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Phantasmal Force

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Phantasmal Force is a 16 button, 1 knob, micro (reeeaaally small) MIDI controller that sends messages via USB C and TRS-A. It can be completely customized from the device itself (no external editor required). The Phantasmal Force is a MIDI device … not a MIDI host, so MIDI over USB will only work when connected to a MIDI host (such as a Mac, PC, iPad).

DOWNLOAD MANUAL

If you have any questions about what the Phantasmal Force can do, please reach out to me, or read the very detailed manual linked above.

Want to send 16 different CC messages with random values? Fine.

Want to send different chords with the top eight buttons and single notes with the bottom eight? Okay!

Need a little DAW controller to throw in your bag that send PLAY/STOP and some Program Change messages? Why not?

The ->CLICKY<- tactile buttons are NOT velocity sensitive, but can be configured to send random values between specific ranges. For example you can send a MIDI note randomized between a velocity of 70-90 to give the notes a more human feel. Or maybe send some random CC values to your synth’s filter and then reach up and turn the knob to dial it back to a specific value.

FEATURES INCLUDE

  • 16 programmable, clicky, tactile switches
  • 1 programmable knob (functions based on the last button pressed)
  • OLED display
  • Note, Chord, CC, Transport, Program Change & Pitch Bend via MIDI
  • ARP generative micro note sequencer
  • CCS generative micro CC sequencer
  • MIDI out over USB C and TRS-A
  • 16 save slots
  • Configurable default settings
  • RGB LED status indicator
  • A complete Users Manual

USER MANUAL

The Phantasmal Force has complete manual. Not a “quick start” guide. Every feature explained. You can read the whole thing to see if the Phantasmal Force does what you need it to do.

BUTTON MODES

Button Modes are set for each button individually. Available Button Modes include:

  • CC momentary (with hold/release values)
  • CC toggle (with a/b values)
  • NOTE (with min/max adjustable velocity randomization)
  • Chord (adjustable three note chord sent on button press)
  • Play (MIDI transport play)
  • Stop (MIDI transport stop)
  • Program Change up
  • Program Change down
  • Program Change (specific #)
  • Transpose (+/- 24 semi-tones)
  • Pitch Bend with LFO
  • CC LFO
  • ARP (1-16 steps with 43 scales & generative probability/pitch/velocity)
  • CC Sequencer (1-16 steps with generative probability/CC value)

40+ KNOB MODES

The knob is a potentiometer with hard stops in each direction (not an endless encoder). It can be set to control various parameters based on the button mode of the last button pressed.

INCLUDES

  • Phantasmal Force
  • USB C to USB A or USB C to USB C cable
  • Optional knob extension
  • Optional rubber feet