Phantom Instruments S49 (PRE ORDER DEPOSIT)

Reserve your S49 from the first production batch with a €40 (save €150). Shipping in early 2027. 

Please note the first production batch is limited to 40 units in total. Pre-order to avoid disappointment and a longer wait for batch 2. 

Pre-Order Price

€399 + shipping — save €150

Regular price: €549 + shipping

Pre-Order Deposit

Reserve your S49 today with a €40 deposit. The remaining €359 balance is due before shipping. When your S49 is ready, we'll contact you with a payment link for the outstanding balance. Your S49 will ship once the full €399 pre-order price has been paid.

Overview

• Universal MIDI sequencer for hardware and software instruments
• USB-powered, class-compliant — no drivers required
• Length: 304 mm
• Width: 109 mm
• Height (including knobs and feet): 45 mm
• Weight: 900 g

Connectivity

• USB MIDI
• 3.5 mm (1/8") TRS MIDI In and Out
• All TRS connections are Type A / B configurable
• 8 × CV outputs
• 8 × Gate outputs
• Clock In & Clock Out

Sequencer

• 16-track MIDI step sequencer
• 8 patterns per track (currently)
• 16 steps per pattern (currently)

Tracks

• 16 independent tracks
• Per-track name, colour, MIDI channel, and output mode
• Independent patterns, loop length, play mode, scale, and key
• Mute groups, armed mutes, and per-track transposition

Step Data

• Pitch
• Velocity
• Probability
• Ratchet
• Gate / note length
• CC value

Patterns

• Pattern chaining
• Copy, clear, and rotate patterns
• Adjustable loop length

Playback

• Forward
• Reverse
• Ping pong
• Pendulum
• Random

Generation

• Euclidean step generation
• Random and Perlin variation
• Density control
• Shuffle, rotate, reset, and invert tools
• Rhythmic step presets

Scale / Key

• quantised pitch sequencing
• Selectable root note
• Major, minor, Dorian, Mixolydian, pentatonic, and blues scales

Groove

• Swing amount
• Swing, lilt, push, and bounce groove modes

Performance

• Track mutes and mute groups
• Momentary solo and mute controls
• 8th-note and 16th-note fills
• Ratchet fills
• Accent performance mode

MIDI

• USB MIDI note output
• USB MIDI CC output
• Internal clock or external MIDI clock sync
• Per-track MIDI channel control

LED Rings

• 16 LED rings — one for each step encoder
• Each ring acts as a live value meter for instant value feedback

Parameter Display

• Pitch level
• Velocity level
• CC value
• Probability amount
• Ratchet amount
• Gate / note length
• Mutes

Display

• Built-in OLED display with protective window
• On-device configuration interface
• Visual feedback showing exactly what you need to know

Firmware & Software

• User-upgradable firmware
• Feature requests will be supported and encouraged

Enclosure

• Durable black metal enclosure

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 S49 MIDI Sequencer
• USB-C cable (1 metre)
• TRS to DIN5 MIDI adaptor
• TRS 3.5 mm cable (1 metre)