Roland Fantom G8 Workstation
Item: BOFANTOMG8
Introducing the most powerful and luxurious live workstation in Roland history. The Fantom-G 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 G8 Workstation
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
Specifications:
- 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
Effect
- 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: Balanced
- 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, 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.)