Soundforce MOD 6 is a new dual-function modulation source that brings flexible mod signals into the Juno-themed module series.
The Roland Juno synthesizers from the 1980s are legendary today. They are often emulated and cloned in various forms. Nicolas from Soundforce has dedicated an entire range of Eurorack modules to the Roland Juno synths.
This ranges from authentic replicas of specific functions (filter, chorus, etc.) to vintage features modernized for today’s systems. Soundorce’s new Juno-style module Mod 6 takes a modern approach and is designed and developed to complement the other modules.
Soundforce MOD 6
MOD 6 is a new versatile 18HP dual-function modulation source for Eurorack with a flexible ADSR envelope and a low-frequency oscillator.
It uses a powerful STM32H743 microcontroller running at 480 MHz as a core. It makes LFO frequencies up to 1kHz and high sampling rates on the analog inputs, with CV modulation frequencies of up to 500hz possible—also, LFO waveform morphing with CV and ultra-snappy ADSR envelope times down to 100us.
The previous Juno-themed modules were very vintage in design and concept—it’s like they were almost taken directly from the Roland Juno synths. MOD 6 is different and offers a screen-based UI for the first time. Don’t worry; there is no deep menu diving.
The module’s first half includes the envelope generator, which can work as an AD or ADSR envelope with four time ranges, including a user one. You can choose between linear and exponential responses with intensity control. Additionally, you can invert it or activate cycle mode, aka loop.
Everything can be controlled with four sliders and function buttons. Plus, point for the sliders
On the second, you have the LFO, which offers a four-times range and a user one. A highlight is the LFO waveform morphing, which can be automated with CV, giving you evolving modulation signals. A handy function is the Juno-style delay triggered by the trig input with an optional fade-in function.
You can use it as a free-running LFO, in sync with an extensive clock multiplier and divider (1/64 to x64), or with various tap modes. This function is also controllable with sliders (rate, delay) and function buttons. Plus, there is an endless rotary encoder for the menu operation.
CV Connectivity
The Soundforce MOD 6 envelope offers a wide range of CV connectivity, including CV inputs for the attack and decay and an assignable one (sustain, release, or ADSR output amp). Plus, you have a gate input, an env out, and a flexible end-of-output (EOA, EOD, or EOR).
Regarding the CV options for the LFO, it’s also pretty extensive. You get CV inputs for the rate, an assignable one (delay, waveform selection, or LFO output amp), a tap/reset input, and an output.
Using the screen and encoder, users can set custom ranges for each analog input and output, anywhere between -10V and +10V. This eliminates the need for external attenuator/polarizer modules. The user can also harmonize CV signal amplitude and polarity between MOD 6 and other modules.
First Impression
It is a well-equipped modulation module, as far as I can see. I would have liked another channel for each function. For example, an invert out for the envelope would be great, especially with the size of 18HP.
Soundforce Mod 6 is available now for $299,99/299€.
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