The SoundForce Dual LFO is a straight-forward and easy-to-use module that can be used as a free-running LFO but can also be synced to an external clock signal using the TAP input. It features 2 identical LFO sections, one on the left and one on the right.
Free-running or synced LFO:
Using the FREE toggle switch, you can switch between free-running operation or tap/sync LFO operation. In free-running mode, you can set the frequency using the DIV/FREQ pot and they are 3 ranges of frequency that can be selected using the H/M/L switch (H: 30Hz to 500Hz – M: 1Hz to 100Hz – L: 1min to 10Hz). In tap/sync mode, the frequency of the LFO is automatically set based on the frequency of the incoming signal on the TAP input. You can internally multiply or divide the clock frequency using the DIV/FREQ pot. The ratios are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8, either multiplying clockwise or dividing counterclockwise. In both free-running and tap/sync operations, you can modulate the position of the DIV/FREQ pot using the D/F CV input and attenuverter. This means that you can use CV to apply frequency modulation to the LFO frequency in free mode or change the divider/multiplier in tap/sync mode.
Waveforms:
Using the WAVE pot, you can select which waveform to use for each LFO. The selection is: Sine, Square 50%, Square 25%, Rising Saw, Falling Saw, Triangle, Stepped triangle and Random/Noise. Using the Wave CV input and attenuverter, you can change the waveforms using external CV signals. Please note that the waveforms are not morphing.
Random/noise waveform:
The last waveform clockwise is Random/Noise. It is equivalent to a noise signal sent to a sample and hold. In free mode, a new random voltage level will be sent to the output jacks at the frequency of the LFO. This can create a signal that sounds like noise at high frequencies or a stream of random voltages at lower frequencies. In tap/sync mode and with D/F on 1, a new random voltage is sent to the output every time a trigger is received on the TAP input signal. By changing the D/F pot positon or using the D/F CV and attenuverter, more random voltages can be sent between triggers (with multiplying ratios) or triggers can be skipped (with dividing ratios).
2 outputs:
The 2 outputs can cover your polarity needs with a bipolar output (-5 to 5V) and an unipolar output (0 to 10V). Those outputs can be used at the same time for different destinations and purposes.
Cross-modulate:
It’s highly encouraged to use 1 LFO output to modulate the other one or itself, and create intricate sources of modulation that yield even more interesting moving and changing elements over time in your patch
Highly efficient design:
This module is based on one STM32 micro-controller containing a rich set of analog peripherals. Both the ADC and DAC are built-in and the only other chips used are opamps and power regulators.
Specifications:
– 12HP
– Depth: 27mm (including power connector)
– Power: +12V 70mA, -12V 8mA
– CV inputs range -5V to 5V
– Bipolar output range -5V to 5V
– Unipolar output range 0V to 10V
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We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
The SoundForce Dual LFO is a straight-forward and easy-to-use module that can be used as a free-running LFO but can also be synced to an external clock signal using the TAP input. It features 2 identical LFO sections, one on the left and one on the right.
Free-running or synced LFO:
Using the FREE toggle switch, you can switch between free-running operation or tap/sync LFO operation. In free-running mode, you can set the frequency using the DIV/FREQ pot and they are 3 ranges of frequency that can be selected using the H/M/L switch (H: 30Hz to 500Hz – M: 1Hz to 100Hz – L: 1min to 10Hz). In tap/sync mode, the frequency of the LFO is automatically set based on the frequency of the incoming signal on the TAP input. You can internally multiply or divide the clock frequency using the DIV/FREQ pot. The ratios are: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 8, either multiplying clockwise or dividing counterclockwise. In both free-running and tap/sync operations, you can modulate the position of the DIV/FREQ pot using the D/F CV input and attenuverter. This means that you can use CV to apply frequency modulation to the LFO frequency in free mode or change the divider/multiplier in tap/sync mode.
Waveforms:
Using the WAVE pot, you can select which waveform to use for each LFO. The selection is: Sine, Square 50%, Square 25%, Rising Saw, Falling Saw, Triangle, Stepped triangle and Random/Noise. Using the Wave CV input and attenuverter, you can change the waveforms using external CV signals. Please note that the waveforms are not morphing.
Random/noise waveform:
The last waveform clockwise is Random/Noise. It is equivalent to a noise signal sent to a sample and hold. In free mode, a new random voltage level will be sent to the output jacks at the frequency of the LFO. This can create a signal that sounds like noise at high frequencies or a stream of random voltages at lower frequencies. In tap/sync mode and with D/F on 1, a new random voltage is sent to the output every time a trigger is received on the TAP input signal. By changing the D/F pot positon or using the D/F CV and attenuverter, more random voltages can be sent between triggers (with multiplying ratios) or triggers can be skipped (with dividing ratios).
2 outputs:
The 2 outputs can cover your polarity needs with a bipolar output (-5 to 5V) and an unipolar output (0 to 10V). Those outputs can be used at the same time for different destinations and purposes.
Cross-modulate:
It’s highly encouraged to use 1 LFO output to modulate the other one or itself, and create intricate sources of modulation that yield even more interesting moving and changing elements over time in your patch
Highly efficient design:
This module is based on one STM32 micro-controller containing a rich set of analog peripherals. Both the ADC and DAC are built-in and the only other chips used are opamps and power regulators.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
