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 below.
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 via MIDI
- MIDI out over USB C and TRS-A
- 26 save slots
- Configurable default settings
- RGB LED status indicator
- A complete, printed Users Manual
USER MANUAL
The Phantasmal Force includes a printed manual. Not a "quick start" guide. Every feature explained. You can read the whole thing (linked below) 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 #)
- Octave up (transposes Phantasmal Force notes/chords up one octave)
- Octave down (transposes Phantasmal Force notes/chords down one octave)
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. Knob modes are listed below with their corresponding Button Modes.
| Button Mode |
Available Knob Modes |
| CC Momentary |
CC value or CC number |
| CC Toggle |
CC value or CC number |
| Note |
note or velocity |
| Chord |
chord transposition or velocity |
| Program Change |
queue up next Program Change |
INCLUDES
- Phantasmal Force
- Printed User Manual
- USB C to USB A or USB C to USB C cable
- Optional knob extension
- Optional rubber feet
CUSTOM BUTTON COLORS
If you would like to order a custom variety of 4x4 grid button colors, please write your selection in the "order special instructions" field of the checkout cart.
Available colors are: white, gray, black, clue, red, green, yellow
Please copy this format in:
Select: (color)
top row: (color)
upper-middle: (color)
lower-middle: (color)
bottom row: (color)
