Production
How to Use Roland MT-32 Sounds in a Modern DAW
Practical ways to bring classic MT-32 tones into a modern music production workflow.
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Force56 Audio Software
Vintage hardware spirit.
Vintage hardware spirit.
Modern plugin workflow.
We build virtual instruments inspired by classic music gear, preserving the character musicians love while making everything faster, clearer, and easier inside today’s DAWs.
Our instruments
Force56 Audio Software
Sample-based virtual instruments built from classic hardware and designed for modern music production.
Drum instrument
Pulse16 Drums VST
Classic drum-machine sounds captured from real hardware and packaged into a fast, flexible modern plugin.
Synth instrument
LAR-32 Synth VST
Stereo tones captured from real classic hardware, ready to play inside a modern DAW workflow.
Featured product
View the Alesis SR-16 VST plugin
Pulse16 Drums VST
A vintage-inspired drum instrument built for fast workflow, modern production, and the feel of classic hardware inside today’s DAWs.
Authentic sample set
Includes all 233 original drum samples captured from real hardware.
All 50 factory drumsets
Start immediately with classic kits, then tweak and save your own setups.
For full product details, compatibility, demo downloads, and pricing, visit the dedicated product page.
Latest articles
Notes from the workshop
Articles about vintage synthesizers, drum machines, sampling, audio plugins, and classic hardware in modern music production.
Samples
Free Alesis SR-16 Samples (Free Pack + Starter Kit)
Download a small set of real SR-16 sounds and grab an extended starter kit.
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Vintage gear
Why the Alesis SR-16 Still Sounds Good Today
A look at why this classic machine still works so well in modern mixes.
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About Force56 Audio Software
A small independent audio software company
Force56 Audio Software focuses on vintage-inspired instruments that feel musical, practical, and immediate. The goal is simple: rescue the spirit of classic machines and bring them into modern production environments without the usual friction.
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