiff friendly with reverse power protection.
- 2-year warranty.
- Made in England.
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.
