When you want to use the fantom g in the most traditional, straightahead waymaybe with a single patch on the keyboard and a rhythm set or rhythm on the padssingle modes the way to go. Using patches in performance mode is discussed in the sequencing on the fantomx and performing with the fantomx workshop booklets. Where can i find a version 2 upgrade kit for the roland. Selecting fantomg and arxseries sounds via midi roland. Roland announced the new arx03 supernatural brass expansion board for the fantomg series. The fantom g is way overpriced and even if it was the same price as the korg m3 or yamaha motif xs, its two main competitors, i would still choose both over the fantom g. It nails our classic synths but pushes into new territory as well. A fantom g patch which is the basic building block of more complex sounds. Fantomg editor the fantomg8 is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its revolutionary arx supernatura expansion bay, advanced sound engine, largesized color lcd, powerful new audiomidi sequencer, firstclass ivory feel weighted keys, and much more.
For recording, the fantomg contains a powerful 152 midiaudio track sequencer. A recent announcement has confirmed that sinevibes and nexoe have collaborated to give away free sounds for the roland fantomg series of keyboards sinevibes fantomg sound expansion series was created with roland equipment specifically in mind, and consists of a wide collection of instruments, loops and drum kits, as a result there is even more scope for creativity for the user, adding. When you want to use the fantomg in the most traditional, straightahead waymaybe with a single patch on the keyboard and a rhythm set or rhythm on the padssingle modes the way to go. You can select arx sounds from the fantomg front panel or via midi messages. Each fantomg can also host two roland arx supernatural cards whose breakthrough modeling technology provides sounds with amazing sonic detail, expressive possibilities, and sounddesign opportunities. Rolands fantom g6, g7, and g8the fantomg familyset a new standard for excellence in workstation keyboards, with spectacular sounds and incredible builtin effectprocessing muscle. The keyboard workstation is the modern musicians sonic swiss army knife. Matt has used these sounds in performance for over 4 years. The included version 2 fantomx editor software will only work with a fantomx6x7x8xr that has been updated to version 2.
And, fantom has plenty of room for expansion with new sounds and new possibilities coming regularly. I think roland is the only company that is proud of their past releases, and i think they know that they hold up more or less. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Its a very straightforward, databasestyle program that is entirely intuitive to use. Fantomg accepts new arx wave expansion cards, has larger fullcolor screen, 16 insert effects per patch and other improvements. Unfollow roland fantom to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by means of. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. The fantomg is designed, first and foremost, as an. It is a truly immense knowledge resource on sound design and music production, with lots of illustrations and example sounds provided in each tutorial article. A beautiful fullcolor lcd display and innovative performance features make getting around a pleasure. Fantomg usb storage when you edit a patch or song, you are modifying the data in this internal memory 50 mb temporary area.
Everything on this board is well built and put together to last. Roland fantom g for sale in uk 61 used roland fantom gs. The bank names and patch numbers are specified in the same format as flib expects library file names. Very clean, there is a port to use a mouse so its easy to navigate the screen. Its now working perfectly fine as far as i can tell. This workshop booklet explains how to save fantom g songs, samples, patches, and everything else. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per multitimbral patch group. Power sequencer onboard the fantomg is the first roland instrument to feature rolands newly designed power sequencer. Roland fantom g experience 9 pages electronic keyboard roland fantom g6 features manual. The fantomx audio track expansion and fantomxr sample tools expansion kits update the fantomx main units to version 2 firmware. However this is still a viable workstation built by roland and still used by many musicians and producers. The fantom g is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary arx supernatural expansion bay, largesized color lcd, powerful audiomidi sequencer and more. Fantom x techsyn fantom x techsyn is filled with more supercool synth sounds, fat analog basses, original dance stabs and hits, rich sweeping resonant pads, cuttingedge synth leads and cool synthfx that will inspire you to make som really great music. After the fantom x, roland produced its successor, the fantom g, which included twice the waveform memory, more patches, 128 voice polyphony,advanced and easy to use sequencer.
The fantom g is designed, first and foremost, as an. Unfollow roland fantom g6 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. System1 in the spirit of its predecessors system100, system100m and system700, the system1 breaks new ground with remarkable flexibility. Mar 29, 20 the fantom x audio track expansion and fantom xr sample tools expansion kits update the fantom x main units to version 2 firmware. This new expansion board joins the arx01 drums and arx02 electric piano expansion boards.
The patches introduced on this page can be downloaded from the above link. The fantom s librarian lets you organise all your patches, performances, rhythm sets, arpeggios, and so on, and transfer them to and from your computers hard drive. Korg introduced the kronos workstation around the same. Roland fantomg from sampling to create patch with bpm sync duration. Rolands fantom g6, g7, and g8the fantomg familyset a new standard for excellence in workstation keyboards, with spectacular sounds and incredible. More people seem to prefer the fantom x, roland s prior offering, over the g. The fantom g8 is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary arx supernatural expansion bay, largesized color lcd, powerful new audiomidi sequencer, firstclass ivory feel weighted keys, and more. Patchman music roland fantom xr, x6, x7, x8 soundbanks.
On offer is my superb roland fantom g6 keyboard workstation. Fgws06editing fantomg patches and rhythm sets roland. Feb 27, 2015 roland fantom g to midi controller performance set up duration. Each arx board is a dedicated application with its own processor, graphics, and dsp, powered by rolands supernatural sound technology for. Fantom g accepts new arx wave expansion cards, has larger fullcolor screen, 16 insert effects per patch and other improvements. Though the samples are decent on that board, the patches are not, leaving velocity switching during performances highly detectable. More people seem to prefer the fantom x, rolands prior offering, over the g. The roland fantom g6 is the standard for production. Free downloads for roland fantomg users gear4music. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx03 fantom s fantom s88. Brand new never opened roland fantom retailing for 537.
This is my first video in a couple of years, but i think it will be the first of many more to come. Both fantom s models ship with editor and librarian software for mac and windows. Fantom runs multiple synthesis technologies simultaneouslyincluding zencore, supernatural, and vpianofor authentic acoustic and electronic sounds, both modern and vintage. This channel provides information of the roland s best quality electronic musical instruments. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx03 fantoms fantoms88. The g6 has 5 octaves but you can transpose if you need too. This book is intended for people who want to explore the greatest depths of their fantomg synthesizers from roland. I made this video for those of you out there like myself that have been. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments.
Fantomx also offers a special category of patch called rhythm sets, which are usually played on the fantomx pads. Its the worlds first plugout synth, which gives access to plugin versions of legendary roland synths that can. The fantomg8 is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary arx supernatural expansion bay, largesized color lcd, powerful new audiomidi sequencer, firstclass ivory feel weighted keys, and more. Roland fantom g vs x series hey whas up guys im trying to add another weapon to my production game and im currently working with yamaha motif xs6 and i got an imac with logic, reason 5, and komplete 7 kit ect and im trying to maybe add a roland fantom to my collection and i was just wondering if the sounds out of the g series are the same as. Overview of the fantomg temporary area about memory when you switch on the fantomgs power or load a project, the project data is placed in an area of memory called the temporary area. I was able to repair my fantom x6 changed out panel board a. Roland fantom g sampling multisample user patch instrument. Each internal patch and rhythm kitand each arx sound.
Please refer to readme documents for further details. Download a pdf version of the roland synthesizer chronicle, 1973 through 2010. This patch uses the first of the two waveform sets on the srx02 board and improves on the many flaws of the included patches that come on that expansion board. Feb 20, 2015 roland fantom g demonstrando timbres da programacao. Roland fantom g to midi controller performance set up duration. In conjunction with the largesize lcd, this prolevel composition tool provides 128 tracks including 24 audio tracks in a fully.
Roland fantomg from sampling to create patch with bpm sync. More details can be obtained from the manual as required, and you are encouraged to experiment according to the specialization you want your fantom g series workstation. Originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by means of fantomx editor software. The included version 2 fantom x editor software will only work with a fantom x6x7x8xr that has been updated to version 2. I expect the 06 keyed will not be as good as the fantom g6, but if its ok the priceperformance ratio will be hard to beat. Roland has updated their synth chronicle and since im a roland fan, i thought id link it also.
Rolands fantom g6, g7, and g8the fantomg familyset a new standard. Workstation keyboard reaching new levels of power and luxury. When you want to use the fantomg in the most traditional, straightahead way maybe with a single patch on the keyboard and a rhythm set or rhythm on the. After the fantomx, roland produced its successor, the fantomg, which included twice the waveform memory, more patches, 128 voice polyphony,advanced and easy to use. Korg introduced the kronos workstation around the same time as the g and to this day still has updates and advances made for their workstation. They also have the pdf of every significant synth 2010. Sure, the factory patches and rhythm sets sound great, but you can also create your own, as youll learn in this booklet. View and download roland fantom g6 quick start manual online. Roland fantom for sale in uk 27 used roland fantoms. Secondhand roland fantom for sale on uks largest auction and classifieds sites page updated. The fantomg is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and. Imo in many ways the fantom g is a step backwards for roland. Roland fantom g6 keyboard basics tutorial, learning piano. Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in roland history.
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