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Phantom Instruments C45 (PRE ORDER)
€269,00
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€269,00
Regular price
Reserve your C45 from the next production batch, shipping October 2026.
Pre-orders for the next C45 production batch are limited to 40 units.
Please note: Our current batch of C45s has sold out. This is a pre-order and your C45 will not ship immediately. Your unit will be reserved from the next production batch and dispatched as soon as the new batch is ready, currently estimated for October 2026.
Overview
- Universal MIDI controller for hardware and software instruments
- USB-powered, class-compliant (no drivers required)
MIDI & Connectivity
- USB MIDI
- 3.5 mm (1/8”) TRS MIDI: In, Out (x2), Thru
- All TRS connections are Type A / B configurable
- MIDI IN Routing: Choose whether incoming MIDI is sent to THRU only or merged with MIDI OUT
- Per-control MIDI output routing: Route each control to USB, MIDI Out, MIDI Thru or all outputs simultaneously
- Per-control MIDI channel assignment (channels 1–16)
- Supported MIDI messages (currently): Control Change, Note (on/off), Pitch, Program Change, Channel Aftertouch, Poly Aftertouch
Banks
- 16 banks (each control is independently configurable per bank)
- Bank import / export via the online editor for unlimited setups and backup
45 Control Inputs
- Knobs / Potentiometers – 24 configurable rotary pots with rubber knobs, standard 7-bit MIDI resolution (0–127)
- Faders – 4 × 45 mm configurable faders, standard 7-bit MIDI resolution (0–127)
- Buttons – 16 configurable buttons (with RGB/LED feedback)
- Push Encoder – 1 encoder with push function and detents (18 pulses)
Control Configuration
- Configure up to 720 control elements (16 banks x 45 controls)
- Every control can be individually named and assigned its own MIDI channel, mode, message values, and MIDI output
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Pot & Fader Modes
- Control Change
- Pitch
- Program Change
- Channel Aftertouch
- Poly Aftertouch
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Pot & Fader Settings
- Channel
- Control Change Number
- Note Number
- Minimum / Maximum Range
- Inversion
- Pickup / Snap Mode
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Button Modes
- Toggle (CC)
- Momentary (CC)
- Toggle (Note)
- Momentary (Note)
- Program Change
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Button Settings
- Channel
- Control Change Number
- Note Number
- On / Off Velocity Values
- Program Number
- Assignable RGB LED Color (8 colors)
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Push Encoder Modes
- Live / MIDI - Relative Control Change, Note (on/off)
- Configuration
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Push Encoder Settings
- Channel
- Control Change Number
- Rotate Left / Right (CC Values)
- Note Number
- On / Off Velocity Values
Display
- Built-in OLED display with protective window
- On-device configuration interface
- Visual feedback showing control label, MIDI values, channel, bank
Firmware & Software
- User-upgradable firmware (via online editor)
- Configure the entire controller from your browser or using the built-in display
- Feature requests will be supported (and encouraged)
Enclosure
- Durable black metal enclosure
- Length: 304mm
- Width: 109mm
- Height (including knobs and feet): 45mm
Power
- USB-C bus-powered
System Requirements
- macOS or Windows with USB 1.0 or higher
- Any standard USB hub supported
- MIDI hardware with standard MIDI I/O (optional)
In the Box
- Phantom Instruments C45 MIDI Controller
- USB-C cable (1 meter)
- TRS to DIN5 MIDI adaptor
- TRS 3.5mm cable (1 meter)