Squid Salmple

SampleStack supported

ALM Busy Circuits

An 8-channel sampler with delays, granular processing, and live looping.

Format

Eurorack, 21 HP

Sample Rate

44.1 kHz

Bit Depth

16-bit (24-bit accepted, converted to 16)

Channels

Mono

File Formats

WAV

Storage

USB drive (WAV files in banks of 8)

Specifications

Memory ~11 seconds per channel in low-latency RAM
Depth 38 mm
Power 300 mA (+12V), 35 mA (-12V)

Features

  • 8 independent channels
  • 4 DC-coupled outputs, 1 mix output, 1 recording input
  • 3 assignable CV inputs, 8 trigger inputs
  • Delays, granular, live looping, slicing
  • 1-2 ms trigger response

Folder Structure

USB Drive Root/
├── alm022/
│   ├── Bank 1/
│   │   ├── 1/
│   │   │   └── kick.wav
│   │   ├── 2/
│   │   │   └── snare.wav
│   │   ├── ... (up to 8)
│   │   └── info.txt
│   ├── Bank 2/
│   ├── ... (up to Bank 99)
│   └── Pool/
└── alm022-fw.bin

Notes

  • Root directory: /alm022/. Banks named Bank 1 through Bank 99
  • Numbered subdirectories (1-8) per bank, each containing a named WAV file
  • Samples must be 16 or 24-bit, 44.1 kHz. Files >11 sec truncated. Stereo converted to mono
  • Pool/ directory for unorganized samples. Up to 256 entries per directory

Preparing samples for the Squid Salmple

The ALM Squid Salmple has one of the stricter layouts in Eurorack. Samples live on a USB drive under /alm022/, in banks named Bank 1 through Bank 99, each holding eight slots as numbered subfolders 1 to 8 with a single WAV inside. The format is 16-bit, 44.1 kHz mono; 24-bit is accepted but converted down, stereo is folded to mono, and anything over about eleven seconds is truncated.

Build that structure by hand and it is easy to misplace a file or a folder number. SampleStack writes the whole /alm022/ bank-and-slot layout, converts to the Squid's format, folds stereo, and warns about clips over the length limit before you copy the drive.

Third-Party Tools

  • SquidManager (bank editor)
  • squidbanks.com (free banks)

Links

Frequently Asked Questions

What sample format does the Squid Salmple need?

16-bit, 44.1 kHz mono WAV files. The module accepts 24-bit and converts down on load, and stereo files are summed to mono. Each channel can hold up to ~11 seconds of audio.

How are samples organized on the Squid Salmple?

Samples live on a USB drive in a strict /alm022/Bank N/1..8/ folder layout. Each bank has eight numbered subfolders, each holding one WAV file. The module supports up to 99 banks, plus a Pool folder for unorganized samples.

Why won't my Squid Salmple load my samples?

Most common causes: wrong folder structure (samples must be inside /alm022/Bank N/1..8/), wrong sample rate (must be 44.1 kHz), file longer than 11 seconds (will be truncated), or USB drive formatted as exFAT instead of FAT32. SampleStack's Squid Salmple profile validates all of this automatically.

Can the Squid Salmple play stereo samples?

No. The Squid Salmple is mono per channel. Stereo files are summed to mono on load. If you need stereo playback in Eurorack, look at the Morphagene, Bitbox mk2, or Multigrain instead.

Where can I find free Squid Salmple banks?

squidbanks.com hosts a community library of free banks, and ALM Busy Circuits provides factory content as well. SampleStack can convert any folder of samples into a Squid Salmple-compatible bank in one pass.

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