SoundForce SFC-Mini - Mini-V/Monark - Minimoog-style MIDI controller

Published on Aug 8, 2015 SoundForce

"Check out the handmade prototype of my new Minimoog MIDI controller. It's compatible with the ARTURIA Mini-V as well as the NATIVE INSTRUMENTS Monark synth plugins. Please share this video if you like it and if you want to support my work. http://sound-force.nl/"

New SoundForce controller teaser

Published on Jun 26, 2015 SoundForce

"Handmade custom MIDI controllers for software synthetizers : http://sound-force.nl/"

New SoundForce SFC 101 Hardware Controller for TAL-BassLine-101

SFC 101 - Demo Published on Jun 7, 2015

SFC 101 - Using the step sequencer

"SoundForce is happy to announce the SFC-101, a dedicated MIDI controller for the TAL-BassLine-101 software synthetizer (model of the Roland SH-101). The SFC-101 is not "just a MIDI controller", it offers you a complete and unique hardware experience within in your software environment. The intuitive layout makes it easier and more fun than ever to play your software synthetizer.

As with other SoundForce controllers the SFC-101 can be used with any other MIDI-mappable software. The SFC-101 can be pre-ordered now for 249 euros on http://sound-force.nl/. The first units will start to ship mid-july. SoundForce controllers are hand-made in the Netherlands (see how they're made : [posted here]). The open-source Arduino compatible firmware is available to all users on our website.

For more information : www.sound-force.nl or nicolas@sound-force.nl"

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SoundForce SFC-60 - New step sequencer function

Published on May 27, 2015 SoundForce

"The SoundForce SFC-60, dedicated MIDI controller for the TAL U-NO-LX synth plugin (Roland Juno-60 model), has now new a built step sequencer function. The step sequencer function can be used with the TAL plugin as well as any other plugin instrument as it simply streams MIDI notes via USB-MIDI.

All users can upgrade their SFC-60 to the latest version of the firmware using the Arduino IDE and the teensy software-add-on. Please visit the support page on the SoundForce website : http://sound-force.nl/?page_id=1151. More detailed update toturial coming soon."

SoundForce Controllers - How it's made

Published on May 11, 2015 SoundForce

"A inside look on how I am building the controllers and how much labour is going into making one.

SoundForce makes custom MIDI controllers for vintage synth plugins such the TAL U-NO-LX (Juno-60 plugin) and TAL BassLine 101 (SH-101).

http://sound-force.nl/
More info on TAL plugins : http://kunz.corrupt.ch/"

Soundforce SFC-60 TAL U-NO-LX Controller Face Lift & Price Drop

via soundforce

"I am happy to announce that the SFC-60, my dedicated MIDI controller for the TAL U-NO-LX, is getting a new face and a new price! The price is lowered to 265 euros including VAT. The DIY kits will be no longer sold."

You can find a video with original design and details here.

Introducing the SoundForce SFC-101

Published on Dec 16, 2014 SoundForce

"A custom MIDI controller for the excellent TAL-BassLine-101, a software synthetizer modelling the legendary Roland SH-101.

More about SoundForce : http://sound-force.nl/controllers/
More about TAL : http://kunz.corrupt.ch/"

SoundForce SFC-60 - Hardware Controller for TAL U-NO-LX

Published on Nov 10, 2014 SoundForce

"A short demo of the controls of the SFC-60 with the TAL U-NO-LX plugin. More info on the SFC-60 : http://sound-force.nl/controllers/sfc.... Check the fantastic TAL plugins at http://kunz.corrupt.ch/Products"

"The SFC-60 is a boutique MIDI controller for the TAL U-NO-LX plugin, an excellent model of the Roland® JUNO-60*. The sound and touch of the legendary synthetizer are available right into your DAW. Analog sound and workflow are combined with the ease of the digital world. Interact like never before with more than 35 controls. And, as the SFC-60 is a class-compliant MIDI device, it can be used not only with the TAL U-NO-LX but any other MIDI-mappable software instrument.

Unlike usual MIDI controllers the SFC-60 is not industrially manufactured but hand-made. The product is available as DIY-kit or fully-assembled. Soldering your controller yourself is a cheaper option and a fun project. An extensive guide and collection of learning resources are available to assist you during assembly."

Note this is the first SoundForce post.