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Roland Fantom G8 88 Key Synthesizer Workstation Sampler Keyboard
The Roland Fantom G8 Workstation is a dream instrument that redefines boundaries!
The Fantom G8 is head of its class in playability and creativity with its advanced sound engine, revolutionary ARX SuperNATURAL expansion bay, jumbo-sized color LCD, a powerful new audio/MIDI recorder, and 88-note Ivory-feel weighted keys.
The Fantom G8’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 G8 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
- Top-of-the-line keyboard action; weighted PHA II Ivory Feel keyboard
- 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 G8 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 G8 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 G8 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.
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 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.
A new state-of-the-art effects engine, provide a wide range of multi-effects for each Fantom G8 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 G8 88 Key Workstation Keyboard Specifications
Keyboard and Sound Generator Section
- Keyboard: 88 keys, PHA II, Ivory feel, 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 seconds (approx)
- Stereo: 180 seconds (approx)
- When sampling memory is expanded with DIMM (544MB):
- Mono: 108 minutes (approx)
- Stereo: 54 minutes (approx)
- Number of Samples per one project: 2,000
Sequencer Section
- Tracks:
- MIDI tracks (Internal/External/ARX): 128 max
- Audio track: 24 max
- 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: 1,000,000 notes (approx)
- 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: 55 inches (1,396 mm)
- Depth: 19-13/16 inches (502 mm)
- Height: 7-1/4 inches (183 mm)
- Weight: 70 lbs. 9 oz. (32.0 kg)
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 3 people rated this item  | James Shelby from Castle Rock, CO | | Overall Ranking: | | Value:
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| Very well made and heavy. | | Features:
| The ability to switch sounds without any delay. | | Ease of Use:
| You definitely need to take time and read the manual. I highly suggest downloading and reading it before you receive the G8. | | Sound:
| sounds great | | Action:
| The 88 ivory feel is awesome | | Value:
| Great value as it included the drum expansion | | Do you own this product?:
| yes | | Date submitted:
| 8/3/2009 | |
| | angeltrackstudio from Shinnston,WV,USA | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | A musical artist's dream come true !!!! | | Quality:
| It is state of the art. | | Features:
| The big LCD and the incredibly real feeling (and looking) keys are beyond compare. And the action is beautiful. | | Ease of Use:
| I also have a Kurzweil 2600 and a korg radias...this thing is like a child's toy compared to them. It's the easiest board I've owned. The manual is straight forward. I was creating within minutes. | | Sound:
| The most realistic patches I've ever played. | | Action:
| plug and play | | Value:
| If you need pedals and expanded memory, figure them into the price because it comes with no accessories. But the keyboard is worth every cent! | | Do you own this product?:
| Yes | | Date submitted:
| 07/10/09 | |
| | Fari Berdynaj from New York NY. USA | | FBERDYNAJ@AOL.COM | | Overall Ranking: | | Quality:
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| | | Subject: | Dream come true for my son | | Quality:
| build like a tank. Heavy on features, heavy on weight, thats how solid it is built. | | Features:
| Among many great features, the real piano sound and the feal-weight of the keyboard my 15 year son compares it to a real piano | | Ease of Use:
| It has so many features, that at first, people not used to this kind of professional music station, might think it is too complicated or hard to get used to.
you use it once, two, three times and voila you feel you always had it. | | Sound:
| as original as it can get ( with a set of good monitoring speakers) | | Action:
| arrived in great shape ( out of the box looks and weights so much bigger) | | Value:
| absolutely, for any one that can afford one,
if the price would be more affordable, so many more people would stretch ( they would pay above their budget) because of the good quality and so many features, instead of bying something that does not compare to roland phantom G | | Do you own this product?:
| YES | | Date submitted:
| 4/28/09 |
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