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ROLAND FANTOMX8 Details
Roland Fantom-X6/X7/X8
The Fantom-X Series are the world’s first “Giga-Workstation”
keyboards, giving musicians nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded and
powerful 128-voice polyphony. The synthesis section has all-new waveforms and
room for 4 SRX expansions, while the sampler’s RAM can be expanded to
544MB—enough memory to use like a digital recorder. The Fantom-X Series
is also the first line of workstation keyboards with a color LCD screen. Between
these features and their sleek new looks, the Fantom-X Series is poised to become
the workstation of choice.
· 128-voice workstations with 61-note keyboard (FantomX6), 76-note
keyboard (FantomX7), or 88-note (FantomX8) Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard
· Seamless integration of audio and MIDI using gorgeous new ROM waves
and sampling with realtime timestretch capability
· 128MB wave ROM includes quality-focused sounds like 88-key multi-sampled
piano and more
· 32MB sample RAM expandable to 544MB with optional DIMMs
· New color LCD screen—a first in a workstation keyboard!
· Innovative features like Skip Back Sampling, Dynamic Pad Bank and V-LINK
· 3 MFX processors, plus dedicated reverb, chorus and mastering processor
· USB port for MIDI, .WAV/AIFF file exchange and 4x SRX expansion
· PC card slot for backing up samples and data with up to 1GB capacity
· 4 line outputs (2 stereo or 4 mono) stereo line input and 24-bit s/pdif
i/o
Powered by rolands Groundbreaking New Synthesis Chip
The new Roland Fantom X-series comes in a choice of three keyboards, but they
all have one thing in common: Rolands new sound generator chip. This chip is
Rolands most powerful to date, and it not only makes it possible to play expressive
4-tone patches with 128-voice polyphony, but it also raises the Fantom-X Series'
waveform capacity to approximately 1 GB when fully expanded-far more memory
than any other instrument on the market. Whats more, the internal wave ROM
has been doubled with Quality-focused sounds that will please even the most
jaded player.
Sampler or Digital Recorder?
Thanks to the power afforded by the sound generator chip, you get both. Thats
because the FANTOMX is the first workstation keyboard capable of handling audio
on the level of a digital recorder. This means you can record either short samples
for playback on the keyboard, or long, linear takes similar to a digital recorder.
And with room for up to 544MB of sample RAM, theres plenty ofrecording time
available. Samples can be slaved to tempo with realtime timestreching and edited
using powerful tools like wave EDIT and CHOP. Users are free to load samples
im .WAV and AIFF formats and back up data to convenient PC cards with up to
1GB capacity.
Expressive New Sounds Abound
When Roland Engineers developed the Fantom-X Series, they wanted to
fully exploit the potential of the new chip. Thats why each keyboard comes with
a brand new 128MB wave ROM loaded with quality-focused sounds like vivid new
string sections, expressive and fat-soundind drums, rich nylon string guitars
and an amazing 88 key split acoustic piano, which uses individual stereo multi-samples
for each key and every velocity stage. Would you believe there are over 700
samples used in this single patch? Many of the instruments were recorded in
world class studios using vintage tube microphones with the highest quality
preamps and converters, and were mixed by respested studio engineer/producer
Dan Blessinger (Martinsound)-resulting in a level of quality and musically rivaled
by few.
The Only Workstations with Skip Back Sampling and a Dynamic Pad Bank
First introduced on theFantom-S, Roland's Skip Back Sampling has become popular
with musicians for its ability to instantly retrieve a performance and turn
it into a sample. With skip back sampling, your ideas never get lost because
the sampler is constantly recording every note you play- be it on the keyboard
or Dynamic Pad Bank- while keeping the musical barns intact. Speaking of which,
these 16 velocity- and aftertouch-sensitive pads now sport twice the polyphony
and an improved feel for even more natural drum programming and sample triggering.
A True Audio/MIDI Workstation
Whether sequencing MIDI tracks, triggering samples from the Dynamic
Pad Bank, or even recording audio directly to RAM, the FantomX Series makes
putting it all together a seamless process. Lay down a drum track by combining
the internal drum sounds with loops, which can automatically sync to tempo via
realtime timestretch. Then record some keyboard parts as MIDI and finish your
song by tracking a guitar or vocal as audio. The high resolution sequencer boasts
up to 400,000- note capacity and supports Standard MIDI File (SMF) import and
export, making the Fantom-X by far the best workstation in history.
Dazzling Color LCD Screen
The FantomX Series isthe first line of workstation keyboards with a color LCD
screen. And once youve seen this displays smart, color-coded screens, you'll
never want to go back! With all the menus and screens in color, navigating the
Fantom-X becomes that much more lifelike, adding to the overall experience.
Complete Studio Effects and Mastering Tools
Onboard effects include seperate reverb and chorus processors, plus three multi-effects
processors loaded with sound sculpting tools ideal for creative sampling. These
include algorythms like COSM Guitar amp modeling, LO_FI processing, tempo-synced
delay, Slicer, Isolator, multiple effects chains and more. (IN Pefformance mode,
all three MFX can be configured for full parallel or complete serial use- or
any combination in between.) When youre ready to mix down, simply switch on
the dedicated mastering processor with multi-band compression for tight, punchy
mixes.
Get Connected with USB
The onboard USB port serves two funtions: First, it can be used as a USB-MIDI
interface, eliminating the need for an external MIDI interface. Second, it can
be used to import and export audio in WAV/AIFF format. now its easy to bring
in samples from your computer and use them in a sequence. likewise, you can
quickly mix down your song, re-sample it in stereo, and then transfer the file
to a computer for cCD-burning.
The Standard By Which All Other Workstations Are Measured
The Fantom-X Series are the world's first workstation keyboards to give musicians
nearly 1GB of wave memory when fully expanded and powerful 128-voice polyphony.
The synthesis section's new waves include a gorgeous 88-key split stereo-sampled
piano, plus room for 4 SRX expansions. The sampler can be upgraded to 544MB
of RAM, which provides enough recording time to use it like a digital recorder.
The Fantom-X Series is also the first line of workstation keyboards with a colour
LCD screen. Between these features and their sleek new looks, the Fantom-X Series
is poised to become the workstation of choice.
V-LINK: The Future of Performance
The Fantom-X Series is not only a great choice for studio musicians, but also for live performers. Using Roland's V-LINK technology, musicians can trigger and manipulate video clips when connected to an Edirol video editor like the DV-7PR. Imagine being able to instantly trigger clips from the Dynamic Pad Bank, or create transitions and effects using the pitch bender and knobs. It's a live performer's dream!
Dedicated Piano Button
Choose the Fantom-X8 model, and you'll get an 88-note Progressive Hammer-Action Keyboard designed to capture the feel of a fine concert grand. It's the perfect way to play the amazing new 88-key split piano Patch, which can be instantly called up by pressing the Fantom-X Series' dedicated Piano button. Of course, this button can be reprogrammed to call up a different Patch or Performance in any order, so it's almost like having an extra Favorite Sounds button. Regardless of which model you choose, you'll find nothing else compares to the new Fantom-
ROLAND FANTOMX8 Specs
Fantom-X8: Synthesizer (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System) 88 keys (Progressive Hammer action Mechanism and channel aftertouch)
Maximum Polyphony 128 voices (shared with the sampling section)
Parts Parts
Standard Wave Memory 128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
Standard Waveforms 1,436
Preset Memory Patches: 1,024+ 256 (GM2)
Rhythm Sets: 40 + 9 (GM2)
Performances: 64
User Memory Patches: 256
Rhythm Sets: 32
Performances: 64
Card Memory (PC card) Patches: 256
Rhythm Sets: 32
Performances: 64
Effects Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
Chorus: 3 types
Reverb: 5 types
Input Effects: 6 types
Mastering Effects: 3-band compressor
Sampling Data Format 16-bit linear (File Type: .WAV/.AIFF)
Sampling Frequency 44.1 kHz (fixed)
Maximum Sampling Time Standard (32 MB)
mono:360 sec. approx., stereo: 180 sec. approx.
When expanded with DIMM (544 MB)
mono: 102 min. approx., stereo: 51 min. approx.
Number of Samples User memory: 2,000
Card memory: 7,000 (PC card)
Sequencer Tracks Phrase tracks (16 MIDI channels per track): 16
Pattern track (16 MIDI channels per track): 1
Tempo track: 1
Beat track: 1
* The Pattern Track can hold up to 100 patterns.
Sequencer Resolution 480 TPQN
Sequencer Tempo 5 - 300
Sequencer Note Capacity approx. 400,000 notes
Sequencer Song Length 9,998 measures
Sequencer Recording Method Realtime recording, Step recording
Arpeggiator Preset: 128
User: 128
Rhythm Pattern Preset: 256 (32 groups)
User: 256 (32 groups)
Chord Memory Preset: 64
User: 64
Display Graphic 320 x 240 dots backlit LCD (Color)
Pads 16 pads, Velocity and Aftertouch sensitive
Controllers Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever
Control Knob x 4
Assignable Switch x 2
D Beam Controller
Connectors Headphones Jack
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
Hold Pedal Jack (Half Pedal recognition)
Control Pedal Jack (assignable)
MIDI Connectors (IN, OUT, THRU)
USB Connector (supports file transfer (mass storage class) and MIDI)
Digital Audio Interface (COAXIAL INPUT/OUTPUT)
AC Inlet
Expansion Slots Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generator
SRX expansion boards: 4 slots
Expansion of sampling memory
DIMM: 1 slot (supports 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB (3.3 V))
External Storage Device PC card: 1 slot (supports SmartMedia and CompactFlash using a PC card adapter)
Power Supply AC 117 V, AC 230 V, AC 240 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 220 V (60 Hz)
Power Consumption TBD
Accessories Handbook
Owner's Manual
Sound/Parameter List
Sample Data (Audio) CD
CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver)
Sticker
Power Cord
Options Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series
Keyboard Stand: KS-17
Pedal Switch: DP series
Foot Switch: BOSS FS-5U
Expression Pedal: EV-5
Size and Weight ( Dimensions )
Width 1,408 mm 55-7/16 inches
Depth 455 mm 17-15/16 inches
Height 165 mm 6-1/2 inches
Weight 29.5 kg 65 lbs. 1 oz.
*The specifications are subject to change without notice.
ROLAND FANTOMX8 Documentation
Roland Synthesizers & Keyboards Catalog II
This catalog contains Fantom-X6/X7/X8/XR, V-Synth, VC-1, RS-70/50 and VariOS.
Click here for manual 72 dpi (1.8 MBytes)
Roland FANTOM X8 Workstation; Roland FANTOM X 8, X8, X 8, Fantom X8, Fantom X 8 at MusiciansBuy! RATING:
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BEST KEY BOARD ON EARTH
-ROMEO GUILLEN
-SAN YSIDRO, 03/23/04
Roland FANTOM X8 Workstation; Roland FANTOM X 8, X8, X 8, Fantom X8, Fantom X 8 at MusiciansBuy! RATING:
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Rolands customer service is horrible. If there is a bug they just tell you that it is normal operation and blow you off. They promised conversion software and we have yet to see that either. Roland has some of the worst and slowest customer service of any manufacturer. If you have noticed that you can only import samples to the user area and not to the card like the Fantom S or the Fantom XR,then consider signing this petition below to get this fixed. Only being able to import to the User area and then moving the samples one by one to the card is ridiculous considering all other models besides the X series keyboards do it. http://www.petitiononline.com/fantomx/petition.html
-Sporker sporker@cox.net
-06/16/04
Roland FANTOM X8 Workstation; Roland FANTOM X 8, X8, X 8, Fantom X8, Fantom X 8 at MusiciansBuy! RATING:
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An Amazing worstation, probably the best after the Oasis. the only problem is that it is very very heavy! (X 8 model)
-Hai
-Israel, 08/09/05
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This keyboard blows my mind away...I think if you are looking to buy a keyboard you will never have to replace than this is the one. The main reason I bought it was the electric piano sounds (and optional SRX), these sounds are truley amazing. From a dirty wurly to a mellow mark I stage...this has it all...including realtime adjustment of chorus, tremelo, eq, and other parameters. It is going to take me a while to even begin to learn all the options this keyboard has...but you can basically get any sound you want out of this keyboard (not good for organ obviously because keys are weighted...the keys feel great for piano e piano!).
-Mark
-Stevens Point, WI, 02/11/06
- CD-ROM (Editor, PC/Mac)
- PC Card Protector
- Fantom X Handbook
- Warranty Registration Card
- Owner's Manual
- AC Power Cable
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The FANTOMX8 has been replaced by the FantomG8.
ROLAND FANTOM X8 WORKSTATION
