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Roland Fantom G6 61 Key Synthesizer Workstation Sampler KeyboardThe Roland Fantom G6 is a dream instrument that redefines boundaries, playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, and a powerful new audio/MIDI recorder.
The Fantom G6’s advanced sound engine is driven by a powerful new audio processor, providing musicians with 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 workstation.
Fantom G6 Features
- Advanced sound engine with double wave capacity of previous flagship workstations
- 2 x ARX expansion with SuperNATURAL — the world’s greatest performance-expression technology
- Graphic user interface with extra-large 8.5-inch 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
SuperNATURAL ARX expansion slots add SuperNATURAL expandability to the already powerful synth lineup. SuperNATURAL is Roland’s unique behavior-modeling technology that enables a new level of organic, emotional expression previously unattainable in synthesizers.
The Fantom G6 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 integrated audio/MIDI graphical environment. A mouse can also be incorporated for computer-like speed and ease of use. 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 G6 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. At the center of the Fantom G6 is the extra-large 8.5-inch wide TFT color LCD. This new state-of-the-art screen fosters musical creativity and makes editing a breeze, as many parameters can be controlled simultaneously.
A new state-of-the-art effects engine, provide a wide range of multi-effects for each Fantom G6 sound or part. In 16-part multi-timbre mode, up to 22 effect routings can be used simultaneously. Users can create complex setups with up to 18 insert effects per patch, plus global reverbs and choruses. Mastering effects are provided for polishing songs created with the onboard sequencer.
Roland Fantom G6 Specifications
Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
- 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: 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
Other
- Display: Graphic Type, 8.5 inch, 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
Included Accessories
- Owner's Manual
- CD-ROM (Editor, USB MIDI driver)
- Power Cord
Size and Weight
- Width: 42 inches (1,066 mm)
- Depth: 16-3/16 inches (411 mm)
- Height: 5-5/8 inches (142 mm)
- Weight: 32 lbs. (14.5 kg)
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 2 people rated this item  | D L Knowles from Waco, TX, USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| The build quality is excellent and high quality materials. The screen is fantastic and very usable. Coming from Windows/Mac it may take a little adjustment to use the mouse in a different way, but it is pretty intuitive. | | Features:
| The best feature is the studio mode with songs supporting MIDI *and* audio tracks. The phantom power available to my microphone and the integration into my PC with the USB Audio to sample soft-synths is incredible. The only thing I'd modify is a little bit more intuitive sampling, although I've been spoiled by Kontakt 3 in this regard. It's much better than the MPC1000 and an improvement upon the MC909. In fact, it's like having an excellent Roland synth, a fully featured studio multi-track recorder, and sampler built into one unit. Fantastic! | | Ease of Use:
| You do have to dig in the manual when you get into the depths of expanding RAM and learning how the memory saves work. I wish there was a way to save the phrases within a song rather than them being global to the 'project'. But the project concept itself is a really cool feature I haven't seen on other workstation hardware. | | Sound:
| The sounds are great and span a wide variety. You can find just about anything you want easily with the category system. The screen makes it easier to browse patches, so you can find the sounds fast. I was a tiny bit disappointed in the onboard electronic drum kits, but i figure they are trying to sell the ARX expansion for that if you really really need it. That'll be next on my wish list. | | Action:
| After using controllers like the Korg Kontrol 49 and M-Audio series, I had got used to a little bit of a lighter feel. However, this thing has excellent response and when playing dynamic instruments (like Piano, bass, and drums) from the keyboard, I appreciate the very tactile feedback of the keys. The pads are a bit smaller than the MPC and Axiom controllers, so your aim has to be good. I'm trying to figure out the velocity adjustments for the pads because I never seem to hit them hard enough. Then again, I might just be too shy about beating it to death! | | Value:
| I got it on sale, so it was a great value. I immediately had to pay about $20 to upgrade the sample ram from 32MB to 512MB, but that doesn't exactly break the bank. The new OS 1.20 even supports 1Gig RAM, but I couldn't find any. I feel if they had included a bit more RAM to start with it would have been more 'ready-to-go' for sampling. | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 12/27/2008 | |
| | 2Sticks from Uniontown, PA, USA | | johndinunno333@msn.com | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | A Composers Dream | | Quality:
| The only pertruding items are 4 knobs and a joystick and all buttons, keys and sliders are designed to last. | | Features:
| I have been playing drums since I can remember and over the years I have come up with numerous ideas that I would have to put on the shelf because of old technology...Studio time is expensive and you lose alot of the inspiration to studio engineers plus cost and preparation. Now...if I have an idea for a song I can make it happen while it happens. That is the feature I like most. I can record Vocals, Keys, Drums, Guitar, Bass and hundreds of the most exotic instruments in the world if I like. | | Ease of Use:
| You have to read the Manual but the Quick Start Guide will get you moving in the right direction. | | Sound:
| How can you describe "Real". | | Action:
| This machine is as solid as the day I bought it. | | Value:
| I bought the Roland Fantom G6 and The ARX Supernatural 01 (Drums) expansion card and alot of other goodies...but hearing a multitrack recording of my work? "Priceless". | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 11-22-2008 |
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