Roland Fantom G8

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Specifications

Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury
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

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
 
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
 
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
 
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.

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Tech Sheet

Keyboard Section
  Keyboard  88 keys PHA II Ivory Feel Keyboard 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)
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  1,396 mm 55 inches
 
  Depth  502 mm 19-13/16 inches
 
  Height  183 mm 7-1/4 inches
 
  Weight  33.6 kg 74 lbs. 2 oz.