Roland Fantom G8 Workstation 88 Keys

ROLAND FANTOMG8 Overview ^top

The new Roland FantomG series are a dream come true. Roland offers two versions, the FantomG8 and the FantomG6. The FantomG8 has 88 weighted keys which simulate the feel of a grand piano. The FantomG6 has 61keys that feature standard synth action. The on board electronics is the same for both models. Both feature an extra-large 8.5" wide color LCD screen to facilitate your creative urges. The sound engine doubles the capacity of the older Fantom. Both the FantomG8 and the FantomG6 utilize the new ARX sound set and incorporate the older SRX sounds as well. This is a first class workstation that will breathe new life into your musical creativity. The new Roland FantomG series are a dream come true. Roland offers two versions, the FantomG8 and the FantomG6. The FantomG8 has 88 weighted keys which simulate the feel of a grand piano. The FantomG6 has 61keys that feature standard synth action. The on board electronics is the same for both models. Both feature an extra-large 8.5" wide color LCD screen to facilitate your creative urges.The sound engine doubles the capacity of the older Fantom. Both the FantomG8 and the FantomG6 utilize the new ARX sound set and incorporate the older SRX sounds as well. This is a first class workstation that will breathe new life into your musical creativity.

ROLAND FANTOMG8 Details ^top

Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. 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, large-sized color LCD, powerful new audio/MIDI sequencer, first-class "Ivory Feel" weighted keys, and more.

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
Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II "Ivory Feel" keyboard
Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel

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 handson 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 patch, 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 2-piece structure which reduces the surface ‘click’ noise when playing. The newly developed keyboard surface material is designed to absorb moisture, ensuring a secure, slip-proof feel that your fingers will love.

ROLAND FANTOMG8 Specs ^top

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.

ROLAND FANTOMG8 Demos ^top