ALM Busy Circuits Cizzle – ‘CZ’ style phase distortion VCO

The ‘CIZZLE’ is a dual digital ‘phase distortion’ VCO inspired by the classic Casio ‘CZ’ series synthesizers. It brings the specifics of ‘CZ’ style phase distortion (PD) synthesis into Eurorack with the inclusion of primary and secondary oscillator layering and detuning (with up to 8 voice chord generation), extended morphable PD wave generation algorithms, unique resonance wave generation, plus specific ‘end of chain’ ring modulation and noise modes that are key to the CZ sound.

The voices also feature built in VCAs and various modulation controls and inputs, a cv-able chord mode, tracking ability, triggered mode switching and can be output independently or mixed with stereo widening.

The ‘CIZZLE’ finally brings characteristic CZ style synthesis to Eurorack with a rich palette of sounds from mellow ambient tones, 90s Detroit Techno inspired chords, Reese style basses, and synth tones with unique faux resonance squelch.

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Also available for VCV Rack for $15

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Well this looks fun.

Getting Satoshi & Makoto in for the promo video was a nice touch.

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Haven’t seen a new module in a while that had my interest. This one sounds filthy. If it’s anything close to the CZ101, it is.

From London Pedal and Synth Expo.

Should evaluate this along side the Warp Core module from Infrasonics, ( post ), if you are thinking of acquiring this.

The Cizzle looks to be a blast. I’m an ALM fanboy and couldn’t resist, so I’ve got one incoming from Detroit Modular once they arrive stateside…

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yeah I am still kind of waiting with baited breath on what there next full system might be, I could certainly see the Cizzle being in it… but maybe it will be another squid focused thing.

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Have they dropped hints about a new full system incoming?!

I mean, if they called it the Squid Cizzle System, I’d be in for sure.

Include the Mum M8 and MFX, and I might get one for each hand.

not much I want to say the system coupe page on ALMs website has had " Please note the Coupe is now discontinued! Expect a new updated ALM system soon! " for over a year now?

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Used to have a huge Casio CZ, loved the oscillators…

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Another test:

Love

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