Roland Fantom-XR

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Specifications

The Fantom-XR brings powerful sampling and synthesis to a convenient 1U rack module. With room for over 1GB of sounds, this affordable module sets a new standard for expandability. The internal wave ROM includes expressive new Patches like an 88-key split piano, plus room for six SRX expansions. Full-blown user sampling is also supported, along with .WAV/AIFF compatibility for loading samples via USB. And with PC Card storage, the Fantom-XR makes backing up data quick and easy.
>> Can be upgraded via the FAN-XR-UP1 Sample Tools Expansion Kit 

 1U rackmount synthesizer/sampler with capacity for over 1GB of sounds
 128-voice polyphony and expressive 4-tone stereo multiplex synthesis
 Flexible user sampling with .WAV/AIFF compatibility
 Wave ROM expandable to 512MB via 6 optional SRX boards
 16MB sample memory expandable to 528MB with optional DIMMs
 3 MFX processors, plus separate reverb, chorus and mastering effects
 USB port and optional PC Card storage with up to 1GB capacity
 2 stereo (4 mono) analog outputs, stereo analog input, plus S/PDIF digital I/O
 
New 128-Voice Sound Engine
 
Like the Fantom-X keyboards, the Fantom-XR module is based on Roland’s powerful new sound generator chip. This chip delivers maximum audio processing performance at a great price— including an expressive stereo 4-tone synthesis engine with 128-voice polyphony. The internal wave ROM includes quality-focused waveforms—like Roland’s amazing 88-key split piano (a multi-stage velocity-switched stereo sampled piano), lively new string ensembles, fat drum sounds and more—recorded using world-class studios and renowned engineers like Dan Blessinger (Martinsound)*. The internal wave ROM can be expanded up to 512MB using six optional SRX-Series expansions. No other module boasts this kind of sound library!
 
User Sampling and More
 
Out of the box, the Fantom-XR ships with a 16MB sample memory for loading .WAV/AIFF files via USB or for recording your own sounds via the analog and digital inputs. A host of sample editing tools—including a Wave Edit screen, Chop function and real time timestretching—give you plenty of control over your samples. And by adding optional DIMM memory, you can load up to 528MB of audio into the Fantom-XR. Combined with a fully expanded wave ROM, that’s over 1GB of sounds! Editor software will be bundled for detailed Patch editing and backing up data is easy using optional PC Cards (up to 1GB) or via USB.
 
Made for Sequencing
 
Even without an internal sequencer, the Fantom-XR’s 128 voices and capacity for over 1GB of waveforms make it the perfect module for use with a computer or hardware sequencer. In fact, it boasts the same tight integration of audio and MIDI as its keyboard cousins, but with greater expandability. Just MIDI it up to your sequencer of choice, and let the Fantom-XR automatically sync up all your audio loops to tempo using a high-quality realtime timestretching algorithm. You can even record linear audio phrases and play them back from RAM like a digital recorder!
 
Studio-Quality Effects and Mastering Tools
 
The Fantom-XR boasts the same powerful effects processing found in the Fantom-X keyboards—including three multi-effects processors that can be freely configured, plus separate reverb and chorus processors. The multi-effects are extremely powerful with algorithms ranging from COSM® Guitar Amp Modeling and Lo-Fi processing to tempo-synced delay, Slicer, Isolator and more. A dedicated Mastering processor serves up tools like multi-band compression to give your music a tighter, punchier sound.
 
The Simplicity of USB
 
The onboard USB port can be used as a USB-MIDI interface—perfect for sequencing the Fantom-XR from a computer. USB also makes for a great way to transfer audio files to and from the module—just connect a cable, then drag and drop away. The Fantom-XR can import and export .WAV and AIFF files, making it compatible with a wide variety of sounds available on CD-ROM and via the Internet. Give your music a serious sonic upgrade with the Fantom-XR.
 
PC/Mac editor/librarian software inluded
 
The Fantom-XR comes bundled with Fantom-X Editor/Librarian software for Mac and PC. Using a simple USB connection, you can edit all the Patch parameters in the Fantom-XR. You can also create Performance combinations with splits and layers - all from your computer via an intuitive graphic interface.
The Librarian feature allows you to sort and manage all your sounds quickly and easily.
 

Fantom-XR memory allocation
 
*Dan is a recording engineer/producer who has worked on projects with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Prince, 311, The London Symphony Orchestra, Yo Yo Ma, The Los Angeles Master Chorale as well as Films for Universal Pictures, Morgan Creek Entertainment, Warner Brothers, Disney to name a few. He has served 12 years as Engineer at Martinsound Studios in Los Angeles, which is known around the world for developing high fidelity, cutting edge audio technology as well as audiophile recordings.

Fantom-XR Sample Tools Expanded: Synthesizer (Conforms to General MIDI 2 System)
  Size  1U rack size
 
  Maximum Polyphony  128 voices (shared with the sampling section)
 
  Parts  16 Parts
 
  Standard Wave Memory  128 M bytes (16-bit linear equivalent)
 
  Standard Waveforms  1,480
 
  Preset Memory  Patches: 1,152+ 256 (GM2)
 
  User Memory  Patches: 256
 
  Card Memory (PC card)  Patches: 256
 
  Effects  Multi-Effects: 3 systems, 78 types
 
  Sampling Data Format  16-bit linear (File Type: .WAV/.AIFF)
 
  Sampling Frequency  44.1 kHz (fixed)
 
  Maximum Sampling Time   Standard (16 MB)
 
  Number of Samples  User memory: 2,000
 
  Arpeggiator  Preset: 128
 
  Rhythm Pattern  Preset: 256 (32 groups)
 
  Chord Memory  Preset: 64
 
  Display  Graphic 160 x 48 dots backlit LCD
 
  Connectors   Headphones Jack
 
  Expansion Slots  Expansion of waveforms and patchs for the internal sound generator
 
  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)
 
  Power Consumption  13W
 
  Accessories  Handbook
 
  Options  Wave Expansion Board: SRX Series
 
Size and Weight ( Dimensions ) 
  Width  481 mm 18-15/16 inches
 
  Depth  355 mm 14 inches
 
  Height  45 mm 1-13/16 inches
 
  Weight  4.7 kg 10 lbs. 6 oz.