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Seqsual shared this preview for sqsl Latch, described as a conceptual MIDI controller and sequencer, designed for working with drone, textural or soundscape synthesizer patches.

Latch takes a unique approach to MIDI control and latches notes. When you touch one of the pads, the note is activated and held on until new touch on the same pad is registered. The left slider controls the velocity of note to be activated.

Latch can send out MIDI notes, pitch bend and CC values.

There are 16 groups split into 2 banks (a, b, c, … p). Each group has an assignable MIDI channel, color and 8 Continuous Controllers (CC).

Every group also has a looper that records note state changes. Order and velocity of recorded notes is automatically shuffled after loop restarts to create variety. This function can be disabled by activating the group’s LOCK button. Loop playback speed is also adjustable (CLOCK parameter).

Group parameters (CC values, pitch bend, CLOCK and RATE) can be adjusted using sliders or modulated by internal randomizer, with adjustable range (RANGE parameter) and speed (LAG control – left-most slider).

LAG can be applied to parameter changes. When a new value is selected, the change does not happen immediately, but the value is transitioned to smoothly, based on the LAG time (left-most slider).

Setup setting (CC numbers, channels, colors, scale, root and MIDI output) are saved and recalled when app is restarted. Loops are not saved.

*Note: Latch is a sequencer/MIDI controller and does not create sound on its own. It generates MIDI messages which can be used to control software and hardware synthesizers.

The developers also note that Latch was designed for full-size iPads and it is not recommended for iPad Mini users.

sqsl Latch is available now for $19.99.

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Sonnox, a leading designer of high-quality audio processing plugins has announced that it is now part of the Focusrite Group.

The current team of 16, led by Sonnox founder Rod Densham, will remain with the business post acquisition. The brand, its Oxfordshire HQ, product roadmap and reseller network will also be retained.

The Focusrite Group has established a rapidly growing stable of audio brands, including: Focusrite, Focusrite Pro, Martin Audio, Optimal Audio, ADAM Audio, Sequential, Linea Research, Oberheim, Novation, Ampify Music and Sonnox.

“Sonnox is in a strong financial position, expanding our customer base and consistently delivering profit. We believe that by joining Focusrite with their scale, industry expertise and range of premium brands, we can continue to grow, and deliver innovation and excellence to current and future customers alike,” says Densham. “Focusrite have a proven track record of achieving this in our industry, and we are very excited to become part of their Group.”

“This is our first acquisition in the audio software market, and it is an absolute pleasure to welcome Rod and his entire team to the Focusrite Group,” adds Focusrite CEO Tim Carroll. “Sonnox products are globally recognised as best in class, making them a natural fit in our stable, and we are all excited about the opportunities and possibilities that lie ahead with the collective expertise of our combined sales and R&D teams.”

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SoundForce SFC-8 MIDI controller might make you believe that you own a real Jupiter-8.

You may never be able to afford a real Jupiter-8, but if you have got a plugin version of Roland’s classic synth and you are prepared to suspend a little disbelief, then SoundForce’s new SFC-8 might make you believe that you do.

SFC-8 is designed specifically to be used with Jupiter-8 emulations – particularly Arturia or Togu Audio Line’s – this MIDI-mappable device draws power and transmits MIDI over USB, but also has a standard 5-pin MIDI port.

And, you can also use it with hardware synths if you wish. MIDI maps can be created and CC numbers changed in the companion control panel app.

The SFC-8 contains five banks of four presets and offers three modes (jump- pick-up and scale). It is assembled in The Netherlands and made from a combination of sheet metal and wood, so it is rather durable.

The SFC-8 joins the company’s MIDI Controllers line-up – the SFC-60 and SFC-5 – and is available now priced at €499 and €412.40 for customers outside the EU.  In the US, it is available via Perfect Circuit for $449.

Find out more on the SoundForce website.

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