April 2020

This year for SuperBooth home edition 2020, SoundForce is teasing the SFC-8: a boutique Jupiter-8 style MIDI controller for software and hardware synths. The controller has both USB-MIDI and DIN-MIDI connectors that can be used simultaneously. No external power supply is necessary as it is USB-powered. This project was inspired by a talk with musician and youtuber Mylar Melodies at SuperBooth 2019. Thank you Alex!

The SFC-8 works perfectly with Arturia’s JUP-8V as well as Roland Cloud’s JUPITER-8 plugin using simple MIDI CC messages and classic MIDI mapping. Thanks to the control app every physical control properties can be changed, such as the CC number). The DIN-MIDI connector will allow you to control also hardware devices such as the Roland MKS-80.

The layout is compact but is still leaving enough space for your fingers to fit everywhere. The sliders are 30mm long as it was the standard for synths in the 80s. They are close to 80 controls available in total. Dimensions: 307mm(W) x 221mm(D) x 50mm(H).

Since 2019, all new SoundForce controllers are using 100% metal cases made by Grawart (grawart.pl) and are fitted with walnut side panels made by http://www.gouldcaseworks.nl/. All the rotary pots are now wobble-free metal shaft pots.

The SFC-8 will be the 5th addition to the SoundForce MIDI controller range. (https://sound-force.nl/?page_id=2318)
The device is planned for release in Q4 2020. The price is still not defined at this point.

I will talk modular on Friday 24th at 16.30 during the Single Malt Synthesis live stream on Hainbach’s Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/lH-BeCGZT_k
Tune in as there is a full program with other makers and inspiring musicians tuning in and hanging out at the end of the virtual booth tours.

 

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Setting up the lovely @gould_case_works case with modules by @purrtronics @klavis_modular @threetommodularsynthesizers @soundforce_nicolas and @joranalogue for the three day #Superbooth20 streaming marathon. Starting tomorrow, over 30 manufacturers will drop by on channel via live stream, show their new instruments and chat. After six hours of wonderous bleeps we will have hangout chats with awesome people like @sarahbellereid @panic.girl.666 @imyoungpadawan @gazwilliamsbass @bobeats @lookmumnocomputer and many more. All on my YouTube channel. #eurorack #modularsynth

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The SoundForce Dual ADSR is a feature-rich envelope generator with full CV control of each stage. It features 2 identical envelope sections, one on the top and one on the bottom. Each section has 4 manual sliders to control each stage of the envelope. The CV input signals are added to the manual sliders position allowing you to modulate the ADSR curves with external CV sources. More info on the product page.

It’s available right now to order at 199 euros (incl VAT for EU customers) in the webshop. Please note that the module is not yet in stock at all of my dealers, but I recommend customers to ask them about it, especially Perfect Circuit.