Synthesizer fantom is a new kind of creative hub, made for rapid production and expressive performance. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx03 fantoms fantoms88 srx04 refill patches for fantomxs originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by means of fantomx editor software. Since roland keyboards are designed to interact with other digital instrumentation through midi integration and also with traditional music equipment for recording purposes, these keyboards contain input and output sources for both digital notation and raw audio. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx03 fantoms fantoms88. My advice will be however quite the opposite, if you dont use workstation features, then move away from pc3k which is designed for those that want extreme depth in every department, a fantom x and g are much more limited but are far better choices because of their ease of use. The fantomx xax6x7x8xr is a music workstation synthesizer produced by roland corporation. Roland fantomx6 keyboard synthesizer for sale online ebay. The roland fantomx8 is a powerful, 88key workstation that brings all of the tools needed for composition right to your fingertips. Group is open to all synthesizers lovers and users. Fantom x techsyn fantom x techsyn is filled with more supercool synth sounds, fat analog basses, original dance stabs and hits, rich sweeping resonant pads, cuttingedge synth leads and cool synthfx that will inspire you to make som really great music. Though the samples are decent on that board, the patches are not, leaving velocity switching. Fxws02the sounds of the fantomx roland corporation u. Roland literally dropped out of the keyboard game when kronos released.
It contains handson demonstrations to help visually guide you through your new product so you can start making great music. It will take more time and a bit of a learning curve that some, not all people struggle with on getting around the fantom. Originally, this is intended for fantom s series, however it can be convert loaded to fantom x series by means of fantom x editor software. Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx04 fantom s fantom s88 roland software license agreement in no event shall roland corporation be liable to endusers for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or. The included version 2 fantomx editor software will only work with a fantomx6x7x8xr that has been updated to version 2. In addition to 1gb of fully expanded wave memory, a powerful synth processor with 128note polyphony, and an 88note stereo piano, users can also add up to four srx expansion boards for even more soundscape customization. Introducing the roland fantom x8 gadgetoid gadgetoid. Rolands new sound generator chip which is rolands most powerful to date. Roland fantom x6 x7 x8 xr soundbanks patches sounds programs at patchman music these new sounds for the roland fantom xr, x6. Reffering to fantom x, soundwise i find it much better than g. Xv5080 patches for fantom x pc download the original xv5080 patches that have been ported over to the fantom x. Yahoo group dedicated to roland corporations fantom s and fantom s88 keyboards. Roland fantom x to fantom s midi patch control youtube.
The new fantomx series can play expressive 4tone patches with 128voice polyphony. Originally, this is intended for fantoms series, however it can be convert loaded to fantomx series by means of fantomx editor software. The easiest way to play the fantomx live is in patch mode. The fantom x xax6x7 x8 xr is a music workstation synthesizer produced by roland corporation. Roland fantom8 music workstation keyboard sweetwater. Fantomx techsyn fantomx techsyn is filled with more supercool synth sounds, fat analog basses, original dance stabs and hits, rich sweeping resonant pads, cuttingedge synth leads and cool synthfx that will inspire you to. The roland company specializes in digital instruments, particularly keyboard synthesizers like their popular fantom and juno series. Apr 27, 2012 setting favorites patches for quick recall on the roland fantom x8 keyboard. The roland fantom x8 is a 30kg behemoth forged from brushed aluminum, thick aluminum ends and built upon a. Though the samples are decent on that board, the patches are not, leaving velocity switching during performances highly detectable. The roland fantom x series is one of the best audiomidi workstation series developed by roland. Install the fantomx editorlibrarian and usb midi driver, available at download the xv5080 patches. Roland s new sound generator chip which is roland s most powerful to date. Fantomx6 fantomx7 fantomx8 fantomxr fantomxa srx04 fantoms fantoms88 roland software license agreement in no event shall roland corporation be liable to endusers for any damages whatsoever, including but not limited to financial damages for any loss of profits or information arising from the use of, or.
After many requests from users, we decided to show how to set the fantom x to change patches in the fantoms. Both fantom s models ship with editor and librarian software for mac and windows. About the fantomxa workshop booklets rolands fantomxa workstation keyboard provides lots of creative power at an affordable price. You could enhance your synth with these new 17 program. The fantomx competes with the korg triton triton extreme, the yamaha motif es and other similar largescope keyboards such as the discontinued alesis fusion. The basics of using the fantomx live a patch is the basic unit of sound that you play on the fantomx.
Install the fantom x editorlibrarian and usb midi driver, available at download the xv5080 patches. Where can i find a version 2 upgrade kit for the roland. If you look at the specs for the fantom series there is no meat. Rolands fantomx series comes in a choice of three keyboards, all with one thing in common. It contains handson demonstrations to help visually guide you through. So you put in so vsynth that has been dying since after cosm released. Theres a lot of things to like about the fantom x8 but setting up splits, layers, patches on the fly at gigs is not one of them.
The new fantom is available in three keyboard models, the x6, x7 and x8, which are named according to keyboard length 61, 76 or 88 notes. A useful lead pack for your powerful roland fantom g. Oh, did i also mention the superior fileos structure of the xv5080. Matt has used these sounds in performance for over 4 years. Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx04 fantom s fantom s88.
At fantoms core are rolands custom behavior modeling chips, powering the instrument with smooth, precise control, massive polyphony, and full patch remain for seamless transitions. It shares many of the features of its more expensive siblingsthe fantom x6, x7, and x8including killer sounds, 128note polyphony, a fullfeatured 16track sequencer, sampling capabilities, and so much more. You can select srx sounds from a synths front panel or via midi messages, which has a few advantages. This is the simplest way to use the fantomx as a piano, organ, etc. How much memory does the thing have available for recording. Roland clan forums view topic best b3 patches on fantom x8.
The roland fantom x8 is a powerful, 88key workstation that brings all of the tools needed for composition right to your fingertips. After the fantomx, roland produced its successor, the fantomg, which included twice the waveform memory, more patches, 128 voice polyphony, advanced and. In particular i will be referring to the behemoth cream of the fantom crop. Fantom nails coveted instruments from roland s vaunted legacy of genredefining synths, while blazing new synthesis frontiers. At the top of the vast soundset is rolands finest 88key split stereosampled piano, with each note individually sampled at multiple velocities.
At fantom s core are roland s custom behavior modeling chips, powering the instrument with smooth, precise control, massive polyphony, and full patch remain for seamless transitions. The fantomx audio track expansion and fantomxr sample tools expansion kits update the fantomx main units to version 2 firmware. You can combine soft synths with fantom s internal sounds and theres a fully routable analog filter for extra warmth and grit. Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx03 fantom s fantom s88 srx04 refill patches for fantom xs originally, this is intended for fantom s series, however it can be convert loaded to fantom x series by means of fantom x editor software. The fantomx series is the flagship of the roland workstation family, offering musicians nearly 1gb of wave memory when fully expanded, and 128voice performance. Learning how to use your new roland fantom x has never been easier thanks to the official roland dvd owners manual. This is the first of a series of articles covering rolands flagship synthesizer workstation the fantom x series which includes the x6, x7 and x8 in addition to a rackmountable version of the synth. Loading xv5080 patches using the fantomx librarian. Roland fantomx8 fully weighted 88key workstation keyboard. Preset memory of an unexpanded fantom x stands at 1024 patches, divided into. Yahoo group dedicated to the roland fantom x series synths.
Fantom x6 fantom x7 fantom x8 fantom xr fantom xa srx03 fantom s fantom s88. Innovative hybrid cajon with builtin electronic sounds. Fantom nails coveted instruments from rolands vaunted legacy of genredefining synths, while blazing new synthesis frontiers. Unfollow roland fantom to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The fantom s librarian lets you organise all your patches, performances, rhythm sets, arpeggios, and so on, and transfer them to and from your computers hard drive. Please refer to readme documents for further details. Setting favorites patches for quick recall on the roland fantom x8 keyboard. In this booklet, were talking about standard fantomx patches, which play the same sound up and down the keyboard at different. Roland fantomx dvd video training tutorial help x6, x7, x8. X8, fantom xr and fantom xa synthsas well as the fantoms, the fantom, the xv88, and rolands xv5050, xv2020, xv5080, xv3080, mc909 and junog.
This dvd explains everything you need to know to get up and running quickly. This patch uses the first of the two waveform sets on the srx02 board and improves on the many flaws of the included patches that come on that expansion board. Loading xv5080 patches using the fantom x librarian. Its a very straightforward, databasestyle program that is entirely intuitive to use. Roland fantom g sampling multisample user patch instrument mapping duration. The new fantom x series can play expressive 4tone patches with 128voice polyphony. Yahoo group for users of the roland fantom fa76 keyboard. Our custom behavior modeling core processors enable fantom s smooth and precise control, loads of polyphony, and full patch remain. Wav data and being backwards compatible with jvxp patches were greater features. Patchman music roland fantom xr, x6, x7, x8 soundbanks. Roland s fantom x series comes in a choice of three keyboards, all with one thing in common. Rolands original fantom workstation wasnt really much competition for.
The fantom x competes with the korg triton triton extreme, the yamaha motif es and other similar largescope keyboards such as the discontinued alesis fusion. The keyboard action is firm enough so that you can feel some resistance. Boy did i despise the saveload features of the fantom. Learning how to use your new roland fantomx has never been easier thanks to the official roland dvd owners manual.
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