Roland Fantom-G8 Synthesiser / Module Music Workstation

Fantom-G8 Synthesiser / Module Music Workstation description:

The Roland Fantom-G8 Music Workstation. Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury.

The Roland Fantom-G8 is part of the most powerful and luxurious live workstation range 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.

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. The 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.

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.

The Fantom-G8 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.

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.

The main features of the Roland Fantom-G8 include:

• The Fantom-G series Reaches New Levels of Power and Luxury
• Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstation
• 2 x ARX expansion with SuperNATURAL
• Extra-large 8.5” wide color LCD screen and mouse connectivity
• Newly developed onboard audio/MIDI sequencer with 128 tracks including 24 audio tracks
• Heavy-duty casing with aluminum panel
• Keyboard: 61 keys, 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: Over 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
• Controllers: Pitch Bend/Modulation Lever, Control Knob x 4, Control Slider x 8, Assignable Switch x 2, D Beam Controller
• Other features: Arpeggiator 128, Arpeggio Sets 128, RPS Sets 32, Rhythm Pattern Sets 32, Chord Memory 128, Chord Memory Sets 128
• Pads: 16 pads, Velocity and Polyphonic Aftertouch sensitive
• External Storage Device: USB Flash Memory
• Size - Width: 1,396 mm 55 inches, Depth: 502 mm 19-3/16 inches, Height: 183 mm 7-1/4 inches
• Weight: 32.0 kg 70 lbs. 9 oz.