Advanced Sound Engine
Driven by a powerful new audio processor, the Fantom-G 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 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
The Fantom-G 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
One look and touch and you’ll know that the Fantom-G 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 hands- on controls is provided as well, including eight sliders, four knobs, and ten buttons below the LCD.
Amazing FX
Fantom-G 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 multi-timbral patch group, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.
Supreme Keyboard Feel & Action
The Fantom-G8 is outfitted with Roland’s top-of-the-line PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard. This amazing keyboard technology reproduces the real surface feel of ivory acoustic piano keys providing a familiar stability and comfort to the pianist. The white keys have a two-piece structure which reduces the developed keyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.
Roland Fantom X8 Features
Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
2 x ARXexpansion 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
Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II “Ivory Feel” keyboard on Fantom-G8
Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel
- Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
- Keyboard
- 88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, with velocity and channel aftertouch
- 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
- 2,153
- Preset Memory
- Patches 1,500 + 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) 16 systems, 76 types
Multi-Effects (MFX) 2 systems, 78 types
Chorus 1 system, 3 types
Reverb 1 system, 10 types
Input Effects 1 system, 6 types
Mastering Effects 1 system, 3-band compressor
- Data Format
- 16-bit linear, .WAV or .AIFF
- Sampling Frequency
- 44.1kHz
- Maximum Sampling Time
- [When sampling memory isn't expanded (32MB)]
mono: 360 sec. approx., stereo: 180 sec. approx.
[When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB)]
mono: 108 min. approx., stereo: 54 min. approx.
- Number of Samples per one project
- 2,000
- Sequencer Section
- Tracks
- MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): max. 128
Audio track: max. 24
Tempo track: 1
Beat track: 1
- Resolution
- 480 TPQN
- Tempo
- 5.00 to 300.00
- Song per one project
- 50
- Phrase per one project
- 2,000
- Note Capacity per one project
- approx. 1,000,000 notes
- Song Length
- 9,998 measures
- Recording Method
- Realtime recording
Step recording
- Controllers
- Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Control Knob x 4
Control Slider x 8
Assignable Switch x 2
D Beam Controller
- Connectors
- 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
- Mic./Guitar Input Jacks
- 1/4 inch phone type / XLR type (Phantom power)(Hi-Z)
- Pedal Jacks
- Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
Control Pedal Jack (assignable) x 2
- MIDI Connectors
- IN, OUT, THRU
- USB Connectors
- USB Computer Connector (supports file transfer or mass storage class, and Audio/MIDI)
USB Mouse Connector
- Digital Audio Interface
- COAXIAL INPUT / OUTPUT
- AC Inlet
- Others
- Arpeggiator 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
- Expansion for sound generator
- ARX expansion boards: 2 slots
- Expansion for sampling memory
- 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 (50/60Hz), AC 220 V (60Hz)
- Power Consumption
- 30 W
- Accessories
- Owner's Manual, CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver), Power Cord
- Options
- Expansion Board: ARX Series, Keyboard Stand: KS-V7 (Fantom-G7/-G6), KS-18Z (Fantom-G8/-G7/-G6), KS-G8 (Fantom-G8), Pedal Switch: DP series,
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U, Expression Pedal: EV-5, USB Flash Memory: M-UF1G, M-UF128, Microphone: DR series, Headphones: RH-series
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 1,396 mm
- 55 inches
- Depth
- 502 mm
- 19-13/16 inches
- Height
- 183 mm
- 7-1/4 inches
- Weight
- 32.0 kg
- 70 lbs. 9 oz.
NEW! Patch 1.30 has been released for Fantom G6/G7/G8 keyboards and contains new features!
Arpeggio Import Function for creating user arpeggio styles
Enhanced functionality including independent tempo for Live and Studio modes
New keyboard modes for RPS and Rhythm Patterns
New real-time control of multiple sounds at once
Hundreds of new rhythm patterns and RPS phrases
New piano patches, Live Sets, and Studio Sets
Download the patch here
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