ALM today introduced the Turismo, a new Eurorack modular workstation that they say “blends a curated mix of analog and digital modules, for a versatile and creative patching experience.”
Here’s what they have to say about Turismo:
“The workstation delivers everything from analog bass, beeps and leads, lush chords, filtering, extensive sampling, and DSP effects combined with various sequencing styles and numerous modulation options plus full MIDI integration. It’s an all-in-one creative hub that’s endlessly explorable.
Designed also with live performance in mind, the travel-sized 84hp system fits in a rucksack and comes with a Decksaver cover for added protection. With MIDI, stereo line-level input, and headphone output, it’s perfect for live sets, DAWless jamming, and seamless studio integration. The system features a custom design with unique coloured controls and neodyme bronze anodized side panels.
The Turismo is a perfect starting point for Eurorack beginners, offering a seamless pain-free entry into modern modular synthesis that’s immediately playable. For seasoned users, it’s a ready-to-use and well balanced cutting edge system designed for effortless creative exploration.”
ALM Turismo Video Overview:
Features:
- Numerous analog and digital sound sources including oscillators, chords, samples, noise and more.
- Sample recording and eight channel sample playback.
- Five analog VCAs and numerous patch-able digital level controls.
- Two fully analog multimode resonant filters.
- Three inbuilt Sequencing options to run numerous synced melody and rythmic patterns.
- Numerous modulation sources including LFOs, Envelopes, randomisation, quantisation, syncing etc.
- Stereo FX Processing with 18 different programs including reverbs, delays, granular processing and more.
- Various utilites – S&H, mults, mixers, slew limiter, etc.
- Stereo line level in and headphones out.
- Three channel MIDI pitch, trigger and clock synchronisation.
- Custom look modules and neodyme coloured case only available as part of the Turismo.
- Includes international power, deck saver and patch cables.
Modules:
- ALM023 / mmMidi & mmT expander
- ALM022 / SQUID SALMPLE
- ALM020 / QUAID MEGASLOPE
- ALM026 / MULT
- ALM036 / TAZM-O
- ALM042 / CIZZLE
- ALM032 / MFX
- ALM037 / MEGA MILTON
- ALM035 / ASQ-1
- ALM035 / Pamela’s PRO Workout
- ALM028 / Pip Slope (mk II)
- ALM030 / MCFx2
- ALM033 / MEGA-TANG
- ALM019 / HPO
See the ALM site for additional details.
only an eye-watering $4,200!
Some people’s idea of “pain free” must include a ship ton of Novocaine. What other business model includes phrases like “first one’s always free”?
This looks as if it may have been designed with music making in mind! Tut tut, this won’t do.. it doesn’t appear to be covered in the vomit of a 2003 era hipster either which deducts 12 irony points. I will be sticking to Make Noise (Maths isn’t a Clone!!! NO!!) for the background of my moustache twirling YouTube videos
beautiful!
Outstanding system!
Bit too expensive and complicated for beginners, but a nice selection of modules.
Looks great! Lots of synthesis types, the sampler can sample CV and audio, headphone output, midi integration, a mixer, lots of modulation and a nice sequencer.
A well thought system that can be used to make complete tracks.
I personally don’t understand one brand, mega modular units. The reason i got into modular was to finely design exactly what works for me, spanning all of the amazing companies. This to me feels like just buying an incredibly expensive semi-modular or keyboard. To each his own, i guess.
The reason you got into modular may not be the same as some others who get into modular. Modules from the same manufacturer are designed to work well together and some of these one brand systems, like the new Make Noise system, are designed for specific type of sound making.
What a brilliant achievement from a truly incredible and clever company. A full system of modules that can be used to explore and create is probably the dream of so many synth makers. ALM is one of the best in the game.
man, think about having 4k for some road gear
Seems to me there is some essential gap between what ALM thinks this is, and what musicians expect. Starting with that “keyboard” from computer keys. That’s not musician friendly. Only thing missing there is “ctrl-alt-delete”.
And for that price tag you can get any other fancy combination and fill it to match your needs better. A Make-Noise set, for instance. Or, as my future plan is, 3 complete BARP 2500 re-creations (no, i only want 1, but you could get 3 of them for that price).
It’s expensive, but coming from someone who has used a lot of modular for years – ALM fear is extremely versatile, far more so than the fore mentioned MakeNoise or Behringer. The sequencer you mentioned when used with the MmMidi give far more opportunities than either MN or B system provide, both are particularly weak on the coherent programming front. The B system is very much under rated though, different strokes
So it’s more expensive than a MacBook Pro with a full license of Ableton / Bitwig plus a Keyboard and a Faderfox / Launchkontrol / Midifighter / whatever plus VCV Rack and other VSTs, but at least I get white cables, so I don’t immediately see what does what? Brilliant. Hook it up to the other archaic and antiquated fire hazard wall which takes up half a room and you are still not one step closer to being a musician. But, boy is there tinkering and touching stuff to be had for days, before you realize, you could have just bought a fidget spinner and bashed on ARPed some keys on a Volca, drenched it in reverb with some white noise in the background for the same result.