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The SoundForce SFC-OB is a specialised, class-compliant USB MIDI controller, meticulously designed for OB-style synth plugins. This boutique controller features an extensive array of controls, including 37 rotary pots, 41 switches, and 45 LEDs, allowing for intuitive and enjoyable manipulation of virtual instruments. It is equipped with extra user-assignable controls for additional parameters like Reverb size, Delay time, and DAW FX sends levels. The controller communicates through standard MIDI CC messages, making it compatible with any MIDI-mappable software. Additionally, a web-based control panel app is available for customising the CC messages, changing MIDI channels, and selecting different plugin modes.
The SFC-OB is particularly tailored for popular OB-style synth plugins. With dedicated plugin modes accessible via the control panel, users can ensure optimal matching of the controller's switches and knobs with the chosen plugin. The build quality of the SFC-OB is noteworthy, assembled in The Netherlands with parts sourced from Europe and Asia. It boasts a durable construction made for heavy use in both live and studio settings. The enclosure is crafted from sheet metal, with a steel bent case and powder-coated black finish. The front panel is made of aluminium, also powder-coated and screen printed with scratch-proof ink, and complemented by 8mm thick walnut wood side panels. On the electronics side, the controller uses the reliable STM32 Cortex-M micro-controller platform, ensuring high compatibility with various computers and DAWs, and even with iPads.
In terms of communication, the SFC-OB supports both 2-way and traditional 1-way MIDI CC mapping. The 2-way integration, specifically with Arturia OP-Xa V, allows for dynamic updates of the controller interface in response to changes in the plugin, including preset changes and manual updates, with features to prevent value jumping. This ensures a seamless and integrated workflow. For other plugins like GForce OB-X, SonicProjects OP-X PRO-II, DiscoDSP OB-Xd, and Synapse Obsession, even though the integration is more limited, the SFC-OB still offers an engaging hands-on experience for virtual synth users. This combination of robust build, extensive control options, and versatile compatibility makes the SoundForce SFC-OB an excellent choice for musicians seeking a tactile, responsive control surface for their virtual synth setups.
Product Specs
- Item Number: 30714
- Make: Soundforce
- Model: SFC-OB
- Condition: Brand New
- Finish: Black
- Categories: keyboards-and-synths ⇒ keyboard-midi-controllers
- Made In: Netherlands
- MPN: SFC-OB