Roland FANTOM-G8 88-Key Workstation

ROLAND FANTOMG8 WORKSTATION KEYBOARDReaching new levels of power and luxury

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.

• 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
• Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury

Advanced Sound Engine
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.

SuperNATURAL™ ARX Expansion
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.

Power Sequencer Onboard
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.

Luxurious Extra-Wide LCD
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.

Amazing FX
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.

Supreme Keyboard Feel & Action
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.

Reaching New Levels of Power and Luxury
Specs
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 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
AC Inlet
• Others Arpeggiator 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
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

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