SoundForce is trying to crowdfund its SFC-Mini 'Minimoog controller'

We told you about the prototype version of SoundForce's SFC-Mini - a dedicated control surface for software Minimoog emulations such as Native Instruments' Monark and Arturia's Mini V - earlier this year, and now the company is attempting to bring it into production via a Kickstarter campaign.

This USB-powered class-compliant device comes with presets for both of the aforementioned plugins, and is also compatible with the iMini iPad app. All of the most affordable early bird €165 pledge deals have now been taken up, but a number of €179 pledge options are still available.

The SFC-Mini is offered in a choice of four colours: white, red, orange, yellow green and blue. If you're willing to pay top dollar, there's also a special edition wooden finish laser-engraved version for those who pledge €209 or more.

SoundForce SFC-Mini specs

  • 22 x rotary pots
  • 21 x tact switches and LEDs
  • 6 x 6-positions switches
  • USB-powered class-compliant device
  • Dimensions: 32cm x 13cm x 4.5cm (fits in a backpack)
  • Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, Bitwig, Cubase, Reaper and much more
  • Easy setup with pre-mapped preset for Mini-V/Monark
  • Custom firmware for Minimonsta (as the MIDI map is fixed in the plugin)
  • Also compatible with the iMini iPad app
  • Can be used with any other MIDI-mappable software
  • Open-source Arduino-based firmware
Ben Rogerson

I’m the Deputy Editor of MusicRadar, having worked on the site since its launch in 2007. I previously spent eight years working on our sister magazine, Computer Music. I’ve been playing the piano, gigging in bands and failing to finish tracks at home for more than 30 years, 24 of which I’ve also spent writing about music and the ever-changing technology used to make it.