Roland Fantom G Series Released

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    Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G series is a dream instrument that redefines the boundaries of playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL™ expansion bay, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, and more. Fantom-G6 is the smaller version with 61-note keyboard.

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    Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstation
    2 x ARX expansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
    Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD and mouse connectivity
    Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks including 24 audio tracks
    Multi-FX for each part; up to 22 effects routings can be programmed simultaneously
    Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel

    Details

    Advanced Sound Engine

    Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom-G series provides new sonic depth and versatility. With twice the wave-ROM capacity of its predecessor, it contains a treasure trove of Roland’s world-famous SRX-quality sounds, but what really sets this instrument apart is its new ARX expansion, which allows additional SuperNATURAL sound-sets and fully dedicated synth and effects engines to be added to this already powerful live workstation.

    SuperNATURAL ARX Expansion

    Fantom-G series provides ARX slots that accommodate two SuperNATURAL expansion boards. SuperNATURAL is Roland’s unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers. Applied to traditional-instrument sounds, SuperNATURAL enables the delicate, organic tonal changes and playing nuances of real musical instruments. It’s also a powerful tool for electronic and non-traditional sounds, breathing amazing new life and expression into synthesis.


    Power Sequencer Onboard
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    The Fantom-G series is the first Roland instrument to feature Roland’s newly designed power sequencer. In conjunction with the large-size LCD, this pro-level composition tool provides 128 tracks (including 24 audio tracks) in a fully intergraded audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can be also incorporated for computer-like speed and ease. Other convenient features include combo XLR and TRS connector, phantom power for condenser mics, Hi-Z input for guitar and bass, and line input.

    Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD
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    One look and touch and you’ll know that the Fantom-G series is an instrument without equal. Only the highest-quality materials have been used to create this dream synth, with a stylish, futuristic design that will turn heads. Front and center is the extra-large 8.5” wide TFT color LCD for enhanced productivity. A first-class assortment of handson controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD.

    Amazing FX
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    Fantom-G series is loaded with a state-of-the-art effects engine, with multi-effects available for each Fantom-G sound/part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Create complex setups with 16 insert effects per patch, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.

    Specifications
    Keyboard Section
    Keyboard 61 keys, with velocity and channel aftertouch
    Sound Generator Section
    Mamimum Polyphony 128 voices, shared with the sampling section

    Parts 16 parts (Internal) + 16 parts (External) + 2 parts (ARX) + 24 parts (Audio Track)

    Wave Memory 256MB (16-bit linear equivalent)

    Waveforms 2,230

    Preset Memory Patches: 1,664 + 256 (GM2)
    Rhythm Sets: 64 + 9 (GM2)
    Live Sets: 512
    Studio Sets: 128

    User Memory (per one project) Patches: 512
    Rhythm Sets: 64
    Live Sets: 512
    Studio Sets: 128

    Effects Patch Multi-effects (PFX): max. 16 units (76 types)
    Multi-effects (MFX): max. 2 units (78 types)
    Chorus: 1 unit (3 types)
    Reverb: 1 unit (10 types)
    Input effects: 1 unit (6 types)
    Mastering effects: 1 unit (3-band compressor)
    Sampling Section
    Data Format 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF

    Sampling Frequency 44.1kHz

    Maximum Sampling Time approx. 360 sec, mono/180 sec, stereo (when sampling memory isn't expanded/32 MB)
    approx. 108 min, mono/54 min, stereo (fully expanded with DIMM/544 MB)

    Number of Samples 2,000 (per one project)
    Sequencer Section
    Tracks MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
    Audio tracks: max. 24
    Tempo track: 1
    Beat track: 1

    Resolution 480 TPQN

    Tempo 5.00 to 300.00

    Songs 50 (per one project)

    Phrases 2,000 (per one project)

    Notes Capacity approx. 1,000,000 notes (per one project)

    Song Length 9,998 measures

    Recording Method Realtime recording, Step recording
    Others
    Arpeggiater 128

    Arpeggio Sets 128

    RPS Sets 32

    Rhythm Pattern Sets 32

    Chord Memory 128

    Chord Memory Sets 128

    Display Graphic Type, 8.5", Wide VGA (800 x 480 dots), backlit LCD (Color)

    Pads 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive

    Controllers Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, Control Knob x 4, Control Slider x 8, Assignable Switch x 2, D Beam Controller

    Connectors Mic/Guitar Input Jacks: 1/4 inch phone type/XLR type (Phantom power) (Hi-Z) Headphones Jack: Stereo 1/4 inch phone type, A (MIX) Output Jacks (L/MONO, R): 1/4 inch TRS phone type: B Output Jacks (L, R): 1/4 inch phone type: Input Jacks (L/MONO/MIC, R): 1/4 inch phone type, Pedal Jacks: Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition), MIDI Connectors: IN, OUT, THRU, USB Connectors: USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI), Digital Audio Interface: COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT, AC Inlet

    Expansion Slots ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
    DIMM: 1 slot, supports PC133, CL=2/3, 3.3 V, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB

    External Storage Device USB Flash Memory

    Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz), AC 220 V (60 Hz)


    Power Consumption 30 W

    Accessories Owner's Manual, Quick Start, Driver Installation Guide, SoundList, CD-ROM (Editor, USB Audio/MIDI driver), Power Cord

    Options Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7, KS-18Z, Pedal Switch: DP series, Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Memory: M-UF1G

    Size and Weight
    Width 1,066 mm 42 inches

    Depth 411 mm 16-3/16 inches

    Height 142 mm 5-5/8 inches

    Weight 14.5 kg