LFO, Sequencer, Keyboard, Controller in a very small form factor: "Phantasmal Force"

video upload by Floyd Steinberg

"Distropolis Goods ( https://distropolisgoods.com/ ) sent me the Phantasmal Force MIDI controller and the Great Conjunction FM synthesizer/sequencer for review. In this video, I walk through the build process, explore the UI, and demo each mode in detail. Spoiler alert: the PF controller is worth a closer look.

Whether you're into modular MIDI setups, CC sequencing, or FM synthesis with a twist, this hands-on overview covers both devices in depth—without the hype.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro – what's this?
00:19 Unboxing
01:01 Build instructions
05:48 UI overview
07:11 CC momentary mode
08:01 CC toggle mode
08:27 Note mode
09:00 Chord mode
09:44 Play/Stop mode
10:05 Program change ±# mode
10:24 Transpose mode
10:49 Pitch bend mode
11:37 LFO mode
12:12 Arpeggiator mode
13:03 CC sequencer
13:52 Real-world demo: playing chords over three arpeggiators while sweeping filters with CC LFOs
15:42 Phantasmal Force – conclusion
16:00 What is the Great Conjunction FM synth/sequencer?
16:30 The central idea
17:18 Building a sequence from scratch
20:57 Adding external effects and lush pads
22:15 Overall conclusion
22:47 Outro + bonus demo

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